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Couch Potato Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Matsumoto, a short walk to Matsumoto Castle

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Family Room, Non Smoking
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-0874
  • Yohashira Shrine
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Matsumoto Scale Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Matsumoto Timepiece Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

Double Room, Non Smoking

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Exterior

Hotel M Matsumoto

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (237)
The price is AU$90
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Hotel M Matsumoto

About the area

Matsumoto

At Couch Potato Hostel you'll be within steps of Yohashira Shrine and Nawate-Dori. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Near this Matsumoto hostel, you'll find Matsumoto Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Matsumoto Timepiece Museum - 4 min walk
  • Matsumoto Castle - 6 min walk
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art - 11 min walk
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center - 12 min walk
  • Asama Hot Spring - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Matsumoto Station - 16 min walk
  • Shin Shimashima Station - 25 min drive
  • Nagoya (NKM-Komaki) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪深酒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪COFFEE & FOOTBALL 喫茶山雅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫茶室八十六温館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪小松パン店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪スタンディング 8オンス - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

Hostel in Matsumoto, a short walk to Matsumoto Castle
Couch Potato Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Couch Potato Hostel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Matsumoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and portable fans.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Couch Potato Hostel Matsumoto
Couch Potato Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Couch Potato Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Matsumoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Couch Potato Hostel?

Couch Potato Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, Couch Potato Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xinru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dorm room was clean and quiet. If you wish, you can also join chat in the dining room. It is a very nice hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome! Family of 4, stayed in bunk bed private room. Kids loved it- plenty of space! Super nice and friendly owner! Amazing location for everything Motsamoto has to offer! Will definitely stay here again- we had a car and city parking was also super easy for us- definitely a cool place! Cant recommend it enough! Kitchen area was friendly and useful, shared living room super cool and open and bathrooms were really clean! Couch potato hostel is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Suva

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location so easy to access restaurants and services. Family friendly hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavita

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This is a little gem of a place! Takeru-san is a wonderful and kind host. The space is warm and welcoming, clean and bright. Our Japanese style triple room was peaceful and so comfortable. The shower is great. We met other travelers in the common area. I think this might have been my favorite stay in Japan. I would come back here just to stay at Couch Potato 😀. Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berlian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run by a supernice local who has tremendous knowledge about the area and great recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMIR

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and feels like home .. very very good choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude Eliazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In my limited experience, this is the best hostel I've stayed in. Like what one of the guests said, it has everything that will make any traveler's stay very comfortable. The owner runs the place himself and is very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

YOICHI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
駅とコンビニはちょっと遠いが、観光に便利
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHOZO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this cozy space and good people. The owner is very kind and friendly. Nice to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of my favorite hostels I have ever been to. I felt very comfortable hanging out in the common area and the other guests and host were so nice. I definitely want to come back and stay for more than one night. If you are in Matsumoto I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel in Japan!
Excellent hostel in best location. The bedding is superbly comfortable, and the 4-bed family room with sleeping platforms was spacious and quiet. The showers are large. The kitchen is very well appointed, with a range of appliances as well as complimentary tea and real coffee. First rate hospitality from the host. I absolutely recommend this hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

YUSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても過ごしやすかったです！ 布団の質も最高です！

10/10 Excellent

YUSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても居心地が良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Hostel
Sehr freundlicher Gastgeber und gute Lage zum Castle. Wenn man Hostels mag oder für eine Nacht optimal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

takashi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

なおみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil sympathique et chambre confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super godt hostel
Meget dejligt sted. Rent, roligt og meget hyggeligt og hjemligt. Kan varmt anbefales.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masato

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
街の中心にあり便利よく、施設内も清潔感あり満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ファミリールームは広くて、寝具もフワフワ。 部屋もすぐに暖かくなり、大変快適に過ごせました！ 共有スペースも過ごしやすく、食器なども充実していて、コーヒーや紅茶も楽しませていただきました。 銭湯へ持っていけるシャンプーとボディーソープのセットもとても助かりました。 ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIDEO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hitomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方の対応も居心地も良くとても良い時間を過ごせました。施設内をスタッフの方が清掃されていたので常に綺麗な状態でした。内装も素敵で落ち着いて過ごすことができました。また利用させていただきます。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023