Dot Hostel Nagano

Location: Higashinomon Cho 379, Nagano, jp

Star Rating: 1 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Air conditioning
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Concierge service
• Shared kitchen
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Bicycle-friendly property

Rooms Available

• Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

  This dormitory room has air conditioning, microwave and tea/coffee maker.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain

• Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  This dormitory room features a kitchenette, air conditioning and tea/coffee maker.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain

• Budget Single Room

  The single room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The well-equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The single room offers a safe deposit box and heating. The unit offers 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Earplugs
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

• Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  The single room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The single room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Earplugs

Guest Reviews

• ずーみん (8/5): 長野市に滞在する場合はまた利用させて頂きたいです！ - 清潔で居心地よかった。キッチンや洗濯機（100円）が使える。善光寺のすぐ近く。駅からも近いので便利だと思う。車の場合は有料駐車場に停めないといけない。少し歩けば(1km弱）24時間500円の駐車場を見つけたのでそこに停めた。
• wada (6/5): 普通 - 普通の清潔感。対応も普通。 立地がいいので 他人に教えたくない。 教えると 予約の競争になる。 他の人は 泊まらないでね。 無い
• Alex (10/5): - Lovely wee hostel, felt very welcomed by Nao and his staff! Got given some great food recommendations, and is a nice place to explore the city.
• KWAN (9/5): Valuable and nice staff! - The staff was very nice and shared very useful information for my trip :) The bed is a bit hard, but reasonable for its price.
• KAORU (8/5): コスパ　立地　最高！ - スタッフがなんごで親切だった ベッドが思ったより大きい　世界中から客が集まるので　彼らと喋りたい人には最適　キッチンもいい 洗面所とシャワーは改善の余地あり
• TAKUMI (9/5): -
• Tomasz (7/5): Między Zenkōji a Matsumoto - Personel - dostałem miałem wsparcie w odnalezieniu hostelu. Skopiowany z booking.com adres do map Google doprowadził mnie w zupełnie inne miejsce. Zaplecze kuchenne i lobby. Ważne miejsca, które pozwalają na wygodne przygotowanie posiłku i relaks. Obiekt w stylu dekadenckim z tendencją do abnegacji.
• akitsuna (8/5): 善光寺目的なら、ここで決まり！ - 雰囲気がよく、気持ちよく過ごせました。 特になし
• K (8/5): - 善光寺が間近で良かったです 駐車場が近くで便利な所がなかった所
• Kazuhiko (8/5): -
• yuki (10/5): - 設備が綺麗でした。 キッチンがあるのも便利で助かります。
• Yusuke (9/5): -
• kazuyuki (7/5): 朝から善光寺をお参り出来る宿です - 自炊派には使いやすいと思います 共有スペースがやや小さいかも。時間が重なると食事がしづらいかな。
• Lisa (10/5): - Wir hatten einen entspannten Aufenthalt im Dot Hostel. Die Lage ist super, um Nagano zu besichtigen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
• Mary Camille (9/5): -
• Isabella (9/5): -
• Ignacio (6/5): -
• Mallory (10/5): Nice little winter stay in Nagano - A lovely old home in a nice little town. I only stayed a few nights at Dot but was very pleased with my time there. (It snowed just enough to make it extra fun!) The house is beautiful if you appreciate old architecture. It's up near a shrine with little stores and snack places so a good place to wonder about. Surprisingly warm with just a few heaters scattered all over. You are given a towel for the shower which is nice. Only one washer and no dryer so keep that in mind for winter times. The staff was friendly and offered local recommendations. (Deff go up the street to the hand made soba place and the brewery down a few blocks!) Despite the walls being thin and having open rafters, I didn't feel it was all too noisy; the only thing would be is the rooms are actually very quiet so you may hear every movement and sniffle form your dorm-mates but nothing unbearable. Beds were very comfy and especially that big comforter. WiFi was god but could be weak in your bunk. Only one bathroom and shower but didn't have to fight others to use it. Plenty of hot water. Kitchen was well stocked with cups, plates, silverware, etc. There was a little burner, microwave and a kettle. Common room had good space for hang out and a big book selection to thumb through. Pretty simple to get to and around town by the local buses. I would love to stay there again when I get the chance! No much honestly, but yes the stairs are very steep so will be difficult for those with mobility issues! But rather fun once you got used to them.
