87%SPA Hostel Khaosan Beppu

Nice big japanese style room. A little hard to find at first, but it is close to the station, bus, sake and restaurants. Very friendly and helpful staff. Bath was not quite hot enough.

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by nicolemball9078 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

3

Its a bit dated but in a great location and the added feature of an onsen is amazing. There aren't any lights on the bunk beds in a dorm which is tricky. Also, right now its pretty dead there, but I loved Beppu, probably one of my favourite places, purely because you can totally relax there and... more Its a bit dated but in a great location and the added feature of an onsen is amazing. There aren't any lights on the bunk beds in a dorm which is tricky. Also, right now its pretty dead there, but I loved Beppu, probably one of my favourite places, purely because you can totally relax there and do some onsens and sand baths and see the sea etc... Wish I could have stayed there longer!!close

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by lynnesharp134821 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

3

Really nice place to relax for a few days. Really clean and friendly. The in-house onsen is a big bonus.

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by iamtomhampshire7579 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

5

mahalo nui loa. Noatske was great!

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by muffyus4530 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

2

I took a suite and it was big, confortable and very japanese, it was much better than i had expected.

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by Elisaib – posted on Nov 2, 2008

1

Typical backpacker, bunkbeds in double room. A bit difficult too find, make sure to take the map! When we arrived early and wanted to store our luggage we were asked to leave it in front of the reception desk - next to the front door. Some staff seemed quite indifferent, some others were very...

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by rainer2472 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

9

we weren't prepared for no soap provided - but easy enough to buy some.

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by jenellelee5 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

I recommend. Mayby not enough fun bun for couple very recommended.

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by gszendzielorz250 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

1

This is by far the best hostel I have stayed in so far during my two month trip around Japan. The hostel is a 5-10 min walk from Beppu station and near to convenience stores, restaurants and the sea. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and clean. I stayed in the... more This is by far the best hostel I have stayed in so far during my two month trip around Japan. The hostel is a 5-10 min walk from Beppu station and near to convenience stores, restaurants and the sea. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and clean. I stayed in the Japanese style twin and it was beautiful. The kitchen is large and clean. The free onsen is heavenly, but be warned if you are self concious, its public, as are the showers (but both are split genders). There is a large TV and internet access on public computers and wireless in all the rooms. This place is great value for money and I certainly recommend it to those wanting a relaxing time in Japan.close

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by JoFrank – posted on Oct 25, 2008

9

the manager is a great guy!the hidden onsen tour was superb and the sushi dinner was very extraordinary. they really made us feel welcome home!

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by ladygo – posted on Oct 23, 2008

2

The staff was very helpful about where to go in Beppu and recommended a good sushi place. Also spoke very good english, which was very helpful.

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by isaacsegal4185 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

Great location and great rooms. Very clean I would reccommend this to anyone. I would have preferred private showers though!

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by marialuisapatisso2531 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

5

This hostel was a little way out of town, but still walking distance. Have a great Onsen downstairs though once it was too hot even to get in. We had a friend come to visit who was asked to leave because she was not staying at the hostel. Not very nice. other than that cannot really fault it.

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by cthodgson – posted on Oct 13, 2008

24

This hostel is great! It is a 1 minute walk from laundromats and a convenience store. It is a 5 minute walk from the train station and many great restaurants, and is also near the bus-stop that will get you all of the onsens. The staff are very friendly and incredibly helpful. The hostel... more This hostel is great! It is a 1 minute walk from laundromats and a convenience store. It is a 5 minute walk from the train station and many great restaurants, and is also near the bus-stop that will get you all of the onsens. The staff are very friendly and incredibly helpful. The hostel building is a bit old, but it is very clean and the inside is rennovated and looks very nice. Nice lounge area and great, large, clean kitchen! The onsen is also nice.close

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by Jcpill – posted on Oct 5, 2008

3

the room was nice, cool that you have onsen but one day the water was a little bit cold and i didnt know how to change it.. besides that nice hostel and good location, friendly staff. thanks

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by laradeboeck – posted on Sep 28, 2008

3

insects in the bathroom....

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by sebstgen6880 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

1

We didn't sleep in this hostel. The beds was bunk beds, and the bathroom few pleasing. We have prefered to pay the penalties and find a more attractive hostel.

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by richdur2013 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

2

good place in good condition but the share shower was a problem for me.

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by ilanma – posted on Sep 16, 2008

13

Staff and cleanliness are more then excellent. This is wonderful place for budget travellers.I can recommend this hostel all backpackers. Lidia from Poland

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by wlidia – posted on Sep 11, 2008

2

the onsen is really cool but there are only 2 showers for all the girls of the hostel...

