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NOVELS

2.0 star property
Hostel in Komoro with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Restaurant
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₩122,668
₩134,935 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, City View

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
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About the neighborhood

Located in Komoro, NOVELS is in the city center and near a train station. Karuizawa Toy Kingdom is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort are worth checking out. Komoro Community Garden and Yukawa Furusato Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
2-1-3 aioichou, Komoro, Nagano, 384-0025

What's nearby

  • Ruins of Komoro Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaikoen Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Koyama Keizo Art Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manns Wine Komoro Winery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Sakudaira Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪はらだ HARADA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪笊蕎麦 刻 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coconut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪甘味処 みつばち - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪一ぜんめし 揚羽屋 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

NOVELS

Hostel in the city center
At NOVELS, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at NOVELS, the on-site café. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Meeting rooms and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms at NOVELS feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • NOVELS

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: JPY 400 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: JPY 400 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

NOVELS Komoro
NOVELS Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
NOVELS Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Komoro

Frequently asked questions

Is NOVELS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at NOVELS?

As of Aug 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NOVELS on Sep 6, 2025 start from ₩122,668, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at NOVELS?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at NOVELS?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of JPY 400.

What time is check-out at NOVELS?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NOVELS located?

Located in the heart of Komoro, this hostel is steps from Toson Shimazaki Historic Sites, Komoro Community Garden, and Honmachi Machiyakan. Kaikoen Garden and Ruins of Komoro Castle are also within 5 minutes.

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NOVELS Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a very nice stay with friendly staff, clean and new surroundings. I would like to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

RINKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
設備が新しく綺麗でした。また、布団が快適で寝心地が良かったことにも満足しています。ただ、貴重品を保管出来る場所がなかったので、鍵付きロッカーを利用できると良いなと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Midori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025