Yufuin Country Road Youth Hostel

The location is uphill quite far from the center.

This was the best hostel I have ever stayed in. Very clean and very safe. Everyone was super nice and I really enjoyed the stay. Also, they had a free morning shuttle down to the station so that was tremendously helpful :)

I drove around Kyushu for a few days and this was my last stop before driving to oita airport for my flight back to Tokyo! - friendly staff! I had a big suitcase so one of the staff members helped me immediately no questions asked - late check in and check out which is always really convenient - beautiful common area with gorgeous calming music - gorgeous onsen for free!!! Definitely the best part if you like hot springs - apparently breakfast was delish (I didn’t have it but my dorm mate told me it was). - they also sing country road before to show you off and show you a good journey - you have to shower in the onsen room even if you’re not going to get in the hot spring which I thought was a bit embarrassing for me ?

The soundproofing is a bit weak, so you can hear the neighbors, but it’s not a big issue since the hostel has quiet hours after 10 p.m.

Location

Ryo and Tomo are top notch host with attention to details, professionalism and with full of positive energy. Place is impeccably clean, cozy and warm with super cool onsen. I've had two wonderful meals and enjoyed every bite of it. Also have enjoyed the after dinner 2000 hr walking under the star lights. Ryo is an expert on stargazing and thank you again. I'd love to return soon and wish you all the best. Cheers and Carpe diem! Paul Kim from Italy/Corea

Amazing service - dinner for 1.200, breakfast for 750 The host offers to drive you to yufuin station at 8 or 9, very appreciated The hotel has onsen downstairs, there's even music playing! This was great and relaxing The spaces are warm and cozy, super pleasant stay! There was also a parking lot It's a little away from the city, so plan in advance to get there (it's 30min uphill by feet by the road)

Very nice Onsen inside the hostel and super friendly and helpful owners :) also the dining / living room has a super chill atmosphere

The hostel is located in a beautiful area and is quite remote but they tell you what times you can catch a bus from the center and can give you a to the center in the morning. We enjoyed to evening walking tours and the onsen was nice too! The house was beautiful and we had nice chats with other guests. They do different announcements in the morning by megafone so it is not really possible to sleep in. You should also note that you are not allowed to stay at the hostel during the day while they clean even if you are staying for several days.

Superb

Exceptional

Great view from the dining room, amazing onsen and super nice owners

The place was cool, nice onsen, lot of mangas It was so dirty! It looks clean in a superficial way, check behind the beds and everywhere, it's full of shit, like they haven't cleaned It in years. I have an allergy to dust, based on how much I was coughing and the irritation on my throat and eyes, I can swear that place was disgusting. Thanks God I stayed for only one night

- Clean - Nice hot spring - comfortable bed This place is not a hostel by any means. Yes there is a dorm but it is closer to a guesthouse with the mood of a retirement home. First I arrived in the afternoon, a bit before checking, there was nobody and the house was closed. I found an open backdoor to leave my luggage (it is located 20 mins from city center on a steep walk). I felt like a burglar… The mood inside is really boring. Cheesy « classical » music that made me wish the next song was not going to be a Christmas song. There is no kitchen you can use. When I asked for a plate and a fork I was given it but I felt like I was disturbing. In the morning you will get woken up around 7:15 with an alarm saying « breakfast is ready! ». Seriously… ? Then the worst was after checkout. Checkout is at 10:00, so I was ready at 10:00 and asked if I could stay for a few minutes in the main room to prepare what I’m gonna do during my day (I always do that and there is never any problem). I was answered straight away: « no! We are cleaning! » Japanese people are usually very nice and polite, don’t expect that here! And when I left I couldn’t believe the owners insisted to play me a goodbye song. Wtf! ?

So cosy, sweet staff, good breakfast! A bit far from yufuin, but not a big problem

Kind and welcoming staff, who cooked very tasty food. The free onsen was a relaxing addition that helped me get a very good night’s sleep. The hostel is located at the top of of a hill where minimal buses run to, to my knowledge. It was a long walk since I do not have a car.

The property is very nice. I felt like I was staying at home, and the owner was both amiable and disciplined. The onsen was wonderful and relaxing, and the mountain view in the morning was spectacular. The food prepared by the owner was delicious, and they even performed a farewell song. The owner also provided a ride to the station at 8:20 in the morning (they offer rides to the station twice in the morning, at 8:20 and 9:20). If I have the chance, I would definitely stay here again.

Ideal location, especially considering the shuffle to/from town. Clean, delicious and presentable food, and the staff are pleasant. The onsen is an incredible addition that rounds out the place as a gem.

Good view, comfortable beds, quiet and calm environment. I was here 7 years ago, so I'm so surprised that they maintain the high quality of the accommodation for so long time. Everything is as nice as 7 years ago. Appreciate the great effort by the owner. The location is really far from the center. I went there by car, so it was okay for me. But if you go by public transportation, and you didn't reserve a meal there, you'd better buy your own food before you go to the hostel. The owner also provides free rides twice a day as I remembered.

Pleasant