Reviews of JGH Tokyo

10 June 2013 Maciej would recommend this property

Liked: Atmosphere wa really nice. Also staff tried to do good work

Disliked: Rooms and beds are really, really small. But for that price in Tokyo you can't expect anything more.

04 June 2013

Liked: Es bastante fácil hacer amigos con los que salir por Tokio o compartir charlas en el hostel.

Disliked: Sin ningún lugar a dudas, el peor hostel en el que he estado en mi vida. Tengo bastante experiencia en pernoctar en esta clase de albergues en Europa y esta era mi primera experiencia en Asia. Al principio pensé que podría ser debido a las costumbres del lugar, pero luego, tras estar en otros hostel, me di cuenta que no era así. Sencillamente, la cocina es insalubre y los banios dan la sensación de no estar muy limpios. Es un sitio lleno de estrecheces donde no hay zona común donde departir con la gente o donde escribir una carta o donde, sencillamente, sentarse. Si uno se aloja en la primera planta, tendrá retrete, pero no lavabo. De manera que si te quieres lavar los dientes o la cara, tendrás que hacerlo en el fregadero, junto a las baldas donde se deja el calzado... Tampoco existe casi sitio en la habitación aparte de la cama. De manera que la mochila, maleta y resto de ropa que uno lleva no hay sitio donde dejarla... Cuando leí las críticas negativas del hostel pensé que era debido a que hay mucho “seniorito” por ahí suelto; pero tras haber estado, he de decir que sólo recomiendo ir a quien vaya a pernoctar dos noches o tres en Tokio o a quien realmente esté muy mal de dinero (pero si te has pagado un viaje hasta Tokio me cuesta creer que no dispongas de 5 euros más por día para un mejor alojamiento. Luego aniadir que está un poco retirado del centro, pero eso lo anuncian bien y son sinceros con ello.

04 June 2013

Liked: Es bastante fácil hacer amigos con los que salir por Tokio o compartir charlas en el hostel.

Disliked: Sin ningún lugar a dudas, el peor hostel en el que he estado en mi vida. Tengo bastante experiencia en pernoctar en esta clase de albergues en Europa y esta era mi primera experiencia en Asia. Al principio pensé que podría ser debido a las costumbres del lugar, pero luego, tras estar en otros hostel, me di cuenta que no era así. Sencillamente, la cocina es insalubre y los banios dan la sensación de no estar muy limpios. Es un sitio lleno de estrecheces donde no hay zona común donde departir con la gente o donde escribir una carta o donde, sencillamente, sentarse. Si uno se aloja en la primera planta, tendrá retrete, pero no lavabo. De manera que si te quieres lavar los dientes o la cara, tendrás que hacerlo en el fregadero, junto a las baldas donde se deja el calzado... Tampoco existe casi sitio en la habitación aparte de la cama. De manera que la mochila, maleta y resto de ropa que uno lleva no hay sitio donde dejarla... Cuando leí las críticas negativas del hostel pensé que era debido a que hay mucho “seniorito” por ahí suelto; pero tras haber estado, he de decir que sólo recomiendo ir a quien vaya a pernoctar dos noches o tres en Tokio o a quien realmente esté muy mal de dinero (pero si te has pagado un viaje hasta Tokio me cuesta creer que no dispongas de 5 euros más por día para un mejor alojamiento. Luego aniadir que está un poco retirado del centro, pero eso lo anuncian bien y son sinceros con ello.

03 June 2013

Liked: The friendliness of the staff

Disliked: Extremely tiny room Beds were extremely uncomfortable You can hear other people in other rooms

25 May 2013 Nicholas would recommend this property

Liked: Amazing hostel, really good for the money. Perfect location in a fairly quiet suburb from Tokyo with a JR Station close by to take you straight to Ueno, Akihabara and Tokyo station. Perfect for JR Pass holders.

Disliked: The hostel is quite small but I think that's what makes it so cosy. No complaints otherwise.

22 May 2013 Lois would recommend this property

Liked: my favourite hostel in japan!!! loved it! met some great people and had some good times here! its very small and cramped but you feel at home here. i even went back and stayed at the end of my trip for a week. its not as close to the center of Tokyo as other hostel but its easy to get a train.this hostel was a bit highlight of my trip to japan and i would definitely stay there agen and recommend to all my friends!!!!!

Disliked: nothing!!!

06 May 2013 viridiana guadalupe would recommend this property

Liked: el staff es genial, de mucha ayuda y el hostal muy comodo, las instalaciones muy limpias

Disliked: nada

03 May 2013

Liked: It's cheap for Tokyo. The staff (Meiko) was friendly. Despite being out of the centre it was relatively easy to get in and out.

