Local Knot Backpackers vs HotelYama

Same City · Nagano Distance: 1.2km
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Local Knot Backpackers

★ 1-Star
8.2 111
Nagano
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HotelYama

★★★ 3-Star
6.9 122
Nagano
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (539)
6.9 (248)
Booking.com
8.2 (400)
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Expedia
8.2
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Trip.com
8.2 (24)
8.0 (7)
Overall Average
8.2 (963)
6.9 (255)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Local Knot Backpackers HotelYama
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews note the extreme convenience of being a few minutes' walk from Nagano Station + Many reviews praise friendly front desk staff who recommend local spots
+ Staff friendliness and good English communication repeatedly praised + Repeated mentions of soft and comfortable beds
+ Cozy communal lounge and cooking facilities great for mingling with travelers + Free laundry machines are convenient per reviews
+ Beds described as spacious, clean, and comfortable in multiple reviews + 10-minute walk to Zenkoji Temple, good for tourists
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Few and narrow showers/toilets lead to wait times in complaints - Aged facilities lead to narrow rooms and moldy bathrooms in complaints
- No lockers or safes, and door locks feel insecure - Some mention cigarette smells or corridor noise
- Non-working elevator inconvenient for heavy luggage - 15-20 minute walk to Nagano Station
- Noise from upper bunk audible in lower bunk

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Zenkoji visitors

Guest Reviews

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

HotelYama

Trip.com 8.5 Solo traveler

Friendly reception, clean room. Free laundry. Soft bed. 10min to Zenkoji

Trip.com 10 Couple

Nice front desk service. Everything good

Trip.com 7 Solo traveler

Smooth fast front desk

Narrow room and toilet. Far from station

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Friendly staff. Walk to Zenkoji and station. Cheap

Some corridor noise

Agoda 7.2 Solo traveler

Cheap price, friendly guide

Cigarette smell and noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.2km

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