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Set within 3.5 km of Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction and 8.6 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Kobe Guesthouse MAYA offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in...

Second time to stay here, staff are really nice especially the girls,
Review score
9.0
Superb
621 reviews
Price from
£73.82
1 night, 2 adults

Set 3 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe, Hostel Yume-Nomad Kobe offers 1-star accommodation in Kobe and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

We liked its unique interior and outdoor spaces. The space was clean and funky and it was a bit different from what you’d expect in Japan, which is fun.
Review score
8.1
Very good
428 reviews
Price from
£42.38
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, T and K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East is 10 minutes from Sannomiya Station by foot and train. Certain rooms include a seating area where you can relax.

It was good when compared to youth hostels in mainland China; when compared with other good hostels in Japan, this one is not very good, in quality, cleanliness and money values.
Review score
8.1
Very good
297 reviews
Price from
£47.79
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Kobe, 2.7 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, Guesthouse NALUノ道 features air-conditioned accommodation and a bar.

The bar/cafe area downstairs was very nice and very welcoming. As was the owner who was really kind and would always say goodbye or hello with a big smile on his face every time i would enter / leave. The room was nice and clean and the beds were good with a nice warm duvet and a big thick blanket in case you got cold. The guesthouse was located just outside the main area of kobe and located between two stations for easy access to other parts of the city.
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
13 reviews
Price from
£35.31
1 night, 2 adults

KOBE coffee hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Kobe.

The staff was really nice and helpful. The dorm room was comfortable. And since there were doors for each 2 bed compartments, it felt private despite sharing the room with people.
Review score
7.8
Good
164 reviews
Price from
£36.65
1 night, 2 adults

Conveniently set in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka, Casa GS is situated 3.1 km from Isoji Central Park, 3.1 km from Minato Kumin Centre and 6.1 km from Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City.

Clean, comfortable, location is quiet, not far from station
Review score
8.1
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
£69.04
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kobe and with Noevir Stadium Kobe reachable within 2.9 km, Hostel Nakamura Kobe provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

A cosy place for short-term stay. Perfect location.
Review score
8.0
Very good
642 reviews

TONARINO Hostel for Backpackers is in a prime location in the centre of Kobe, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Budget hostel, but it was really social when I was there. Met so many interesting people that you forget that the only shower is on the fourth floor. The bed was fine and the checkin was easy after ringing the bell. Location is close to the shrine, and not too far from the station.
Review score
8.0
Very good
706 reviews

Set in Kobe and with Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction reachable within 1.8 km, Hostel Ini kobe & Brun donut cafe offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi...

Everything is well equipped and the host is super nice and helpful. The recommendation helps me a lot and the bedroom is also cozy enough.
Review score
7.4
Good
302 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hostel JIN offers accommodation in Osaka, a minute's walk from Nishikujo Station. Each room has a microwave and refrigerator.

We are travelling for 7 months and reviewing everywhere we have stayed. First of all the location is great if going to USJ, the hostel itself is nice and very secure and as standard in Japan, the bathrooms are very clean
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
107 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £73.82
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 621 reviews
    Such a great vibe and enthusiastic staff! I got a free upgrade to a larger room. Quality furnishing with attention to detail, extremely clean. One of the best hostels here for sure.
    Guest review by
    Miina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.22
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 2,507 reviews
    Good value budget hotel. Great location for accessibility to the rail stations and cheap restaurants. My next hotel was 3 times the price and half as good.
    Guest review by
    Raymond
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £148.69
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 302 reviews
    The hostel has really nice interior in what feels like a euro-Japan mix, nice kitchen, small sofa area where you can sit and read or put up your laptop, very charming bathroom with Japanese bathtub. The bunk beds are big and spacious with lots of room for your luggage. The neighbourhood is nice with lots of coffee shops and restaurants, about a 30min walk from the big shopping district.
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 706 reviews
    Fine little hostel, and really cheap. Nice staff, and okay beds.
    Guest review by
    Johan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £73.82
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 621 reviews
    Easily in the top 3 of all the hostels I stayed at. Lovely vibe, cool staff and guests, very clean and charming hostel (I actually really liked the train noises). Private rooms are spacious and relatively cheap. This is what every hostel should aspire to be
    Guest review by
    Frank
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £109.93
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 708 reviews
    Good room and great location. Very cheap.
    Guest review by
    Kyong Soon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £70.10
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 567 reviews
    Great hostel location right in China town and a walking distance from Sannomiya. Second time staying there as it’s great on a budget and for one night. Female only dorms offered so I felt safe. Clean toilets and showers. Mirror in the dorm area which is useful.
    Guest review by
    Ariadne
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 706 reviews
    The hostel is perfect for meeting new people and to socialize, because it has great common areas. Also there is clean spotless comfy room and free breakfast every evening, where you meet many people.
    Guest review by
    Jehung
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1,549 reviews
    As a solo traveller on a budget, this guest house was perfect. It was easily accessible and the amenities were a lovely surprise! I had a nice warm welcome upon arrival and the female dormitory felt like a very safe space.
    Guest review by
    ALEXA
    Solo traveller

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