Located in the city centre, 1166 Backpackers offers rental bicycles, free Wi-Fi and beds in shared dorm rooms, as well as private Japanese-style rooms. It features a free-use kitchen, a dining area and a launderette. Free morning coffee is available. Backpackers 1166 is around a 5-minute walk from Zenko-ji Temple and close to many shops, restaurants and cafes. A 24-hour convenience shop is a 5-minute walk away, while JR Nagano Station is a 7-minute drive or 18-minute walk. Togashi Ski Resort and Iitsuna Kogen Ski Resort are each a 40-minute drive. The hostel greets guests with a welcome drink, and offers concierge services and safety deposit of valuables. Facilities include lockers and a library. The shared kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and a small toaster oven. Guests sleep in a bunk bed in a shared dormitory room, equipped with a curtain and a private light. Private rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. All rooms provide personal safes and complimentary green tea. Toilets and bathrooms are shared. No meals are served.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Nagano
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff and general feel about the place. Couldn’t do enough to help you out and make your stay memorable. Great location close to the temple.
  • Dallain
    Canada Canada
    Super friendly staff that treat you like good friends from the beginning. Very fun vibes, there were even communal meals/potlucks that we could partake in. Good location too.
  • Thibault
    France France
    1166 Backpackers is the place where you feel at home even if you are on the other side of the planet. Nice common area with a lot of space, free tea and coffee. The staff is also super nice.

Property surroundings

Facilities of 1166 Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥500 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    1166 Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted 1166 Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property.

    Bookings can only be guaranteed until 21:00. After 21:00, check-in is not allowed.

    The entrance closes at 21:00, but at check-in guests are provided with a passcode for entrance after this time.

    Luggage storage before check-in is available upon advance request.

    Reception is closed between 12:00 and 16:00. Guests arriving outside check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    For groups, each guest is required to check-in during check-in hours.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about 1166 Backpackers

    • Check-in at 1166 Backpackers is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • 1166 Backpackers is 750 yards from the centre of Nagano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at 1166 Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • 1166 Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Evening entertainment
      • Walking tours
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental