Reviews of Khaosan Tokyo Annex

25 January 2012

Liked: I am amazed by how this hostel keeps its building clean. I stayed this hostel for 3days due to the bad ranny weather(;think back, it would have been better and more convenient to get around sightseeing). Eventhough 4 ppl in the room with their wet bags and clothes in room and wet umbrellas inside of builiding, hostel mangers are able to always keep extermely clean. It is the first accommodation in my very first visit in Japan. I am kinda assuming that other hostels in Tokyo are same condition in th terms of cleaness. Staffs are keep changing in time, but they are normally kind.

Disliked: location. It could have been musch better the hostel is situated next to the Metro stn. Unfortunately , 15 minute walk to Metero stn. is arleady energy consuming especially in ranning a whole day.

30 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Cabinroom is very nice and spacy

Disliked: Free wlan was unprotected and not always stable

14 December 2011 Michael would recommend this property

Liked: Khaosan Annex was probably the best hostel I stayed at in Japan, it was great value for money, had very comfortable rooms and was located conveniently close to Asasuka station. I would recommend it to any travelers on a budget, and would definitely go back there on my next visit.

Disliked: The showers on the 4th floor were luke warm, while the showers on the 1st floor were hot. Nothing's worse than a luke warm shower in the middle of winter!!

21 November 2011 Nicola would recommend this property

Liked: I didn't simply like this hostel, I really loved it!! Starting from the amazingly polite, friendly and helpful (not to mention the fact that everyone speaks English - normally very hard in Tokyo) staff working at Khaosan, to the property itself, the entire stay was one of the best I've ever had until now (and I have been travelling quite a lot...). The cabin I stayed at was perfect! Spacious, comfortable, not claustrophobic at all, with a very japanese style futon bed! Much better than I thouhgh it could be. The entire place was very clean and comfortable. There are several shower rooms and toilets located on the 3 floors of the hostel, once again all incredibly clean!!! You will never have to wait outside more than 10 seconds ; )!! The living room at the entrance of the hostel was always full of very nice guests. Some would watch a dvd (there are plenty you can borrow as well as many books), some others surf the web on one of the 8 (free) computers located at the center of the place. Some others would simply sit on the sofas, talking or sipping the cup of coffee they just made in the shared kitchen behind. All this makes of Khaosan a cozy, warm and joyful place. For any question, you can always contact one of the guys at the reception who will immediately try to solve any of your problems!! What about the location? Khaosan is less thatn 10 minutes walk from the Asakusa subway station and 30 min (by train) from Shibuya/Shinjuku/Harajuku! All you have to do is cross the "blue" bridge to find yourself surrounded by temples (Sensoji is 300 mts from the bridge), restaurants and small shops!! This is probably one of the best spots for those who, like me, love the crowds but prefer to stay just one step behind them!! The entire area is very quiet and super well organized, no traffic, no mess no noise. What should I add more? Actually a lot but I'll let you find it out... p.s If I had a such a terrific time in Tokyo, is also because my wonderful stay at Khaosan!!!

Disliked: What I disliked ? Le me think... well about Khaosan nothing really! Ok better if I find something or everybody will think that my review is a complete lie!! Ok I got it: in the kitchen, they didn't have "decaf" coffee!!! Well maybe is not that tragic but for someone who only drinks decaf, it can be a problem!! Anyway, during my stay there, I got a can of naicha (milk tea) from the drink machine in located in the living room of the Khaosan, so my breakfast was safe!! ; )

20 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: basic neighbourhood, calm and peacefull, good price!

Disliked: xxx

02 November 2011 mathieu would recommend this property

Liked: Very good staff, welcoming and spoke English. They upgraded us to a cabin which was great and comfortable. Cheap laundry, free Internet, not far from subway and a cheap convenience store around the corner.

Disliked: Nothing

05 September 2011

Liked: Sffafes are so kind

Disliked: Distance is so far from subway station

20 August 2011 Rebecca would recommend this property

Liked: The best were the staff and the atmosphere there. It was really nice to exchange with a lot of people and to participate in some activities as I was travelling alone. The bar was really a plus to meet people too. I loved the concept !

Disliked: Maybe the beds that are not the most confortable I had in my trip but it is not a big problem, they don't hurt you !

08 August 2011 Erin would recommend this property

Liked: Loved this place! The cabin beds are brilliant for privacy. Staff were friendly, it was clean, and wifi in lounge is great. No problems at all!

Disliked: No soap in showers. That's all :)

24 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good location, cheap (for Tokyo)

Disliked: The room I stayed in was really stinky - a mix of damp and unaired people smell. After a couple of days of having the window open 24/7 and spraying a whole can of air freshener into it, the smell wasn't quite so bad, but still present. IF I hadn't been staying with a friend for a couple of my booked nights, I would have asked to change rooms. The rest of the hostel also smelled a bit off and unaired.

07 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: honest receptioinists

Disliked: WiFi and vouchers of free cheese on their burger because they didn't put the cheese on their burger after you handed the voucher to their bartender.

28 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Location, price

Disliked: x

18 April 2011

Liked: convenient place for us to stay one night coming from the airport. Cheap beds and late check in where the best for us

Disliked: really cramped dorms but you get what you pay for!!

02 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The Awesome Cabin bedroom, that was really cool, as well as the party they had and how close it was to the Big Temple. Only felt the Earthquake once, and had Emergency Numbers available everywhere (reassuring).

Disliked: -I wish the Cabin Beds had wall paper or some type of color other than just being wood.

31 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Out of the way of any main roads, so nice and quiet

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

24 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff was so friendly and helpful! They provided maps, adapters, and a free drink at the Khaosan bar.

Disliked: The hostel itself was hard to find. I got a little lost on my first night in Tokyo.

16 March 2011 Hamish would recommend this property

Liked: Delivered exactly what was expected for it's price. Clean, friendly staff, great place to meet people. The staff were so only helpful in difficult times with the quake and all. Highly recommended.

Disliked: Nothing.

12 March 2011

Liked: the kitchen was well-equipped , and very clean

Disliked: the size of the dormitory is extremely small , one hardly can move inside

03 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Atmosphere, helpful staff, beds small but really comfortable, really safe atmosphere, the bar that is assocated with the hostel, cheap vending machines in side, 2 mins walk to a supermarket.

Disliked: its a little walk from things but quite central. locatation can be a little confussing.

01 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: good.

Disliked: so far from st. I thought.

27 February 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very clean and cosy. great size lockers.

Disliked: nothing really - remember it's Japan so the rooms are pretty small but i liked that.

23 February 2011 Jaymen would recommend this property

Liked: Cabin beds offered excellent privacy. Had a friend who snored so the enclosed cabins blocked out pretty much all his noise! Plenty of showers and toilets.

Disliked: Had to collect laundry powder from bottom floor in order to wash clothes on the rooftop. Should put detergent next to washing machines for convenience.

21 February 2011 Yuri would recommend this property

Liked: Clean, friendly staff, good for meeting people, cozy rooms.

Disliked: Asakusa is a little bit far from Shibuya.

07 February 2011 laura would recommend this property

Liked: the location was nice and quiet but close to everything, frindly staff, close to cheap food stores etc

Disliked: its far from a jr line so you need to buy a pass for the metro which soon adds up.

05 February 2011

Liked: Very little.

Disliked: This was probably the worst place I stayed in Japan. All the hype about this place is over rated. The cabin beds are small and dingy and storing your luggage is a pain. There is also no shampoo or soap in the bathroon. My cabin even had mould growing on the inside - disgusting! Use J-Hoppers instead, in my opinion they are much better!