78%Khaosan Tokyo Asakusa Annex

Good hostel, but the walls were quite thin! Had to stay in a separate part of the building, but it had its own shower and kitchen facilities and internet which meant you didn't have to wait to use a computer! having its own facilities also meant it was quite sociable! Pretty hard to find, unless... more Good hostel, but the walls were quite thin! Had to stay in a separate part of the building, but it had its own shower and kitchen facilities and internet which meant you didn't have to wait to use a computer! having its own facilities also meant it was quite sociable! Pretty hard to find, unless you download their map (we didn't!). Short walk to the train station, overall a nice place to stay!close

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by ecmcameron2229 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

6

It´s necessary more clean and ventilation

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by guillem2493 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

5

pretty awesome hostel, would definitely stay again, only thing to complan about would be the showers, right in the middle of the lounge

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by donni502 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

2

BED BUGS - say no more! A girl we spoke to said she stayed in the dorm room next to the one we were staying in and she showed me all the bites up her back. The next morning I woke up with the same. There's no atmosphere, its dirty and there are definately much better hostels in the Asakusa... more BED BUGS - say no more! A girl we spoke to said she stayed in the dorm room next to the one we were staying in and she showed me all the bites up her back. The next morning I woke up with the same. There's no atmosphere, its dirty and there are definately much better hostels in the Asakusa area and cheaper for a smaller dorm...Dont stay at Khaosan Annex...close

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by beck81uk9568 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

16

okay place. stayed at other khaosan hostels and were much better. decently cheap though.

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by Skyuwer – posted on Nov 16, 2008

21

A nice and cheap place to stay. Friendly staff found a pair of lost Minney Mouse ears after we left and we even got them back :) The walls let through ALL sounds so whispering doesn't mean you're keeping it to yourself...

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by anttisuoninen6915 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

3

The best value in Tokyo. A bit out of the way (Asakusa is far from Shibuya/Shinjuku) - but large dorm beds, extremely clean, great staff, and lots of perks (free wifi, laundry machine, etc...) If I return to Tokyo, I know where I will stay!

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by oceanys – posted on Nov 11, 2008

3

Cheap place to stay, but don`t expect much. All the other khaosan houses were much better!

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by audreyma – posted on Nov 10, 2008

2

really good place to stay if your looking to relax after a busy day in tokyo, although a little out of the centre, i feel that its not really that much effort to get to and asakusa has plenty to offer at night, the staff are all helpful and its cheap and clean. v.good hostel.

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by platts-dale3608 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

5

I was pleasantly surprised! I stayed in a dorm the first night and a private room the second night. I actually liked the dorm a bit more. Fun environment! There are backpackers that stay here from all over the world. I would recommend this place!

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by heatheradean791654 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

Good information posts in hostel but unhelpful and unflexible staff. Incredibly thin walls, can here people snoring in the next room. Little natural light. Stuffy common room. Tiny toilets and wash rooms. The one on my floor had sick on one morning.. You get a bit less than what you pay for here.

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by sean7157 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

1

we enjoy our trip, we have fun and have new friends,, the location is not too far but the map is make us confuse in the first time ^^ over all ,, it's a great way to choose this place to stay in Tokyo^^

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by liewasc – posted on Oct 30, 2008

3

Clean, helpful and safe. Had a little trouble finding the place, but I enjoyed my stay there very much and would come back again in the future! Thank you.

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by siren-echo-172852 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

4

I love the staff that really friendly, I am arrive very late but the room still booked for me !! clean bathroom and entire space are very clean internet and lonely planet and all travel info is cool...

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by eggkiro – posted on Oct 24, 2008

4

This was a really good place. The staff was great, and we saw that they organize different events like halloween or so. And you can stay for free if you help to clean from 12am to 2pm everyday (but you have to stay more than 2 weeks) There is no curfew which is nice, just need to remember the... more This was a really good place. The staff was great, and we saw that they organize different events like halloween or so. And you can stay for free if you help to clean from 12am to 2pm everyday (but you have to stay more than 2 weeks) There is no curfew which is nice, just need to remember the digit ^^ Its location is a little far from Shibuya or Roppongi but Asakusa is also a good place to hang out.close

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by teivamariteragi3098 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

4

this place was a really nice welcoming place..it was set as a house so it felt really warm..the staff were really nice people, beds were extremely well kept and the bathroom and toilets were extremely clean. I would highly recommend this place.

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by zenji – posted on Oct 22, 2008

2

Had a great stay at Annex. Friendly and helpful staff, great livingroom area with a large tv and lots of computers. Wireless internet on every floor, though the connection wasnt so great on the 4th floor. The hostel is in a great location, a few minutes walk from the station and Asakusa town.... more Had a great stay at Annex. Friendly and helpful staff, great livingroom area with a large tv and lots of computers. Wireless internet on every floor, though the connection wasnt so great on the 4th floor. The hostel is in a great location, a few minutes walk from the station and Asakusa town. The kitchens were clean as were the rooms and showers. My only complaint is that the walls are paper thin, if you're a light sleeper like me you might be irritated by hearing other guests all night. I definitely recommend this hostel it has a great atmosphere.close

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by JoFrank – posted on Oct 21, 2008

9

No space for anything. Lockers cant fit anything, forget my back pack. FRont staff girls were weird, not friendly. Would not go back.

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by pastoh20044878 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

15

staff is very very nice...kompliments to this hostel! its central and closed to the subway station! nice place to meet new people and to discover tokio! i would reconment it for young people that are open,flexible and enjoy traveling!