• Hanna (7/5): - Great location and cozy environment. As with any hostel, noise levels depend on the other guests staying with you.
• Noriko (8/5): -
• Anna-Mariia (10/5): ☺️👍🏿 - Все сподобалося, власну дуже крутий і ніжний!
• Nicolas (10/5): -
• 海十 (10/5): -
• sunday (10/5): -
• TETSUSHI (8/5): 穴場で快適でした！また長野を訪れる際は予約させてください、ありがとうございました。 -
• Ludivine (9/5): Very nice place to stay - Very nice place, ideally situated ! I received a warm welcome and some recommandations for my next visits. I recommend staying there.
• Aravindan (7/5): - Staff are friendly I dont feel comfortabke by pillow.
• Ya Chi (8/5): - 員工非常友善還等我們抵達住宿後才下班，不過下次可以提前通知我們check in 的時間。 廚房用具很齊全，公共區域乾淨明亮。 樓梯很陡不好走，床鋪沒有那麼軟，廁所和浴室只有一間，有時候會需要等其他人使用。
• 大輔 (8/5): -
• Aaro (8/5): -
• Kazuhiro (9/5): -
• Lisa (9/5): Charming stay in Nagano. - A great location in Nagano with very friendly and helpful hosts. An old style building with plenty of charm. I didn’t mind the steep wooden stairs but some might find them challenging. Free tea and coffee. The mattress was a bit thin and despite the very cosy duvet I was a little cold now and again, however the weather did have a cold snap during my visit.
• goku (9/5): -
• Thomas (7/5): An enjoyable stay - Good location for Nagano Very steep stairs going up to dorms. Don’t stay here if you have mobility issues
• Timothee (8/5): - L'établissement est proche du temple Sensōji. Le salon commun est assez grand et pourrait être convivial. Café gratuit le matin! Ça n'a l'air de rien mais ce sont des petits détails qui font du bien. À part le temple et ses rues, il n'y a pas grand chose autour de la guesthouse. Peut-être un peu loin de la gare pour ce que vous auriez à y faire.
• Catharina (5/5): - Dichtbij tempel complex Bedden waren hard en het was gehorig.
• SR400yamaha (10/5): -
• 岳彦 (8/5): 期待通り - スタッフが感じ良かった。 共有スペースがもっと広ければ気兼ねなく使えた。
• reiko (8/5): - 長野の素敵なお店を色々と聞けたので、短い時間を有効に使えました。最近は無人のゲストハウスも多いですが、やっぱり小さなゲストハウスはオーナーさんの魅力があってこそだなぁと改めて感じました。
• Trisha (8/5): -
• ZHONGWEI (10/5): -
• Mayumi (9/5): とても快適でした - 善光寺に近いので2回利用させていただきました。お朝事に行くのにとてもいいです。オーナーもとても気さくでよい方です。また善光寺に行く時は利用させていただきたいです。 特にありません
• TAKUYA (10/5): - 立地と快適さと清潔感 特になし
• Crespel (10/5): -
• Arimo (9/5): - Beautiful building and nice crew. All comforts you need for short or long stay. Clean and nice beds. Good Location next to Temple. Careful with steps upstairs.
• Nika (7/5): -
• Jarrah (9/5): Lovely place, with great location - Great location, had access to a washing machine for cheap and friendly host.
• Keiko (10/5): 友だちにも勧めたい！ - 清掃が行き届いていて清潔だった。 駅からアクセスが良かった。
• Antony (9/5): -
• Anna (10/5): Exceptional - The host was really kind and we could leave our baggage there after checkout.
• Kevin (10/5): Amazing hostel, super location, and very friendly staff. - Everything was great! We stayed two nights. We had a car so the slight distance to the station wasn't a problem for us. And there was public parking in the same street that cost only ¥600 per day. The host was super friendly, the hostel is built in a 100 year old house and has a lot of charm. We met various other guests and one of the nights stayed all up until late sharing stories of our travels and talking. Super great. The location is also superb. Close to Zenkoji temple and the Museum. It also has a bus stop close by. Nothing!
• Grace (8/5): Very good -
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - Great location, great staff, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen. I couldn’t have asked for more.
• Puinyuk (9/5): Superb -
• Nath (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kristin (7/5): Good -
• Dora (8/5): Very good - The hostel itself is a beautiful Japanese house, I really enjoyed staying here. It's super close to the Zenkoji temple, which is a convenient location to other sights / kombini nearby. Staff are really friendly and helpful. The mattress is super thin, which made it really hard to sleep comfortably.
