they deserve to set a higher price on their rooms. I visited again in a year because the last visit gave me a good impressions, they was still maintaining the best environment as same as i visited last time when they newly opened. all the greenery decor and Japanese zen style interior was really impressive. different kinds of unique plants were beautiful and made me feel like I’m in garden. especially drawing on the bunk was really nice, and the design of storage stairs to access the bunk was cool.(but the door was little bit narrow to put the luggage in.) finishing was perfect even the bunk beds and the walls were made of woods. but for that reason I could hear some stranger’s snoring in the next room because the bunks and the walls are made of woods. but still you can feel its much quieter compared to other guesthouse. and they offer earplug. but they didn't even needed. also they had interesting exhibition in their dormitory room. they made a best use of their hall and reading space as a gallery even there's not that spacious. the only thing that i felt uncomfortable was that they had no private bathroom in double room. but it was not a problem because each of the shared bathroom and toilet was designed like separated room. and if you are taller than 5'7", you'd better not book dormitory but twin room. but double room is always fully booked so i had to book last 3 days to dormitory. staffs were very cool(especially Kayo was very cute and nice) Yasunori and Makoto was very handsome, kind of representing northeast...
Read morenice quaint hostel. loved the art n nature theme. beds were soft and comfortable. showers hot and had plenty of space to keep clothes and to change. loved the soft fluffy towels (200¥) metro abt 5 mins walk and also walkable distance to kappabashi and sensoji temple. tea/coffee/earplugs etc. free to use which really helped. lots of little eateries around with a bit of a "romantic" flair to go with the numerous love hotels further down the road.
the hostel is really tucked into the neighborhood and doesn't have a sign noticible from the street. had to walk up to the building to see the sign by the door.
staff left by 11pm so ur on ur own from then.
walls are very thin so the slightest noise is noticible unless u wear earplugs or are a heavy sleeper.
no elevator and dorms dont have enough space to store suitcases. small lockers provided for backpack/purses.
also, the mixed and womens only dorm are actually in one room, just separated by curtains and a wall which was a bit surprising. it wasnt an issue at all. everyone was very curteous and respectful.
with some improvements, this place could be...
Read moreWe stayed 5 nights in this gem of an apartment, and we absolutely loved it! Everything was perfect. The apartment was very large for our family of 4, and having 2 bathrooms and showers was very nice. The beds were so so comfortable. The pillows were perfect and the linens were very nice. My boys loved their bunk beds and slept so well. The curtain that separates the sleeping area from the rest of the apartment is a nice touch as it blocks out most of the light. The kitchen was very well equipped. We had breakfast there every morning. Everything was very clean as well. Our most favorite thing about the apartment though was the location! It was in such a cozy, local neighborhood with a playground 1 block away. There are so many cute restaurants and bars around, plus the kitchen supply area in one direction and Asakusa in the other. Plus, it's an easy subway ride to all the other neighborhoods.
The one and only thing I would recommend is to add a wash machine. Then it would really be perfect! But there is a convenient laundromat a few minutes away that we were...
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