83%Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou

excellent hostel! private rooms are awesome ( a little on a small side, but for this cheap), staff is SUPER friendly, they held my bags for 2 days while I was on a side trip. Rooms are clean, air conditioners, heater. Good location. And for what it costs .......wow... I think it is the most...

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by usope – posted on Nov 18, 2008

3

Excellent hostel in a very peaceful part of town, anyone looking for a quiet evening should stay here. The staff couldn't be better, everyone is so nice and friendly. Looking forward to go back someday :)

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by Musashi – posted on Nov 7, 2008

6

A great place with very helpful staff. Only a 5 min walk from Asakusa and a subway station, so perfect for a visit to Tokyo.

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by glenbobha – posted on Nov 4, 2008

3

Generally, a middle quality hostel. The room is small, ok, but there is a strange smell inside. Location is not the best, but good, Asakusa is an important spot in Tokyo. A good supermarket very close opened 24/24 at competitive prices. Staff helpful and friendly.

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by ncatalin – posted on Oct 29, 2008

10

Staff was wonderful as was the location. Just a block or so off a main street and only about 5-10 min walk from a metro station. Tons of cheap, tasty food nearby as well. Will stay again when I next visit Tokyo.

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by fraggler – posted on Oct 20, 2008

3

It's my first choice everytime i've been to Tokyo. Already feels familiar and this first stay was just passing through but they held on to our luggage until we got back from our trip to the West part of the country.

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by Musashi – posted on Oct 15, 2008

6

Good to have free internet, friendly and very helpful staff. Small room but they manage to fit in a lot .

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by whitro445325 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

1

Nice location in a picturesque neighbourhood. Clean rooms. Helpful staff. Good value for money.

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by pirev – posted on Oct 7, 2008

11

we enjoyed our one night. quiet area at night which is what we liked.

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by p-denisa9323 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

2

Great location and very accommodating, English speaking staff.

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by alixjohnson4118 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

6

Free WiFi would have been nice for people with their own laptops. There was a bug in the room.

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by charlesng4725 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

3

The location is very good as it is very near to senso-ji temple where there are a lot of restaurants and many shops. The hostel staff give you some information about Tokyo (how to move, what to visit)but the rooms are wet and they don't clean it during your stay.

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by mazzobel – posted on Sep 7, 2008

2

It is an excellent location in Tokyo. The Japanese style room is excellent, private bathroom is a huge plus. Would and will stay again.

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by lucastle697451 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

2

We had to go to the hospital the night before we checked out and were able to check out by 12 am (had to pay a fee, but better than checking out by 10).

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by startbert – posted on Sep 1, 2008

5

Best hostel in Tokyo. The location is great and close to subway. Staff is helpful and friendly. Definitely will stay there again next time I go to Tokyo

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by tatktam – posted on Aug 28, 2008

1

Not so good in terms of cleanliness, and a continuous smell in the room we were in. The owner speaks English and will help you with advise and directions.

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by jmejia4411 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

1

Very helpful and friendly staff, beautiful traditional room. Only 5 minutes away from subway station,supermarket and convenience store just round the corner, Asakusa shopping area nearby. We'd stay there again anytime!

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by atair – posted on Jul 29, 2008

8

The hostel looks a bit gloomy, but I guess it's what Tokyo is like. The facilities are a bit old but they are functional. The biggest drawback is that the room feels like an isolated cubicle without a proper window. One does fear that if anything happens, e.g. fire or earthquake, there's no... more The hostel looks a bit gloomy, but I guess it's what Tokyo is like. The facilities are a bit old but they are functional. The biggest drawback is that the room feels like an isolated cubicle without a proper window. One does fear that if anything happens, e.g. fire or earthquake, there's no way out (I do know the route of fire exit, but, you know, it's the feeling of being insecure and I was unnecessarily alert to any noises at night)close

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by duncanshc9142 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

1

Charming, excellent, english speaking service. Great at giving tips on local things to do. Main complaint: rather smelly, like rotted wood. On the whole though: Ive found my Tokyo spot. Thanks again.

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by brianjameschapman341 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

1

great price rooms are small but I loved it and the location across the road from Edo heritage sites was amazing

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by Khaibu – posted on Jun 7, 2008

1

Great and friendly staff. Great location.

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by bc24ever – posted on Jun 3, 2008

1

cute character place, tiny room staff went above and beyond the towels and bathroom smelled if you're looking to party, pick another neighbourhood however, all in all great deal for price

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by meileenjoynt4033 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

1

This family-run ryokan is nice and easy to find. It's really worth the money. The room is clean, the bathroom and toilet are separated but there should have at least a cloth hook in the bathroom as no place to hang your towel. Its matress is so good as I really sleep well every night. No life,... more This family-run ryokan is nice and easy to find. It's really worth the money. The room is clean, the bathroom and toilet are separated but there should have at least a cloth hook in the bathroom as no place to hang your towel. Its matress is so good as I really sleep well every night. No life, so better not to bring too heavy stuff. No curfew so you can leave whenever you want by just leaving the key at the desk. Definitely, will come back again if I have a chance to visit Tokyo.close

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by pollythapana – posted on May 26, 2008

6

Small room this time, but still a great place to stay. Wonderfull staff!!!