• Leilani (10/5): Fantastic - The hostel is so cute and cosy and also super clean - I really enjoyed my stay There are limited bathroom facilities but I never had a problem with this. My only issue was an exit light shining in my eyes at night but otherwise it was lovely!
• Jonah (8/5): Good value for money, get what you pay for - Staff were lovely, very welcoming, helpful. Generally probably pretty good value for money Bed pretty uncomfortable, obviously there is a standard of solid bed, good for your back etc. but tbh even by Japanese standard could do with a bit more padding. Also you are sharing a single shower and single toilet between 12? Maybe 14 people? Not the end of the world but means there's a bit of a wait sometimes
• Ray (10/5): Best experience of old house - A typical old house case, nice wood, locations is perfect for morning walk or evening walk around the best area
• Ben (10/5): Exceptional - The host. Baggage possible to leave there after check-out
• Will (10/5): Exceptional - Owner was really nice and helpful, location is very central and cozy.
• Yik (9/5): Superb - A little far from nagano station, but right next to zenkoji temple - convenient to view the morning ceremony. Has full kitchen and fridge. Had a lovely stay here The stairs to the rooms are a bit steep, warning for those with mobility issues
• Leo (10/5): Nicest Owner. Stay here if in Nagano! - Very clean, has everything you need.
• Arata (8/5): パフォーマンスの良いゲストハウス - 申し訳ないのですが、良く利用しているサイトからホテルが取れず、hotelsでゲストハウスを予約しました。 中は良く清掃されていました。 善光寺からとても近いので、観光にはベストな立地です。
• Erina (10/5): - ドミトリーが初めてなので心配していましたが、スタッフの方はとても親切で、建物も古民家の趣があり良かったです。古い建物なのでどうしてもドアの開閉音、階段のギィギィ音などがあり、神経質な方は止めた方がいいと思います。案外カーテン1枚でも自分の空間が保たれて良かったです。
• Yoko (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andrew (7/5): Decent hotel - Close to Zenkoji temple and transit I found the bed was a little uncomfortable
• Vladimir (9/5): Superb -
• Kimmo (8/5): Very good -
• Ichen (10/5): I will definitely visit Nagano again and stay here:) - Great location if you are going to visit Zenkoji temple and Nagano museums. The staff Hara san is very helpful to advise nice restaurants and tourist spots near Nagano. Nope
• Marco (9/5): Superb -
• Daphne (6/5): OK for heavy sleepers - Well located near the temple & the center Very nice host with good recommendations Fairly social - but up to you to make it so Nice old traditional house Access to an equipped kitchen Incredibly noisy from the road & you could feel your bed shake when buses pass by as of 6am Only one shower - if the house is full could be an issue
• Jlee91 (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jlee91 (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jlee91 (10/5): Exceptional - Located on a quiet side street near Zenkoji Temple with great access to amenities and transportation. Many food and coffee/breakfast options nearby, and Nao is a great host and quick to recommend stuff in the area.
• Koki (10/5): Exceptional -
• トオル (10/5): - スタッフの対応が良かった。施設も古民家をおしゃれにリノベーションされていて好きな人には刺さるデザインだと思う。
• Blaz (9/5): Superb -
• Jacqueline (8/5): Good value, simple, clean and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location. - Comfortable and clean rooms, good kitchen facilities and a spacious shared sitting area. I was surprised that there was only one toilet. It wasn't a problem because the hostel wasn't full, but if there were many people, it could be awkward.
• Nicholas (10/5): Good place to stay in Nagano. - Good hostel, very comfortable and has everything you need. Kitchen is great, beds were comfortable and spacious. Location is great too in the upper part of town. Would stay here again! Nothing!
• Javier (8/5): Very good - Traditional japanese house, nice staff, good price Just one toilet and one shower. Location is good (next to the main temple) but i find more convenient being closer to the station
• Alice (7/5): Good -
