920-0864 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Takaokacho 7-30, Japan
#17 of 113 hotels in Kanazawa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 142 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Harry
United KingdomA really nice stay. Shaq is really large and his house is too
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
James
United StatesShaq is such a great host - great humor and so helpful! The izakaya downstairs is great to chill at and the rooms are super comfy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Gerardo
SpainIf you are not a backpacker, maybe would not be your best option. Shared rooms where you can hear all the people around you sleeping. If you are lucky, everything will be quite and silence. If not, you will sleep with people snoring all the night.
Very good location. People and staff were very friendly and they helped us a lot. The place was clean and the bed were confortable. Good option for backpackers
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Tom
New ZealandTo be honest it’s easily walkable from everywhere so the location’s good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Juan
SpainVery nice people! And supper helpful ! Amazing vibes in Shaq bighouse.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Shaveen
AustraliaFriendly owner. Good bar prices downstairs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Maximiliano
United KingdomThe rooms were pretty stuffy, even with the AC.
Nice hosts, very friendly and helpful. Very central location. Well signalised (although the street itself is kind of hidden away a bit). Quiet neighbourhood. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Kevin
Taiwannothing
hey This is Kevin. Could u sent me the photo that we hand out together maybe ur Instgram or something have a wonderful birthday.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Michał
PolandShaq is one of the best person that I meet in my trip. The atmosphere in the hostel was great. The service was excellent. I recommend to everyone.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Arnold
United KingdomHad a great time at Shaq. The accommodation is what you would expect from a hostel, it's clean and in a good location. The hosts are amazing and what puts this place up there. They are great fun, and even took us out for the night, showing us around. Big thanks 👍🏻
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Ruben
Netherlands/
Really nice hostel with very kind hosts. There is a bar inside the hostel where you can hangout. The hosts are very kind and to talkative. Also a lot of travelers to meet at this hostel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Joseph
United StatesShaq is the best!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Angus
AustraliaFriendly staff and awesome place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Roman
GermanyNothing
Very helpful and friendly owner. Connected to restaurant which has great food. Nice clean facilities. Comfy beds.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Dominic
United StatesThe owner is a great guy, extremely nice and very down to earth. very attentive and great person to talk to. Would absolutely recommend a stay if visiting kanazawa.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Keanu
AustraliaNothing, everything is as a hostel should be, basic and a place to sleep. Did get woken up a fair few times in the night and morning by people coming in and out of the beds but hey it’s a hostel that’s normal!
Very centrally located, close to everything you need to see in Kanazawa and not too far from the train station by walking. The owner of the hostel is an awesome guy who speaks English very well! Will help you with anything you need even if it’s insights on life about his crazy stories of meeting people ( Ask him about the bus crash)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Patrick
United KingdomThat I had to leave!
I was the sole guest at Shaq's after the recent earthquake in Ishikawa. Kanazawa is safely far away from the earthquake epicentre, the city itself doesn't show signs of damage and it was a delight to see the sights. Shaq was the perfect host, going above and beyond. He served me draft beer on tap and Sabre fish which he had caught himself. He even gave me a lift to the station in the morning to catch my bus when I'd had a few too many beers the night before!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Tomasz
PolandNothing really
The kindest, most communicative helpful, friendly and dedicated owner
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Joseph
United KingdomIt was just a shame that there weren't more travellers there for a more sociable vibe, this is a great place that deserves more visitors.
Shaq was a great host, he shared some stories over beer with me and even cooked for me, letting me join in the family meal. He also gave some great recommendations of places to go and things to see that really made my time in Kanazawa memorable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Martin
FranceShowers were not super clean but good value for money anyways.
Nice place, owner is super friendly even though he was sick.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Alán
NetherlandsNothing
Perfect walking distance of anything in Kanazawa
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Charlie
AustraliaLoved everything
The property was in a super convenient location and was great with the izakaya attached
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Yves
FranceNothing in particular. Maybe the AC that was a bit too noisy but my earplugs dimmed the noise enough
The owner is very friendly and speaks a correct English. His wife also speaks Chinese. The place's central location makes it very convenient.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Victoire
FranceI felt at home !
Stayed in November 2023
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