Disliked: Far far too noisy. The 'double rooms' are just partitions in a bigger room so you can hear every movement anyone makes. The rooms downstairs appear to be in some sort of converted shed!! They have created 'rooms' in such little space, it may as well be open plan. You can hear every word anyone says. There is no bar or sitting area which means everyone congregates in any available space, which is invariably outside the 'shed', which is meant to be the sleeping area. They have posters up everywhere which justifies the lack of space (population in Tokyo, cheap price etc), which is fair enough, wasn'ty biggest concern as I would be happy with a capsule bed. But very difficult to sleep with no physical wall between you and the street! So noisy. Despite signs saying to please be quiet after 10pm, there is nobody to police this. I feel sorry for the neighbours, seems like a nice residential street.

30 April 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff was excellent and the atmosphere was friendly. Hot water was always available for showers.

Disliked: The fridge was a little small considering the amount of guests.

27 April 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Exactly what you pay for. Everything you could need is just around the corner! ATMs, laundromats, convenience stores etc. The map given for directions is also very useful. Fun especially if you are traveling alone, lots of people staying in a small space means you can easily find someone to chat to or even make travel plans together! Great starting base for me as Tokyo was my starting base before taking the Shinkansen out to Aomori - turned out the train station I needed to get to was only twenty minutes away and on the same line! Location is about 30-40minutes from central Tokyo, but the JR line is just 5 to 7 minutes away. Might not be the best place for you if you intend to party in central Tokyo.

Disliked: Very cramped. Not recommended for the claustrophobic. Also, the sheets gave me dust reactions. Place feels clean but probably isn't 100% clean.

18 April 2013

Liked: Staff was friendly although she didn't speak English very well. Cheap place.

Disliked: Far too many things. This is my first time at this hostel and fouth one I try in Tokyo: far the worst I would say. The hostel is very very tiny and it's very annoying if you have a big luggage. You have to pay a 2000 yen deposit for a key to a door that's basically a wooden panel with 50cm space on top (not exactly safe). They somehow managed to obtain 5 rooms from a super small space, just by inserting something which is ridiculous to call "wall". I could actually hear everything the other people were saying because it's like being in a big room, only you cannot see the others, but hear them talk and snore, and feel the person's staying in the other side of the wall moving in the bed, well yes. So bear in mind that privacy is a remote dream in this hostel. The sheets are very old although they were clean. The toilet is dirty and the kitchen supplies are there since ages. No kettle or toaster. All in all for 500yen more it's easy to find a better and cleaner place, even wider. I really didnt like the long writing they hang on the wall on how there are places over there that chsrge you more and how people that stay at JGH should value what they provide. Comparing with worse places it's a bit pathetic if you don't provide your clients AT LEAST with a clean place. So I would say unless you are broke, don't book here.

11 April 2013 David would recommend this property

Liked: Super nice place for a super good price!

Disliked: Nothing really

09 April 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the staff is very helpful, space is very small but clean

Disliked: there is really no space for big luggage, so don't take any big luggage to this hostel

29 March 2013 Joyanne would recommend this property

Liked: It was very affordable, and wasn't to far out. On the budget me and my friends were on it was exactly what we needed.

Disliked: When we got there the sheets seemed clean which was to be expected but all of us got really sniffly there, which makes me suspect that there may be mold in the mattresses. The bathroom needed to be cleaned regularly. There was about 1 month of dust on the toilet back.

28 March 2013 Marcelo would recommend this property

Liked: Good service, nice place ,recommended 100%

Disliked: I really like the place

26 March 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This is a great little hostel in Tokyo, its tiny and cozy but I really liked it. You have everything you need just near by- supermarket, cheap bento place, JR train and much more. Also, the staff is really great- helpful and always nice. Great place.

Disliked: Dorms are tiny, but they make sure you know that.

25 March 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It was homey and the staff were really nice.

Disliked: It was cold with small spaces.

24 March 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great staff

Disliked: location a bit out of the way, tiny rooms but you get what you pay for

22 March 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Service is very good and people is kind

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

22 March 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Supremely charming and attracts friendly travellers. Beds are tiny but very cozy and warm. Staff are really helpful, Ayumi and Mieko are lovely hosts and will do everything they can to help you out, including booking onward travel . You can leave your bags with them before you check in. Though not in central Tokyo, it's easy to get in and there are lots of amenities nearby, including an awesome 250 yen bento shop. JGH is great value for your money.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

02 March 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very friendly, family lie atmosphere

Disliked: rooms are VERY small

25 February 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly atmosphere

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 February 2013 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It felt like a real hostel with a lot of character. Plus the staff were some of the nicest people I had ever meet.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 February 2013 Terry would recommend this property

Liked: A really cosy, friendly place. Helpful, nice staff. Good cheap food nearby. Good value for money

Disliked: Although its near the metro line it's 25/30 mins into the centre which can get a little tedious of going back and forth several times. The rooms are small and separated by ply wood and curtains, it wasn't a problem for us as it wasn't to busy but wouldn't of wanted to stop in the dorm if it was full!

25 January 2013 Johnny would recommend this property

Liked: The staff and the price

Disliked: Location and the "double" room I slept in. It was in the shelter in front of the main building, and it was basically a wooden plate on top of the common room, meaning that a lot of people were sitting right below my "room". Do not go for that "room". There was no keys, as there had been nothing stolen for 18 years, according to the staff.