The Phat Packers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Slopeside fun with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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Interior
Exterior
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bunk bed and 1 single bed Up To 5 ppl)
Restaurant
Reception hall

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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12840-1 Chikuniotsu, Otari, Nagano, 399-9422
  • Place, Tsugaike Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maeyama Hyakutai Kannon
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Up To 4 Guests)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bunk bed and 1 single bed Up To 5 ppl)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Panoramic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Signature Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Otari

The Phat Packers - Hostel places you steps from Tsugaike Ski Resort and within a 10-minute stroll of Saera ski resort Oze. Highlights at this ski hostel include 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. .This hostel offers ski-in/ski-out access, free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Otari hostel include Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Tsugaike Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saera ski resort Oze - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maeyama Hyakutai Kannon - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area - 14 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Chikuni Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪岩岳スカイアーク Iwatake Sky Arc - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪THE CITY BAKERY - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪レストラン アルプス - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪シャンボール - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Star Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Phat Packers - Hostel

Slopeside fun with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up shuttle and a bus station shuttle are free. Ski-in/ski-out access, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Phat Packers - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Otari hostel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
The Phat Packers - Hostel offers 29 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Otari hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle during limited hours
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: JPY 30 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

The Phat Packers
The Phat Packers Hostel Otari
The Phat Packers - Hostel Otari
The Phat Packers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Phat Packers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otari

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

No, The Phat Packers - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

Yep, The Phat Packers - Hostel has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.