Guest House Kura vs Local Knot Backpackers

Same City · Nagano Distance: 11.6km
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Guest House Kura

★ 1-Star
9.0 5
Nagano
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Local Knot Backpackers

★ 1-Star
8.2 111
Nagano
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (170)
8.4 (539)
Booking.com
9.2 (155)
8.2 (400)
Expedia
9.4 (18)
8.2
Trip.com
9.2 (8)
8.2 (24)
Overall Average
9.0 (351)
8.2 (963)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guest House Kura Local Knot Backpackers
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff kindness and local recommendations repeatedly mentioned + Many reviews note the extreme convenience of being a few minutes' walk from Nagano Station
+ Traditional house vibe and futon experience feel authentically Japanese + Staff friendliness and good English communication repeatedly praised
+ Easy to mingle with other guests in common areas + Cozy communal lounge and cooking facilities great for mingling with travelers
+ Free parking and good access to conveniences + Beds described as spacious, clean, and comfortable in multiple reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Old house has poor soundproofing with outside noise - Few and narrow showers/toilets lead to wait times in complaints
- Thin pillows or uncomfortable AC position mentioned - No lockers or safes, and door locks feel insecure
- Non-working elevator inconvenient for heavy luggage
- Noise from upper bunk audible in lower bunk

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Backpackers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Groups

Guest Reviews

Guest House Kura

Booking.com 9.2 Solo

Staff friendly and house charming

Pillow too thin and uncomfortable

Booking.com 9.2 Solo

Quiet location and interior great, traditional feel

Old house noise but earplugs provided

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Kitchen and garden feel like home

Trip.com 10 Couple

Staff anticipated needs and helped with local sights

Expedia 10 Solo

Traditional rooms and comfy futons

Local Knot Backpackers

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Toilets showers narrow but clean, staff fluent in English

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Friendly staff, shared coffee oven great value

Not for full privacy seekers

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Great location next to station, clean hostel

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Fantastic location cozy facilities journaling fun

Only 2 showers/toilets

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Convenient transport tatami lounge comfy kitchen clean

Location Comparison

Distance: 11.6km

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