10 Top-Rated Japanese guest houses in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hokuriku, Chubu

May 8, 2023 Malia Yoakum

Nicknamed "Little Kyoto," Kanazawa's rich history and culture ranges from geisha districts to a 16th-century castle. Locals here enjoy the good life away from big-city buzz, whether they’re picking up fresh seafood at Omicho Market or strolling Kenroku-en Garden’s manicured paths.
Restaurants in Kanazawa

1. Guesthouse Nagonde

1-8-10 Hommachi, Kanazawa 920-0853 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 30 reviews

Guesthouse Nagonde

5 minute walk from Kanazawa Station, this is a communication guesthouse with a concept of being at peace (nagonde). Kanazawa guesthouse "Nagonde" is perfectly located only 5 minutes walking distance form Kanazawa Station (Kenrokuen Exit) and perfect as a base when sightseeing around Kanazawa visiting places like Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya Town and Ohmicho Market. Also, it is located in the historical "Ekimae Betsuin Street" and right in front is a shopping area full of charm. Since long ago the people in this town would chat standing along these streets and you would hear children laughing. This is where you can experience such everyday life of Kanazawa. Our guesthouse cherishes the family atmosphere blessed with magnificent environment. A guesthouse where you can feel the warmth of wood renovating a private home built 50 years ago and an old man and woman from Kanazawa, who are the staff, will greet you like a family.Why not stay at "Nagonde", a communication guesthouse, place of healing and encounter. We eagerly await your arrival.

Great hostel! Clean and fun to stay in.

Reviewed By aurell54

The hostel is located just between the station and the market. We took the family room that was super clean and fun to stay in. The staff was super helpful, we did our laundry in the hostel and any question we had we got answers and recommendations. Just important to know that the stairs to the room are narrow and bit hard to climb with heavy suitcase, but the staff is willing to help. Overall great place to stay in!

2. Kanazawa Guest House Stella

1-3-23 Higashiyama, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
79%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Kanazawa Guest House Stella

Location Guesthouse is located in HIgashi Chaya District and quiet area. 15 minutes walk to Kenrokuen garden and Kanazawa Castle. 12 minutes walk to Omicho market. Room type 1: Daybed for 2 people. 2: 2 bunk beds for 2 people 3: 2 bunk beds and sofa bed for 3 people. 4: 4 bunk beds for 4 people. 5: 6 bunk beds for 6 people, or female only dormitory.

Great stay

Reviewed By frankj558

We stayed in this guesthouse for two nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very friendly host and staff, who explained the sights and restaurants in the city, and went out of their way to help us book buses, visits, etc. The house is close to the east tea houses area. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Kanazawa.

3. Blue Hour Kanazawa

3-3 Konohanamachi LIVE1 Bld. 3F, Kanazawa 920-0852 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Blue Hour Kanazawa

Blue Hour Kanazawa is a simple hostel for travelers. We offer a mixed dormitory for 29 pax and female dormitory for 14 pax. Free wifi is available at all rooms. All showers and bathrooms are shared.

Nice modern hostel

Reviewed By Bayjb

Blue Hour is a nice, comfortable modern hostel about a 5 minute walk from the train station. Honestly it had some of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept on in Japan and my larger trip. The beds are pods too with a privacy curtain, light and mirror inside. The privacy you get is so nice. The female dorm also has a small seating area just for its guests and a small fridge for breakfast. The female dorm is also key code locked and has its own bathroom. The small grocery store in the building is a great feature too. I was here in summer and have a few items to be aware of: - There is Air Con in the dorms but it doesn’t get in to the bed pods so those can be toasty - The air con in the female area also isn’t very strong but it’s not too bad - Great WiFi speed - No laundry but laundromat nearby - This is on the third floor and there is NO lift. So the walk up with luggage is hot My only issues were that staff didn’t speak much English and gave misinformation about how to get around the city. Just go to the train station and get help there. I also had an issue with my bed but staff took care of it the next day at my request. One last thing, the dorm area can be loud, especially with suitcases knocking around and people coming in/out of the locked door. Overall, I would stay again and recommend it for a short stay.

4. K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel

3-132 Shintatemachi, Kanazawa 920-0995 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 28 reviews

K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel

The 12th branch of K's House group, grand opening in June 2017. It is located approximately 10 minutes walk from central area such as Kenroku Garden, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art and D.T. Suzuki Museum. 2 minutes from LOOP BUS (Left Loop) bus stop. Our hostel is located in a local shopping street, where you can find unique small shops in the old and new atmosphere. It is 9 minute walk from downtown and 2 minutes walk from a river where you can sit and relax to see nice view of mountains. K's House is fully renovated 4th floors building, which has various types of dormitory beds and private rooms, common lounge and fully equipped kitchen. During your stay with us, you can find variety aspects of this city, local and city, old and new. All staff who likes traveling around the world, look forward to welcoming you!

