Linnas Kanazawa

This little gem of a hostel made our first (and probably not our last) visit to Kanazawa worth the six nights we spent visiting parks, onsens, and museums. The location is conveniently located near the famous market and easily accesses the key tourist sites within 15-20 minute walks. Convenience stores are two corners away and there are in-house vending machines for late night cravings. Rooms are standard size but always clean; the area is quiet at night so you get a good night's rest after a hectic day touring. Nice in-premise touches include the well-stocked bar, the coin laundry, and the service kitchen equipped with stove, microwave oven, airpot, utensils, and all things needed to prepare your own meals. The one thing the description does not tell you but becomes immediately apparent when you enter the lobby is the great staff. Minamo, Hazuki, Ryuta, and the rest of the young, vibrant personalities on duty at any time of the day were eager to help and displayed genuine warmth when engaging guests on inquiries or conversation. They were very helpful in recommending restaurants, places to visit, local products, and assisted us with getting taxis, operating appliances, etc. We were surprised at how multi-tasked all of them were and how long they worked with such energy and positive vibes. We hope that more travelers discover this place and give it the kudos it rightly deserves.

Close to Kanazawa Castle! Great place with good ambience and very nice and helpful staff. Good food and drinks can be found in the bar. Room is cozy and very clean. Comfortable beds! Cool social nights too.

My family of four stayed here for two nights in one of the quadruple (2x double bunk) rooms. The beds were very comfortable and a good size (larger than a standard single). The room was very cramped though with no space at all for luggage. The hotel has really good common areas though - a huge shared kitchen, big lounge area, and the bar/restaurant. The rooms are not very well soundproofed, we got a lot of noise from the elevator and shared bathroom area (the bowl of ear plugs at reception should have warned us). We passed on the 600 Yen breakfast and brought our own stuff at he nearby 7/11. There is plenty of seating and all the cutlery, crockery etc that you could need in the kitchen. We also ate in the restaurant, which was a great option with the kids. The menu is limited, but the fried chicken is amazing. Nice relaxed vibe, background music etc made a nice break from the more formal dining that we had been doing elsewhere. The worst part of our stay was check-in! It was like something out of Faulty Towers. It took about 25 minutes and involved three different parts, with the staff endlessly entering info on their computers and iPad. We had booked and paid in advance, so I have no idea what they were doing. Our experience wasn’t unique, based on the other check-ins that we watched from the bar. They need to completely rework their process.

Exactly what it looks like - a lovely, friendly, modern, well run hostel. Facilities are appropriately cared for (have reasonable exceptions, the facility is not brand new) and clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly and there is a nice, warm, community feel. Good easy walking distance to major tourist destinations. Great value.

I had the absolute pleasure of staying at Linnas Kanazawa for two weeks, and it was the perfect base for my time in Kanazawa. As a digital nomad, I was happy to find that Linnas has two great coworking spaces (one in the kitchen, and a quieter one in the lounge) making it the perfect spot for a workation. The beds were very comfortable, and the overall vibe of the hotel was calm and inviting. The concept fuses Japanese and Scandinavian design, creating a minimalist yet cosy atmosphere that feels like a home away from home. The team, led by Aki, was phenomenal—so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They truly go above and beyond to make your stay special and they all speak English which was helpful. They also recommend lots of excellent local places, so we had lots of great options. The location couldn’t be better. Right next to the park, it’s ideal for exploring Kanazawa’s incredible sights, with plenty of fantastic places to eat nearby. On top of that, the facilities are amazing. There’s a sauna and jacuzzi for unwinding, a workout room, and even optional yoga and fitness classes. Everything you need for work, relaxation, and staying active is right here. I can’t wait to return to Linnas on my next visit to Kanazawa. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish, comfortable, and welcoming place to stay. Thank you to Aki and the entire team for making my time in Kanazawa unforgettable!