A Lucky Hostel is located in Hakuba, offering convenient access to Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort (3.9 kilometres) and Happo One Ski Resort (8 kilometres), with Nagano Station 38.6 kilometres away. This family-friendly guest house provides free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden, a bar, and a hot spring bath, with multilingual staff available at reception and free private parking.
9.3 269 reviews
Hakuba
17/12 – 22/12
$143/nighttotal: $715 (5 )
Hai Lodge
1 2
hostel , Otari Mura
Hai Lodge is located in Otari Mura, just a 10-minute walk from the Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, making it a great choice for skiers and snowboarders. The hostel consistently receives excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The accommodation features a shared kitchen equipped with a microwave oven and dishwasher, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. Guests can also enjoy a range of amenities, including a terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free parking.
10 1 review
Hakuba
17/12 – 22/12
$175/nighttotal: $875 (5 )
Butter Hotel
1 2
hostel , Otari Mura
The Butter Hotel, a ski lodge in Otari Mura, offers direct mountain access, situated just 50 metres from a chairlift in the Hakuba Valley, approximately 2.4 kilometres from the centre of Hakuba and 15 minutes from the train and bus station. This accommodation provides on-site ski and snowboard rental through Jamin Rentals, alongside a restaurant, bar, and cafe serving complimentary breakfast, with air conditioning and internet available for guests.
8.9 438 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$459/nighttotal: $918 (2 )
Hakuba Pension & Log Hotel Meteor
2 6
hostel , Hakuba Mura
Hakuba Meteor Lodge is conveniently located a short drive from JR Hakuba Station and close to the Hakuba Museum, offering easy access to transportation and local attractions. The lodge has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The lodge offers comfortable guest rooms with air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with bathtubs. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, and barbecue facilities.
Hakuba
03/01 – 24/01
$80/nighttotal: $1680 (21 )
A Lucky Hostel
1 1
hostel , Hakuba Mura
A Lucky Hostel, located in Kamishiro, Nagano, provides convenient access to Hakuba's ski resorts, with the nearest slopes approximately 2 kilometers away. This accommodation offers free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, and air conditioning, serving as an affordable base for exploring Hakuba's hiking trails and mountain scenery during summer and its renowned ski resorts in winter.
9.2 290 reviews
Hakuba
17/12 – 22/12
$190/nighttotal: $950 (5 )
Starfall Lodge
1 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
Starfall Lodge is located in Hakuba, a short distance from popular ski resorts like Happo One and Hakuba Goryu, making it a great choice for skiers and snowboarders. The hostel has received excellent ratings for cleanliness and location, with guests praising its convenient position and comfortable facilities. The lodge offers a shared kitchen, where guests can prepare their own meals, and a communal lounge for socialising. Guests can enjoy continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, mountain views, and hiking opportunities in the surrounding area.
8.6 39 reviews
Hakuba
17/12 – 22/12
$125/nighttotal: $625 (5 )
Butter Hotel
1 2
hostel , Otari Mura
The Butter Hotel, a budget-friendly hostel in Otari, is conveniently located just 2.8 km from Hakuba Cortina ski resort, 11 km from Happo-One and 3.6 km from Tsugaike Kogen. The hostel offers a simple and practical accommodation with a continental breakfast included, a restaurant and a bar on site, as well as air conditioning and a non-smoking environment.
9.2 511 reviews
Hakuba
17/12 – 22/12
$417/nighttotal: $2085 (5 )
Morino Lodge - Hakuba
1 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
Morino Lodge - Hakuba is conveniently located in Hakuba, a short walk from the Happo One Ski Resort gondola and a 10-minute drive from JR Hakuba Train Station. The lodge has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The accommodation features spacious rooms with modern amenities, including Apple TVs and fridges. Guests can enjoy a relaxing lounge area, a guest kitchen, free Wi-Fi, luggage and ski storage, laundry facilities, and a delicious continental breakfast.
9.4 472 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$135/nighttotal: $270 (2 )
The Joint
1 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
The Joint is a charming bed and breakfast located in Hakuba, Nagano, a 9.2km drive from the Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, 43km from Nagano Station, and 45km from Zenkoji Temple. It has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The property features a shared lounge for guests to relax and socialize, and a garden where you can enjoy the fresh mountain air. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a microwave and coffee machine in each room, a barbecue area, and free private parking.
8.7 38 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$342/nighttotal: $684 (2 )
55base Hakuba
3 6
hostel , Hakuba Mura
55BASE Hakuba, a hostel in Hakuba, is situated a 6-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort, with Tsugaike Kogen (7.9km), Hakuba Goryu (6.7km), and Hakuba Cortina (16km) also within easy reach. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom lodging offers free private parking, a shared lounge, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs; it is conveniently located near the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal (4-minute walk) and prohibits bachelor/bachelorette parties.
