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Our top choices for Nagano hostels

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1. Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel

Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel
2.0 star property
Minaminagano
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (232 reviews)
"Nice bed, new and spotlight clean."
Canada
Danielle
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel
Standard Twin Room | WiFi (free)

2. YADOYA GONDO aioi

YADOYA GONDO aioi
1.0 star property
Nagano
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"It was very easy to access, checking in checking out. I did not realize that it was a self check-in service and there is no staff with booking. This should be made more clear however a very easy affordable and convenient stay for one night."
United States
Monica
$51 nightly
The price is $57
Sep 23 - Sep 24
YADOYA GONDO aioi
Shared fridge, shared microwave, rice cooker

3. Dot Hostel Nagano

Dot Hostel Nagano
1.0 star property
Nagano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"申し訳ないのですが、良く利用しているサイトからホテルが取れず、hotelsでゲストハウスを予約しました。 中は良く清掃されていました。 善光寺からとても近いので、観光にはベストな立地です。 "
Japan
Arata
$39 nightly
The price is $44
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Dot Hostel Nagano
Property amenity

4. Guest House Kura - Hostel

Guest House Kura - Hostel
1.5 star property
Suzaka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Great stay, thank you so much!"
United States
Kedar
$64 nightly
The price is $72
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Guest House Kura - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

5. Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yamanouchi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"綺麗"
Japan
kazu
$83 nightly
The price is $95
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel
Sauna

6. UNPLAN Village Hakuba – Hostel

UNPLAN Village Hakuba – Hostel
1.0 star property
Otari
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (31 reviews)
"Great place to stay and fantastic location. My only complaint is that the bathroom was very cold."
United States
Dominic
$31 nightly
The price is $35
Oct 9 - Oct 10
UNPLAN Village Hakuba – Hostel
Exterior

7. NOVELS

NOVELS
2.0 star property
Komoro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (33 reviews)
"This hotel was a very nice stay with friendly staff, clean and new surroundings. I would like to go back again."
Japan
Akira
$63 nightly
The price is $69
Oct 4 - Oct 5
NOVELS
Shared bathroom

8. Guest room Furusatomura Kogeikan

Guest room Furusatomura Kogeikan
1.0 star property
Omachi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"Overall really great experience "
United States
Joseph
$79 nightly
The price is $88
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Guest room Furusatomura Kogeikan
Terrace/patio

9. Matsubaya Guesthouse - Hostel

Matsubaya Guesthouse - Hostel
1.0 star property
Omachi
6.6 out of 10, (9 reviews)
"The hotel is old and worn down. The common areas don't look like they've been updated in decades.There are few facilities and it is very poor value for money."
Australia
Stephen
$77 nightly
The price is $85
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Matsubaya Guesthouse - Hostel
Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times. | Down comforters, WiFi (free), individually decorated

10. Couch Potato Hostel

Couch Potato Hostel
1.0 star property
Matsumoto
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, great location, comfy beds"
Canada
Richard
$74 nightly
The price is $82
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Couch Potato Hostel
Basic Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Little Japan Echigo

Little Japan Echigo
2.0 star property
Yuzawa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay in Little Japan Echigo"
Japan
Abhijit
$59 nightly
The price is $66
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Little Japan Echigo
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Top Nagano Hotel Reviews

Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location, clean room, helpful staff that also spoke English. I would highly consider looking for this brand when going to another hotel in the future."
Sean 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hotel JAL City Nagano

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Nagano Hostels information

Number of reviews
282
Accommodation
23 Hostels
Lowest Price
$35
Highest Price
$95

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Nagano?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for going out. You can check out the temples and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like skiing.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Nagano?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start looking: Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Nagano Station and Nagano (QNG). You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with hair dryers, free WiFi, and free toiletries. YADOYA GONDO aioi - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Zenkojishita Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi. You'll find towels, hair dryers, and free WiFi in all rooms. Dot Hostel Nagano - Located within a 10-minute walk of Zenko-ji Temple. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets. WORLDTRECK DINER & GUESTHOUSE - Pise - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Zenko-ji Temple. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers.
How many hostels are there in Nagano?
If you're hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Nagano, one of Expedia's 5 hostels could be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Nagano?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 32°F. The rainiest months in Nagano are July, December, January, and August, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Nagano?
Overall, Nagano is known for its skiing, hot springs, and temples. Major attractions include Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Get out into nature with places like Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park, Chausuyama Dinosaur Park, and Kagami-ike Pond. Cultural attractions include M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena, Nagano City Museum, and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Nagano while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Nagano in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 36.6 mi (59 km) away from the city center. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transit during your trip. Metro stations nearby include Nagano Station and Shinonoi Station. Train stations like Nagano (QNG) and Zenkojishita Station make it easy to explore more of the area.

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