<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> 1166 Backpackers in Nagano offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tatami floors. Each room includes a kitchenette, washing machine, and essential amenities such as a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and shower. <h2>Essential Facilities</h2> Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, a lounge, shared kitchen, and housekeeping service. Additional facilities include bike hire, luggage storage, and paid parking. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located less than 0.6 mi from Zenkoji Temple and 1.2 mi from Nagano Station, the hostel is 46 mi from Matsumoto Airport. Nearby attractions include Suzaka City Zoo (8.7 mi) and Jigokudani Monkey Park (20 mi). <h2>Guest Satisfaction</h2> Highly rated for its friendly staff and excellent service support, 1166 Backpackers ensures a comfortable and convenient stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 futon beds
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Nagano

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Juan
    Colombia Colombia
    Very cozy and warm. The house is very nice and feels very authentic Japanese
  • David
    United States United States
    All of the staff members were so nice and helpful! When we arrived in Nagano we had a loose idea of things we wanted to try and do, and they had so much information on hand ready to help us! Timetables for buses, local recommendations, etc. I wish...
  • Goretti
    Japan Japan
    The place is very cozy and quiet. The staff is super friendly and helpful.
  • Kelepi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This may be the best backpacker experience I have had. The staff here went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The room and facilities were very clean and organised. The place came with a laundry, kitchen, common lounge...
  • Seane
    Philippines Philippines
    The staff are really nice and helpful. You wont feel like a solo traveler because they will make you feel at home. They suggested places to go. What to do, where to eat, and how to get there. I definitely recommend this place. 😃
  • Thomas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very helpful staff who really want to make sure you have the best time in Nagano! They made sure we knew all of our food and entertainment options. They made coffee, accommodated our luggage needs, and even helped us learn a little Japanese. I...
  • Sarah
    Austria Austria
    The staff were incredibly friendly, and I absolutely loved the tea they served. The traditional Japanese house is stunning, and the hot water bottle was such a thoughtful touch. I’ll definitely be back—thank you so much!
  • Nguyễn
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Everything here is great. The hospitality, the atmosphere, the other guests. I truly love this place & as it amazed me a lot
  • Felicia
    United States United States
    - Great location and staff. Communication was excellent and the guesthouse has a really good vibe. I appreciated the welcome tea and fresh brewed coffee in the morning. It was apparent that a lot of thought had gone into developing this...
  • Lindsey
    United States United States
    The absolute sweetest and most helpful staff. They go out of their way to help in any way they can. It is very close to Zenkoji temple and several shops/ restaurants. Very cute, clean, and quaint place. Highly recommend.

Area info

Amenities of 1166 Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥500 per day.

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Laptop safe
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    1166 Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property.

    Bookings can only be guaranteed until 21:00. After 21:00, check-in is not allowed.

    The entrance closes at 21:00, but at check-in guests are provided with a passcode for entrance after this time.

    Luggage storage before check-in is available upon advance request.

    Reception is closed between 12:00 and 16:00. Guests arriving outside check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    For groups, each guest is required to check-in during check-in hours.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about 1166 Backpackers