No Laundary, no dryer but it's was not necessary for one or two day staying. The stairs were extremely steep, so I need a bit of care The personal storage in each bunk bed, wish it had some damper or door holder so the lid stays opened.

Overall, the building was very cozy and warm. Nice wooden structure provided excellent mood.

Stayed in March 2025

Mixed dorm so slightly uncomfortable as it was only myself (girl) and another guy for the night. There is a private room upstairs and I’m aware someone was occupying it so felt a bit less uncomfortable because of that.

Quiet and comfortable, good value for money.

Stayed in January 2025

Free common area looks sad 😕 Breakfast area closes early so I can’t sit there at the evening even after ordering food

Comfortable bed, nice breakfast room (not included)

Stayed in December 2024

Good value for money, walking distance to the old streets, bus and train stations. Perhaps the owner can try to provide some cups, plates, spoons.

Stayed in December 2024

Not a lot of sound proofing between beds and light shone through the gaps in the frame. Location was almost an hour from Kobe and a steep walk to local town center

Comfy beds, nice staff

Stayed in November 2024

Bathroom was upstairs from dorm rooms

Beautiful, super clean, great location and value- super comfortable beds with some soundproofing- loved having cafe restaurant attached to hostel- it was a very close walk from the ropeway and close to train onsens as well.

Stayed in November 2024

Uphill from the main town area/convenience stores but not far to walk in. Elsewhere it would be considered expensive for what it is but not for this town.

Really nice hosts. Very comfortable beds. Clean. Nice to have microwave for evening dinners. Relaxing hearing the river.

Stayed in October 2024

The air mattress in my bed was horrible on my back. I wasn't expecting this kind of mattress. Maybe this is a matter that isn't going to make everyone happy, but my preference is for a mattress with more substance 🥲

The location was nice! Very easy walk to the main neighborhood of Arima Onsen! Breakfast was as delicious as everyone raves! Highly recommend.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing displeased me.

The close proximity to temples, onsen and food outlets. The. breakfast facilities and the polite manner of all staff.

Stayed in October 2024

The light switch is not easily to close.

Staff are nice and friendly. The breakfast is good and delicious.

Stayed in September 2024

The staff were present just a few hours in the morning.

Comfortable bed

Stayed in June 2024

Really clean and comfy, good beds, helpful staff, really good location for sightseeing and visiting the onsen. Easy to get to the bus terminal too, and climb mt rokko. Also, very spacious beds with storage space.

Stayed in March 2024

Music for the cafe started at 7.15, which woke me up a lot of the time. The bed was very soft. Weird smell in the evening when the windows were open. (Maybe from the waterfall, maybe from the cafe, idk). No bed/cozy light or nightstand.

It was a very spacious room. Howtel with cafe attached, so no worries about breakfast or dinner. Next to a waterfall, which is a nice sound for a little while. When the windows are closed, you don't hear the sound, which is nice. Lovely shower, big communal space in the basement.

Stayed in April 2024

This is my 4th time staying here. The first time some years ago, the cafe was busy with what appeared to be locals and the food was good and the portion size average.. Now there didnt seem to be anyone eating there only a few guests and I can only put this down to the small portions, which were slightly embarrassing. The salad was some iceberg lettuce and a tiny piece of carrot in a small bowl. The soup was nice but again a tiny portion in an even smaller bowl. The "main" was a sandwich with a single thin slice of parma ham and some melted cheese. This spoiled my stay there and to make matters worse, when I went down stairs to put my bag away, the server ran after me asking me to pay. I would not recommend anyone to eat here.

I ate in the cafe. This was the worst part of the stay. The portions were very small and not good value at all.

Stayed in April 2024

The room had a tendency to overheat, but there were also times when the air conditioner wouldn't work very well. Even though our stay was comfortable all in all, the temperature was difficult to get right. The downstairs kitchen didn't have any utensils or cups to use.

I liked the location and the modern design very much. It was very clean, and there were nice free to use slippers. Very happy that there were lockers with keys free to use.

Stayed in February 2024

The flooring is too thin, and the slippers were too loud to use - might have caused trouble to other people.

It was very convenient and the location was nice.

Stayed in September 2023

The only bad thing was the noise, as the beds were pretty creaky when going in and out. But I guess that’s just how it is when sharing a room with random people.

It was much nicer and cleaner than expected, easy to find and convenient. The café looked really cute! I found the bedding very comfortable.

Stayed in August 2023

Breakfast was very good. The croissants are amazing 😍 Very comfy thick mattress!! It's soft but not so soft and it makes you feel relaxed 😌 It was clean although I felt that the faucet could have been cleaned everyday: there were a lot of stains from other customers and guests. But nothing important. They give you a toothbrush and a towel. There's a fridge, a kettle, a microwave and a toaster. That's all. I recommend to buy the breakfast.

Stayed in August 2023

Breakfast was good. Spacious bed and shared area. Location was easy to find

Stayed in March 2023

A good deal for being in Arima, but overpriced by itself. The capsule is extremely small. There are unnecessary extra costs for late check in. I didn't like that I haven't been informed that I was the only female guest in the mixed dorm. The staff is not there at night as far as I know and I feld uncomfortable.

The place is very cozy.

Stayed in February 2023

Probably due to the location near the river, the room was very cold (I was there around Christmas/New Year) even with AC on full blast, and I could warm up only by adding 2 more duvets.. But I guess it's nice to have a chill room in summer :) Also, the sleeping room is located beneath the cafe/bathroom area, and the ceiling is woody and not really soundproof, so if someone is up and walking upstairs at night, you'll hear them loud and clear (nothing that earplugs can solve.. I had them with me, but it would have been nice to have them provided alongside the other toiletries).

I stayed at Brucke for 2 nights, the place is by the river so the view was pretty nice! Also, it's just 5 minutes walk downhill to Gin no Yuu and ~10 to Kin no Yuu. Great location but it's up a rather steep hill starting from ArimaOnsen Station so if you are carrying many heavy suitcases, I recommend to catch a taxi to the hostel. Haven't tried the breakfast but it looked yummy and the coffee was good!

Stayed in December 2022

The only issue some people might have with this place is that its a slight walk from the station (approx. 10 mins up and gradually increasing slope). A walk of this length is common in arima, so please dont feel put off and liaise with the hostel if you need assistance (they are very helpful).

The setting is stunning. Slightly up the hill at arima onsen. The cafe is idyllic and the facilities for the hostel shared room are precisely what frequent travellers will expect and appreciate. I travelled late in the day, arriving well after the last check in, the staff were very communicative through the booking.com app and assisted me with my arrival after hours.

Stayed in November 2022

communal space is a bit uncomfortable with no lounge, just dining chairs and stools

location, clean shaded bathrooms, very comfortably sized cabins in the dorm room

Stayed in November 2022

The staff is really helpful and friendly. The hostel has a light German touch and is perfectly located for onsen and hikes to Mt. Rokko. The food and drinks were really amazing. So I would definitely recommend to try them.

Stayed in November 2022