Our favourite hostel in Japan!

Reviewed By ashems13

Thank you so much to K's House Kanazawa, we had an incredible stay here and would recommend to everybody. The facilities are clean and luxury in comparison to lots of other hostels we've stayed in. The kitchen is fully equipped and really ideal to make your own meals if you're sick of eating out. We stayed in a double cabin (2 of us) which was a first time experience and we loved it. We had the whole dorm to ourselves on one of the evenings which added to our experience of the place but even on the nights we were sharing, the guests were respectful of peace and quiet and the cabin curtain pulls perfectly across to shut out any light.

5. Guesthouse Hakuka

3-3-18 Higashiyama Municipal Baba elementary school, Kanazawa 920-0831 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Guesthouse Hakuka

True Japanese Experience

Reviewed By O6721ms

Very friendly atmosphere. Good breakfast and thoughtful host. We were three in a room. Small but cozy room and comfortable Japanese futons. Free bike was a highlight of our stay, as Kanazawa is a perfect place to explore on two wheels! Would definitely stay here again.

6. Guesthouse Kintoto

2-18-31 Hommachi, Kanazawa 920-0853 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
40%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

Guesthouse Kintoto

Para una noche y poco más

Reviewed By ptortosagrx

A favor: · No pierdes el tiempo con trámites. Entras sueltas la mochila y al salir más de lo mismo. Y tienes acceso a lavadora de manera gratuita. En contra: · El espacio de la habitación es minúsculo, el justo para que entren dos literas, lo cual es bastante incómodo. Y por favor, liberad al ajolote que tenéis encerrado en la pecera cutre y llena de suciedad de la entrada, que no le da ni la luz.

7. Sharin Kanazawa Traveler's Inn

5-6 Kasaichimachi, Kanazawa 920-0851 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Sharin Kanazawa Traveler's Inn

"SHARIN Kanazawa is 7min form Kanazawa Sta. by walk. SHARIN is very small hostel. There are 3 rooms and Bar lounge. 2 private room and 1 dormitory. Guests can enjoy both private area in the room and interaction with other guests in common area. Also our friendly, English-speaking staff is always happy to help provide local info! Sharin is a renovated “antique shop” in a old shopping street where

Very clean rooms, extremely friendly and helpful host.

Reviewed By D0n_wright

Great little guest house, with very clean, spacious rooms with own shower. The host gave us lots of information about where and what to do in Kanazawa. Highly recommended, they also sell a very nice craft beer.

8. Midnight Rockers

2-13-6 Katamachi, Kanazawa 920-0981 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
14%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
14%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 7 reviews

Midnight Rockers

Nice location and cosy spaces

Reviewed By autumncs

Nice location close to the samurai district and shopping district. There is a 7-eleven convenience store just 1 minute away. The famous 21st century museum and Kenroku-en garden are just 10-15 minutes away by foot. The staffs are friendly and the place is clean. There is a shared kitchen and an activity room with percussion set. Wifi is available in the whole building.

9. Villa M Guesthouse

9-30 Nakabashimachi, Kanazawa 920-0035 Ishikawa Prefecture
Villa M Guesthouse

10. K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel

3-132 Shintatemachi, Kanazawa 920-0995 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 28 reviews

K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel

The 12th branch of K's House group, grand opening in June 2017. It is located approximately 10 minutes walk from central area such as Kenroku Garden, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art and D.T. Suzuki Museum. 2 minutes from LOOP BUS (Left Loop) bus stop. Our hostel is located in a local shopping street, where you can find unique small shops in the old and new atmosphere. It is 9 minute walk from downtown and 2 minutes walk from a river where you can sit and relax to see nice view of mountains. K's House is fully renovated 4th floors building, which has various types of dormitory beds and private rooms, common lounge and fully equipped kitchen. During your stay with us, you can find variety aspects of this city, local and city, old and new. All staff who likes traveling around the world, look forward to welcoming you!

Our favourite hostel in Japan!

Reviewed By ashems13

Thank you so much to K's House Kanazawa, we had an incredible stay here and would recommend to everybody. The facilities are clean and luxury in comparison to lots of other hostels we've stayed in. The kitchen is fully equipped and really ideal to make your own meals if you're sick of eating out. We stayed in a double cabin (2 of us) which was a first time experience and we loved it. We had the whole dorm to ourselves on one of the evenings which added to our experience of the place but even on the nights we were sharing, the guests were respectful of peace and quiet and the cabin curtain pulls perfectly across to shut out any light.

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