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The 10 Best Hostels in Nikko, Japan

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Located in Nikko, 18 km from Tobu Nikko Station, K's House Nikko - Kinugawa Onsen Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 19 km from Nikko Station, 22 km from Nikko Toshogu Shrine and 38 km from Kegon Falls. The hostel features a hot spring bath, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Sssssoooooo beautiful and clean!!!! So much space and friendly stuff, friendly guest and space to do yoga and relax

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709 reviews
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KRW 37,830
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Just 100 metres from Tobu Nikko Train Station, Nikko Park Lodge Tobu Station offers a restaurant and rooms with free WiFi. The entire hotel is non-smoking.

Toshogu Shrine is 2.5 km from the hotel. The popular Shinkyo/Takinoo Shrine hiking course is just a 5-minute bus ride from nearby Tobu Nikko Train Station. Lake Chuzenji is 20 km away.

Across the street from the station. Aswell a staff member kindly waited after hours for us to arrive when he didn't have to. Much appreciated

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6.8
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922 reviews
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KRW 25,982
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Nikko

  • Avg. price/night: KRW 156,236
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 607 reviews
    Great location, superbe host
    Dirk
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 671 reviews
    Great location right next to station. Very friendly owner, helpful with itineraries and tips, have lot of books and maps on hand. Nice house
    Rafał
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 114,105
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 599 reviews
    Great location for visiting the shrines and temples. Quiet and cosy, old style and comforting. Free tea and coffee and use of tableware if you want to eat your own food. Friendly owner with great advice about where to visit and where to eat. Spotless shared washrooms. Great private Japanese style baths for a good soak at the end of the day. Easy access by bus from the station. I enjoyed the breakfast of toast, an egg, fruit, and coffee (not included in my room price); it was perhaps a little pricey but very convenient.
    Martha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 73,027
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 709 reviews
    Best hostel l ever stayed in :) everything is clean, the onsens are amazing and the shared space is really big and nice
    Michal
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 175,546
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 143 reviews
    Great location, very nice host, clean flat with tea, coffee and even some snacks kindly left for the guests. It was very spacious and comfortable as a home :)
    Burcu
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 236,214
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 235 reviews
    Great location, right next to the snow lantern festival. Modern lobby and lounge. Free tea coffee and juices at anytime and self serve wine - great choices at reasonable cost. Free ramen for guests from 9-10.30 pm was a nice touch and the onsen was a unique experience - from images I thought it was outside but it’s enclosed by glass. Wish they sold the pyjamas they provide in the room as very comfortable. Staff very friendly, google translate came in handy
    Emily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 106,205
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,577 reviews
    Great location 3 minutes from the station. Staff speaks a good english and was friendly. The breakfast is free and amazing in order to be strong for your hikes of the day!
    Fröhlich
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 106,205
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,577 reviews
    This hotel is within 5 minutes walk from JR Nikko station and Tobu Nikko station. The room was small but very functional and immaculate. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It also provided simple breakfast and free coffee and tea in the lobby. We’re happy with our stay and have no hesitation to recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a budget hotel in a great location.
    Bonnie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 63,260
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 921 reviews
    Great location near the railway station and easy walking distance to Nikko park. The staff were friendly, comfortable bed in the dormitory.
    Andrew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: KRW 63,260
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 921 reviews
    The breakfast was good, and the guy at the reception was helpful and nice. The blankets are very comfortable and warm. Nikko area can be very expensive in terms of stay during peak seasons, and this is one of a few cheap places in the area, so, if you want to stay in Nikko and on the budget - this one is passable.
    Marina
    Solo traveller

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