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by DutchGirl – posted on May 23, 2008

3

the staff was very helpful, and very friendly, and the location was just a couple minutes walk from the subway station, and even closer to a huge department stall with a 24 hour supermarket. great!

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by shanelow9509 – posted on May 21, 2008

1

I stayed at two hostels while I was in Japan and I absolutely loved the fact that it was a private room with our own bathroom at this one! The staff was very friendly and I was impressed by how they gave you a lot of information at Check-In. They walked us to our room and they were very... more I stayed at two hostels while I was in Japan and I absolutely loved the fact that it was a private room with our own bathroom at this one! The staff was very friendly and I was impressed by how they gave you a lot of information at Check-In. They walked us to our room and they were very hospitable. The place was easy to find and not far at all from the train stations. I definitely recommend this place.close

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by Hespir – posted on May 12, 2008

1

I had a single japanese style room. It was basically a mattress on the floor where you can sleep on. The price is great and the english-spoken staffs are very friendly and helpful. The bath room is too small. I am 5'8" and my legs are jam against the walls when I use it. If you are any... more I had a single japanese style room. It was basically a mattress on the floor where you can sleep on. The price is great and the english-spoken staffs are very friendly and helpful. The bath room is too small. I am 5'8" and my legs are jam against the walls when I use it. If you are any taller or have long legs, you basically need to use the bathroom with the door open. It can be a bit noisy as walls are thin, so bring ear plugs.close

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by Danz77 – posted on Apr 29, 2008

5

It's a bit smelly.

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by martin3013 – posted on Apr 27, 2008

9

everything is ok.i like the room with tatami mattress.with this price, how nice to have separate shower room with bath thub and toilette.one thing to be highlighted is too much noise even at late night.

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by jomkwan-c6599 – posted on Apr 24, 2008

2

Nice hostel but very hard to find. No communal area to meet othertravellers, unless you count the top floor laundry/smoking area. No wireless internet (yet). Free PC in foyer.Good shoppng nearby

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by ronB – posted on Apr 24, 2008

8

I love this place. It was located close to Ueno station (big trainstation). 20 min from Tokyo centre with metro. Free use of Internet, no kitchen and no restaurant, but the staff provides you with a great local map with good places to eat. The only thing not good with this ryokan is the dryer. It... more I love this place. It was located close to Ueno station (big trainstation). 20 min from Tokyo centre with metro. Free use of Internet, no kitchen and no restaurant, but the staff provides you with a great local map with good places to eat. The only thing not good with this ryokan is the dryer. It took us 3-4 hours and alot of 100Y coins to get the clothes dry.close

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by erlingvestre95 – posted on Apr 18, 2008

19

I stayed for 2 nights. The single room which I took is tiny, but is sufficient for me. I enjoyed it being ensuite and the availability of free internet. However, this is more hotel-like than hostel-like. There is hardly any interaction with other travellers.

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by y1plus1equals25945 – posted on Apr 17, 2008

3

Getting to the location wasn't that bad when taking the metro, but then actually finding what street it was on was difficult. Even a couple local people (who i asked for help) couldn't find it for about 15 minutes.

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by trabttam301 – posted on Apr 13, 2008

2

really helpful staff, really clean/secure rooms/ free internet - bit tricky to find! overall really nice place

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by frangalw – posted on Apr 10, 2008

1

located 5 mins walk from Asakusa Tsukuba station. Tatami-style room. There was a smell in the room but opening the window helped.

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by melvchea9960 – posted on Apr 4, 2008

8

Staff is extremely nice. Love the location as it is in a quiet neighborhood and very convenient to get to places and restaurants.

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by mauma – posted on Apr 1, 2008

2

wonderful place. the staff members were very friendly and super heplful. loved this place.

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by etiburon7390 – posted on Mar 31, 2008

1

I cannot praise the staff here enough. My friend had to visit a Dr while visiting and the staff took the time out to go with him to help translate. Aside from that they are friendly and helpful to the extreme. The hotel is safe and comfy. A little to far out for a drinking holiday but fine for...

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by trianstarcraft1692 – posted on Mar 29, 2008

2

The staff were so helpful, free internet was great, good size rooms compared to other places we stayed in Tokyo - fantastic place to stay!

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by em-lalor8292 – posted on Mar 16, 2008

6

definitly too small toylets

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by jhondoe – posted on Mar 6, 2008

2