Our website is funded by adverts and affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. If you find the content useful, please consider disabling your adblocker and booking through these links! Thank you!
Written by Alexander Kopp, Sandra Frank, Sophie King
19/08/2025
yutaka yamamoto, Pexels
While Hakone is known more for its tranquil experiences than a bustling backpacker scene, visitors can find quality and affordable accommodation options, including hostels and guesthouses, that offer a comfortable stay and opportunities for relaxed social interaction, often featuring traditional Japanese elements like onsen.
1. K's House Hostels - Hakone Yumoto Onsen
Type: Hostel with Onsen
This hostel provides a welcoming atmosphere, featuring both indoor and outdoor onsen baths, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Guests can enjoy comfortable Japanese-style rooms and make use of a well-equipped communal kitchen and a spacious living area, fostering a relaxed environment to connect with other travelers.
2. RoheN HAKONEYUMOTO
Type: Hostel
Located conveniently close to the train station, this hostel offers a blend of privacy and social opportunity with its individual sleeping cubicles and a shared lounge. A restaurant on-site provides affordable meals, and the inviting common spaces offer a chance to relax and mingle with fellow guests.
3. Onsen Guesthouse HAKONE TENT
Type: Guesthouse with Onsen
Nestled in Gora, this guesthouse offers traditional-style rooms and the unique benefit of a private onsen. The common area is designed for relaxation, and there are opportunities to participate in guesthouse activities, making it suitable for those seeking gentle social interaction within a cultural setting.
At TFA Travel we believe in travel for all. Our mission is to enable people to explore the world as easily as possible without having to pay a travel agent a huge commission.
Our typical audience are those that want to see something new and get involved with authentic experiences of a country. Whether you are a backpacker, solo traveller, solo female traveller, straight or LGBTQ+ couple, family, you will find local and authentic experiences here.