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Couch Potato Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers can pedal around the historic castle or unwind in comfort at this welcoming hostel that offers the perfect balance of exploration and relaxation

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Located near Matsumoto Castle, Couch Potato Hostel creates a relaxed environment for visitors. Guests appreciate the practical amenities including laundry facilities and bikes available for rent. The hostel provides WiFi access in all rooms for staying connected.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Japanese style Mix dormitory with 4 beds, Non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Down duvet
Fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

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

Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Down duvet
Fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Down duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single 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 duvets, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 2 Large Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Matsumoto, Couch Potato Hostel is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yatsugatake-Chushinkogen Quasi-National Park and Chubu-Sangaku National Park, while Matsumoto City Museum and Matsumoto Scale Museum are cultural highlights. Kurassic and Matsumoto Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Matsumoto travel guide
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4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-0874

What's nearby

  • ♡
    Matsumoto Scale Museum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matsumoto Castle featuring heritage architecture
    Matsumoto Castle
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matsumoto_MatsumotoCityArtMuseum_553248621526921120-2169
    Matsumoto City Museum of Art
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center which includes night scenes
    Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Matsumoto Castle Black Gate
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Matsumoto Station
    16 min walk
  • Shin Shimashima Station
    25 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    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
  • COFFEE & FOOTBALL 喫茶山雅
    2 min walk
  • 明月館
    3 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

Hostel near Matsumoto Castle
Couch Potato Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free bike hire, smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

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Property amenities

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • 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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Is Couch Potato Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Couch Potato Hostel?

Couch Potato Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Couch Potato Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couch Potato Hostel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Yohashira Shrine and Matsumoto Castle. Nawate-Dori and Matsumoto City Museum are just steps away. Matsumoto Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

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

10/10 Excellent

AMIR

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

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

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

Kavita

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

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

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

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

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

Tse Wui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, location very close to Matsumoto castle which is very easy. Especially the hostel offered free bicycle which is very helpful I definitely will come back again, thanks for everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tomonori

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kanji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
主要観光地の真ん中です。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riwako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
親切で清潔なお宿でした！ また利用したいと思います🌟
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

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

利用しやすい

松本城に近くて、必要十分なサービスでした。また、利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
フレンドリーな雰囲気で快適に過ごせました。オーナーさん素敵ですね。家族が皆感心していました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siriwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
สถานที่พักน่ารัก​ เจ้าของใจดีและเป็นมิตรมากๆ​ แนะนำและให้ข้อมูลดี​ เดินไปปราสาท​ไม่ไกล้มาก..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても過ごしやすかったです！ 布団の質も最高です！

10/10 Excellent

YUSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても居心地が良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Gutes Hostel

Sehr freundlicher Gastgeber und gute Lage zum Castle. Wenn man Hostels mag oder für eine Nacht optimal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil sympathique et chambre confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024