1-Star Hotels in Tokyo

I really love this place. Location: Not far from Ikebukuro, you need to take the Tobu-Tojo line, but it is near the station, only a 3-min walk. Cleanliness: Overall it is clean, but there is always a smell on the first floor, but it still doesn’t bother me! Service: Really the best. I really love the staff here. I talk to Rio, who was the reception for my April stay he really has an impressive level of English, and he explains so well! I would love to chat with him again! Also thanks, Nana, for keeping my luggage, and Anna, who is really bright and fluent in Japanese and English! Amenity: I really love the basement here; there’s space for everyone. That's why I always choose this hostel. Even if the price is sometimes higher than other places, the staff always cleans the plate for you. The bin is too little for the amount of trash lol. I recommend here! I leave the room to improve a bit for cleanliness, but this place is still clean! I hope next time I can give you 10/10

The location and environment are great, but since it was listed as a ”single room” when I booked, I tried messaging to inquire if it was for me alone, but only received automated replies. Upon check-in, I discovered it was actually a small corner of a dormitory; the top bunk was unoccupied, but someone was sitting opposite it, not the ”single room” it advertised. There are lockable cabinets available for storage, but you need to bring your own lock or rent one. The bed is quite private, parallel to the wall, which I liked. Umbrellas are provided for guests, which is convenient. The check-in counter is also the cafe reception, open until midnight. There's no water dispenser in the room; you must get water from the cafe before midnight, otherwise you'll have to buy bottled water. Eating and drinking are prohibited in the room, so there's no shared refrigerator. Aside from that, the bathroom and hallway were very clean. Knowing all this, I would still choose this place if needed, because I like the location and environment, and I'm willing to compromise on these minor inconveniences.

My first impression of the place made me want to leave. It's well known that all accommodations in Japan close their doors to guests after 10 PM.All flights arrive at night. I found a note with my name on the door with the access code and bed number. And that was something beyond description for me. Thank you for your hospitality, and I will visit again. If there is any mistreatment, it will be from the guests themselves, but if you are lucky, there will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about many nationalities and cultures. I thank my friend who was in charge of the work there, and my last picture in Japan was with him.

I really enjoyed this hotel. This was my first time in a capsule hotel, and it is better than the common western hostels. More privacy, better luxury. I enjoyed the bathroom and the amenities (slippers, bathrobe). My favourite thing about this hotel was its 70-80s style. There were still old telephones, old capsules and elevators from 40 years ago throughout the building. I really appreciated that, since I am especially interested in Japanese history during that period (the boom). Last but not least, I also noticed then good connection to the city center (about 1 hour by metro to the castle) and its proximity to the Tokyo Skytree (only a few stations).

Very convenient location, within a three-minute walk from Asakusa-bashi Station. It's quiet because it's a small road. Although the hotel is an old facility, it's clean and tidy. There's someone at the front desk until 1 a.m., and you need to leave your keys at the front desk every time you go out, which is more secure. The lady boss is very nice and gave us some snacks.

Extremely close to Senso-ji Temple, with convenient access to supermarkets, restaurants, and shopping malls within the Asakusa commercial district. The hostel has a great vibe, mostly occupied by Westerners. You can cook your own meals, and the quad room was quite spacious. At 600 yuan, it offers excellent value for money. Although bathrooms and showers are shared, there was rarely a queue. I would definitely consider staying here again on my next trip to Tokyo.

Facilities: The room is relatively small, and it is relatively suitable for one person to live in. The highlight is that it is small but fully equipped, with a kettle, induction cooker, and exhaust fan for oil smoke. There is no problem with cooking noodles. The bathroom is a small integrated bathroom. The tables, chairs, and lamps are all from an unknown era. There is also an inexplicable thing on the table with a lamp installed in it. I use it as a night light and it is not dazzling. Hygiene: There is no dust on the floor and the table when entering the room. The wall is painted black. When the sunlight is obvious, you can see the dust on the upper half of the wall. There are mold marks on the toilet. When you open the door when you check in, you can also smell a little mold. Environment: A homestay on a quiet road in the downtown area of ​​Shinjuku, very close to Shinjuku Station (exit from the Koshu Kaido exit and navigate) Service: Check-in is simple, sign, and give a door card. If you stay in the same room, you will put the bath towel in a bag and put it at your door. All the front desk staff I met were very friendly. I didn’t communicate much because of the language barrier, so I won’t comment on the service.

The location was just right for me, as I came to see beautiful scenery, not crowds. Shinjuku's neon lights and bustling streets aren't really my scene. Staying in the sub-city center (Fukutoshin) allowed me to experience more of real life.

The front desk and the accommodation are separate. You have to go to the front desk to check in before going to the opposite floor. The front desk staff seemed to be foreigners who spoke Japanese English but I could not understand them so I used a translator. I wonder if they saw my big suitcase. The key I was given was for a room at the end of the third floor. There was no elevator and the stairs were very narrow. I had to carry the huge suitcase up to the third floor layer by layer. And the room could not be locked from the outside with the key. It should not be considered a hotel. It is a youth hostel with good privacy, but I also saw uncles living there. The sound insulation is poor and I can hear the noises from each room. The toilets are separated for men and women, but the bathroom is on the first floor.

The hotel room was small, the shared toilet was clean but the shower not so.