8.2 14 reviews
Hakuba
02/01 – 07/01
$1137/nighttotal: $5685 (5 )
The Echoland
2 8
hostel , Hakuba Mura
The Echoland hostel in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, is located 1.5km from Happo-One Ski Resort and 1.4km from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, offering easy access to other resorts such as Hakuba Goryu (5.8km) and Hakuba Cortina (16km). This one-bedroom, one-bathroom lodging boasts a garden, parking, and internet access, suitable for individuals or small groups seeking a peaceful stay near the slopes, with a non-smoking policy in place.
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$871/nighttotal: $1742 (2 )
The Gakusui
1 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
The Gakusui offers accommodation at the foot of Hakuba Iwatake, providing immediate immersion in nature and convenient access to year-round activities. This lodge provides a shared lounge, on-site restaurant, and diverse room options including dormitories and private rooms, with amenities such as internet, a kitchen, air conditioning, and parking available for guests.
Best Hakuba hostels with breakfast
Among the 49 hostels in Hakuba, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast
8.1 83 reviews
Hakuba
03/01 – 24/01
$217/nighttotal: $4557 (21 )
Hakuba Cortina Lodge
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hostel , Otari Mura
Hakuba Cortina Lodge is located in Otari Mura, a short distance from Hakuba Cortina and Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resorts, 5km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort and 15km from JR Hakuba Station and Happo Bus Terminal. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness, user experience, and location. The lodge offers a choice of accommodation, including dormitory rooms, standard Western rooms, and traditional Japanese rooms with tatami flooring and futon beds. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, free on-site parking, free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a swimming pool.
8.9 72 reviews
Hakuba
20/12 – 20/02
$201/nighttotal: $12462 (62 )
Hakuba76
1 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
HAKUBA76 is situated in Hakuba, just 16 kilometres from the Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area and within an 8-kilometre radius of the Hakuba Goryu and Happo One Ski Resorts, making it a great choice for skiers and snowboarders. The B&B has consistently received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. Each room at this guest house offers a comfortable 10 square metre space with one bedroom and bathroom. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, private parking, air conditioning, and soundproof units, along with access to a shared bathroom.
9.6 83 reviews
Hakuba
14/07 – 21/07
$547/nighttotal: $3829 (7 )
Slopeside Lodge Hakuba
1 5
hostel , Otari Mura
Slopeside Lodge Hakuba offers pet-friendly self-catering accommodation in Otari, approximately 77 kilometres from Matsumoto Airport, providing easy access to Hakuba Valley's slopes. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom lodge sleeps a couple or family, boasting on-site parking and a peaceful setting ideal for exploring Otari Mura's natural beauty and the wider Hakuba region.
8.7 396 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$309/nighttotal: $618 (2 )
Hakuba Hospitality Inn Yukinoso
1 6
hostel , Hakuba Mura
Hakuba Hospitality Inn Yukinoso offers a self-catering apartment in Hakuba, an eight-minute walk from Happo-One Ski Resort and within 8km of Tsugaike Kogen and 7km of Hakuba Goryu. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom property features an on-site hot spring bath, table tennis facilities, free WiFi, and mountain views from select rooms, providing convenient access to local cycling routes.
Best Hakuba hostels with a locker
8.9 1120 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$79/nighttotal: $158 (2 )
Keimichi Guest House
1 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
Keimichi Guest House is conveniently located in Hakuba, just a short distance from popular ski resorts like Happo One and Hakuba Goryu, making it an ideal base for exploring the slopes. The hostel has received excellent ratings for cleanliness and location, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The guesthouse features a shared lounge and terrace, perfect for relaxing and socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can also take advantage of the shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and free private parking, making their stay even more convenient and enjoyable.
Hakuba
17/12 – 22/12
$603/nighttotal: $3015 (5 )
Koharu Resort Hotel & Suites
1 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
Koharu Resort Hotel & Suites is situated in the mountains of Hakuba Mura, just a short walk from Wadanonomori Church and within easy reach of both the Hakuba Valley and Happo-One ski areas. This family-friendly aparthotel offers spacious apartments with fully equipped kitchenettes, complimentary Wi-Fi, a free area shuttle and a free shopping centre shuttle, plus on-site services including a restaurant, concierge, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
8.2 457 reviews
Hakuba
17/12 – 22/12
$160/nighttotal: $800 (5 )
Unplan Village Hakuba
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hostel , Otari Mura
Unplan Village Hakuba hostel in Otari, near Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, offers convenient access to other Hakuba Valley resorts such as Hakuba Cortina (6.1 km), Happo One (8.4 km), and Hakuba Goryu (13.7 km). This family-friendly lodging boasts a restaurant, bar, sauna, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking, plus a shared kitchen with fridge and microwave; a continental breakfast is included.
