Not very clean for strict Japanese standards. And the kitchen smells most times. The fridge is not clean either.

It's a 7 minute walk from Kobe St. There's conveniences stores on the way and a big Aeon at the station. Staff are very nice and friendly. If you handwash your clothes, there's a drying area on the rooftop.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing to complain about

Really nice staff and overall vibe. Clean sheets and lots of space to store your luggage. Comfy bed.

Stayed in May 2024

The old building has a grungy feel to it and a melange of different odors. I unfortunately was stuck with a roommate who I could smell coming and going. Though the hostel was fairly social, the common space is a bit narrow and prone to just getting crowded so it encourages people to avoid it. It was a bit annoying to always have to go to another floor in order to use the restroom since the 2nd floor restrooms are women only.

Very good value for money, they have tons of booklets of information for Kobe and the surrounding areas (what to eat, where to go), which is essential and so many hostels completely neglect to do. I really appreciated having a kitchen to cook in and a small tatami room to hang out in.

Stayed in April 2024

Grungy

Tea coffee

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Clean and great location

Stayed in March 2024

Staff wasn’t very friendly. Area around hostel isn’t great.

Nice common areas! Good location close to the big station.

Stayed in February 2024

The lounge area was not very big.

The hostel is close to Kobe station and there are many shops and restaurants around the area. There was a curtain to close to cover your bed.

Stayed in October 2023

First floor level to sit, read, and eat doesn't have any opening for fresh air circulation. There is no window to open in the mornings..etc. Unfortunately, what what worse than this was lack of cleaning knowledge of the foreign staff from Ireland. I saw her "trying" clean the refrigerator (which is quite small) using a bleach cleaner with the food items already inside the fridge. I couldn't believe my eyes, she was spraying the bleach product without removing the food items. This is reckless and risky for human health. It seems she also didn't rinse/wipe after spraying bleach, the trousers I bought only few days ago got ruined as I was washing hands by the sink area. Cleaning at the busier times of evening is not a good idea either.

It is a historic building, so it is quite cool to stay at a traditional Japanese building. I liked they have a rooftop area where you can get fresh air.

Stayed in October 2023

Excellent location with cozy atmosphere, well-equipped facility! Nakamura hostel is located very close to the KOBE station, to the Harbor Land and big shopping malls! The staff are all very friendly and helpful and the facility is well equipped and kept clean. Even the dormitory room, each cabin has a safety box and enough spacious for private luggage. The common rooms on the first floor are also very spacious - one tatami room(Japanese style room) with TV and the large lobby for chatting, web surfing and eating. Kitchen is also available with fridges and microwave.

Stayed in November 2023

Wish there was a bigger refridgerator and clean plates. They had dishware but previous users didnt really clean them properly.

It was very arthouse.

Stayed in October 2023

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Very private and spacious 7 bed dorm rooms, bunks were very spread out and had a private area you could section off with a curtain. Cosy common area space

Stayed in October 2023

Everything is a bit old and needs more cleaning. Only a few showers and toilets for many guests. It could get crowded at the bathroom if the hostel is full

Decent location from JR and public transport. Lawson nearby Volunteer staff speaks a bit of English, but this depends on your luck. Hippie vibe, if you like that

Stayed in September 2023

It is not about the property but those guests that are not cleaning their things especially leaving their used clothes with smell at the hallway.

Location is good. Kitchen and lobby is also good to standby. Can make coffee and tea.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing really!

The dormitory had good air conditioning and the beds were comfy. The staff were super friendly and made me feel very welcome, and I got chatting to some very nice people. There is loads of info available on the local area and recommendations of things to do/places to eat. Good location for the train station, 10 min walk.

Stayed in July 2023

Very cosy hostel with a big common room area which is easy to relax in. Standard capsule hotel experience with shared facilities.

Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in July 2023

Bring ur towel. But there is rental towel at the reception that not many people is aware. The manager is available at the premises in limited time but there is free phone to contact him and he will be there in couple of minutes.

Location - near to JR train station. Surround with convenience store, restaurant and short walk to supermarket. Free use on kitchen, fridge, cooking stove, coffee and tea. Quiet and safe. Free wifi.

Stayed in May 2023

The bed was not that comfortable.

The staff was was so kind. The location was perfect next to the train station. The hostel itself was nice and clean.

Stayed in May 2023

Location is good. Staff is friendly

Stayed in April 2023

Could have had more bike parking space, and there were so many wires in the kitchen, it looked a bit dangerous.

Lots of informative guides at the lobby. Chill vibe, with cool staff who are very helpful and can speak English.

Stayed in March 2023

Shower rooms were a bit small but not a big deal.

If you’re used to hostels then this one is great value for money. Clean and comfortable and a nice rooftop area. A bit far from Shin-Kobe station, but great location for getting around Kobe.

Stayed in March 2023

Took them quite a while to reply my messages

Stayed in March 2023

Cosy look and feel throughout, with great communal area. Bed was comfy and spacious. Hostel was close to Kobe Station, Harborland and local Izakayas.

Stayed in December 2022

The bedding was little more than a thin futon on the floor so it made my joints hurt.

I liked its location and the freedom of use of communal spaces.

Stayed in December 2022