I had an absolutely wonderful stay here! I felt so relaxed and comfortable that I extended my stay by two nights. The owner provides excellent recommendations for activities and public transport, making it easy to explore the area. The atmosphere is very sociable, and the team does a fantastic job of engaging everyone. One night, we all enjoyed a takoyaki dinner together, where we split the cost of ingredients, making it a very affordable and delicious experience. The beds in the dorm were incredibly comfy, and there was plenty of space to store luggage. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend staying here!

Walking from the train station to the hostel was beautiful. First you walk through a small town area, then through a temple area and then down a couple more small town street to the hostel. Upon check in you slip off your shoes and into some slippers. The check in process was seamless and the information provided and tour were handy. We would definitely book there again!

Laundry drying services end at 8pm, which made it hard for us to get our things cleaned because we were out exploring all day. That being said, we enjoyed the quiet evening atmosphere and ability to hang our clothes to dry overnight.

This is such a great hostel, we would definitely stay here anytime again. The host staff is so friendly, helpful and lovely. The kitchen and living area is very well designed, it feels comfy and cool at the same time. We easily met other travellers and had great conversations. The rooms are nice and simple, as advertised (traditional room). Also, everything in Matsumoto downtown is easily accessible by foot within a few minutes, and the hosts have prepared very nice maps with their recommendations of what to do and where to go. 10/10, one of the best hostels we've stayed in in all of Japan!

I booked a shared room which was perfect since I was solo traveling and didn't need much space. Staff was very friendly and gave a quick tour of the hostel. I would say I was pretty cautious about not making too much noise being in a shared room and sound proofing is not too great overall since this is an older building but didn't bother me too much. I think it's a perfect little stay for the 2 nights that I was there. There's also a kitchen that would have been great if I needed to cook but I didn't end up using it. They have a spacious area to just sit and relax outside of the rooms as well. Overall, definitely enjoyed my stay and will book here again if I come back to Matsumoto!

Could be a little noisy because of the poor soundproofing but generally, people have been pretty cautious about not making too much noise at night.

The hostel was easy to reach and located in a very convenient place. The kitchen was nice and spacious. The staff was also very helpful if you had questions!

It gets cold, especially in the unheated rooms. Upstairs, the toilet and washbasins were freezing which made it a bit uncomfortable to use. The futons were a bit thinner than we had in other places and we were practically sleeping on the floor, instead of on the futon. The cycles were a nice addition, but thinking back on it, weren’t that safe for the road. One of the four cycles swerves while another one’s breaks don’t seem to work.

Take, the owner of the hostel, is a very welcoming, friendly nice guy. He apparently runs the hostel all by himself with help from friends sometimes. He lives there as well. The hostel is well maintained, very clean and spacious. There are two mixed dormitories downstairs, two single beds and two three-bed rooms upstairs. Two toilets and a shower downstairs, and one toilet and shower upstairs. The place feels very homely. I met quite a few other solo travellers that night during my stay and we all had a lovely chat. It was a great atmosphere. Take even goes out of his way to recommend me dinner options and next day itinerary recommendations. Guy has a drawn map for evening and morning food options, as well as biking and walking route for sightseeing. For the nearby onsen, take prepares a shower kit for guests to bring for use over there. Honestly I felt well taken care of, in a safe and comfortable location. The living room and kitchen is free to use for guests. Matsumoto felt like a safe town too and everywhere was easily accessible on foot or on bike. It is a hostel I will visit again for sure.

Perfect for a stay in Matsumoto. I stayed in a dorm and my bed was huge by hostel standards. It was a built from solid wood and had enough room to have a nice Japanese style bed plus room for anything you needed to store. It had wrap around curtains providing lots of privacy. I had quiet roommates and slept well. The common area was great with a kitchen with a bar and an area to chill in with lots of musical instruments which you could pick uk and play if you wanted. The place was packed with interesting items like an ancient massage chair. It was the focal point of the hostel and encouraged people to sit around and socialize. It was close to all the attractions in Matsumoto with lots of shops and restaurants nearby. I had a great time here and would come again if I'm ever back in Matsumoto. Highly recommended.

We loved staying at Couch Potato Hotel, which was an ideal base for exploring Matsumoto. The location is extremely handy, just a few steps from Matsumoto Castle and other highlights and with plenty of restaurant options. The facilities were tidy and comfortable and the staff exceptionally friendly. We also appreciated the very handy maps that provided a wealth of information about places to visit and to eat out.

Nothing -- really a fantastic place to stay.

The staff was so friendly. I stayed my first night at this hostel, really liked the building and beds and I was planning to go further away the next day. Unfortunately, it was raining a lot and my train got stucked on the way. So I returned to Matsumoto and asked him if he have any rooms left in the late evening. He didn’t any but contacted his friend with a guesthouse for a last minute reservation. With his help, I didn’t had to sleep outside. So thankful!

It is very friendly, cozy old Japanese house: wooden floors, tatami in rooms, sliding doors. Stuff is very friendly and the whole atmosphere is amazing. Small kitchen to cook, plenty of space to rest and chill. Free washing machine, dryer is 300 yen but you can hang your laundry to dry outside. Big bed, shelves in pod, a small locker. The lock for it can be borrowed at reception.

Only one was not very comfortable is to roll mattress every day. But the rest is great.