415-0023 Shizuoka, Shimoda, sanchome 25-30, Japan
#2 of 25 hotels in Shimoda
Guests' ChoiceBased on 368 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Rollins
United StatesThe restaurants are not guaranteed to be open, regardless of what Google says.
The staff was very helpful, kind, and communicative.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Pauline
GermanyNice and tidy kitchen, well equipped. Comfortable bedlinen, comfortable shower. Free bikes and free coffee. Great views + beaches.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Krista
CanadaThe staff are fantastic. The communal kitchen allowed us to prepare our own food which is always nice. Hot tip: you need to buy charcoal for the BBQ, and you can get 300g packs at Daiso! Exactly enough for one meal and fits in your backpack.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Jasmin
JapanIt a very small detail, but I was expecting that because we rent the private room, that the towels for the shower would be include in the price of the room.
Very well located! Some of beaches accessible by walk and more by bicycle (which are free to borrow)! All the rooms have a sea view! The common area is very convenient if you want to cook yourself a meal or simply make coffee in the morning. Also, they kindly to accepted to keep our suitcases before and after checking-in and out.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Hattori
JapanLocation was beautiful!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Joel
Singaporesnorkels and bikes provided for free
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Ben
United KingdomThe whole vibe of the hostel is so nice. The chill out area and the kitchen are very nice to hang out in, cook dinner and eat dinner, and there is also a nice terrace to have a bbq. Every room has a beautiful sea view and the dorms are big and spacious with comfortable beds. Yuki and his wife are so nice and are always present, and interested in what each guest are doing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
David
United KingdomNot applicable.
Friendly, helpful staff, peaceful, great facilities.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Rumi
JapanVery very friendly hosts. Very good recommendations. All you need for a stay is available. Kitchen and relaxing area is super equipped. You can rent bikes, snorkel equipment and even a tent for sun shade there for free. The view ist just wonderful and you feel welcomed. We definitely will come back
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Christophe
JapanHave to walk up the stairs due to the location.
Cosy guesthouse
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Oprea
RomaniaI wouldn’t say there is something that i didn’t like. I only stayed there fost 1 night & everything was fine, but in the shared dormitory there was only 1 shower for 6 people so i can imagine sometimes you can wait a bit in line.
The view & the story of the hosts. The shared space area is really beautiful. The fact that you could get a bicycle & go to the beach.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Zeger
NetherlandsSmall rooms, not the best facilities
Right next to the beach, good location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Sara
DenmarkGreat location, peaceful and quiet stay, friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely come again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Richard
CanadaThe staff was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. Very close to a small beach and seawall walk, with larger beaches nearby. There were some good restaurants and bars in town, a ten or fifteen minute walk. Overall, a nice little spot in a cool harbour town.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Yat
ChinaNothing to complain about.
The view is amazing, the owner is super nice and provided lots of information about the surrounding area. Also there are free bikes for rent!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Ced
PhilippinesThe stairs but it wasnt really an inconvenience.
The view from our room was so beautiful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Finjane
PhilippinesEverything! From the location, cleanliness, overall chill & good vibes and most especially the staff!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Chad
Hong Kongnone
it is alli need.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Michelle
United StatesI had no problem with it, but I would recommend older or disabled folks to think before booking because there are lots of hills and stairs as listed. However, the staff was wonderful when it came to moving our luggage up and down hills and stairs.
All the the staff and owners were incredibly kind and helpful, and spoke good English, as well as Japanese. They went out of their way to help us with anything we needed. There were many things available to rent to little to no cost and it was very helpful for our beach trip, most things for free. I rented one of the bikes and a snorkel both for free. I regret not staying longer, it was in a great location as well. They really did have "all you need". Great atmosphere. Family friendly and great for adults without kids too.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Tessa
New ZealandA thicker mattress would have been great.
Good communal facilities. Staff were really helpful with information about snorkelling and onsen locations.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Quentin
TaiwanThe room might lack some space for storage but nothing too bad.
The host is amazing, so kind and helpful. The view from the bedroom is mesmerizing. The place is clean and the location is good as well.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Jasmine
AustraliaComfy rooms. Great view. Friendly owner.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Carlie
AustriaAbout a 25 min walk from the train station if you have heavy bags, but nothing we can change about that. If it was closer to town it would be less cool.
Ocean view, excellent hang out area, fully equipped kitchen, and personal local touristic advice for Izu if you ask. Couldn’t have asked for better. The owners must take pride in their work. Town is nice too and not over touristed. Rent a car and see the cliff hiking trail and seven waterfalls if you can.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Rebecca
GermanyNothing
The extraordinary view The staff was very nice Free bicycle rental! Free coffee They had 2 boards with local recommendations (one for food and one for activities)
Stayed in June 2025
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