88%Asakusa Hostel Toukaisou

Great little place to stay. Met some really nice people here and the location is great once you locate it in the Tokyo streets.

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by richardsmyth4099 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

2

This hostel is definitely OVER RATED! Other hostels in tokyo are much nicer. Location is not fantastic, no big lockers for packs, a very very small kitchen and really hard beds. But otherwise tis still a nice hostel.

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by james1115 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

6

One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at - clean and comfortable. Free internet is AWESOME. Would stay here again if I come back to Tokyo.

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by vlichon1210 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

5

this was by far the best hostel in tokyo or in fact the best i have ever stayed in. The staff were so helpful and friendly the rooms were vey comfortable and tidy and the bathrooms were the best! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. It has a really nice atmosphere and feels very homely... more this was by far the best hostel in tokyo or in fact the best i have ever stayed in. The staff were so helpful and friendly the rooms were vey comfortable and tidy and the bathrooms were the best! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. It has a really nice atmosphere and feels very homely and safe. I look forward to staying there again!.close

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by erica3696 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

2

Fantastic hostel, would stay here again in a flash when we eventually get back to Tokyo, we are actually heading back to Tokyo after travelling around Japan and were disappointed we couldnt book back in this place - it was full. The area of Asakusa is a must!

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by beck81uk9568 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

16

I will stay here again if I visit Tokyo!

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by kuang-sheeli – posted on Nov 5, 2008

2

Staff very friendly and very helpful. Very nice stay

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by chevonea6117 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

I thought the place was great. While not right in Tokyo there is still plenty of things to see in Asakusa and it is close to plenty of train lines.

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by Carte7998 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

1

Not so easy to find, but a very nice place to stay at.

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by alexcbachmann1995 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

3

Sorry,but this hostel is overrated, I found that Kawase capsule hotel was a much better deal- they at least provided towels,bath kit, acces at sauna at not extra cost.

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by ioncelbrun6019 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

The room was extremely small and stuffy.The room had two bunk beds in it and there was no room for anything else.It was extremely cramped .It was also expensive, the kitchen could only fit one person at a time and there was no possibility to cook food.In comparison to other hostels that I stayed... more The room was extremely small and stuffy.The room had two bunk beds in it and there was no room for anything else.It was extremely cramped .It was also expensive, the kitchen could only fit one person at a time and there was no possibility to cook food.In comparison to other hostels that I stayed in Japan this one was below average.I would recommend that you try elsewhere.close

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by simonachytil3186 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

5

Staff speak excellent English which is a big plus

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by cpgthedriver7504 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

5

It was great! there's not too many people that its overwhelming, and everything is nice.

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by pookie-food7582 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

1

One of those places with little notes everywhere telling you what not to do... Hooks in the bathroom would be a wedome addition.

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by intangible – posted on Oct 27, 2008

2

For the same price you will find ryokans with better comfort and much more character and facilities. You cannot lock inside of the common (but not mixed) showers, and my bedroom didn't have any table nor bedside lights, very raw... As a compensation the personal was quite helpful. But I regret... more For the same price you will find ryokans with better comfort and much more character and facilities. You cannot lock inside of the common (but not mixed) showers, and my bedroom didn't have any table nor bedside lights, very raw... As a compensation the personal was quite helpful. But I regret spending my last night in Japan there.close

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by vanigbi2301 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

2

Staff are really friendly. The common area is great, especially the free internet.

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by rebeccaly2239 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

5

The staff were fantastic and really helpful.

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by chrisbe4488 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

1

I have limited experience staying in hostels, but my wife told me that this one was very good in comparison to the ones she has stayed at in Europe. Helpful staff, and clean quiet environment. Good location for the subway and Asakusa area of Tokyo. Only complaint is that I found the mattress a...

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by myfriendrob8806 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

4

All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Like the energy saving lights that comes on only when someone steps into the room and goes off after the person leaves. The common area on the 3rd floor is very cosy for travellers to rest and chat.

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by sipeng-wong9365 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

3

really nice beds. nice common room with the bamboo floor and sitting mats. people were friendly too so it was easy to meet people when i was there. pretty close to tawaramachi station and also the big street that has a lot of restaurants just a couple blocks away. also really understanding... more really nice beds. nice common room with the bamboo floor and sitting mats. people were friendly too so it was easy to meet people when i was there. pretty close to tawaramachi station and also the big street that has a lot of restaurants just a couple blocks away. also really understanding and good communication...sent a personal email before and after the trip.close

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by michellejshin – posted on Oct 9, 2008

3

This hostel was the first place we stayed in Japan and I liked the lounge area as this was in traditional Japanese style. It was clean and the bathrooms were nice and the location was good. The staff could have provided more information about the area and city given that we had just arrived - the... more This hostel was the first place we stayed in Japan and I liked the lounge area as this was in traditional Japanese style. It was clean and the bathrooms were nice and the location was good. The staff could have provided more information about the area and city given that we had just arrived - the next hostel we went to gave a lot more. It is a quiet place and good to relax rather than to party.close

