Ratings based on 48 Verified Reviews
2.8 Room cleanliness
3.6 Service & staff
3.3 Room comfort
3.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Run down hostel with false amenities
Posted 28 Apr 2024 on HotelsHostel was not at the location provided in listing but 1.1 km away from the lake. Self-check in was fin but hostel was run down with many lights not working, cobwebs in hallways. Rooms were booked with private bathrooms but there was no private bathrooms. Bathrooms were communal and there was no shower just sinks with buckets. Sheets were clean but rooms had broken a/c, smelled of fumigation but there were still bugs, broken drawers and lights. It was the worst hostel I have stayed in. We booked three rooms across two reservations and one rooms was so bad that two people ended up sleeping in one room. Said there was free breakfast but it was only toast and coffee/tea. Do not recommend!
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Jul 2021
Great location near Lake Towada. The best aspect of this hostel is the flexibility. You are totally free to cook your own food, wash clothes, etc. They have almost everything you can think of for just a small fee of around 100 yen. Everything is self-service which is very nice. They also have 350 yen bath tickets you can purchase for the very nice bath at the hotel right down the road.
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Jul 2021 by Towadakohostel, Hotel Management
Thank you.
by A verified traveler from Bankok, Thailand
Posted 5 Nov 2018
Good location
Owner willing to support
Feel like stay at friends’house
by A verified traveler from tokyo
Posted 1 Nov 2018
the best thing is the ‘secret’ lookout point! it was raining but still breathtaking!
the hostel needs a bit of cleaning and maintenance ti do though. but its super cheap, so i guess u get what u pay for.
by A verified traveler from BKK, Thailand
Posted 29 Oct 2018
Towadako Hostel is affordable price with 24 hrs. accessible facilities. The owners are very nice and caring, there were bikes free for guests which you can ride to the lake and explore around. My booking was the last available room, so it might be the old one with smell of dust.
The Hostel area is large with a lot of rooms, and guests. I can see the hint of beauty of the place, but to be honest, it needs big cleaning and renovation and the place would be very nice again.
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Aug 2018
by Chun Yin
Posted 9 Nov 2017 on Hotels
The dinner is kind of disappointing as all you get is just a pack of curry and a small box of rice that you microwave them yourself. Yet you can enjoy 24 hours breakfast with toasts, jams, orange juice and milk. There is a bug kitchen that you can cook for free with flavorings. Hot water supply is stable but not hot enough.
It is a little bit far from the only bus station yet owner will provide shuttle services. On-sen ticket is cheap and seriously good, 350 Yen you can enjoy on-sen in TowadaSo.
Owner is very helpful and nice. I feel like home. I will choose to come here again when I visit TowadaKo again. Oirase stream is unbelievably good.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from thailand
Posted 21 Oct 2017
great staff and cozy place. i like a big kitchen.
by Paul
Nice hostel
Posted 21 Aug 2017 on HotelsIt's a place to sleep and run by a very nice older Japanese man. There are also cheap tickets to a very fancy onsen nearby. The surrounding area is very beautiful and the free bikes available are helpful to get to the gorge. Look at the weather before you go and pack accordingly.
by A verified traveler
good backpackers
Posted 9 Aug 2017 on Hotelsroom was ok, a bit expensive. had a couple of dead bugs on the floor behind the bed, toilets and wash room were clean but cloudn't find a shower. they offer heaps of amenities, snacks to purchase, bar, computer and printer, and a good Continental breakfast.
