As we had booked the 2 larger rooms for myself & my family, we also had our own bathrooms, so only had to share toilets. The staff were very welcoming, and helpful, and as this was a hostel, there were good communal spaces we could all use, incouding the kitchen. This meant we could make snacks and breakfast etc, (which helps with keeping costs down) and lots of free tea & coffee! Excellent value for money compared to `budget` hotels which have no facilities.

Private toilets would be the only thing I could think of to improve the experience, but to be honest it wasnt a problem, and if you dont mind sharing some facilities its fine.

Just wow. Hands down the most fun stay during our trip to Japan. BRILLIANT value for money, and super close to not one, but three stations. Tons of eateries nearby, my favourite were the stand-up udon shops! The rooms were tidy, and the bathrooms were clean, but what really sold the place was the common area- it felt really homely, and cheerful. It was such a good home base, to go out and about to explore- I'd love to come back to visit again sometime!

We did sleep in the same sheets for 5? days, which did get a little bit crumbly- no biggie though! My other suggestion to other travelers would be to bring earplugs/an eye mask because you're sleeping in a shared space :) (there was a dj/rave going on our first night of the stay, we learned the hard way)

super cute accommodations and a great kitchen and lovely shared common spaces. it was close to trains in a neighborhood that didn't feel super touristy, which i appreciated. there are helpful notes around everywhere, which is great. the water pressure was excellent and i had no trouble with hot water, which i noticed in another review. oh and the pillow was amazing!

communication. check in isn't until 4. i sent a message using this app asking if i could leave my luggage and nobody responded. there is a phone at reception to call for help, but both days i tried it didn't work. while it was frustrating and felt hopeless, i would still stay again and can easily recommend it. not at all social while i was there. this place has so much charm and thoughtfulness in details. i really wanted to learn more about it and the folks behind it.

good location to train, park, market - place is giving you feeling of living in japanese traditional house - nice room (i own the room by myself for 1 night) - bed are big clean and private with personal light - room are just right size but there is big common space to keep or open and close big suitcase - laundry room & dry rack & dryer provided (extra charge) - hair dryer included in room - full kitchen equipment for cooking (refrigerator & basic cooking stuff provided ie oil seasoning sauce) - common area for eat & drink are big also with balcony - it also open as cafe during the day - stuff are flexible on checkin time please contact them in advance (my flight was delay)

- Shower room is small but as usually as japanese house (soap shapoo conditioner provided) and it on the same floor so convenience. - wall are thin can hear your next room or outside. - as common area is front of the room so you can here conversation even late night. - recommend to set up quiet time during night as i was trying to sleep. - my bed was soft but i prefer harder bed.

Characterfully-aged accommodation in Kobe, loved the deco & personal touches around the accommodation. Shared kitchen & cafe on site. Staff were very friendly. Suited for travellers on a budget with an appreciation for a homely aesthetic , not for those looking for a flash, new place. Family mart is just across the road.

Stayed in the double room with private shower room - bathroom in the room is very old & emitted a mouldy smell (may be inevitable part of the older building)

A friend recommended this hostel, and I was not disappointed. It has such a great atmosphere and the decor is so cute. My bed was huge! And the room was light and nice. I did wish there was more hooks and shelves for storage in the room. The area is pretty nice, and public transport is close by.

You could hear EVERYTHING that went on outside the room. With the common area/kitchen out there, it meant people were hanging out in the evening.

The staff were awesome, lovely people, very welcoming and friendly. The rooms were much bigger than i expected, and it was very close to 2 different subway station which made it very easy to get around. The atmosphere of the place is homely, unique, and filled with personal touches that make it feel special and lived in, very unlike your average impersonal hotel

Located in an accessible part of the city. The place was clean, but having dedicated staff to always keep an eye out on cleanliness would’ve been better. Hot water in the showers are a gamble; sometimes there’s hot water, sometimes not.

It's got really good energy and you can tell it's a family business run with love. The bed and the private bath were clean, spacious, comfy. The shared kitchen amenities and free coffee/tea were great and lots of stuff to cook and eat with. So many shared spaced intricately decorated and lots of curious objects and books to inspect. It was a great atmosphere, the location is triangulated by three nearby metro stations, and lots of shops, combini, and restaurants nearby. Overall the place was quiet and tidy despite it being a hostel and I didn't even have to see the host at check-in or check-out as we did everything over the phone from a landline I found when I got there, which made everything feel very smooth and easy. Would definitely stay again.

I wish the curtains were darker as the light always hurt me up in the morning and I didn't have a choice. This bothered me especially because I have light sensitivity issues.

I stayed in the 4-person dorm, but really, it was more like two 2-people room connected by a shared wall, with a small curtained passage. There were two showers and limited bathrooms, but there was no wait time. The hostel is very close to the subway lines, but it is apparently near the red-light district. I didn't find it unsafe and would probably stay again as it is good value, but this may be something to consider. The staff/host were extremely nice.