Red Helmet is a very budget conscious option for those visiting Hiroshima, especially for those who are there for the baseball. The hotel is within a short walk of the main train station, which leaves you a little out of town, but within a short walk to Mazda Zoom Zoom baseball park. The sleeping facilities are basic but the theme of the hotel is charming. The staff are very friendly. The price range is extremely low, but most of the sleeping quarters are more akin to a capsule hotel, so as long as that's your thing, it's all great.

This was a clean and comfortable place to stay with a baseball theme. It was also my most inexpensive stay, and I feel I got great value for everything. I loved that they had a fully clean bathtub in the restroom. It was within a good walking distance from the subway station and had great food options nearby. The staff was also super welcoming. The lounge looked really cool; it had games and a TV, and it would be a nice place to hang out, but it does close at midnight, so I didn't spend too much time there. Overall, I would definitely stay again.

The lockers should be way bigger. It should at least be big enough to fit a laptop. And the lounge hours should be extended or even 24/7! It looked like a fun place to hang out so why not?

Staff were accommodating (we could leave our luggage earlier that check in time) and kind. WiFi worked well. Everything was clean and available according to the booking listing. Great location close to the station.

There were no kitchen utensils in the room, even though the kettle and stovetop were available in the room. We found them in the common kitchen, but it would be nice to provide them in the room, if there is cooking equipment available in the room. But in general that is something minor and very easy to improve.

My favourite hostel out of 20+ I’ve stayed in while in Japan! This place is AWESOME! Firstly, the location is great - only 8 mins walk to the main JR station and super close to convenience stores and really nice okonomiyaki restaurant. The owner even made a map with recommendations. The owner is so nice and speaks really good English. The whole time I was there the place was absolutely spotless, so so clean even for Japan. And, uncommonly for Japan, there was a really big common area/lounge with loads of games, books and things for you to hang out with where you can meet people and chat. Capsule was spacious and comfy, the bedding was also very soft and I slept so well when I was there. No noise or disturbance from the sports bar downstairs. This place is a must stay in Hiroshima, especially if you’re a solo traveller!

Nothing, it was fantastic!

The host knew enough English to have a conversation with and was friendly. He took the time to go through the guidebook with me about how to use the lockers, wifi, etc. The place is only a 10 minute walk from Hiroshima station. It is very clean and I felt safe. I was also impressed by the community room upstairs. It's spacious, has a place for video games, a comic book collection, and chill atmosphere. There is a washer and drier area on the top floor, and you don't have to bring your own detergent because it's automatically added.

There's no breakfast option. The bathroom is shared and you have to go out into the hall for it (though this is the same for other Japanese places I've stayed). The beds can be a little uncomfortable since they're wooden boxes with thin mattresses and blankets, but I slept fine after the first night of getting used to it.

It's as if the hostel is designed by someone exactly understanding what you desire to have as a traveler: big bed spaces, powder room, good shower pressure, clean, kitchen with all basic stuff, an outdoor area, cheap washing machines, a massive lounge with games, tables, and comfy couches, lots of lockers, a bar downstairs, and even the big dorms have enough feeling of privacy. Very friendly (and English speaking) staff too! Location is not the most buzzing but its nice and quiet and still super close to everything.

Maybe the ventilation in the big lounge. It seemed a bit hot and stuffy, which made me feel a tad dizzy. The lounge is officially part of the bar, so when there is an event on you might not be able to use it for some hours (dont think that happens too often tho). Its a sports bar/hostel, so the atmosphere/design is as such. Beds/pillows were pretty nice, but maybe not for people who like it soft and fluffy.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Everything was clearly explained when we checked-in, everything was clean and the location was great. It is close to Hiroshima Main Station, as well as many restaurants. Check out was also incredibly easy. My friend and I had a fantastic stay here, and we are likely to return in the future to see more of Hiroshima.

We had a nice stay at Red Helmet. We arrived in the morning and were able to leave our luggage until check-in. The beds in the dorm were spacious and with all necessities, the kitchen and the living room a good place to hang out in the evening! Walking distance to the train station, also some conbini and restaurants around. Staff was super friendly and helpful, let us borrow the vacuum cleaner to vacuum-pack some of our clothes for the journey! :)

Close to the train station, super close to the baseball station and under an hours walk to the Peace park. You really can’t complain about the location of this place. The facilities are good, kitchen has everything you need and the staff are great!

The bed was a futon and after a few nights it was a little firmer than you’d probably want if I’m honest!

It was very clean and there were only 2 other people in the female dormitory, so we had plenty of place. There is a whole floor only for women with an own bathroom. The staff was very nice and helpful.

There is only one shower for the whole female dormitory plus the 4-bed-room. Of course you can go to the mixed floor and take a shower there but there are many people staying there as well, so I don't know if that makes sense. The common room is connected to the sportsbar with open stairs, so if it is loud in the sportsbar, it is also loud in the hostel's common room.