415-0023 Shizuoka, Shimoda, sanchome 25-30, Japan
#2 of 20 hotels in Shimoda
Guests' ChoiceBased on 249 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 June 2023
Seph
SwedenNothing.
The owner was helpful and had good english which is very rare in the area. Loved everything about this place.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Yee
United StatesNothing.
My first time at a hostel for one night. Google maps bought us there with no issues. They have parking space for our rented car. We booked a private room with private bathroom. Two twin beds. It was very clean with bright lights. View was amazing. Check-in was quick and easy. The host was very kind and chill. He recommended us to a few local restaurants, after he learned that we did not eat dinner yet. The kitchen and lounge was huge. They had free bicycles to use and a BBQ area to use, which we did not have time to make use of. Walkable to Aeon (open until late, I believe 11:30pm), local bars/restaurants, famous perry street and aquarium. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Larew
United StatesThe staff were very kind and helpful, the space was beautiful and in walking distance of everything, and the beds were extremely comfortable. I hope I can stay here again in the future
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Jpbarbosa77
BrazilA paradise-like place with outstanding hospitality provided by the owners. The guesthouse exceeded my expectations when I opened my room’s door and saw an emerald Pacific Ocean bay through the window (where I eventually practiced Standup Paddle Board - SUP - available for renting). The 2-bed room has a good size, comfortable beds, and a compact - yet appropriate - bathroom. I also highlight the general cleanliness of the entire place, the well-equipped kitchen, the good vibe of the shared space, and the convenience of the bicycles available to guests. “All you need” is a place to lay back, practice sports, and get in touch with the coastal side of Japan. I hope to get back someday.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Oskar
GermanyVery friendly and very helpful host. Nice family. It is a great place with fantastic view, very clean and well kept. Our host gave us bicycles and a lot of recommendations to explore the surroundings and beaches and restaurants with great food. We had a very good time there and met nice people from all over the world.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Chun
Hong KongDiffucult to reach when you have heavy luggages and don’t have a car. Owner is very kind and drive us to the station on a rainy day.
clean, full kitchen facilities, very friendly and helpful staff and close to sightseeing locations. Great for water activities lovers!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Frogsintheuk
United KingdomThe guesthouse is very well organised with many information provided. The owner is very responsive and gave us many tips during our stay. The room was better than expected. Very clean, comfortable and with a beautiful sea view. We really enjoyed the free bike rental and all the other services available.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Remy
CanadaThe staff was super great and made us feel very welcome! The location and the view from the room were amazing, I will definitely return there at some point. They made our stay in Shimoda a memory that will never fade! Thank you again!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Tristan
FranceTout, super spot, super gens, l'endroit idéal 🤩
Tout est parfait 😍
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Julian
SwitzerlandThe dorms were a bit small and thus stuffy in the night.
The staff was very helpful and supported us phoning with the local ferry as our japanese is not that great. Also the place seems very kid friendly which is rarely seen. We felt very welcome. The owner even offered us an emergency stay as our ferry was cancelled! Would recommend this guesthouse and we will definitively come back.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Sonoka
United Statesnothing. I would just re-iterate that there are many stairs, if you don’t mind it and don’t require other type of accessibility measures then go for it.
vibe, access to equipment, view, staff/owners are very friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Harsha
United KingdomFabulous place with great sea view. Wonderful family room, spacious and very clean. Great shared space and kitchen. Superb hosts. Friendly and professional. Lovely coastal walk.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Maor
IsraelThere was really all I needed 😆 but more importantly, the owners were super helpful and friendly, they helped me a lot. The area is beautiful with nice people, and I learned to surf in one of the beaches. I came in April, so there weren't a lot of visitors but I definitely recommend it.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Angela
United KingdomWe would have liked a kettle in our room to make our own hot drinks rather than go down to the communal area - lots of stairs! (We’re in our 70s 😂). We had been warned about the stairs & how the view compensated for that, which was very true 👍 So a minor niggle really 😊
Stunning views, ideal location, very friendly, helpful owners, clean & comfortable, & we were able to park our camper van on-site too.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Julia
PolandNothing
Beautiful view and localisation. Hosts were very nice and helpful. Kitchen well equipped, shared space was perfect for work and chill. Basic bikes are available for free
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
James
United KingdomHighly recommend this place. Really clean and location is great. The Guesthouse had everything you would need. We stayed with a one year old baby and it was great. Kitchen was clean and easy to use and they had a baby seat to attach to the chairs which was great. There are restaurants and cafes walking distance as well and also a sandy beach. We will be coming back for sure.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Sarah
GermanyThe Hosts were really kind and the guesthouse really clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Axel
GermanyIt was a bit cold in the room, but this was also due to the heavy storm...
Lovely owners! They even drove us back to the train station. The common area has good vibe and great views - same for the room. You can borrow a bicycle for free. The food recommendations and were great! We highly recommend Doug's bakery. The 3.5km to get there are worth it :)
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Kathy
AustraliaThe room was a little basic but the bathroom was great - good shower!
Great hosts - friendly and caring, In a beautiful position in a lovely little town. Good to have a well setup shared kitchen area too.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Anand
JapanEverything was good
Location, parking, recreational facilities like projector, kitchen, coffee machine, games for kids, lots of books and most importantly the couple who manages the place.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Kishor
JapanGreat location, affordable rates , very clean and a nice and friendly couple running the place. Highly recommended !!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Megumi
JapanOnly thing was that the guesthouse is located at the top of a very steep driveway so pulling luggage up is a bit difficult, but not too bad.
Everything was fantastic, the owners were the kindest people and even gave us a lift to the train station when we were leaving. Excellent amenities, it was wonderful that they had free bike rentals
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Elizabeth
United Kingdomthe location was great, supermarket and beach within walking distance, the view was amazing and everything was very clean. the couple that run it were absolutely amazing, even picking me up from the station because it was raining, they had loads of information and were very welcoming
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Melih
TurkeyThis is the best place you can find in Shimoda. Beautiful spot, comfy beds, great common area to socialise with others especially if you're a solo traveler. Free bike rental, a great host that will help you get accustomed to the area and give you suggestions. I planned staying for 3 days but ended up extending a couple more days because I really felt comfortable there. Highly recommended.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Mark
JapanLighting in room could be improved. It was very nice to have a common kitchen and dining space to use, but some of the other guests were not very careful to clean up after themselves.
Owner was super friendly, attentive to our needs and offered lots of advice about nearby restaurants and beaches. Location is both close to the ocean and also to the town, so very convenient. Clean and well maintained. The view from our room was magnificent.
Stayed in March 2023
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