Matsumoto Back Packers vs Onsen Inn 36So

Same City · Matsumoto Distance: 33.4km
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Matsumoto Back Packers

★ 1-Star
8.4 224
Matsumoto
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Onsen Inn 36So

★ 1-Star
5.6 13
Matsumoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Matsumoto Back ... Onsen Inn 36So
Agoda
8.3 (247)
6.0 (15)
Booking.com
7.8 (667)
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Trip.com
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5.0 (1)
Overall Average
8.4 (914)
5.6 (16)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Matsumoto Back Packers Onsen Inn 36So
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's a 5-10 minute walk from the station, convenient for travel + Many reviews praise the owner preparing generous and delicious breakfast and dinner alone
+ Staff and volunteers are friendly and give local food and sightseeing recommendations repeatedly noted + Onsen is a milky hydrogen sulfide spring good for fatigue relief with strong sulfur smell, repeatedly noted
+ Easy to mingle with other travelers in common areas + Owner kindly offers larger rooms or pick-up service, as per experiences
+ Rooms are clean with comfortable traditional Japanese futons
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls let noise through, earplugs recommended in reviews - Facilities are old and rundown with major cleanliness complaints
- Dorm spaces feel cramped and easy to disturb others - Multiple reviews mention bugs in rooms or accumulated dirt
- Limited communal space makes evening cooking or relaxing difficult - Steep 15-minute uphill walk from bus stop

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Skiers Onsen lovers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Matsumoto Back Packers

Booking.com 7.8 Solo

Great location near station, friendly staff, good for meeting travelers

Dorm cramped and noisy

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Convenient location, charming traditional building, comfy futons

Thin walls need earplugs

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Friendly host, excellent location, great mingling with global travelers

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Cool staff and wonderful house atmosphere

Onsen Inn 36So

Agoda 6.4 Couple/2 travelers

Hardworking solo owner gave bigger room and generous tasty meals

Agoda 3.2 Group travelers

Awesome breakfast

Double charged due to booking error, dirty with poor onsen cleanliness

Agoda 5.2 Family with young children

Good onsen and delicious meals with tender meat

Old rundown facilities, bugs in room

Trip.com 5.0 Family

Facilities too old, solo owner exhausting

Location Comparison

Distance: 33.4km

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