I had a nice stay at Nui Hostel. I stayed in the dorm and it was very comfortable. There was absolutely no noise coming from the bar at the ground floor. I enjoyed particularly the facilities, like the open area on the 6th floor reserved for the hotel guests, ideal to do some work, to relax or to cook yourself something. The hotel is not on the Yamanote line, which for me was not a problem at all. I actually appreciated greatly how close it is to Senso-ji in Asakusa, and I would definitely recommend it especially if it's not your first time in Tokyo and you are looking forward to explore the eastern wards of the city (Taito, Sumida, Bunkyo, ecc).

I booked the room + breakfast. The food was good, but quite inexplicably there is no coffee/tea included. That's another 500Y I had to pay every morning. What's the point to serve breakfast without coffee or tea?

Convenient, affordable hostel in a quiet/trendy/local area of Tokyo that is well connected to other, busier areas of the city by subway. Everything was clean and well organized. Staff was friendly.

The common space upstairs was relatively small, and given that the cafe/bar on the ground floor is a public business, I didn't feel as comfy just hanging out there for a long time (e.g., I needed to buy something); not as social as I was hoping. The aesthetic of the rooms is a bit austere and the beds not super comfy (but felt like the norm for Japan).

The hostel was very trendy but also exceptionally clean and organised. The cafe downstairs had great food and staff. And the common room on the 6th floor had a great kitchen and laundry area. The best part of Nui. was how many cool people I met staying there, especially one of the hostel staff, Sora. One of the kindest and most accommodating hostel staff I have ever met, and he spoke great english so he was very helpful with any questions i had as well as recommendations for Tokyo. Overall, this hostel was the highlight of my trip (:

Potentially a little more counter space in the shower area for personal items and more clothing clips to hang clothes to dry on the rooftop.

It’s an attractive property aesthetically. It is a calm location along the Sumida River. Breakfast was of good quality. The facilities were clean.

If you are stupid like me and are finishing up your epic snowboard trip and have to cart around 3 bags, then I would suggest that you do not stay here as the subways are not easy to navigate with a lot of luggage due to all the stairs. I would suggest staying closer to the JR Yamanote Line instead. The hostel does not want any hostel guests to use the cafe/bar downstairs to eat their own food/drinks, this area is off limits, you need to go up to the 6th floor to eat your own food and drink.

Asakusa is not close to Shibuya etc (about 45 mins into these areas) BUT it's got a very local energy about it, there was a temple event happening just across the road one of the days with lots of locals about. The hostel is super clean, rooms are what you expect for a hostel, their brunch and coffee are banging and its got a good evening vibe if you're looking for a chill drink after a long day - lots of opportunities to meet some cool people.

Maybe a bit far to get to some tourist attractions but also Tokyo is massive so you're never going to be near everything. On the welcome card it says you have to pay for a towel but that is now included which is good :) Staff were pleasant enough!

The hostel is very well organised and clean, the toilet is quite big and with a commensurate air ventilation. The staff is really nice and kind and helpful. The bar/restaurant and the breakfast are simply amazing! For the architecture, the music and the food! I just couldn't add breakfast to my room for ¥1000 once there as Booking says at the moment of choosing between options (with or without breakfast included), but you can have a really good one choosing from the menu and spending a little bit more. Thank you, I appreciated everything from the very beginning!

Niente

Excellent and hip hostel in a quieter part of town but with easy access to everything the city has to offer. Walking distance to the Sumida riverfront and Asakusa with two metro stations very close by. Not a party hostel but still very social. Facilities were very comfortable. I stayed twice, first in the river view room which was incredible, second time in the mixed dorm which was surprisingly clean and quiet for a hostel. Watching the Sumidagawa fireworks from the rooftop is an experience I will never forget. Great base if you are staying in Tokyo for more than a few days.

Relaxed vibe in a peaceful location of Kuramae! Very easy to get to from the airport - one train and they stored my luggage. Check in not until 4pm, but as I arrived from London at 9am the reception was kind enough to let me in at 2:30pm for a nap. I had a private room with shared facilities- toilet and shower. I think this place is fantastic value for money. All other guests very quiet and respectful of each other. The bar downstairs is actually so relaxing to sit alone/read/write or just have a gin and tonic after a day of sightseeing! Very cosy vibe and played great music. I enjoyed this place so much, I am returning when I come back to Tokyo!

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The room and bathroom were spacious (for a hostel) and clean. The location was a little far from Shibuya and Shinjuku but it was a great location in terms of seeing things in Asakusa and walking to local bars and restaurants and the river and the Senso-ji Temple. It was also very social which I loved and the bar in the lobby was a little pricey but it was fun to go there every night because there were both fellow travelers and locals there.

The ledge in the showers to put your clothes could have been bigger like in the sister hostel in Kyoto.

I loved the location and its proximity to a lot of the touristy things I was interested in ie sky tree, senjo temple, akihbara. I also loved the cafe/bar area; was a great way to meet people and start/end the day.

As is the case for everywhere, space for belongings. There’s only one very small locker for your things and a space under the bed for your bag- not locked. This wasn’t a super huge problem for me as I only had carry on and could empty my bag and fit all of my packing cubes into my locker but keep this in mind