I-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami
I-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami
About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: I-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami in Imabari offers a 2-star hostel experience with ground-floor units and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a bidet, shower, and hairdryer, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace, and a lounge. The on-site coffee shop provides a relaxing space, while bicycle parking accommodates those travelling by bike. Convenient Location: Located 70 km from Hiroshima Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Oogamiyama Omoto Shrine (30 km) and Saikon-ji Temple (32 km). Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Guest Highlights: Visitors appreciate the bike/bicycle, dinner, and room cleanliness, making it a highly rated choice for travellers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Peter
Japan“Amazing location, roughly halfway through the Shimanami Kaido only a few minutes off trail. Beautiful cycling-themed interior. Comfortable beds and good facilities. Also has bike stalls.” 
Abigail
United Kingdom“Spacious dormitory room cubicles (bigger than the hotels we’ve been staying in Tokyo/osaka!) Brand new facilities, modern and very comfortable. Despite being a hostel each mini room has a door and lock and there’s lockers to store any valuables”
Katharina
Germany“Very good location for stopping mid-way when cycling the Shimanami Kaido. All facilities were very clean and practical to use. Dinner was delicious. Convenience store on the opposite side of the street was very convenient for breakfast snacks.”
Simone
New Zealand“Very cute and well thought out, all facilities were clean and well maintained. Good location if doing the bike trail over two days”- Eddy
Canada“Really nice staff. The chef (and owner?) went above and beyond and arranged a massage for my mother who suffered from back pain. Super nice of him. Super clean and comfortable Good value dinner (5 small course for ~ ¥2000) Steps from the beach,...” - Patricia
Ireland“The best hostel ever, like a 5 star hotel. Staff are kind, friendly and helpful. Food is amazing” - Jordan
Australia“Friendly staff, amazing 5 course meal, best location right across from familymart and close to a nearby onsen. Would stay here every time!” 
Emma United Kingdom“Excellent location and a good set-up for cyclists. The single bunk I stayed at in was spacious (at 5 foot 2 I could stand up with some clearance) and comfortable - although like most Japanese hostels/hotels the mattress was very firm. I...”
Rory
Greece“Facilities were amazing and dinner was a delicious 5 course meal for £10, best hostel I've ever stayed in”
Hong
Singapore“Good facilities incl. a dedicated space for people to service their bikes if necessary. Shower rooms and toilets are kept clean and the "rooms" are tidy and well maintained. The dinner option was very good if you do not have any dinner plans or...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of I-Link Hostel & Cafe ShimanamiGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bidet
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesI-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform I-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests must check in by 18:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
