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Reviews of Kobe Guesthouse MAYA This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

657-0836 Hyogo, Kobe, Nada-ku Shironouchidori 4-4-10, Japan

#6 of 134 hotels in Kobe

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 135 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wood in the rooms were quite loud when walking around.

    Staff were very friendly and the hostel offered free passes to the local cable lift to Mount Maya which was a great bonus! Right beside train links which made it very easy to explore Kobe city etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient stay in Kobe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quirky Hostel. Very nice management. Even though I’m a light sleeper with earplugs the train noise didn’t bother me that much which was a surprise. The stairs are quite steep but the management did help me with my little suitcase. Clean room. I thought that the location was convenient: between the cable car to the herb garden and the cable car to the mountain. Please note that the cable car to the mountains are not in service on Tuesdays but the one to the herb garden does run. There are coin lockers at the station for bags and such.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kind helpful staff , beautiful classic building ,comfortable beds,clean modern showers , beautiful classic building

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super sweet hostel, the staff was really kind and helpful. I recommend this place!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    10
    Comfortable and very welcoming stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    It was very clean, very comfortable, nice to meet other travellers and the staff was very nice! Definitly one of the top places i have ever stayed at. Thank you!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    I was quite sick for a few days, but I credit the positive vibes of the hostel with my full recovery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staff, great place, great ethos. Sincerely enjoyed my time here, and I hope to come back one day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Best guesthouse in Japan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a bit nitpicky but the plug to charge my phone was a bit far away from my bed. If you have a long cord, you're good. That's all I can think about.

    Oh man, where to begin. The guesthouse has a great vibe and the place is decorated nicely. I stayed in a single bedroom and it was very spacious! You can meet a lot of great people at this place and the staff itself has an elaborate map of the area around, including free ropeway passes to get to Mt. Maya!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    We had a very good time in Kobe. In the small restaurants around we met a lot of local people which was nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really something. Maybe 450 is a bit much for the coffee I recommend bringing some Pulver if you want in the morning.

    The interior is a classic Japanese house with modern design downstairs. The staff was super nice, helped us with the luggage and gave good recommendations for dinner. You can also use the cable car for free.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Cool guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was very hard for me and the building was very sensitive to noise, so despite wearing earplugs, every time someone entered or left everything vibrated and it felt too much. It was a bit annoying.

    I liked the atmosphere and the entrance. Staff was super nice and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location is very close to the Nada station, which is convenient to get to other main stations in Kobe. The single room is spacious for one, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I joined their local food tour. It was really nice to learn about the neighbourhood around and get to interact with the shop owners. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    It was a nice and cozy place and I really liked that it was very near the station.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no problem for me as I am not a very picky person. However, as a note for others, this is very near the station so the train will be noisy. But if this is not a problem for you, then this is a great place!

    It was a nice and cozy place. I really liked that it was very near the station and it was easy to find. Most of the staff know English and they also recommended cafes and restaurants around the area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was really nice, comfortable, and make you feel like you're at home. In the main area, it's very easy to find friends and people to gather with. The location, it’s near the train station and there have shops and cute restaurants around. The stuff was super nice helpful and helps me in very bad situation I was in, even though they didn't need to. And it was way over their responsibilities about me. Thank you so much in the whole stuff, about all your support when i needed. I wish all the best for all of you 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 I really recommend this place, and this calm and beautiful city 🌸

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Pick this hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I bumped my head everywhere 😂

    Easily in the top 3 of all the hostels I stayed at. Lovely vibe, cool staff and guests, very clean and charming hostel (I actually really liked the train noises). Private rooms are spacious and relatively cheap. This is what every hostel should aspire to be

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's near train tracks and a bit loud, but there is no shortage of earplugs provided

    Good vibes

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly atmosphere, very helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great, friendly, helpful!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Great stay for Kobe, staff was very kind and we had a great time (even thought we only stayed one night)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very clean and tidy, great room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Cozy guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personally I don’t mind, but I don’t recommend this venue for people who are sensitive to noise, the train rails are next to the Guesthouse. Also if you have heavy luggage, like suitcase, this guesthouse has thin and high stairs. Those are just observations, not reservations at all!

    4 people bedroom has the most comfy and soft beds that I ever slept! I will 100% stay with them again when I come back to Kobe, best vibe from staff and helpful. Ps: nearby to tattoo friendly onsen, it was great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    10
    Super cozy and great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff, clean facilities, and comfy beds

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    10
    Lovely guesthouse. My favourite in western Japan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A shoe horn would be an excellent addition

    Staff are darling. Guesthouse is clean and comfortable. Local bakery and restaurants are great. Surprising number of things to do nearby. Stayed here twice during the same trip both in the dorm and the private rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff are so friendly, and everything is well thought out. The only place I stay in Kobe!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    9.0
    Had a great time in Guesthouse Maya
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Funny, little place in Kobe - close to the market. Especially the lounge/ kitchen area is really special.Had a nice time there and thanks to the staff a nice dinner at one of there main recommendations.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was super kind and helpfull. Its a chill place with great location for going hikking and then to the local Onsen. It was a nice stay and I'm glad I came. I got the chance to coocked peruvian food! Park-san is such a celebrity 🤣

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cutest little accomodation, the roof was perfect for sunset. Roro was super lovely and gave great help! It is a noisy spot but the beds were really comfortable so I was happy

    Stayed in November 2023

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