Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Service from the beginning was amazing, I arrived at 11am to drop my luggage before checkin but the let me check in 2hrs early which was an amazing start! The receptionists spoke good English and were very friendly. The location is perfect only a few min walk to sensoji temple and shopping centres. I was also surprised only 15min walk to Sumida River and 25min walk to Tokyo Skytree. This made sightseeing very easy and i could always pop back to the hostel to grab things. Only downfall is no amenities provided other than body wash, shampoo and hair dryer. However the towel was cheap to rent. Breakfast was very simple but fine. I also booked here to socialise but it wasn’t very social everyone kept to themselves.

It's about what you'd probably imagine when you hear "two-star hostel attached to a cafe". The cafe itself is pretty solid, I enjoyed the curry and the lattes, and it was a good place to hang out while using the wifi to plan. The berry water, lemon water, and hot water dispensers are a nice touch. I recommend sitting away from the smoking room if you can though. Onto the hostel part. Location: Excellent, with a caveat. You're smack in the middle of Asakusa. I was floored by the amount of stuff to do and see in the area. The caveat is that it's not close to a train station, so I hope you're okay with walking. Personally: I found that to be a silver lining because it meant when I first navigated to the hostel, google maps directed me right through all of the most interesting parts of Asakusa. On a tangent, if you need to take an uber, they can pull right up to the front door. Very handy if you want to get somewhere quick and don't mind paying a premium for it. At the time I wrote this, Uber App works natively with Tokyo's taxis, so you can just use that. Amenities: Hit and miss, but they get the job done. 300 yen to use the washer, 100 yen to use the dryer. I found the dryer to be a little lacking and would usually take whatever clothes did manage to dry out, and fold those while I waited for everything else to go through a second round of drying. Showers have hot water, but beware that the water temperature can spool up and down unexpectedly. You can scold yourself on accident if you're not paying attention, but it's pretty easy to just point the water away from yourself for a second, so I found it to be a mild inconvenience. Important note- I visited early January, so it was cold out. The halls leading into the shared bathrooms/showers got a little cold. Not unbearably so, but enough to be mildly uncomfortable. Fortunately the toilet seats are heated! Of course, make sure you don't forget your card if you're leaving your bunk to use them. Rooms (men's dorm): Not huge, got a bit confined anytime someone had their luggage out to pack. I ended up using the two chairs by the door as tables more often than I'd like to admit. Do not expect sound damping of any kind, since it's a bunk dorm. Well climate controlled, I never got too cold, which I was very thankful for since I was sick at the time (apologies to any dorm-dwellers who had to listen to me coughing my lungs out at 2am). There are lockers, but you'll have to buy your own locks- I got a cheap one from Daiso and it worked fine. Luggage can fit underneath the bunks, and worst comes to worst, if you're average-height you can place your bags at the foot of your bed and still have room to lay comfortably. I never had trouble with cleanliness, though the privacy shades of the beds wont do you much good if the room's lights are on. If you're in a top bunk you'll find the beds do squeak and shake slightly. Not perfect, but if you just need a place to crash, they're fine. Luggage storage: Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. It says its surveilled but I'm not sure I'd trust anything valuable there for more than a few hours since I didn't really see much security and its in a highly touristy area. Service: All of the staff I interacted with were lovely. Not much more to say about it. Free breakfast: It's toast, coffee, tea, and soup. It wont blow you away, but the soup can be nice, and it'll tide you over in a pinch. Otherwise, you're in Asakusa right next to a LOT of good vendors, go out and get something to eat! Suggestions for the owners: - Coat hooks! A few cheap coat hooks would go far. I would put one on the outside of each bunk, and either a coat hook or a small shelf on the inside of each bunk. This would've been very handy for keeping things tidy. - During winter, I'd strongly recommend stocking a few common necessities like nose tissues, mouthwash, toothpaste, ect.! - I don't think slippers are provided, if they are, feel free to correct me. I think rental slippers for using the showers would be very nice.

This hostel is very lively when we arrived, customers were dining in the kitchen area. It’s located close to Sensō-ji Temple(a nice view of the temple), the night market, the walking street, Donki, Uniqlo, many restaurants and the subway station. It’s very convenient to walk around the area. I booked a family room for 6 people (a private room with 3 bunk beds). The bedroom is clean, and the toilets are separated for men and women. The staff provide great service, so it’s no surprise they have many customers. There are also two parking spots in front of the hostel. If you arrive before check-in time or want to leave your luggage, they have a storage room available in the basement. 😍👍🏻

I really enjoyed my stay at Sakura Hostel Asakusa! 💕 The staff are super friendly and helpful, making the stay even more pleasant. I loved the free breakfast— a perfect start to the day! The location is fantastic: just a short walk to Senso-ji Temple, Don Quijote Asakusa, shopping streets, restaurants, and more. Everything you need is right nearby, which made exploring the area super convenient. Overall, a cozy, welcoming, and well-located hostel—highly recommended for solo travelers or anyone visiting Asakusa! 💗

