Couch Potato Hostel

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Couch Potato Hostel in Matsumoto offers a lounge, shared kitchen, and luggage storage. Each room features air-conditioning, a sofa, and a tatami floor. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and complimentary bicycles. The hostel provides a ground-floor unit with an inner courtyard and quiet street views. Prime Location: Located 12 km from Matsumoto Airport, the hostel is a 12-minute walk from Matsumoto Station and 600 metres from Matsumoto Castle. Nearby attractions include The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (3.9 km) and Suwa-Lake (33 km). Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the friendly host, bicycles, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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We have no availability here between Sat 22 Nov 2025 and Tue 25 Nov 2025

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lau
Singapore Singapore
“Clean, convenient, near the castle and nawate street. Approachable hosts.”
Manon
France France
“Everything I was in a dorm, there was a very large place for the futon and all my stuff The common area is in a Japanese style, very cool The shower is so big, such a good point in a hostel ! And the hosts were super kind”
Sebastian
Netherlands Netherlands
“The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. From the very first minute the host was incredibly welcoming. She showed me around, explained everything and was genuinely happy to have a longer chat and offer advice in terms of local restaurants, hike...”
Julian
Switzerland Switzerland
“We liked the place a lot. Very cool/friendly staff.”
Hemant
India India
“Very nice hostel, Ryokan style rooms and bunk beds. Its walking distance from The castle. They have free bicycles for rent for the guests. Highly recommend”
Noah
Canada Canada
“Great little hostel in a traditional building and very comfy room / lounge setup with lots of nice people! Mayu-san is the best - she fights bears, spills food and doesn't afraid of anything”
Clara
France France
“Very nice hosts, lovely traditional house, well equiped and super cozy. Nice location in the center but in a calm area.”
Tamar
Israel Israel
“Very nice atmosphere, excellent central location. Comfortable and pleasant room and public area.”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Friendly staff. Good hostel vibe. Facilities were as expected. Clean and orderly. Small room, but did not expect much.”
Gabor
Hungary Hungary
“Perfect location. Super kind staff! Nice, good place to stay.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 松保第６５－３４号