We loved the vibe. The main area is amazing and achieves a perfect eclectic experience. Staff are great.

We stayed in the double room with its own ensuite which was definitely enough space for two people and had a washing machine and everything that we needed. It is clean on the surface but after the first shower everything got really damp the exhaust fan doesn’t work effectively and even with the dehumidifier it isn’t enough. There is a lot of black mould beginning to build up around the window, washing machines and exhaust fan. I don’t know anything about black mould other than it’s not ideal to be breathing in. There is a sticker on the window to say do not open it. No idea why.

Everything. My room, double deluxe in the annexe was a mini studio apartment with own water chiller and wash machine. Fabulous. The common lounge/dining/bar was quirky, interesting and eclectic. The range of amenities and toiletries in the room were great. There was everything I needed. My son had a twin which was just beds but very adequate. lovely bathroom, walk in shower and separate toilet. Lovely quirky decor. Location was brilliant. Very quiet place to stay. Communal areas good for young persons to hangout. Fridges, chilled water, microwave. Staff friendly. For a 2 star hostel way above & beyond expectations. I could have happily stayed much longer...

Quite a few stairs to rooms and down to bar/reception. Wasn't the lightest, brightest room. Bath (for shower) was very deep. Beds,(very comfortable) were lowish to the ground. All these minor unless steps, carrying bags, knee problems are an issue.

- Exceptional value for money, these scores are given in context of the price. - Wonderful location within the Bikan Historic District, an easy walk to the canal. - Staff super helpful in spite of limited English (happy to use translation apps). Please exercise patience with them. - The Deluxe Double room - in a separate building from the reception and bar area - was spacious, clean and quiet. - They were happy to store our bags before check in time. - Super cosy reception/bar/breakfast area with library of books and a little movie area. - A live DJ played chilled tracks during 'cocktail hour'

Check in is pretty late (4pm).

Excellent staff. Very friendly and personable, also super helpful in providing recommendations for things to do and places to eat in town. The cafe/bar below the hostel has an awesome atmosphere. Great place to hang out and get a drink. Room was great, and the bathroom amenities provided were very nice! Location is also perfect for walking the canals and streets to visit the little shops, restaurants, and various other sights nearby, while also being an easy walking distance from the train station. Could not recommend more highly.

Hostel Cuore was clean, well located, and very well maintained. The Hostel itself seemed very hip. There was a connecting cafe that offered breakfast to include in the stay. The room itself was spacious and very clean. It was a fun loft layout and the connecting private bathroom was fairly large (though there was no bathtub). The location of the hostel itself was fairly well located a street over from the Kurashiki Historical District making it an easy walk. The staff were all very pleasant and easy to communicate with.

The beds were just futon mats on the loft area. They were fairly uncomfortable.

Staff were fantastic—friendly, helpful, and efficient. The hostel has a warm, funky vibe. The location couldn’t have been more convenient unless it sat astride the canal in the historic district. The food and drinks were all excellent, and the value for what you pay is amazing.

Mattress and pillows were adequate, though not as comfortable as we might have liked.

The location is sublime; a stone's throw away from the historical district which is where you probably want to do most of your exploring! And the hostel itself is very well designed, cosy and nice to be in. The staff were absolutely amazing. So friendly and personable and accommodating. I have Coeliac Disease and after showing them my allergy card, they went out of their way to accommodate me for breakfast; it was so appreciated. Breakfast was great for both my husband who got the standard and my gluten free version. Honestly, I'm mentioning it again because the staff were just so amazing to have prepared something for me. By Japanese standards, our room was huge. It was nice to have space to spread a little and not have to climb over one another in the room.

Noise permiates the walls very easily in this place; we could hear the conversation of our neighbours rather clearly. Additional to this, whilst I was wearing earplugs and slept through the night my husband was woken up several times by people moving about. The bed was very, very hard to the point that it felt like there was not really a mattress there. Thankfully, the pillows were very comfortable and one of us had an excellent nights sleep (the one who had earplugs).

I had been working in this city for couple of weeks, all staffs here were so nice and enthusiastic even some couldn’t speak English fluently. The room was comfortable with all appliances and utensils provided. This hostel also give me a bicycle after knowing I had to walk quite far to my workplace without any charges. If I have to be back here, This is the place I definitely stay again.

Our first impression was excellent. We arrived late morning. Our bags were stored for us by a lovely staff member and we sat in the very cool restaurant (reception, bar, dining, all in one) to have a rest and some lunch. We then went out to explore the streets of the Bikan historical area, literally around the corner. Such a great location. Checked in properly at 4pm and were taken to the annex building a few doors down the street. Initially we were disappointed as our room didn't reflect the photos on booking.com - there was just one window and it looked straight at a wall one foot away and there was no couch. We'd been looking forward to having a couch to relax on instead of just a bed. The room felt a bit shabby and dark. Once we'd settled in though, we accepted that what we had was comfortable and reasonable value with some added bonuses - an awesome little projector beside our bed which was very cool, electrical sockets built into the bed base for charging devices, a good bathroom and a little clothes line where we hung our washing after putting a small load through the machine in the room (washing detergent provided). The queen size bed was a futon base with comfortable, thick mattress. The single bed (which was there instead of a couch) served as a place to put our two suitcases. The breakfast which was included in our room cost was yoghurt, granola and sandwiches and, best of all, coffee (best latte I had in Japan!) and tea were included. Breakfast is served in the restaurant area in the main building. We also ate dinner both nights in the restaurant as it's just easy and a nice vibe. It was the end of our two week trip so we were happy to take it easy in the evenings. The staff were lovely, the basement bar/restaurant very cool and the annex rooms so-so.

The cover on the doona on our bed was not freshly laundered. While the sheets and pillows were clean, the doona cover should have been washed for new occupants. The kitchen was of no use to us as there were only cooking pots, plates, glasses...and no cutlery or cooking utensils, not even a teaspoon. I've read some scathing reviews of the annex rooms. Check the date of these because I think they've tried to rectify some of the issues that other reviewers have raised.

This is my second time staying here, and the staff here are always welcoming and friendly! They are also highly respectful of your privacy and will not engage unnecessarily. The room is clean, spacious, and it even had a vinyl player that I didn’t get to use unfortunately. I was too shy to ask about how to use it. Maybe next year when I go back again. The hostel is conveniently located near to the museums, the historical quarters and the yebisu street which is littered with small shops that make really delicious food.

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