Shaq Bighouse

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Shaq Bighouse in Kanazawa offers a 1-star hostel experience with air-conditioning, shared bathrooms, and tatami and parquet floors. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax at the terrace, and unwind at the bar. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Convenient Location: Located 20 mi from Komatsu Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Kenrokuen Garden (17 minutes), Kanazawa Castle (0.7 mi), and Kanazawa Station (17 minutes). Nearby attractions include Ozaki Shrine (1969 feet) and Myoryuji Ninja Temple (1.5 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, bar, and convenient location, making Shaq Bighouse a preferred choice for travelers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kanazawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Availability

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2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Gerard
United States United States
“The restaurant was great, rooms had a decent size locker, owner is awesome”
Terence
United States United States
“The location is very close to the Omicho market so you can visit early in the morning. Shaq as a host is extremely welcoming and remodeled the house into something that resembles more of a homestay (since Shaq and his family live upstairs). You...”
Louis
United States United States
“Shaq hands down is the best host of all time genuinely, speaks impeccable English and knows everyone so he’s your go to guy for everything”
Maxwell
United States United States
“The room and facilities were very clean, beds were more comfortable than the other beds I'd slept on during my trip. The owner, Shaq, is very friendly and I had a good night chatting with him and some other travelers at the bar, in fact it was...”
Bonney
Japan Japan
“Amazing hospitality! The owner is very cool and down to earth. He went out of his way to help me several times. Definitely recommend staying here”
Carson
United States United States
“Shaq is great, I definitely recommend staying here”
Nunemaker
Canada Canada
“Cool downstairs izakaya. Kotaro was awesome! Really helpful and fun to hang out with. Will definitely stay here again!”
Jes
United States United States
“Far and away the best part about the property were those that manage and run it. しゃく and his employees ensured that everyone had a wonderful stay — customer satisfaction is of the utmost of importance. The staff is jovial, communicative and easy...”
Varun
Denmark Denmark
“The location was amazing, it was very easy to walk to the Kanazawa station and see the other sights of the city. Shaq is also a very warm, funny and welcoming person who was always ready to help out with any inquiries!”
Filipe
Portugal Portugal
“Shaq is a great host, super fun place to hang out. easily walkable to everywhere”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
ちょい呑み酒場　Let‘s get Happy Drunk
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner
レストラン #2

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Amenities of Shaq Bighouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shaq Bighouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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