Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Horrible. Didn't even stay one night because the place was filthy dirty and run down. I understand hostels are supposed to be cheaper accommodation but when you're bunk mates have no concept of personal space or decency leaving sweaty clothing everywhere, it turns you off. Oh did I also mention the instruction card on the bathroom sink explaining to people how and where to vomit? Not a welcome sight. I've stayed in better hostels in Manhattan. Do yourself a favor and save the money you were going to spend on this place for something a little better

It's the perfect place if you're on a budget. We booked a private room for 5 people. Had bunk beds and small lockers. Bathroom and showers were shared with the hall. Location was good because it was 13 minute walk from train stations and right next to Sensouji temple. Staff was nice

The rooms are about 8 beds- 4 bunk beds per room. I booked two female beds but my friend and I were not in the same room or floor. They are comfy enough. Communal bathroom for females. The rooms said quiet time after 10pm but my first night ladies came in and turned the lights on and were talking at around 11:30 pm. the rooms are warm but the hallway and bathroom is very cold. Front desk speak English. Location is great. Super close to sensoji temple and lots of shops and restaurants. I didn’t use it but they have laundry machines and a kitchen you can use. Breakfast is toast and soup which was tasty.

Stayed in the dorms, dingy, depressing place, lots of grey and concrete, old beds, damp bathroom area. Looks friendlier in the pictures. Beds had curtains, but didn't feel very solid and there was writing all over them and god knows what lol Breakfast was lacking, staff friendly enough and they offer activities. Expect large groups of highscool students. Location was fine, close to the temple and some bars, but quite touristy. I'd pay more money next time for a nicer place, was relieved I only stayed one night.

There is mold in the room windows, floor is sticky.. please remove the carpets in the room so the floor can be properly sanitized. Staff is amazing. Breakfast could have one more item atleast. Thanks for having me. Just sad that I got sick from the mold...

An excellent place to stay. If you book a place a few months before you'll arrive, the price is low. You can cook there in the public kitchen, the breakfast is included in the price. Rooms and living area are clean, everyday is the cleaning. Asakusa is a very nice place to stay - is not crowded, has many restaurants, is really beautiful and well-comunicated with the rest of Tokyo. The stuff in the hostel are really nice and helpful!

I’ve only ever been to 2 hostels and this was significantly worse. The shower and toilet situation is honestly horrid. There were two showers on our floor but only one had a door so you could shower privately. We travelled as a group and were put on the same floor, meaning that 12 girls with the same schedule shared 3 small sinks in the morning to get ready. Keep ik mind, a whole floor share one shared bathroom. They are gender separated. The shower is also impossible to control the temperature of, so you either freeze or burn. The wifi also royally sucks.

Good location However, there was rubbish under the beds, the beds were very thin, and rooms cramped. Bathrooms also not great, shower dripped all night.Unfortunately snoring kept me up most of night, however this is dependent on roommates.Nice to have breakfast in the morning and free use of kitchen.Staff were very kindNot sociable

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.