Such a cute hostel! The owner was so nice and helped me a lot during my stay, clean and comfortable. Very much recommended

Stayed in April 2024

Perfect location right in the heart of Nagano, friendliest staff, home-like atmosphere, old house with 120 years of history, very clean and nice. Don't expect modern hi-tech here.

Stayed in April 2024

Nice cosy place. The atmosphere is prone to meet people. The owner of the place was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent location, just couple of blocks from the big temple and Main Street. Helpful staff and clean place.

Stayed in March 2024

the staff is really helpful and attentive. amazing location. comfy bed. japanese style. small and quiet hostel

super close to the temple

Stayed in December 2023

Super easy to check in, great location

Stayed in November 2023

It was very easy to hear people in the dorm next to my room, and the hallway light shone quite brightly in through - easy enough to put earbuds in though, and still great value for money

Friendly welcome and Nao was very helpful with ideas on what things there were to do in the area and helped look up further information on opening hours, etc. The location is great - close to the temple to reach for early morning service, and there's a bus stop just around the corner to Togakushi Park and the train station if you don't want to walk. The bed was very comfy, and the common areas were clean with everything you would need

Stayed in October 2023

Nao, the owner of the Dot Hostel, was extremely helpful to us. We arrived at his hostel by bicycle with a medical issue (my husband's back). Nao speaks perfect English, was able to discuss with us what we needed, and made many phone calls to find us a doctor to see my husband right away. Even after we were no longer staying at the Dot Hostel, Nao was very responsive and continued to help us navigate the Japanese medical system, including finding a physical therapist and acupuncturist. Nao has a garage where we could park our bicycles, convenient laundry, a place to hang and dry out our camping gear, strong wifi, a full well stocked kitchen that was a pleasure to use, and a comfy hangout area. The dorms were well laid out, well ventilated and cooled with openable screened windows, and the toilet and shower were spotless. I am a light sleeper, but didn't notice any noise from other rooms as described by other reviewers. The hostel is located a one minute walk from the Zenko-ji temple. The hostel is an incredible value and I would absolutely stay there again.

Stayed in September 2023

only one shower and one sink was making it difficult to arrange with other guests

I was lucky to have the dorm for myself which was so peaceful! I liked the wooden interior and the owner was very nice!

Stayed in July 2023

there is only one bathroom and shared

Room is comfy and staff is very friendly

Stayed in July 2023

The area around the bed could have been a little cleaner. It's a little difficult to get around if you're tall but nothing to worry about. Just mind your head! Also, the lockers are located in the kitchen on the first floor away from the bedrooms which is something to remember to save going back and forth.

This is a lovely place. It feels very traditional. The owner is friendly and accommodating. The beds are bunk beds and pretty comfy. The shower and toilet facilities are fine. They are located on the first floor. For the price, it is great value for money and I would stay here again. It is located a little far from Nagano station (20/25 min walk) but perfectly located to visit zenko-ji and the neighbouring streets.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

The room was really spacious, the structure is clean and services such as towel and ear plugs are provided for free. Cool place to stay while visiting Nagano and surroundings :)

Stayed in July 2023

Beds were a bit hot in the summer with curtains around the bed trapping heat. But for the price, absolutely fine!

Clean, friendly and helpful staff, well-located to Zenkoji temple. Smooth check-in and out process.

Stayed in July 2023

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It is a great hostel to stay in Nagano: its a very traditional house, but very clean and has everything you need. The common area is nice to socialise with other guests. The location is not to far from the station and very close to the temple.

Stayed in June 2023

It would have been nice if there were large lockable cabinets for luggage.

The hostel is located about 25 minutes walk from the station and three minutes from Zenko-ji Temple. The staff was very friendly. I was given a map showing points such as supermarkets and onsen nearby. The check in went without a hitch. The room and the other rooms were clean. In the room, the beds each had curtains.

Stayed in May 2023

staff , location , price

amazing place for the price , the staff is really kind

Stayed in May 2023

Washed clothes but no dryer, so had to rely on air drying while it was raining. Not uncommon, but could have been a nuisance.

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Sake and beer on offer. Good recommendations for restaurants and help with the monkey park transit.

Stayed in March 2023

Very friendly staff, willing to wait for some people who came late and gave good recomendations for what to do.

Stayed in March 2023

Very cool, original japanese house super well located near Kenoji Temple. The room, living room and kitchen where very comfortable. Staff very helpfull.

Stayed in February 2023

The owner was very friendly and had some recommendations. The hostel is in a great location not to far from the main station and very close to Zenko-ji. Had a great time.

Stayed in February 2023

Cramped and difficult to move through if you're tall

Very cheap, great location, nice shower

Stayed in February 2023

It's the best place for solo traveller's or backpackers

Stayed in February 2023

the staff was so kind and he recommended many places to have breakfast/lunch/dinner.

Stayed in September 2022

The room wasn't very big but the bed was comfortable, there was no desk in the room but we could use the one at the common space. So no problem, I would recommend the place to any friend.

Great location right next to Zenkoji. The place was clean, the owner is kind and the area is quiet.

Stayed in August 2022