2-Star Hotels in Gifu Prefecture, Japan

"I stayed for 5 nights, and first of all, the price is very reasonable for a backpacker hostel. Check-in is done online: you choose your language, scan your passport, and have a f2f call with the staff via an iPad. FYI, there is a mandatory accommodation tax in Japan of 100 yen per night. You can also request a paid ”Irori” service at a nearby sister branch, where you can grill your own ingredients over a traditional Japanese sunken hearth. Just a reminder: you can get fresh ingredients from the nearby market ”Family Store Satoh” or further away at ”Surugaya Asumo.” The common area isn't huge, and the kitchen is basic but functional with tableware, an electric kettle, ovens, a microwave, and a mini fridge. The tap water is drinkable; the mixer tap can be toggled to adjust the temperature, so you won't get a chill from the ice cold water in winter! 😂 In the back, there are a toilet, three shower stalls, and communal sinks, along with a washing machine and dryer that are free to use (you just need to buy detergent from the capsule machine or bring your own) Since it's a hostel, the dorms have top and bottom bunks. The bunks are quite spacious and come with two power outlets (remember your travel adapter!), an overhead locker (bring your own padlock), a towel, and two hooks. You have to make your own bed; it's a futon-style setup where you lay the linens on the mattress. A pillow and duvet are provided. During winter, they run the AC (split system) on heat mode to keep it cozy. In the room, there’s a luggage storage area and hanging rods for clothes. On the second floor where I stayed, there are two toilets in the room: one with a urinal and another unisex one with a smart bidet/washlet. To be honest, while it's very close to the Miyagawa Morning Market, it feels a bit far from the Nohi Bus Center and JR Station. If you don't like walking or tire easily, this might be a bit of a challenge. Overall, it's a great, affordable choice for backpackers😗"

"So cozy and i was lucky to have the best roomies ever ☀️ 🪲PROS - has a shuttle bus and multiple times a day or a bus station close by - inner part of the city is reachable within 20-25 mins of walking and the folk village is very close - kind owner and cozy interior with a very homey feel - kitchen and bathrooms were easily accessible and clean, shampoo and shower gel were included - coin laundry and coin dryer were easy to use and cheap as well ❤️🩹CONS - not really a con, but remember to bring a towel and toothbrush/toothpaste, if you forget it you can also get a towel at the Inn - 25min on foot is not that far away from the inner city and it’s great that the folk village is so close (if you want to visit) - but i had my focus on different things during my visit, so next time i would book something closer to the inner part of the city and the travel bus station 🌱 all in all, i really enjoyed my stay"

"In order to be close to the destination of the next day, I chose this hotel, but I didn't expect it to be a couple hotel. The price/performance ratio here is too worth it, less than 400 RMB, the room is super large, the disadvantage is that you can check in after 9 pm and check out at 10 am the next morning. The room is not bad, the facilities are very new, and the toiletries are all big brands. The variety and taste of breakfast are a little biased, but the problem is not big."

"Clean and quiet room. Comfy futon. Shared kitchen well equipped. The only downside is the number of toilet/shower for women (the staff, mostly women, are sharing the same facilities). Looks like the staff is made of volunteers (around 10 people) living in the same building. Sometimes you feel like you are an intruder in their home (not a big issue but a weird feeling)."

"Very clean, nicely decorated. About 8 minutes walk to Takayama Train Station and Bus Station. Very friendly hosts, help us to call taxi gave me an ice pad to relieve my knee pain after Shirakawa-go tour."

"The location is convenient, close to a convenience store, and there is breakfast included and a bath, so there is nothing to complain about. I am a large person, so I would prefer more space between the bed and the table rather than a double bed. When I want to sit on a chair and work, the width is narrow and I always feel cramped. If that could be improved, I would be very satisfied."

"Its location near the police station with plenty of free parking is very convenient for travelers visiting Takayama, and the price is reasonable. The room size is also ample, and it even has a microwave! You can buy some microwaveable food from convenience stores!"

"The experience was quite unique; it was my first time checking in online via video call, and I communicated entirely in English. The room was nice, but the downsides were that it didn't have a door, and the lockers were small and you had to bring your own lock, so you had to keep valuables with you at all times. The location was great, not far from the JR bus station and close to restaurants! The price was also very reasonable, making it a good choice for accommodation in Takayama."