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The 10 Best Hostels in Kobe, Japan

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Set within 3.6 km of Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction and 9.3 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Kobe Guesthouse MAYA offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kobe. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Mount Maya.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hostel.

The staff and the owner are so fantastic people and very friendly they offer way lot even would walk to show you where you are looking for …

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9.1
Wonderful
398 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Set in Kobe and with Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction reachable within 1.8 km, Hostel Ini kobe & Donut cafe offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is located 4 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe, 18 km from Tanjo Shrine and 20 km from Mount Maya. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

I stayed in the futon beds room, which was very spacious and pretty. I enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and the facilities in General, the design, the location... Basically everything.

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8.2
Very Good
228 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

TONARINO Hostel for Backpackers is in a prime location in the centre of Kobe, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 600 metres from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, 5.6 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe and 17 km from Tanjo Shrine. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Clean. Easy access to public transportation. Smooth check-in and out.

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8
Very Good
523 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, T and K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East is 10 minutes from Sannomiya Station by foot and train.

The accommodation boasts 2 shared kitchens. Complimentary coffee and tea are available and bicycles are offered for hire. Motorcycles and bicycles can be parked on site. Luggage storage is available in the morning. The hostel also offers bicycle rental.

Loved this hostel. The couple that runs this place are amazing people. They were very accommodating and were very patient when I tried to speak some Japanese with them. This place is a good alternative to staying in Osaka, as osaka hotels can be expensive and booked up. If we return to Osaka area, we will 100% stay here again. Beds are comfortable, very spacious dorms, kitchen has everything you need to cook, and plenty of bathrooms and showers. Enjoyed our stay very much

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8.1
Very Good
238 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Located a 5-minute walk from JR Kobe Station, Hostel Nakamura Kobe offers female-only and mixed dormitory rooms, 24-hour shower rooms, a shared kitchen and a sun terrace. Kosokukobe Station is 4-minute walk, while Shinkaichi Station is a 7-minute walk from the property.

The ladies working there are most helpful.

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8.1
Very Good
545 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Hostel Yume-Nomad is located under a 5-minute walk from Shinkaichi and Minatogawa subway stations. The hostel offers both private and dormitory-style rooms as well as free WiFi in all areas. Bicycle rental is available at a fee.

I stayed in the 4-person dorm, but really, it was more like two 2-people room connected by a shared wall, with a small curtained passage. There were two showers and limited bathrooms, but there was no wait time. The hostel is very close to the subway lines, but it is apparently near the red-light district. I didn't find it unsafe and would probably stay again as it is good value, but this may be something to consider. The staff/host were extremely nice.

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8.2
Very Good
364 reviews
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$18
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KOBE coffee hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Kobe. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe.

5min walk from kamisawadori metro station, 7/11 and familymart are both within walking distance. Newly furnished and clean amenities are friendly to use, the owner is talkative and fluent in English, he is a coffee geek and treated me 4 free cups of self roasted hand grinded pourover coffee from four different origins with sound explanation of each one. I was so happy and so comfortable overnight with satisfied experience overall and definitely come back if I visit Kobe again!

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8.2
Very Good
10 reviews
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$19
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $99.20
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 246 reviews
    Good room and great location. Very cheap.
    Kyong Soon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $83.93
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 436 reviews
    Great hostel location right in China town and a walking distance from Sannomiya. Second time staying there as it’s great on a budget and for one night. Female only dorms offered so I felt safe. Clean toilets and showers. Mirror in the dorm area which is useful.
    Ariadne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 523 reviews
    The hostel is perfect for meeting new people and to socialize, because it has great common areas. Also there is clean spotless comfy room and free breakfast every evening, where you meet many people.
    Jehung
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,310 reviews
    Perfect choice for a short trip if you need to get by for a couple of days. Very cheap, a few minutes from Sannomiya station, clean, cozy, nice kitchen, friendly staff, comfortable beds with soft blankets and pillows, hot water in the shower, hairdryer, hangers, good wi-fi... overall, 10/10 for a hostel.
    Ангелина Мосягина
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 523 reviews
    This place is for well mannered backpackers and not for selfish backpackers. For the price I paid, I definitely can't complain about the service I received. But the free breakfast was a nice surprise. Coffee was always available as well. The staff was easy to spend time with, they explained everything well at check-in and kept a reasonable distance after check-in. (Because in other hostels, some people talk to me too much)
    Cooper
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $83.93
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 207 reviews
    It’s a guest house/hostel so of course your expectations should be set with that in mind. It was clean, interesting, good location, and the staff member was really kind. Compared to other hostels I’ve stayed in, the beds were very quiet. I’m a light sleeper so I was thankful for that. The bed was similar to a futon, which I prefer because it is what I sleep on in my apartment in Japan. I also felt safe as a solo female traveler. I recommend this place. If I go back to Kobe I’ll definitely stay again.
    Katie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 523 reviews
    Great value for the money. It's a hostel so don't expect a luxury hotel experience. We stayed in a private room with a bunk bed. The bed was so comfy. The staff was friendly. It has a kitchen area and in the morning they provide bread and butter for free. They have a good system established which suits well for a hostel. We can also keep our baggages before and after we checkout in their storage area.
    Stephan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $83.93
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 207 reviews
    The hostel is a 5 minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station which was very handy for us. The area is very quiet with a Family Mart literally around the corner. The room was quite large and the bunk beds were very sturdy and comfy. The onigiri breakfast each morning was a lovely touch. Each of the ladies we met working there were incredibly kind and welcoming. The shared toilets and showers were spotless.
    Maeve
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,310 reviews
    As a solo traveller on a budget, this guest house was perfect. It was easily accessible and the amenities were a lovely surprise! I had a nice warm welcome upon arrival and the female dormitory felt like a very safe space.
    ALEXA
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $104.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 247 reviews
    The beds in the dormitory are suuuper comfortable, the sound of the waterfall outside is gentle and non-invasive (for most people, I think), the small common room area is comfortable and clean, and the cafe attached to the hostel serves an absolutely lovely breakfast! This place is easily the cheapest AND best option to stay in all of Arima Onsen, so there's no reason to hesitate :)
    Lucy Armstrong
    Solo traveler

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