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Couch Potato Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto

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Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.
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Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Property amenity

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-0874
  • Place, Matsumoto Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Matsumoto City Museum of Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese style Mix dormitory with 4 beds, Non smoking

Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese style Mix dormitory with 4 beds, Non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.

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Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Double Room, Non Smoking

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

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Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese style Loft Bedroom, Quadruple,Non Smoking - Private use of 4-bed dorm at the 4-person rate.

Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese style Loft Bedroom, Quadruple,Non Smoking - Private use of 4-bed dorm at the 4-person rate.

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Matsumoto

In historical district.With a stay at this Matsumoto hostel, you'll be steps from Nawate-Dori and Yohashira Shrine. Matsumoto City Museum and Kurassic are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Matsumoto Castle Black Gate - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matsumoto Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matsumoto Timepiece Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Matsumoto Station - 16 min walk
  • Shin Shimashima Station - 25 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和食そば処 たかぎ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪バーデン バーデン (Baden-Baden) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Storyhouse Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪thai inter terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪al coffee & bake - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

Hostel near Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto
Couch Potato Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Matsumoto hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Couch Potato Hostel offers 6 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Matsumoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

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

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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each 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

How close is Couch Potato Hostel to the airport?

Couch Potato Hostel is 6.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Couch Potato Hostel?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Couch Potato Hostel on May 10, 2026 start from CA $101, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Couch Potato Hostel.

Does Couch Potato Hostel offer free breakfast?

Couch Potato Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Couch Potato Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have a pool?

Couch Potato Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Couch Potato Hostel to downtown Matsumoto?

Couch Potato Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Matsumoto.

Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great location, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Tomonori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
古い家屋をリノベーションしておられるみたいです。シャワー、トイレ、洗面所は共用でしたが、とても清潔で使いやすく、バスルームは湯船はなくシャワーのみでしたが、広くて簀なので水捌けがよく足元もキレイでした。特に若いスタッフさん、男性も女性もすごく親切で、なんでも教えてもらえました。3人同室で探すなら、安くて広くて便利で最高です。外国人が多いのも頷けます。部屋にWi-Fiはなかった気がします。また泊まりたいです。オススメです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

hiroshi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

さき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4人の相部屋で私は初めてのゲストハウス、みなさん外国の方だったので少し心配でしたが、施設のルールを守るのはもちろん、日本の住文化へのリスペクトが感じられ、心地よく過ごすことができました。 何の文句も付けられないくらい充実した設備には驚きました。 あと何泊かしてたら離れたくなくなりそうなくらい… スタッフさんもとても親切です。 近隣でオススメの食事処などもマップで丁寧に教えてくれて、自分で調べるよりも確かな情報に安心しました。 お布団はふかふかで非常に気持ち良く眠りにつくことが出来ました。 松本駅近辺で決めたいならぜったいここを選んで欲しいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても気持ち良く利用出来ました！ また機会があったら是非宜しくお願い致します。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Xiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAEYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가장 편안한 숙소

마츠모토 역이나 키타마츠모토 역에서 조금 떨어져있지만, 바로 근처에 마츠모토 성과 여러 맛집이 있다는 점이 이 숙소 장점 중 하나입니다. 스텝 분들도 친절하셔서 공용 공간에서 가벼운 잡담도 하면서 여행 중 가장 편안한 시간을 보낼 수 있었습니다. 110V 어댑터 대여를 해주시며, 타올은 유료로 대여할 수 있습니다. 숙소에서 맛집이나 관광지도 추천해주시니 적극적으로 활용하시면 좋을 것 같습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025