• Rawat (8/5): Overall, I really like the stay. - It was clean and many amenities were provided and I like how everyone was very considerate and didn’t make much noise. And the place is even close to bus stand and zenkoji temple. Only thing I didn’t like about it would be that I already filled my arrival time in booking.com but they didn’t know about it, I don’t know if it was the fault of the hotel for not checking or from booking.com side. I hope they would communicate prior to their customers and they could arrange some alternative for their early arrival, would be really helpful.
• Adrian (9/5): Great traditional feel - Nice traditional feel in a quiet area. I was only able to stay one night, but I will definetly go back if I have the chance. The floor/window in the room were a little noisy, but it is a reasonable trade off with the traditional style of the building.
• Lihi (10/5): Exceptional - Such a cute hostel! The owner was so nice and helped me a lot during my stay, clean and comfortable. Very much recommended
• Andrei (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect location right in the heart of Nagano, friendliest staff, home-like atmosphere, old house with 120 years of history, very clean and nice. Don't expect modern hi-tech here.
• Simthesquid (10/5): Exceptional - Nice cosy place. The atmosphere is prone to meet people. The owner of the place was very friendly and helpful.
• タカヒデ (10/5): - 雰囲気がとても良い宿でした。 また来ようと思います。
• Inbar (10/5): Comfortable, inviting, clean and cozy - Manager was nice and welcoming, the place was warm and there was enough privacy Only one toilet and shower
• Patsainz (10/5): Excellent Location, Highly Recommended - Excellent location, just couple of blocks from the big temple and Main Street. Helpful staff and clean place.
• Viktoriia (9/5): Superb -
• Michal (8/5): Very good -
• Giuseppe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maria (9/5): i would come again - super close to the temple the staff is really helpful and attentive. amazing location. comfy bed. japanese style. small and quiet hostel
• Gabriela (10/5): Would recommend definitely for solo travelers - Super easy to check in, great location
• Lisa (9/5): A comfortable, convenient, and pleasant stay - Friendly welcome and Nao was very helpful with ideas on what things there were to do in the area and helped look up further information on opening hours, etc. The location is great - close to the temple to reach for early morning service, and there's a bus stop just around the corner to Togakushi Park and the train station if you don't want to walk. The bed was very comfy, and the common areas were clean with everything you would need It was very easy to hear people in the dorm next to my room, and the hallway light shone quite brightly in through - easy enough to put earbuds in though, and still great value for money
• Varda (10/5): Super helpful owner, excellent for bicycle tour - Nao, the owner of the Dot Hostel, was extremely helpful to us. We arrived at his hostel by bicycle with a medical issue (my husband's back). Nao speaks perfect English, was able to discuss with us what we needed, and made many phone calls to find us a doctor to see my husband right away. Even after we were no longer staying at the Dot Hostel, Nao was very responsive and continued to help us navigate the Japanese medical system, including finding a physical therapist and acupuncturist. Nao has a garage where we could park our bicycles, convenient laundry, a place to hang and dry out our camping gear, strong wifi, a full well stocked kitchen that was a pleasure to use, and a comfy hangout area. The dorms were well laid out, well ventilated and cooled with openable screened windows, and the toilet and shower were spotless. I am a light sleeper, but didn't notice any noise from other rooms as described by other reviewers. The hostel is located a one minute walk from the Zenko-ji temple. The hostel is an incredible value and I would absolutely stay there again.
• Helene (8/5): Nice stay, welcoming and clean - I was lucky to have the dorm for myself which was so peaceful! I liked the wooden interior and the owner was very nice! only one shower and one sink was making it difficult to arrange with other guests
• Pierre (9/5): Superb -

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