Nagoya Hostels

"I stayed for 3 nights at the Wasabi Hostel Nagoya. I took the Nohi Bus from Takayama, which took about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach its final destination, the Meitetsu Nagoya Bus Terminal. The fare was 3600 yen. Using Google Maps, it was about a 700-meter, 10-minute walk to the hostel. Actually, getting off at JR Station would have been closer, but I wanted to check the Meitetsu train schedules to Atsuta Jingu and Chubu Centrair International Airport, as well as the Meitetsu bus to Matsumoto. Being my first time in Nagoya, the different lines and companies were quite confusing and disorienting. _The hostel is located near a transportation hub, surrounded by various shopping malls, restaurants, convenience stores, and supermarkets, making daily life very convenient. It's also relatively easy to get to attractions like Osu Kannon, Oasis 21, and Nagoya Castle by subway. I stayed in a female-only dormitory on the fifth floor, which had about 30 beds. The beds were spacious, and the bedding was soft and comfortable. Each bed had a safe with Chinese instructions, as well as an outlet, a bedside lamp, and a small TV. Due to the overall space constraints of the hostel, the aisles between the beds were very cramped. There was a small luggage room. On the fifth floor, there were 3 shower rooms and 2 toilets, providing facial cleanser, shower gel, shampoo, and body lotion. There was a self-service coin-operated washing machine for 200 yen per wash and a dryer for 100 yen for 30 minutes. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, bath towels, and slippers all had to be purchased separately. There was a common lounge area on the first floor where everyone's shoes had to be placed in shoe lockers. The first floor also had a refrigerator, microwave, and oven, and complimentary miso soup and tea were provided. The staff were gentle and friendly, providing thoughtful and enthusiastic service; despite me not knowing English or Japanese, they patiently explained everything to me. What confused me was that having traveled to Japan multiple times and stayed in many hostels, guesthouses, or hotels, this was the only place where the shower water pressure was low. I don't know if it was only on the fifth floor during peak water usage hours at night, but for me, this was the biggest drawback. Overall, if you're traveling solo in Nagoya and looking for an affordable and convenient place to stay, this hostel offers good value for money."

"The place is clean and near many eateries. There's an eatery that opens till 3am which serves good ramen. The only thing is that there is no lift. So if you are staying on rooms other than the ground floor and travel with heavy luggages, it will be quite a task."

"90% of the guests were foreigners. I think it's worth it just to be able to stay in the heart of Nagoya at this price. The air conditioning in the room didn't work well and it was a little uncomfortable to sleep in, so I asked them to lower the temperature a little. The entire hotel was clean and tidy, and it offered excellent value for money. For the price, it's definitely worth it just to sleep."

"The room is very clean, the bed is moderately soft and hard, the location is very close to Daxu Guanyin, it is very convenient, there is no parking lot, it is troublesome to find a parking lot if you drive, but the overall experience is still very good, the owner is also very enthusiastic, introduced us to the delicious shops nearby, it is a worthwhile trip"

"good hostel, in one of the buildings there is such a wonderful area where you can cook your own food, there is everything you need, just buy the necessary products. thanks for the hospitality! if I come again, I will definitely stay with you!"

"Cheap and affordable single room, small but very clean and tidy. All facilities are available, with shared bathrooms and toilets. Please note that check-in and check-out times are different than usual. The grandma at the front desk communicated very well in English and explained the precautions clearly. ps. I checked in at around 7pm, but there was no one at the front desk, which was a bit embarrassing."

"This is the second time I stayed at the Shochikumei Hotel. The hotel seems to be a renovation of the former workers' dormitory. It is within a ten-minute walk from Nagoya Station. It is two stops away from Sakae Station, and the transportation is very convenient. The hotel room is small, but very clean, and disposable toothbrushes and slippers are provided. The bathroom and toilet are public, relatively clean and sanitary. I will stay here again next time, mainly because it is cost-effective."