I read the reviews, positive and negative, prior to my stay here and to be honest, I was quite worried with my decision of booking Sakura Hostel. But I was glad that I just had positive experiences during my stay. The receptionist upon check in is warm and friendly. They speak english well so foreigners don’t need to worry. I was given a bed sheet and pillow case. There are no bath towel, slippers, toothbrush and toothpaste provision so either you bring your own or rent/buy from the hostel. I was assigned to the room near the restroom. Total of 8 bunk beds was there and I got to have a lower bunk. Aircon is cold, wifi is strong, matress is thick and soft, room is spacious enough and clean, there is 1 cabinet for each guests at the room but it’s small and has no lock. If you have a luggage, you can place it below your bed instead. The bed has an individual light and just one socket. It was quiet and although I can sometimes hear sounds frok outside, it isn’t much of a big deal as it’s not loud. I was able to sleep well. Restroom is clean. I am usually alone in the bathroom. It was never cramped. There are shampoo and body wash available. There’s also hair dryer. Only downside is it’s warm inside. Receptionists change from time to time and they were all friendly. Breakfast is okay. There were toasts, spreads, soup, coffee and tea everyday. All in all I would say staying here is bang for the buck. Great location too. Just a few mins away from Sensoji, Donki, Uniqlo, Nakamise Street, etc.

We rent a family room to be sure to be alone. The beds are okay. Showers are clean, you need to rent towel if you don’t have one. Service is good, we ask for the best ramen and we were not disappointed it was delicious.

Although I share the idea that rooms could be improved, in general I feel this hostel is a very nice place. I have been twice already, and I always feel like at home. Although my Japanese knowledge is very basic yet, it was pretty fun to chitchat with the employees both in Japanese and English (and now even in Spanish!). The treatment by the employees is excellent, and people are usually kind when resting in the lobby, so it is always possible to meet nice people there too. The place is also nice, being only a few minutes away from Sensoji. I really recommend the place.

The hostel was fine. Bare bones. The rooms are the only place with AC. The bathrooms are boiling. The curtains on all the beds are loud enough to wake you up in the night if someone opens their bed. The lockers are too small for any kind of luggage besides a tiny backpack. They had multiple “room checks” while we were there, requiring us to have all our stuff packed up for multiple days. The location is decent although a 10 min walk to most subways. The concierge was nice

Japan hostels are superior to US hostels. Sakura Hostel was a great place to stay, for a number of reasons. One, the location. Located in the heart of Asakusa, minutes away from the famous, beloved Sensoji Temple, and the beautiful Sumida Park, you cannot beat this hostel if you're trying to stay around Tokyo without having to pay the Tokyo prices. Two, the price. Staying here is so cheap for the amenities that you get. All you can eat breakfast for ~300 yen and free Wi-Fi is the best thing I heard once I walked in there. Three, the vibe. For a hostel, everything here seems a little more personalized than others that I've visited. Even my room, who I shared with 7 other people, allowed me some privacy because my bunk had its own little curtain! How cute! When I go back to Tokyo (and I WILL go back there), I will stay at this hostel. I love it!

I just left Sakura Hostel about a week ago after a week-long stay. It was a great place to stay while I was visiting Tokyo. It has a warm, cozy atmosphere. While not the newest or trendiest hostel in Tokyo, it was very clean and I genuinely felt at home there. The staff was helpful and friendly. They also accepted international credit cards, and were multilingual. Being an English speaker here was not an issue at all. I was concerned about finding an all-female dorm as I was traveling solo. Sakura Hostel had a bed available in an 8 bed female dorm, and it didn't cost extra for an all-female dorm as opposed to a mixed dorm like some hostels will charge. My bed and blankets were thick and warm. It felt very private with a curtain, which I think is typical of hostels in Japan. I also had my own light built into the headboard; definitely was a lifesaver considering I liked waking up early to plan my day's travels. There is an outlet attached to the headboard, but it was too loose for my charger. I did find a power strip the next day under my neighbor's bed, which did work fine for charging my phone. You are provided with a locker big enough for a medium sized backpack (bring your own lock or borrow one). It fit my backpack and my laptop comfortably. The doors to the rooms are the heavy kinds that should close behind you, and the rooms have card key entry. I was a bit worried about security before arriving, but Tokyo at least felt very safe to me. The common area is usually bustling in the morning and is a nice way to meet some fellow travelers. There are computers to use, some sofas, and a TV with movies and video games. The kitchen looked well equipped, but I only used it to make tea and eat some instant ramen noodles. The subway was about 15 minutes away by foot, but you get to walk through the Sensoji Temple area, which is gorgeous at night. On the critical side: The bathroom was very cold, but the showers had great water pressure and were super hot. Great after a long day of seeing the sights. You can borrow a hair dryer at the reception desk for free. (There are also umbrellas you can borrow too for free.) Also, Asakusa as a tourist spot tends to have early nights. If you want to party and go to clubs, the subway closes at about midnight. Afterwards, you'll have to take a taxi back, or wait until the next train at 5AM. The best way to make it into Asakusa from Narita is the Narita Sky Access train. The first train is at about at 6AM, and it takes an hour to get to/from the airport. Be careful not to book your flight too early. There's no age restrictions at this hostel either. I saw a very children and some older Japanese people. Everyone was very nice. Overall, I would stay at this hostel again for it's feeling of home. After a long day of walking around Tokyo, I was always so happy to see Sakura hostel.

i give it a 3 star cause its in the middle. the place was ok but i was there with my school for 3 or so days and the room they put 6 of us in (meant for 8) was so small and so cramped that we had no way to move or use our luggage if we needed to, most of us had to bring our belongings out to the floor common area simply to repack, the room could barley hold two people let alone the 6 that were in there which is an extreme fire hazard (i get it japan has different laws) if they were to fix their dorm rooms i would feel more comfortable staying again with people but as of now the way they cram students in is very unsafe.