Ohmachi Junxion — Hotel in Kamakura

The Award 🏆🏆🏆 for Worst Hostel in the World Goes To…

This hostel was, without a doubt, the worst I've ever stayed in, and that's saying something considering I've traveled through 17 European countries and spent six months backpacking across Japan. Here's why it takes the (unwanted) crown 👑

Claustrophobic Chaos: The dorm room was incredibly cramped, crammed in six beds when it could barely handle four. They were poorly built, with every movement from the top or bottom bunk sending tremors through the entire structure. Forget a good night's sleep!

Unbearable 👃Stench: The ventilation in the room was non-existent. If someone had a single dirty sock, the entire room reeked. Combine that with the lack of luggage storage (thanks to those extra beds) and you have a recipe for misery.

Highway 🛣️ Hustle: The traffic noise was horrendous. Imagine sleeping in the middle of a busy highway. Nonstop cars 🚗 , buses 🚌 , and trains 🚊 made sleep a distant dream. There's no exaggeration here, this went on all night.

Staff Woes: While a few staff members were alright, the overall impression was less than stellar. It felt like they knew the place was bad and it reflected in their demeanor.

Dilapidated Decor: The place had a run-down, hand-painted graffiti vibe that screamed "neglect" rather than "artistic."

Surge Pricing Shenanigans: One might expect such a low-quality experience to come with a low price tag. However, they participate in surge pricing, tripling their rates on weekends when other options are limited. Pure greed, not traveler support.

Avoid at All Costs!

This hostel is a complete joke. It has no business being a hostel, let alone charging any traveler money. Do yourself a favor and skip this one at all costs. You've...

Booked this placed thinking it would be much bigger, turns out they advertise the much more expensive private rooms.

The hostel area looks like worn down shed, the beds are in used wooden boards, dead bugs in the floor. With the standards of other hostels in Japan, this one might be worse I’ve stayed in and I say that because I paid $110 dollars for 4 nights to sleep in a cramped hot shed. If it was cheaper maybe I wouldn’t be so critical but I paid way too much to stay here, it’s extremely small and doesn’t inspire cleanliness. One bathroom and one sink for 6 people.

It’s rough and overpriced for what it is. The WiFi you have to constantly sign in every hour which is annoying and slows down when there are multiple people using it.

I read on previous reviews they gave cereal, had a very rude girl working the counter tell me they didn’t serve cereal when I had gotten some cereal one of the days. She looked at me like a was crazy, not a nice vibe.

If you’re looking for a good location I can see this as a good place, but I’d book another place for the same price (like a hotel) that offers better service and amenities.

updated review Changing my review from 1 start to 2 as the manager was kind enough to apologize for the rude staff this morning and I stand corrected as there is no breakfast, but it doesn’t change the fact that I was rudely spoken to by the staff, the price and what you get for said price. I will say the manager has some class and I appreciate him saying something to make my stay at least some...

Cheap accommodation! One bunk bed for one night was only ¥2,380. If you are okay with not too fancy and shared space accommodation then this place is best! There were 3 top-bottom bunk beds. Each had a pillow, bed sheet (still folded so you have to set it up yourself), futon, blanket, towel and face towel. There is curtain that serves as door/cover for privacy. There is light with switch you can control. There is shared fridge. Just write your name on your food in order not to confuse with other customers staying as well. There is bottled water inside the fridge for ¥100 each. There is designated locker per bunk bed. There was dryer and cotton buds however no toothbrush so make sure you bring your own or you can also buy at the front desk. There is one toilet and one shower. Free breakfast is cereal with tea or coffee. You can serve the cereal yourself from the cereal glass container on the front desk counter and pour with provided milk. Check out is at 11AM. There are restaurants nearby such as ramen, italian and chinese most close early around 8PM. There is also Lawson nearby. And this place is close to Kamakura station. The staff were nice and can...