2-Star Hotels in Hakone

I absolutely loved my stay at Onsen Guesthouse Tsutaya. I slept in one of their wooden capsule beds (they're quite new) and they were super comfortable. I'm 1.82m tall and fit perfectly. They're also spacious (about 1.20-1.30m wide and over 2m long), so my 95-liter backpack fit at the foot of the bed without a problem. There's a safe box by the headboard and an outlet to charge your phone, all very practical. The best part was definitely the onsen. Being in Hakone, I used both the indoor and outdoor baths, and it was amazing. They have a ton of amenities: shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, facial oil cleanser, soap, and then serum and face cream. You leave the bath feeling completely relaxed with well-cared-for skin. Highly recommended if you're looking for something authentic, comfortable, and with great hot springs.

The entire hotel feels incredibly cozy, and the host is absolutely wonderful. I left some personal items behind in Tokyo, and the host went above and beyond, constantly communicating with my next hotel to help me retrieve them. Every time I left or returned, the host was there to greet me. You can really feel their dedication to running this guesthouse. Highly recommended!

The hotel is located in a hot spring guesthouse village, and the last bus from Hakone-Yumoto to the hotel is at 8 PM. There's one indoor and one outdoor hot spring. They swap between male and female use throughout the day in two separate time slots, so at one time the outdoor bath is for women, and at another, it's for men. This experience wasn't ideal; it felt a bit confusing. Also, no toothbrushes or toothpaste were provided.

What an amazing guest house with beautiful interior design! This was the best stay I’ve had in Japan so far. The staff are super kind and welcoming. The atmosphere is zen and social. I loved having dinner there (you need to reserve in advance as spots are limited). It was delicious and a wonderful experience to wear yukatas as a group. A big thank you to Nana, Kira and Fuko :)) Another great advantage is the location is excellent, right by the Hakone open air museum (best museum I’ve ever been to) and near a Lawson and 7/11. There’s also a bus stop right there and the closest train station is only a few min away by foot and Gora station is about a 15 min walk. I think the Hakone free pass is also worth doing for 2-3 days because the value and convenience is very good. One morning, I had breakfast in the caravan parked outside the guesthouse, run by Tom, and that was practical and yummy. I didn’t have time to check this out, but there’s the Hakone foot spa nearby that’s supposed to have nice views and there’s also the Beer Bar by Gora Brewery that looks nice for dinner or lunch. Kowakidani Horaien Gardens and Chisuji Falls are also nearby (20 min walk). Overall, I highly recommend this place and would gladly have stayed longer and hope to come back one day! Arigato gozaimasuuuu 😃

☀️ When i first arrived, i thought i was at the wrong place - i‘ve never booked something so nice for myself before! 🪲PROS - chill 4 people bedrooms, with a comfy bed and a big personal shelf + locker and a fridge for the room - clean facilities and rooms - towel, toothpaste/toothpaste and yukata were provided as well as shampoo and showergel - the common room was so cozy and nice, with tea and water always at the ready and a great view of the garden - i was satisfied with both the dinner and breakfast and the price was fairly cheap (~1200¥ or a bit more, depending on your choices) - PRIVATE ONSEN that you can book for around 50minutes at night and can use in the morning if nobody else is already using it (costs around 150¥ per use) - there is a shuttle bus going at pretty regular times in the morning. They offer a ride to both Gora-Station or Hakone-Open-Air-Museum! 🩸CONS - far from the city-centre/train station 🌱 i really enjoyed my stay. I had cool roomies that became travel companions and absolutely loved the inn, the onsen, the food and the kind staff! Definitely a recommendation if you ever decide to stay in Hakone - i would book again!

This hostel in the hot spring town is incredibly cost-effective. It took some getting used to on the first day, but we found it quite nice after a while. We stayed several nights and had many European and American guests, including some families and a South American couple. They probably preferred the hostel's atmosphere. You can buy food at the Lawson convenience store in town and store it in the fridge, then have breakfast in the communal kitchen. Since the shops on the street stay open quite late in the morning, it's very convenient, affordable, and quiet.

*The guest villa was nice, clean, and comfortable.* We had a small issue at check-in though. The check-in email only came in at 4:30 PM, but we arrived at 3:00 PM. Plus our room was changed from 201 to 101, so the code we got didn’t work. Luckily the staff was there when we arrived and helped us check into the new room quickly. *Facilities:* Washing machine is paid - 6kg for 400 Yen. Dryer is 100 Yen for 30 mins but clothes don’t get fully dry, so we still had to hang them out. The drying area is small but clean enough. Bathroom was clean too and overall facilities are good. I love the shower, Handheld shower head *Location:* Great spot, close to the station and a 7-Eleven convenience store. So sorry, I forgot take photos. Beds are comfortable, tpp

The room was clean, a standard Japanese-style room, but it didn't have a private bathroom; we had to use the communal onsen for showers. The location was serene, with a lovely Japanese countryside view, and there were some good restaurants nearby. For the price, it offered great value. You definitely need a car to get here, as the nearest bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.

Good for budget travelers! Highly recommended if you’re not picky and sensitive. It’s a budget hotel, you get what you pay for. The front desk is so nice, and it’s easy to check in even when you get there late at night. I arrived past 7pm and it’s still fine. Mins of walk uphill from the bus stop. Read the bus stop sign to make sure where the bus is headed, there are two stops each side of the road. I didn’t see, ram/rum the doggie 😭. During check out you don’t have to do anything, just put the use linen in the bag before leaving.

A nice cozy home right near the main train station. Easy access to transportation and right in the heart of the town. The house had many beds to choose from and good separation of rooms. A stocked kitchen and laundry machine was a bonus. The only slight bother was that the space in front of the toilet was very narrow and it was slightly uncomfortable to be on the toilet. Also there are cockroaches that come in at night, but this is fairly normal in Japan. The walk up to the house consists of many stairs and is not suitable for persons with handicaps/mobility issues.