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Reviews of Aso Base Backpackers 2 stars

869-2225 Kumamoto, Aso, Kurokawa 1498, Japan

#7 of 28 hotels in Aso

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 144 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Fabulous place in great location and everything was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    This place has a very homely feeling and everything was perfect. The best hostel ever.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    spotlessly clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, very chill

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very clean and comfortable hostel in a great location. The shared kitchen space was lovely, and the rooms were quiet and cosy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Excellent staff with convenient public transportation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no public bath inside the building. You can either go to the nearby public bath or take the shower in the shared bathrooms on the second floor of the building.

    The staff is friendly and helpful to answer all the questions you might have. The location is near the train stations, which is easy to take the public transportation. The common area is where you can meet and chat other travelers and share your stories with each others. You can also put your luggages into the safe place even after checking out.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location near the station, like 6min walk. Open and clean public space to chat and make friends, the room is also clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Parfait !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location (3 minutes walking from the train & bus station), convenient for luggages before/after check in / check out. The rooms are really confortables, bathroom very clean, kitchen well equipped.. I really recommend this place + the staff is really kind 😍

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    😊

    Close to the station Good vibe Cosy common room Fully equipped kitchen Clean showers

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Great place for touring Mountain Aso
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Clean and great place! It was close to Mt. Aso, hot spring and Aso railway station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything+close to onsen (I tried and I loved it)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Ace location at very reasonable prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Fantastic location next to train. Friendly staff and meticulous facility. Everything seemed super clean. I would advise to bring a towel since they don’t provide but they do rent them so that’s an option too. But very impressed with the location and the facilities.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    VERY strict about the check in time, but the baggage drop off is handy

    Very cozy and clean, with the best kitchen I’ve had on my travels through Japan. Lovely common area and tons of books for a rainy day

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was nothing I was unhappy about. This was the same price per night as a hostel I stayed at in Osaka, and this place was FAR better. I'd recommend it to any solo traveler.

    This is one of the most charming, cleanest, safest, and friendliest backpacking hostels I've ever stayed at. The staff was so helpful and obliging. The beds were clean and the storage secure. I stayed here on a whim after forgetting to plan one night's stay, and I'm so glad I did! I would visit again.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Food served at cafe near station was quite nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Would recommend for stay.

    Location. Jus few mins straight forward walk at junction of train station.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    8.0
    If you plan to climb Aso mountain and you don’t have any car and you are a solo traveler I would recommend this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You don’t have a lot of privacy in the dorms but it was overall very good.

    The property is very well located next to Aso mountain and Aso station. I arrived a little bit late accordingly to the check in and the hosts still waited for me.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    10
    Perfect stay in an amazing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great place, well deserving of all the great ratings. You will feel like home (or better), a very nice and cozy atmosphere, splendid cleanliness and amazing hosts. They speak great english, too. The hostel is full with useful information for anyone traveling in and around Aso, and they even offer discount tickets for the onsen.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners are so kind. Everything is spotless. Cosy and very big common area with books, well equipped kitchen, terrace to sit outside, even a place to listen to music! In the dorms there is place under the beds to put your luggage.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1f so many places to chill out. and the whole interior has a good vibe. good location to Aso station.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably the cleanest Hostel I’ve stayed at. Very cute furniture, cozy kitchen, honestly just makes you feel like home! I would definitely come back!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    10
    fantastic, one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing, it was exceptional!

    it was a very quaint but spacious hostel with great and ample facilities. Easy luggage storage, not far from anywhere (train station, onsen, Lawson) staff were great too and so was the kitchen with complimentary spices, cooking oil and tea. even had a cheaper ticket to the (also exceptional) onsen

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    10
    Spotless rooms, toilets, friendly host. Cozy and inviting spaces. This hostel felt like a comfortable home away from hom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Immaculate, friendly host, cozy rooms, inviting common areas. This hostel felt like a home away from home. A truly comfortable stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    9.0
    We had an excellent 2 night stay, comfortable and great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Japan is very safe but we would have liked more secure under cover storage for our bicycles.

    As an older couple cycling through Japan, this hostel had everything we needed. An excellent self-catering kitchen and a private room with a Queen bed delivered us comfort for our visit to Mt Aso. The staff were particularly helpful and spoke good English which was an advantage to us. Less expensive than a hotel but with more amenity for us with the opportunity to converse with fellow travellers, this was the perfect place for us to stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    10
    couldn't be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Beautifully cared for and decorated, everything a traveller could need, very friendly owners, very well organised, excellent kitchen and comfy sitting area ... one of the best hostels ive ever stayed at.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owners speak very good English, helped me a lot with planning my trip, super clean, good kitchen and very comfortable common space with a cozy kotatsu

    Stayed in March 2023

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