8.3 28 reviews
Hakuba
02/01 – 07/01
$1810/nighttotal: $9050 (5 )
X Lodge
1 8
hostel , Hakuba Mura
This X Lodge house in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, offers convenient proximity to Happo One Ski Resort and the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, with Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area approximately 9.7km away and Nagano Station 43.5km distant. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom property features a kitchen with a fridge, air conditioning, a jacuzzi, and free private parking; a complimentary American breakfast is served, and the lodge is family-friendly, prohibiting bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Frequently Asked Questions about hostels in Hakuba
How can travelers reach Hakuba, and what transportation options are available?
The easiest way to reach Hakuba is by taking the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Nagano Station, then transferring to a local train or bus to Hakuba. You can also fly directly to Matsumoto Airport, which is about an hour's drive from Hakuba. Once you're in Hakuba, you can get around by bus, taxi, or rental car.
What essentials should travelers pack for visiting Hakuba?
Pack for all kinds of weather, as Hakuba can be unpredictable. Comfortable walking shoes are a must, along with layers of clothing. Don't forget a waterproof jacket, a hat, and gloves for the colder months. If you're planning on hiking, bring a walking stick and plenty of water.
What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Hakuba?
What should you know before renting a hostel in Hakuba?
Most hostels in Hakuba are located close to the ski slopes and bus stops. You'll find that many hostels offer shared rooms, so if you prefer privacy, you might consider booking a private room. Remember to check if the hostel has a kitchen, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi access.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Hakuba?
While you're in Hakuba, you can also visit the nearby towns of Otari and Shiga Kogen. Otari is known for its beautiful rice terraces and the Otari Onsen, while Shiga Kogen is a popular ski resort area with stunning mountain views.
Hike&snö Inn Hakuba Echoland is a hostel situated in Echoland, Hakuba, offering convenient access to winter sports and located a 19-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort, 1.6 kilometres from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, 4.8 kilometres from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, and 14.5 kilometres from Hakuba Cortina Ski Area. This accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and private parking, with a shared lounge area available for guests.
8.0 15 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$314/nighttotal: $628 (2 )
The Capsule Hakuba
1 6
hostel , Hakuba Mura
The Capsule Hakuba, a capsule hotel in Hakuba Mura, is situated 2.4 kilometres from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal and 2.9 kilometres from Hakuba Happo One Ski Resort, with Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area 9.7 kilometres and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort 3.4 kilometres away. This accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a microwave, accommodating one guest, and has a check-out time between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, while parties are prohibited.
8.5 191 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$207/nighttotal: $414 (2 )
Hakuba Norikura Wakaguri Guesthouse
1 6
hostel , Otari Mura
The Hakuba Norikura Wakaguri Guesthouse is located in Otari, approximately 3.4km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area and further from Nagano Station and Zenkoji Temple. This one-bedroom guesthouse offers a shared kitchen, free WiFi, luggage storage, and a shared lounge, ideal for budget-conscious skiers visiting the Hakuba area.
8.9 804 reviews
Hakuba
14/07 – 21/07
$271/nighttotal: $1897 (7 )
Kizuna Lodge & Bbq Centre
2 5
hostel , Hakuba Mura
Kizuna Lodge & BBQ Centre is located in Hakuba, a 8km drive from the Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area and a 45km drive from Nagano Station, offering easy access to the surrounding mountains and attractions. This guest house has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The lodge features a bedroom with a comfortable layout. Enjoy amenities including a kitchen with a fridge, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher, as well as air conditioning, a jacuzzi, a terrace, a garden, and free bikes. Guests can also benefit from a concierge, parking, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, ski storage, and a continental or Asian breakfast.
Best Hakuba hostels with laundry available
9.5 293 reviews
Hakuba
15/08 – 17/08
$390/nighttotal: $780 (2 )
The Bohemians' Shelter
5 2
hostel , Hakuba Mura
The Bohemians' Shelter is located in Hakuba, just 5 kilometres from the Happo-One Ski Resort, situated in a peaceful forest setting. The hostel has excellent user ratings, with very good location and cleanliness ratings. The accommodation features a single bedroom and bathroom, covering 20 square metres. The hostel offers a range of amenities, including a shared kitchen, restaurant, bar, terrace, garden, parking, ski and snowboard rentals, a free shuttle service, and luggage storage.