Sakura Hostel Asakusa

The Location

Sakura Hostel Asakusa is located in Asakusa -- it is a ten-minute walk from the subway station, and only a few minutes walk to several restaurants and shopping areas. Also it's almost around the corner of Temple, there is a huge shopping area around there with souvenirs, places to eat, a tourist information center, and everything you might need.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The rooms are very comfortable, the mattresses are thin but really good, so it is guaranteed that you will have a good night of sleep. There is air con in every room, as well as lockers and night lamps for every bed. The place is really clean and fresh. The hostel has several floors and there is a bathroom with toilets on each floor, one for females and another one for males. They are always very clean.

Common Spaces

The hostel has a huge common area were you can meet a lot of people. The kitchen is a little small but there are a lot of tables and a lot of computers for use for a fee (if you have your own laptop, you get free Wi-Fi). There is also a big TV, and only one couch -- so it can be a little crowded. There is also a little bar, that the staff serves drinks, they also sell a few plates -- basic but good -- and they also offer a nice and cheap breakfast (all you can eat).

Summary

The staff are extremely helpful -- they will go an extra mile trying to help you. They offer free luggage storage, which is available twenty-four hours. The staff speak fluent English, so you should not have any problems.

— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
December 2008