About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 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 traveling by bike. Convenient Location: Located 43 mi from Hiroshima Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Oogamiyama Omoto Shrine (19 mi) and Saikon-ji Temple (20 mi). 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 travelers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Imabari

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dante
    United States United States
    This is the second time I've stayed at this hostel. The facilities are immaculate. Their bathrooms are permanently clean beyond what I can get my bathroom at home looking like no matter how much I clean. The sleepwear provided for no charge is...
  • Jesse
    United States United States
    Great service offered to travelers. Great food offered in a region without many options
  • J
    Jan
    United States United States
    Location was convenient for riding the Shimanami Kaido. It was very comfortable and clean to stay in the large capsule rooms. Futon style beds were cozy. Provided pajamas and bedding.
  • Charles
    United States United States
    The facilities were very well taken care of and the operation was well run. The owners were very pleasant and we decided to eat dinner as well, which was great after a long day of biking.
  • Carlos
    Mexico Mexico
    Everything was incredibly clean and new, very spacious, you get to borrow pijamas and towels for free, as well as other amenities like ear plugs, razors, etc. The restaurant side of the hostel was also shockingly good. I was very pleasantly...
  • Daniel
    Mexico Mexico
    Very confortable, there were a lot of bathrooms and a los of private showers.
  • Sherman
    United States United States
    Great stop in around the half-way point of the recommended route of Shimanami Kaido cycle trail. Very clean, well-put together hostel. Also close to a community center that you can go to for onsen to relax. Also across the street from a FamilyMart...
  • Zach
    United States United States
    Amazing food, very close to Shimanami Kaido, very good for those cycling
  • Vanessa
    Canada Canada
    It’s close to the halfway mark of the Shimanami Kaido (and a short walk away from an onsen!). The facilities are clean and spacious. The in-house dinner was also fantastic; there were several options available for diverse diets and the meal I had...
  • Lucas
    United States United States
    Cool concept for lodging executed well. Very clean rooms and facilities. I loved how I could hang my bike in my room. Also great location. Right off the Shimanami Kaido and almost perfectly at the midpoint between Onomichi and Imabari. It's close...

Area info

Amenities of I-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

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

Parking
Free private parking is available 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
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
I-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about I-Link Hostel & Cafe Shimanami