K's House Hostels - Hakone Yumoto Onsen

This onsen hostel was exceptional. We had a private ryokan room for 3 and the beds were very comfortable. The large living room was very welcoming and comfortable, with a splendid view and relaxing music that enhanced the ambiance. The outdoor onsen was amazing, relaxing, and very clean. The location was great because there was a bus stop closeby (although bus stops at around 5pm). We took a cab with our suitcases upon arrival (after bus service stopped) for about $10USD, which was worth it due to the steep incline. Overall, really a great place to stay with good value.

The hostel is located approximately 20mins away (by foot) from Hakone-Yumoto station, in a quieter part of the neighbourhood. The staff are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. They also promote the local culture by encouraging the guests to speak basic Japanese phrases! The facilities are great and the onsens are really good too.

We stayed in Room 301 which is a traditional Japanese tatami room. The room was large and comfortable, with blackout curtains on the windows, which kept it reasonably dark in the morning. There are five futons in the closet, along with the number of linens for how many people are staying that night. Five would be tight, but workable. Certainly, a family of four would be comfortable in the space. The extras in the hotel were very nice: the outdoor onsen is beautiful and tranquil, the lounge very comfortable and a good place to read or talk with other travelers, and the patio adjacent pleasant in the cooler evenings. There is a kitchen where brewed coffee is made between 7.30 and 11. All other times, hot water is available to make tea or instant coffee. You can store food in a communal refrigerator and use the stove, cutlery, and dishware as long as you clean up. The place was booked while we were there, but all of the patrons were considerate and quiet. The staff spoke English and was on-site between 8 am and 8 pm. They were very helpful. The location is generally good. It is about a 15-minute walk down a steep hill to get to the bus and train station, but there is a convenience store just down the road. Since we had a lot of luggage, we hired a taxi to take us from the bus station to K's and it cost about 660 yen. I would recommend the Hakone Free Pass if you are using bus and train to get around the area. There are also attraction fees that it covers as well. The bus is 1080 yen to get to Lake Ashi.

Beautiful setting among the trees. Lovely balcony. The room we stayed in was spacious. The hostel was extremely clean. It was pretty close to hakone Yumoto station and restaurant options. Very good value for money. Nice coffee provided in the morning. We had a great stay here. There were plenty of things to do around Hakone and being based near Hakone yumoto station was a convenient spot to visit the sights and hot springs.

Quiet, clean and comfortable hostel in walking distance of the station. I liked the pod style dorm beds with power, reading light, hooks and hangers, privacy curtain, a decent size shelf to put things as well as a lockable storage box. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Indoor and outdoor onsens were both nice and two out of three times I had it to myself (which was good as I’m not quite used to bathing naked with other people yet!!)