MIKAMI HOTEL ASAKUSABASHI — Hotel in Tokyo

I stayed at Mikami Asakusabashi Hotel in Tokyo for 4 nights. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. The location is one of its biggest strengths. The hotel is just a short walk from Asakusabashi Station, making it incredibly convenient for getting around the city. The area is full of restaurants, convenience stores and supermarkets. Finding food or snacks at any time of day was never an issue. Despite being in a lively neighbourhood, the hostel itself was quiet, which was great for rest.

Cleanliness was generally excellent. The common areas and toilets were cleaned daily, and the capsules were well-maintained. However, as with most shared accommodations, the upkeep partly depends on guests being considerate. Some visitors left small messes in shared spaces, but nothing too disruptive. The capsule design was impressive, with smart use of space, good lighting and handy charging ports. It was clear that a lot of thought went into making the capsules both functional and comfortable.

The check-in process was smooth and hassle-free thanks to the self-service tablets at the entrance. I simply entered my booking details, received an access code and could go straight to my capsule without waiting in line.

Amenities were well thought out. Each floor had toilets, but the showers were all located on Level 6. At first, I wondered if this would be inconvenient, but it actually helped minimise noise and disturbance for guests who wanted to sleep early. The paid laundry machines were a useful addition for longer stays. While there was no full kitchen, the shared fridge and microwave were enough for basic meal prep.

The atmosphere was relaxed and suited travellers who value rest over socialising. The capsules provided enough privacy while still feeling connected to the space. For the price, especially in a city as expensive as Tokyo, this is a great value. The combination of location, cleanliness and thoughtful design made it a standout choice.

If I had to mention any drawbacks, it would be the lack of a full kitchen and the fact that there is only one elevator, which means a bit of wait during busy times. There is no hostel atmosphere because everyone is “busy” with his/her own matters and absolutely no interaction. But these were minor issues in an otherwise excellent stay.

I would happily stay here again and would recommend it to solo or budget-conscious travellers looking for a clean, convenient and well-designed...

Very annoying that they couldn't find my booking and had to wake me up to do their job for them. I didn't pay you to disturb my sleep because you can't do your job right. The receptionist needs to do better. Then he says I need to email him my booking but doesn't provide me an email. Not the level of professionalism that I'd expect from any hotel, let alone something that's supposed to be so well rated. Really!? Not really... I'm a paying customer but it doesn't seem like they value you as such and just can't wait to collect/ruin your stay. When he doesn't want to talk to you, he'll just ignore you and you don't even know what to make of it. Never had someone ghost the conversation in person. I get that English may not be an expectation of the locals but it was listed as one of the languages spoken on the online listing profile. He would just stop communicating with the translation app suddenly. Not sure how that helps solve the problem. They even had an issue with my initial check in where by someone else supposedly checked in under my reservation. They really can't seem to get their act together.

The toilets can also get kinda gross sometimes. There's also not enough. 2 toilets for a floor of more than 50 beds at least. there's poop residue on the toilet seat.

SMH 😒 I don't usually enjoy writing these negative reviews, but this is just so silly to screw up. I'm really having growing feelings of regret...

Extremely good hostel, very chill vibes (and the guests are actually chill as well compared to other places). They don’t bother you or push you away in the morning, so you don’t feel pressured at all. Great experience. And the self check-in is actually great too. The location is also great with a metro and train station next to it (literally 30 seconds away). Don’t worry about the sound though, there is no nuisance. And last, there is a great and cheap ramen shop 1 minute by foot, open until very late. Go check it out ! (Yamagasa no Ryū)

Only minus point to note : no locker for your luggage (but some lockers in hotels are too small anyway for luggage so does it really matter?). I’d say just put your valuables with you in your...