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Couch Potato Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Matsumoto, 6-minute walk to Matsumoto Castle

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Front of property
Lobby
Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished
Family Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished
Located near Matsumoto Castle, Couch Potato Hostel creates a relaxed environment for visitors. Guests appreciate the practical amenities including laundry facilities and bikes available for rent. The hostel provides WiFi access in all rooms for staying connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese style Mix dormitory, Non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.

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Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Double Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard. | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese style Loft Bedroom, Quadruple,Non Smoking - Private use of 4-bed dorm at the 4-person rate.

Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese style Loft Bedroom, Quadruple,Non Smoking - Private use of 4-bed dorm at the 4-person rate.

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-0874

What's nearby

  • Matsumoto Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alps Park Matsumoto - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Asama Hot Spring - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Matsumoto Station - 16 min walk
  • Shin Shimashima Station - 25 min drive
  • Komaki Airport (NKM) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和食そば処 たかぎ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪深酒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Storyhouse Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Asian Station - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪バーデン バーデン (Baden-Baden) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

Hostel near Matsumoto Castle
Couch Potato Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free bicycle rentals, books, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Couch Potato Hostel Matsumoto
Couch Potato Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Couch Potato Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Matsumoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Couch Potato Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Couch Potato Hostel?

Couch Potato Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couch Potato Hostel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Yohashira Shrine and Matsumoto Castle. Nawate-Dori and Kurassic are also within 5 minutes. Matsumoto Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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