Outstanding host and clean, simple facilities.

Stayed in March 2025

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Strategic location, very close to main train and bus station surrounded by convenient stores

Stayed in March 2025

Very accommodating host, especially Ai! Room is very spacious. Toilet and bath are crystal clean!

Stayed in March 2025

Second time I've stayed here - staff are very friendly, facilities are good and the location is ideal if you want to be near Nagoya Station.

Stayed in February 2025

There is no elevator so if you have big luggages it is very hard to carry upstairs. But no need to worry because the host and staff will help you carry it to your room.

I like the location. It's only a minute away from Nagoya station. The staff of the cafe and especially the host of the hostel are very accommodating, helpful and friendly. They are also very fluent in English so there's no problem with communication. The room is very spacious and clean. The bathrooms and toilets are clean too. I really love their body soap. Its so refreshing...

Stayed in February 2025

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friendly host. my kids like 一將 very much. great location.

Stayed in January 2025

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Staff, location, facilities - everything! Icchan and the rest of the staff were really nice and attentive, and the place and facilities were clean and well thought of. It's only a 10 min walk to Nagoya station and the subway. I left a hat that I really liked at a cafe in Sakae and Icchan was nice enough to call the cafe and was able to recover my hat! They also recovered my watch that I lost in the dorm room when I was packing to leave. They are kind enough to keep it for me until I visit again in a few months. :)

Stayed in December 2024

There is no lift so big luggage would be quite inconvenient. Our room was on the 4 floor (ground floor counted as 1st floor). It’s no joke that you really need to travel with a carry on size luggage in Japan. There are so many stairs at the stations and hills and accommodations that do not provide lifts so being able to easily manoeuvre your luggage in these situations really improves your travel experience. I saw families struggling with the oversize luggage and it’s such a pain just watching them.

We stayed 2 nights. Although room was small, it was functional. No queues for the toilets or the showers. Very clean. My teenage sons liked the vibe of this place. They hung out at the kitchen area in the evenings. The location is great, a straight walk from Nagoya station with plenty of eateries along the way and at the station. For those who rush to take the train from Nagoya to Osaka, know that there are stall selling the bento lunches right on the platform so you can save some time just buying the ekiben at the platform instead of at the convenience stores where there are always queues at the cashiers.

Stayed in December 2024

The kitchen was quite untidy, but I wouldn't put that at the fault of the hostel, only bad etiquette from people who stayed there. Speaking of bad etiquette, someone was using a whole shower cubicle as a clothes drying rack :(

Fabulous location and wonderful staff. The owner gave us great recommendations for places to eat and things to do and see, the room was a good size and beds were comfy. Excellent kitchen facilities as well as plenty of seating area.

Stayed in November 2024

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Good security! Even it is 8people dormitory, it only allows to sleep bottom bed for 4 people. The host is very nice and he has been to Hong Kong. Bathroom is very clean and tidy. 5 minutes walk from Nagoya station

Stayed in November 2024

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Located a short walk from the Nagoya train hub, this hostel is run by a family man who has travelled extensively in the past so genuinely understands the importance of great hospitality. The staff were a joy and made me feel very much at home. Highly recommend!

Stayed in December 2024

Great location.. wonderful friendly owner and staff..clean tidy and comfortable...great value

Stayed in December 2024

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The rooms and common areas are clean.

Stayed in November 2024

Liked everything.

Extremely comfortable, clean and organized!

Stayed in November 2024

Friendly and welcoming owner and staffs, less than 5mins walk to Nagoya train station and Lawsons. The bedroom and bathroom are very clean, it was very comfortable stay :)

Stayed in November 2024

amazing amazing amAzing! cleanliness, spacious, best hostel i’ve been in the world.

Stayed in October 2024

Great people, owner very friendly and great suggestions where to visit on the cork board. Aimed at people who want to meet other travelers.

Stayed in October 2024

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The dorm was big enough to not feel packed. The lockers are small (only for valuables and small bag) but there are enough space to store luggage around the bed. The bed and pillow are comfortable, everything was clean. The common space is good to meet with other travellers and chat. Free tea and coffee is provided and the kitchen has everything to cook. Icchan is really nice and helpful. He went with me to organise the Ta-Q-bin pickup at the convenient store. I stayed 5 nights to rest in my long trip and do I enjoyed my relaxing stay in Nagoya.

Stayed in October 2024

Glocal Hostel is truly a gem in Nagoya! From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the cleanliness and modern design of the space. Everything feels so up to date, making it not just a hostel but a comfortable home. The host is absolutely amazing —> friendly, welcoming, and always ready to assist with whatever you need. It’s rare to find a place where the staff genuinely care about your stay, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. Whether it’s travel tips or just a warm conversation, they’ve got you covered. I’ve stayed in many hostels during my travels, but Glocal is something special. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you never want to leave. Every time I come to Nagoya, this will always be my home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and welcoming place to stay!

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing, just wish the pillow was bigger but not a big deal!

The hostel got everything I needed, especially the washing machine and dryer. It’s also close to local train stations and shinkansen. The host is also very nice.

Stayed in October 2024

Excellent hostel. Clean, comfortable and good facilities. Easy check in and friendly host.

Stayed in October 2024

Our family room didn't have bedcurtains or wall hooks, so we had to get a bit creative in order to block out the light from our reading lights so our children could sleep and we could hang up clothes after washing; bring magnetic hooks next time. Some guests left food waste in the common kitchen, so some extra signage reminding everyone to clean up after themselves would be idea. The building does not have a lift, so be prepared to lug your suitcase up a few flights of stairs if you are staying for several days like us. The downstairs bar/restaurant is only open on weekends (the owner says unfortunately there's not enough foot traffic to justify opening it every day). All in all, the minor drawbacks are more than outweighed by the enthusiastic owner and cleanliness of the building. We'll definitely be staying here again next time we are in Nagoya.

There's a clear separation between the downstairs bar/restaurant and the hostel, so my initial worry that the crowd would affect my family stay was unfounded. There were other families using the hostel too. The shower and laundry facilities are effecient and soap/washing powder is provided. The owner is a very friendly bilingual Japanese man who backpacked in his youth and really thought hard about how to provide a good place to rest and recuperate while exploring another country. The price is very affordable, especially for long-staying.

Stayed in October 2024

The bunk beds were loud when the person on the top bunk moved. Some guests didn't clean up well after themselves.

Nice host. Close to main train station. Beds were comfortable and facilities were mostly clean. Overall, it was perfect for what was offered. Windows and ac both options to air out room. Easy to.get in and out.

Stayed in October 2024

It was a little hot and opening the window there was some traffic noise but it was manageable. My fellow room mate was so SO inconsiderate but nothing the hostel can really do about that

Convenient and had everything I needed. The manager was so nice and friendly and seemed to genuinely “get” the backpacking experience.

Stayed in October 2024