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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Couch Potato Hostel in Matsumoto offers a lounge, shared kitchen, and luggage storage. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a tea and coffee maker. Essential Facilities: The hostel provides free WiFi and complimentary bicycles. Additional amenities include a bidet, hairdryer, and a ground-floor unit with tatami floors and a sofa. 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 (4 km) and Suwa-Lake (33 km). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the 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
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Serafin
Netherlands
“Location: 10 minutes walk from the bus and train station, close to lots of cute bars and coffee places. 7eleven 5 min walk and close to a nice temple. The hostel itself is beautiful and it makes you feel like you are at home. The building (ex high...” - Carl212
Australia
“Really good vibes. Has that European style hostel feel with a Japanese look. Friendly and helpful staff.” - Valeria
Italy
“Perfect stay! Warm atmosphere and wonderful position” - Joseph
Australia
“Great vibe. Feels like family. Quiet time at night” - Alenka
Slovenia
“Matsumoto is a very pleasant city and Couch Potato Hostel is an excellent base for its discovery. The energy of the place is wonderful. Because of all the effort of owner. It is located short walk from station (cca 13min) and few minutes to...” - Leon
Switzerland
“This is genuinly the nicest Hostel I ever stayed in! It's so cozy, you get to meet people and the staff is soo lovely and passionate about the region, giving amazing recommendations for hikes, food and activities It's very clean and the futon...” - Simon
Germany
“Cosy place where you like to stay and feel at home. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The best stay during my Japan Visit” - Ying
Singapore
“Very friendly and considerate owner and clean facility” - Lucien
France
“The right size to meet people. The bed was confortable ❤️, the laundry service is free as long as you don’t use the dryer ❤️ +The owners are lovely” - Mohammad
United Kingdom
“Best hostel I’ve been been to hands down - generally Japanese hostels are best in class but couch potato really goes over above to make sure you have the best experience. They are so attentive and considerate plus the hostel is so traditional and...”
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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.




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