501-5629 Gifu, Shirakawa, 白川村鳩谷445-1, Japan
#8 of 8 hotels in Shirakawa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 219 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: November 28, 2023
Nguien
VietnamA bit far from the village, it could take 30' to get to the place! In the lobby we can find some basic things we need for overnight stay!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Allue
JapanTaking into account the size of the village, the guest house is 'far' (25 mins by foot from the bus station). But the guest house offers shuttle bus 8.30 in the morning to the station.
The Guest House is clean and new. The rooms are private, although the bathroom is shared. There are bikes you can rent for 500 yen/day. There's a tiny cozy living room and some equipment to heat your food or prepare coffee on the ground floor. The staff were very gentle and welcoming. I recommend it!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Jordan
AustraliaPretty strict rules.
Comfortable, good location, affordable price.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 29, 2023
Pedropadinha
Portugali don't like to have someone tell me that i have to go to my room at 10pm. we're adults, this is not a party town or anything similar. if i need to work a bit in my laptop, i'll probably do more noise in my room where the walls are 1cm and disturbing my roommates than in the reception in the ground floor. it's a stupid rule. please, remove that, or make it until midnight at least. the mattress is bad quality. please invest in a quality, comfortable mattress for the beds. there should be a stove available to cook simple things. there's a huge kitchen for the staff, make something available for the guests please. it's a small hostel and there's very little options for dining or breakfast. a simple stove with 2 heaters would be enough.
the spot is nice and cozy, especially the common area. great windows over looking the landscape in early morning at breakfast time. staff was very friendly.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 29, 2023
Lucas
MexicoThe guesthouse staff was very nice! Facilities were really clean and the room was confortable. Also the pick-up service from the station is very convenient considering the house is not that close to the station.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 24, 2023
Waihun
MalaysiaRooms 1 & 5 were too small. No place for luggage. Difficult getting things from luggage.
Helpful staff, place relatively clean. Shuttle Service to bus station was very helpful and much appreciated.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 15, 2023
Jue
MalaysiaHost very friendly
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: August 22, 2023
Bea
AustraliaI like how neat and nice the accommodation was! Good location, we can put our groceries in the fridge, it has activities planned for the day, the guy was very nice.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 15, 2023
Massimo
Italy-
The staff is very kind and the guest house is very cosy. Highly recommended!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 2, 2023
Xuhan
Singaporenice and cozy, staff were very helpful and genuine
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 29, 2023
Adrian
IndonesiaNothing
Recommended, good, nice and afforable place to stay in shirakawa-go A friendly staff/owner They offer shuttle by request
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 7, 2023
Damien
SwitzerlandWalls are made of thin material so you can hear everything. Way too expensive for the kind of room that is offered. They offer free shuttle to the bus station which is nice, but way too late on the day of arrival, and way to early on the day of departure.
The lounge is practical and nicely designed. The showers are nice.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 6, 2023
Hengky
IndonesiaThere is no toilet at the 2nd floor
Almost everything... we liked it..
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: May 1, 2023
Leong
MalaysiaI like the setting out of the hostel. It is simple, basic and nice. The hostel has a very nice pine wood smell. It is newly refurbished which can see the original stucture at the roof. Although the location is a distance from Shirakawa-go Station, the Ant Hut provides shuttle service twice a day which are at 8.30am to Station and 5.30pm from station which is ideal for overnight stay. Besides, a hida beef restaurant is nearby where can have dinner there. I found Ant Hut is a great place for young travellers because the washroom is downstairs and rooms are upstairs. Need to access using a steep staircase.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: May 1, 2023
Elisabete
United Kingdomthe room is very small and be aware of noise as the walls are very thin
Decor ( wow ) nice view :) staff location price very clean areas! dont be afraid to share the toilet its super clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 28, 2023
Shu
SingaporeOnly 2 restrooms and shower rooms.
It's a little homely accommodation. The owner was very nice and provided free shutter pick up from the bus terminal.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 15, 2023
Pierre
FranceHaving to pay for a room for two whereas i was alone.
The staff at the reception were lovely. They even booked me a table at a nearby restaurant which was delicious. Also the free shuttle bus that drops us off at 8:30am at the historic village is very convenient.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 31, 2023
Rory
Australialocation wasn't great
the rooms and cleanliness
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 30, 2023
Burak
TurkeyVery kind staff. Even if it is little far from the attraction center, they take you by shuttle to (8:30 am) and from (after 5 pm) the center. I normally don't prefer shared toilets, but here I was not disturbed at all. Room was small but very efficiently designed It was so comfortable.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 23, 2023
John
New ZealandNeed to make sure dinner is sorted by getting food from convenience store as restaurants close early. There is a convenience store about 13 minutes walk from the property.
The staff was friendly and there was a free shuttle from the bus station
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 13, 2023
Б
JapanI thought I’ll be in a room with window but it hadnt any window
it was nice and clean.And the owner of the guest house was so charming person
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 4, 2023
Ev99
SingaporeThe warm seat function was switched off during midnight and unable to turn it on hence was very cold when I went to toilet.
Must stay if you come to shirakawago esp during winter time. You will see a beautiful snow scene at the lounge area, peaceful and quiet. Owner was friendly and helpful. Room was clean although the space is super small but that’s enough for you to get a good sleep. Their pillow is really comfortable I wonder what brand is the pillow hahah. You can reach the place by walking from shirakawago though it is a bit far but Owner offered pickup services at Nohi bus terminal so it is convenient for me and my mum. Shared toilet and bathroom were clean and tidy. Would come back again if I visit shirakawago next time.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 16, 2023
Athisak
Thailandgood location and view. The service staff is very good, friendly.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Suptawee
ThailandFar from attracttions and no transport
Nice service
Stayed in February 2023
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