869-2225 Kumamoto, Aso, Kurokawa 1498, Japan
#7 of 28 hotels in Aso
Guests' ChoiceBased on 144 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 April 2024
Hanne
AustraliaThis place has a very homely feeling and everything was perfect. The best hostel ever.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
David
United Kingdomspotlessly clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, very chill
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Kian
AustraliaVery 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
Feng-shuo
TaiwanThere 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
Zhongting
ChinaNice 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
Morgane
FranceGreat 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
Almut
Germany😊
Close to the station Good vibe Cosy common room Fully equipped kitchen Clean showers
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Taeyun
South KoreaNone
Clean and great place! It was close to Mt. Aso, hot spring and Aso railway station.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Isabelle
FranceEverything+close to onsen (I tried and I loved it)
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Robinson
United StatesAll 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
Pauli
FinlandEverything was perfect
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Nathalie
GermanyVERY 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
Mv
United StatesThere 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
Potong
SingaporeNothing. Would recommend for stay.
Location. Jus few mins straight forward walk at junction of train station.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Alexandra
FranceYou 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
Felix
JapanGreat 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
Laura
BelgiumThe 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
Wang
Japan1f 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
Enni
GermanyProbably 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
Marlena
Germanynothing, 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
Anita
GermanyImmaculate, 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
Alexander
AustraliaJapan 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
Virginia
United Kingdomnothing
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
Ido
IsraelOwners 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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