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by ejames9638 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

6

Awesome! just loved the whole place and I really love how they literally build a community where you meet all sorts of new people. The bathrooms are spotless, it is so safe that I never felt worried about my luggage. It also has good sound proofing, if someone comes in you never know it. Well... more Awesome! just loved the whole place and I really love how they literally build a community where you meet all sorts of new people. The bathrooms are spotless, it is so safe that I never felt worried about my luggage. It also has good sound proofing, if someone comes in you never know it. Well done K's House! I will stay in these everytime I come to Japan.close

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by kac4002673 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

5

This was a super nice hostel! Beds were very comfortable. The staff was super helpful and nice, and they all spoke English very well. Would definitely come back again.

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by themarsvolta7539 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

Staff friendly, the guy at the reception helped me. The hostel is located in a beatiful heighb. of Tokyo. Also I've been at the ACE INN in Shinjuku, nice place, staff friendly, but dorms are like capsules.

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by mauroannarumma7225 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

3

It was a nice place to stay, but was far out from the main bars etc in the city, so with all the trains/buses etc closing at midnight everynight, the ionly way home was taxi, and at midnight taxi prices tend to increase dramatically. So for 2 of the 4 nights i didnt even stay in the hostel! But... more It was a nice place to stay, but was far out from the main bars etc in the city, so with all the trains/buses etc closing at midnight everynight, the ionly way home was taxi, and at midnight taxi prices tend to increase dramatically. So for 2 of the 4 nights i didnt even stay in the hostel! But other than its location it was excellent, very friendly staff who all speak english, the rooms and bathrooms are very clean and tidy. Internet service is free BUT very very slow.close

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by garethdurbridge – posted on Sep 20, 2008

2

Very friendly atmosphere, nice place full of young people. Great location in a beautiful district. Near metro station and many restaurants. Staff very helpful, night hours respected.

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by maciekj4918 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

2

We have stayed in 4 hostels in Asakusa. this hostel is by far the best. If you plan a trip to tokyo, and want value, this is THE place to stay.

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by joseph4337 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

2

I went there based on the great reviews, and boy are they right. One of the best, most unique hostel experience I've been through. Very clean, great common room (if you pick the dormitories) which led to a lot of group night out with a lot of fun people. And the two japanese girls working and... more I went there based on the great reviews, and boy are they right. One of the best, most unique hostel experience I've been through. Very clean, great common room (if you pick the dormitories) which led to a lot of group night out with a lot of fun people. And the two japanese girls working and living there are SO helpful and welcoming and nice. And so is the rest of the staff at the reception. Oh and awesome location in Asakusa, close to the train and metro.close

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by svallee5446 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

3

probably the best hostel i have stayed in. the place is modern, well run and in a good location for the metro. Staff all speak good english and are really happy to help. Above all, cleanliness is something else... the place is absolutely spotless & is cleaned from top to bottom everyday.... more probably the best hostel i have stayed in. the place is modern, well run and in a good location for the metro. Staff all speak good english and are really happy to help. Above all, cleanliness is something else... the place is absolutely spotless & is cleaned from top to bottom everyday. seriously, i'd go so far as to say that you could eat your dinner from the bathroom floors (not that i would, but its a good indication of how my normally quite fussy standards were exceeded!)close

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by mattgilbert1219 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

4

thankyou for all the help :)

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by heathererinn1577 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

2

Great place, best hostel I stayed in while in Japan! Thanks!

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by kristinasia8738 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

2

I thought the hostel ws one of the cleaner ones that I have stayed in. The staff were mostly helpful, especially Keita who was a top guy. If you stay there in a mixed dorm especially a room near the common room, you better bring earplugs and wear an eyemask cos it can get noisy. Its a good hostel...

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by daniel-bride6883 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

11

Great staff (able to check in early). Very clean, good facilities for the dorms and nice beds. Highly recommended!

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by jhill4u22541 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

5

Great place to stay in Tokyo.

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by Gordonvan – posted on Aug 31, 2008

8

Staff very helpful, and you get a great map when you check-in. Convenient base for exploring asakusa.

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by calum-rob3018 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

10

Staff very nice, free internet, friendly place.

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by Clemo8615 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

9

Good place to stay however they need to make their guests to respect they rules.

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by fransua – posted on Aug 29, 2008

2

The hostel is well situated, affordable, very clean and the staff is very friendly.

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by guyomi – posted on Aug 28, 2008

2

I would saty here again for sure. It was the best hostel Ive ever been too. The staff where fantastic, i arrived long after check in as a result of traffic conditions, and they waited for me! Awesome location, really easy to find even at midnight.

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by emmabenn – posted on Aug 12, 2008

8

very well located, rooms are ok, very clean bathrooms, and a nice top roof

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by valerief2271 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

6