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by janeflenx9210 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

5

Nice Hostel in a great location with v helpfull stuff. The owner and other of the stuff will help you with absolutelly everything. The only one minus is that the only one shower is public bath/onsen stuff so if you dont like to be without any clothes, choose a double room ensuite! Nice Hostel!!

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by emmapiotrek – posted on Sep 1, 2008

5

Staff are friendly and helpful. Cheap price for rooms but rooms are too small and without own facilities. you can only enjoy those facilities publicly. not too convenient for couple in this way.

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by mylovelyc4557 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

2

This hostel was so nice to stay in. It's a little hard to find though close to the beach and onsens. I got lost trying to find it but the staff came and found *me* when I called them. I was very impressed. I loved the mood of the place, and the hot pool/onsen was small but great.

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by briochick4890 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

5

A great little place - the twin room with ensuite was spacious and very clean. We have stayed in hostels all over the world and this was one of the best!!

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by shaunandre – posted on Aug 30, 2008

14

Awesome location, excellent staff, and definately the funnest place ive stayed. super clean and super close to a mad traditional onsen, the ocean and transport. dont miss this hostel!

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by toddboland7676 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

4

Very average, theres a good variety of books in their little library and a nice kitchen, however, the shared bathroom IS the onsen room, so there are no private showers at all. But the onsen was nice!

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by liamandhannah1539 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

7

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Great location, very clean and friendly staff, all at a great price.

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by danjm – posted on Aug 25, 2008

10

the beppu guest house was a dissappointing experience.. but staying at the Khaosan reassured me that hostels arent All that bad. Khaosan Beppu was a nice place and friendly, helpful staff. Shower, onsen, clean beds, computers, wireless internet, and cheap rates.. doesnt get much better. And you... more the beppu guest house was a dissappointing experience.. but staying at the Khaosan reassured me that hostels arent All that bad. Khaosan Beppu was a nice place and friendly, helpful staff. Shower, onsen, clean beds, computers, wireless internet, and cheap rates.. doesnt get much better. And you meet people from all over the world.close

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by Siknez – posted on Aug 19, 2008

2

Very nice hostel!! Very close to the railway and bus station. Very helpful staff, speaking a very good english. The hostel has its private onsen.

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by paolasantini4153 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

6

Nice SPA!

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by eskimal – posted on Aug 15, 2008

25

Bad and smelly room. You have to do everything yourself, including making your bed. Good English-speaking but unhelpful staff.

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by hongdat765 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

2

The bed isn't very comfortable. But good reception and location.

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by Stephab9283 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

1

This place is great, as reviews suggest. The receptionist put up with us asking about 1,000 questions, and always had great answers. They have a Wii-fit so we had a decathalon (when it was raining outside) and everyone joined in. Public Japanese-style wash rooms only. Location is good and easy to... more This place is great, as reviews suggest. The receptionist put up with us asking about 1,000 questions, and always had great answers. They have a Wii-fit so we had a decathalon (when it was raining outside) and everyone joined in. Public Japanese-style wash rooms only. Location is good and easy to find. Our room was pretty small, but with a nice common room you don't spend much time there. Fantastic kitchen facilities. If coming in by train stop at the info centre as staff are REALLY helpful.close

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by jesse2745 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

31

Excelent place, very friendly stuff, a lot of fun. Free internet, big kitchen and bar-like space, onsen inside. In Beppu we found besides "Jigoku" and onsens nice beach too.

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by bodyia – posted on Aug 5, 2008

7

The hostel was very clean, and our room was large with a balcony and a window. The bathroom was good. It was like staying in an hotel. Great!

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by slwhet – posted on Aug 1, 2008

1

Very beautiful furnishings. Adequate amenities. A bit of walk from the station, but close to the coast. The staff was very helpful. Good English staff. Good security. The room was clean and tidy. The hot spa was wonderful but the toilet was a bit smelly.

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by aikokaren – posted on Aug 1, 2008

2

A sign should be put on the bath door to let people know not to enter the bathroom if they're not having a bath. I had a slightly unpleasant experience where I was having a bath and a woman walked in fully clothed to just 'look around'. It was very embarrassing.

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by jex4678261 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

1

free internet is great! also brilliant facilities and helpful staff. thank you for a great start to my trip!

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by leahcowan6924 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

1

Wonderful hostel, almost like all of them in Japan! Staff is friendly and take you out! Too bad there were only showers at the onsen, but hey, if you can soak in a hot bath afterwards, everything is ok... Too bad it was quite empty when we staid, but we had a lot of fun... They have a Wii!

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by speetjens5215 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

15

Great place to stay! They got there own Onsen. It's not in the Lonely Planet, but it's a very nice place. Shame Beppu wasn't a very exciting city.

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by paulbezemer9659 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

2