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The 10 Best Hostels in Hakone, Japan

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RoheN HakoneYumoto features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Hakone. Located around 49 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the hostel with free WiFi is also 7.2 km away from Kowakudani Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Station.

Staff were very accommodating and helpful, the openness of the common areas provided a comfortable space to relax, and the beautiful wooden interior created a cozy ambience. The facilities were modern and clean, and the included breakfast was a great way to start each day. Also very conveniently located - less than a 10 minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto station.

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9.2
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

Situated in Hakone, a 29-minute walk from Hakone Open-Air Museum, HakoneHOSTEL1914 has a shared lounge. The property is around a 36-minute walk from Hakone Gora Park, 7.9 km from Owakudani Valley and 6.1 km from Pola Museum. Venetian Glass Museum is 5.4 km from the property.

Great staff and good value for money.

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9.4
Superb
691 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Nestled a 15-minute up-hill walk or a 4-minute bus ride away from Hakone Yumoto Station, Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone offers free WiFi throughout the entire property and an open-air hot-spring bath. Guests will find a shared kitchen for their convenience and a terrace boasting mountain views.

All rooms are air-conditioned. Japanese-style private rooms and dormitory rooms available, and some units come equipped with a private bath, shower and toilet.

Nice stuff and nice view from the sharing living room! The kitchen is wonderful because you can cook the food you like! The Onsen is nice too!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,003 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, bar and free WiFi, Hostel Have a Nice Day! ドミトリー 個室ルームあり#HVNI is located in Odawara, 6.2 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 41 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a balcony with a city view. At Hostel Have a Nice Day! ドミトリー 個室ルームあり#HVNI every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

The hotel exceeded my expectations. The really good place (10 minutes to a beach and in front of Odawara castle), very clean, very convenient, very helpful stuff. I believe I will come there again. Thank you very much!

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8
Very good
187 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Set within 6.7 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 41 km of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, plumhostel features rooms in Odawara. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

The hostel was very clean and provided us with all the necessary facilities. The front desk was extremely friendly and answered all our questions with a smile and we also had a nice chat as well! The location is super convenient as its a 10-15min walk from the train station, generally you could reach many beautiful locations within 15-20min. Finally, Odawara was surprisingly more beautiful than expected. We were blown away!

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7.7
Good
345 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Hostels that guests love in Hakone

  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 691 reviews
    We have been traveling for 4 months, and this is the best hostel we have stayed at, by far. It’s clean, the beds are of really good quality, it’s nicely located, and the staff does everything they can to help you with whatever you need.
    Ivy
    Denmark
  • From US$267.41 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,907 reviews
    Room was spacious, price was great (we booked early), onsen facility is ok. They have big lounge and they also have toys for rent for free so my toddler loves it. Breakfast was good with a lot of options, we love the side dishes and enjoy having different types of pickles and side dishes with rice. There is budget restaurant close by in case you want to opt for cheaper options.
    KyleVuong
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 691 reviews
    Everything! I loved it there. It's the best hostel with the best manager. Kana is an angel and made my time in Hakone unforgettable. We are friends now and I hope to see her again. The hostel is so well kept, clean and beautiful. I felt very comfortable. The dorm beds are extremely comfortable. The kitchen and common area are very nice. I did everything what Kana recommended and it was always a success. Thank you so much!
    Annabel
    Germany
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,394 reviews
    The best hostel in my life! 100% recommended!
    Igor
    Poland
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    The best hostel I’ve ever stayed. The rooms were super clean and pretty. The common room and kitchen facilities are incredible with everything you need to cook and spend a relaxing time. Onsen was the best experience.
    Daniela
    Colombia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    This was the best hostel experience I’ve ever had. I have travelled a lot over the past 8/9 years and hands down this was the best. So comfortable, so clean and cosy. Staff were lovely. Beautiful onsen and communal area. My only disappointment is that I could not stay longer
    Beth
    Ireland
  • From US$47 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,872 reviews
    Great location off the main streets of hakone but still close to everything. Perfect for a budget stay while the generous double-bed capsule style rooms offer way more privacy than a typical hostel, which was great. The shared bathroom and kitchen was always clean and the staff were friendly.
    Aleksandra
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    This was the best hostel I’ve stayed in! Amazing onsens!
    Megan
    Australia
  • From US$47 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,872 reviews
    The hostel is very nice and cozy. Is a dormitory but is a private double bed separated by a door from the other beds, like a bunk bed ( you can see what I mean from the pictures). The bed was super comfortable as well as the pillows ( 4 in total which I really appreciated). There is everything you need and you can get there easily from the train station, about 15 mins walking (the last 3 are a bit steep).
    Giorgia
    Italy
  • From US$47 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,872 reviews
    great location, cheap beer, very cute little cabins and loved that the hostel was so quiet and everyone was super respectful. wouldnt have even known there were others sleeping in the same room!
    bea
    United Kingdom

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