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by simonefellhauer7402 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

4

Excellent location in cheap price! The room is cramped and has a bad smell. The bathroom and common room are too tight. Nice staff, they help us to keep the thing that my friend forgot. This is a good place to meet people around the world.

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by nhapentor2399 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

3

Really noisy, you can hear everything between the bedrooms.

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by fivetran514 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

2

Great value hostel - rooms are quite small, but well organised so that they're not cramped, have good ventilation and have good size, comfortable beds. Showers are a little basic, the lounge and computer area is well layed out, and excellent locker facilities for valuables. Place has 2 small... more Great value hostel - rooms are quite small, but well organised so that they're not cramped, have good ventilation and have good size, comfortable beds. Showers are a little basic, the lounge and computer area is well layed out, and excellent locker facilities for valuables. Place has 2 small kitchens and plenty of info on what to do, including access to guidebooks etc. I would stay here again.close

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by holgs – posted on Oct 10, 2008

16

okay so you do not have space to put a backpack, suitcase or even purse... And yeah maybe it could use some sort of air freshener to get rid off the smell of feet (what looks like feet and wet dog..). But the atmosphere in the livingroom is fine. The Wifi on the floors doesn't work..but that... more okay so you do not have space to put a backpack, suitcase or even purse... And yeah maybe it could use some sort of air freshener to get rid off the smell of feet (what looks like feet and wet dog..). But the atmosphere in the livingroom is fine. The Wifi on the floors doesn't work..but that smell makes you want to be downstairs anyways :o) But overall not badclose

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by mhboot – posted on Oct 9, 2008

8

Excellent and cheap, I would go again

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by alfonsomgc80 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

7

Pretty fun place to be. not the cleanest place i have been to but good all the same.

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by ballsmithj5902 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

13

been there for 3 nights, easy acces by metro or JR train if you want to walk 15 min. kitchen is to tight and there is not enough dishes. Commun area are to small.there is to many bunk bed by room.

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by firef2557 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

6

Good location, close to subway, staff were helpful (the airline lost our bags so we had to get them delivered - they helped out). Room was clean enough although a bit cramped (twin private).

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by iainmu – posted on Oct 6, 2008

2

Good peopel at the hostel, and a nice atmosphere. But the beds were inhumaine! Felt like i was sleeping on springs alone. I booked the hostel basically for the bed, and the bed was not good.

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by silver-ram – posted on Oct 6, 2008

11

Best thing about this hostel is its location in Asakusa - great places to eat and wander about. Fab shopping street. Close to the metro too so easy to see rest of Tokyo. Free internet access was good. Room itself was tiny but to be honest we didnt spend much time in it so didnt matter!

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by emmaheaton6037 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

9

There's a really strange atmosphere to this hostel... it's also very bizarre to have its entire capacity congregated in one room that serves as reception, kitchen (barely big enough for one person!), TV room, dining room, internet access and sinks and showers!

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by lizogl – posted on Oct 3, 2008

14

room was really cramped, no space for luggage, no privacy curtains around the beds and no lockers. and the room door didn't close properly or lock when it was forced closed, so it was frequently found unlocked and open. other rooms have these things, but not the one i stayed in this time. book... more room was really cramped, no space for luggage, no privacy curtains around the beds and no lockers. and the room door didn't close properly or lock when it was forced closed, so it was frequently found unlocked and open. other rooms have these things, but not the one i stayed in this time. book an 8 bed room rather than 6 is my advice. cheapest place in tokyo, good atmosphere, but comfort depends a lot on which room you get. free internet and big tv are nice.close

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by nicwil5353 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

28

The people who stay here are awesome. But if even remotely possible stay ANYWHERE else, the hostel has bugs, is dirty, smelly, loud and incredibly hot. Will never stay again.

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by Stalem – posted on Sep 29, 2008

8

Bedbugs!! Over 50 bites in 5 days. First thought they were nasty mosquitoes, but after doing research turns out to be bedbugs. Manager let me pay 3000 yen to get my computer out of the locker when my friends took the key. He claimed it was the taxi fee, but when I asked him for the reciept it... more Bedbugs!! Over 50 bites in 5 days. First thought they were nasty mosquitoes, but after doing research turns out to be bedbugs. Manager let me pay 3000 yen to get my computer out of the locker when my friends took the key. He claimed it was the taxi fee, but when I asked him for the reciept it showed only 710 yen. The lobby smelled like vomit and dogpoo mixed.close

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by rogiervanbijnen3145 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

1

need more showers on upper floors...having to walk through the lounge area isnt ideal. beds are nice and big though which is good and the location is only 5 mins from the Metro. If you cn sty in Ninga (newer) or Smile (has the bar below it)

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by danielglenton4165 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

6

Brilliant price, thank you!

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by jofranchetti9700 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

2

It is quite far from all the major hotspots, but it is cheap! Asakusa is a nice neighbourhood.

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by alexenjudie – posted on Sep 19, 2008

12

nice place, nice price. no complaints

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by d4ce1066 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

Small rooms but cheap and clean.

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by patoperibanez868 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

Update the directions, maybe with more landmarks. A very nice Japanese couple from the area helped us find the hostel, and they had trouble with the provided directions as well.

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by tarammullins1400 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

At the price, I suppose it was not too terrible. One female staff member was very disrespectful. There are now other hostels at the same price. Try another.

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by brucedpa – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1