Nozaru Hostel vs ZEN Hostel
Both are in Nagano, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelYamanouchi
Nozaru Hostel
- Guest rating
- 5.7 Below average
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelYamanouchi
ZEN Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick ZEN Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.
Choose ZEN Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 5.7)
- to walk to the sights (2.6 km / 4.0 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (34 / 13)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 1975)
Why is Nozaru Hostel better than ZEN Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (701 vs 156), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
Why is ZEN Hostel better than Nozaru Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 5.7)+2.9
- 21.7 km closer to the area centre−1.7 km
- 31.7 km closer to public transport−1.7 km
- 421 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 37)+13
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 1975)+41y
- 7Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nozaru Hostel vs ZEN Hostel: which hotel is better? | Nozaru Hostel | ZEN Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 8.6 +2.9 |
| Location | 2.9 | 5.5 +2.6 |
| Public transport | 0.2 | 9.3 +9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 5.8 | 8.6 +2.7 |
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 8.6 +2.9 |
| Number of reviews | 701 +545 | 156 |
| Google rating | 3.3/5 | 4.2/5 +0.9 |
| Google reviews | 323 +238 | 85 |
| Rank in Nagano | bottom 1% | top 33% +67% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 | 5.5 +2.6 |
| Distance to Yamanouchi centre | 2.3 km | 630 m −1.7 km |
| To public transport | 2.0 km | 280 m −1.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 34 +21 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 15 | 9 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1975 | 2016 +41y |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 11 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.7 km apart
Nozaru Hostel: city centre: 4.0 km, nearest station Yudanaka Station: 2.0 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m.
ZEN Hostel: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Yudanaka Station: 280 m, 34 places to eat within 500 m.
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Nozaru Hostel or ZEN Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Nozaru Hostel or ZEN Hostel?
ZEN Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Nozaru Hostel or ZEN Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
ZEN Hostel is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for Nozaru Hostel.
How far apart are Nozaru Hostel and ZEN Hostel?
The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score