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Reviews of Chillulu Hostel 1 stars

231-0023 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka-ku Yamashitacho 188-12, Japan

#24 of 146 hotels in Yokohama

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Review score

Based on 262 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Staff is very friendly. Recommend this place to everyone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    5 min walking from Motomachi chukagai station. Very convenient location. In the heart of China town.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Lovely short stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, the employees were nice, the comfort of the bed was so nice, I would stay here again! In fact, I will!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved it

    People, staff, location…

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Convenient and proper :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not really lucky as someone was strongly snoring next to us and was making it difficult to sleep.

    The hostel was really nice and the couple managing it were extremely helpful and kind. Everything was clean and proper.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a very tight space so it can be difficult to place your bags

    Great location and god lounge for chilling.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Cozy hole in the “Great Wall”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit far from any metro stations but if you don’t mind the walk it’s not the worst thing to happen

    It was in the heart of china town and it was a great location for easy access to great food and experiences. The owners were super kind and helpful and are great conversationalists! The facilities are well kept and very efficient given the amount of space they have.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bottom bunk beds have a tray to hold bedside items but top bunks do not. There was enough space for me (5'7", US med shirt, 32 w 30 l pants) to leave some items pullow side but still not ideal

    Very calm and quiet

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    10
    Very recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and cosy. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice café downstairs!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very helpful with the check in.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    It was a great stay, the staff is wonderful and the place is perfect. 100% recommend!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing, overall great

    The place was tidy, the beds were clean and comfortable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    A cozy hostel which makes you feel at home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no

    if you want to stay close to china town, this is the place you can definitely explore. it located at the center of China town and lots of restaurants and food supply. It's a very cozy hostel where the host is super nice and genuinely welcoming. He can speak few languages which is easy to communicate. Even though the place is tiny but it has everything you need, a common area where you can sit and work and chill, locker to keep you bags / belongings, small kitchen but again it has everything you need like a mini fridge, a toaster, microwave, kettle, and a mini stove....This is one of the hostel i stayed which the overall area is soooo clean, including toilet & shower area. Only one thing is you need to be aware esp for those with luggage, you need to carry it upstairs but it's only a short walk. Overall, i would recommend this place if you want a cozy and convenient place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was excellent, especially the staff member ITO. He was always opening up conversation and gave amazing recommendations for the area. Would recommend and stay again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    10
    I enjoyed every minute of my stay here. It was comfortable very clean and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was central in china na town making it very easy to nip out and enjoy a nice meal in china town.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    Great value and great experience, would book again for events in Yokohama
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the sinks struggled to make hot water while the others didn't.

    Staff were fluent in English and friendly, and they made sure to show you around on intake. Bed was clean and comfy. Showers were hot, and shampoo and body wash are already in the showers. Literally in Chinatown so if you like Chinese food you're in the perfect location. Close to 2 train stations.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    I have a wonderful stay at Chillulu!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and staff!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    10
    All around one of my best expiriences I ever had in a hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of my best experiences—if not the best—in a hostel. The owner is incredibly nice and helpful. Everything is very clean, cozy, lots of lovely detailed stuff, and everything you need is there. It was also very quiet. Everything was as described within the booking confirmation.If I ever come back to the area, I'll definitely book there again. Thank you for the great stay 🫶

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    Would come again anytime!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - not that it bothered me but the building is not too big so you need to arrange your stuff accordingly.

    - Extremely cozy environment (honestly nice!) - comfy beds (can recommend 8D, bed above is unused and close to toilets and shower) - everyone takes care of being silent and respectful - super friendly owner - great location - extremely clean!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    Fun people and excellent location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some of the other travelers were a bit noisy after quiet time. Someone was packing/unpacking/repairing their suitcase in the common room at 1AM one night. Since my bed was against the wall of the common room, it was a bit irritating. But, that's just part of staying at a hostel and when I asked them to quiet down they did.

    This was in an excellent location in Chinatown and within walking distance of many attractions. The hostel host was great to talk with and gave us some excellent recomendations! There were people from many different countries, so it was fun to chat in the common room during the day. The coffee shop on the lower floor was also very nice.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Excellent hostel in Chinatown, Yokohama!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent customer services provided by the hostel owner. Very clean hostel. Ideal location in Chinatown Yokohama. Highly Recommended hostel in Japan.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    8.0
    Simple, friendly hostel in a good location in Yokohama.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It isn't on the ground floor and no lift so carrying suitcases up and down the stairs is a bit of a hassle.

    Friendly staff in a homey, unpretentious hostel. Turn a corner and you're in the bustling centre of Chinatown. Plenty of meal choices and close to trains and buses.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    The way the owner set up the hostel gave me how to utilize space efficiently.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hate I came here now. I should have come long time ago

    Cozy and well organized.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    9.0
    Great Hostel Experience in Yokohama's Chinatown!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Actually I loved the hostel! Except for nine hours, it was kind of my first hostel experience and I was totally content! There is only a few things that I didn't like: 1) the pillows of the beds were to strong and high, so I didn't use them much except for leaning against the wall. 2) everything is in one room, so you hear everything. Luckily, I had good roommates though, so it was okay for me. 3) The air in the hostel was often quite used and smelly and there is very limited amounts of windows (that you can open at least). Some fresher air would be nice. And it's not a bad thing per se, but just sth you should be aware of. The hostel is tiny! So there is not much space in general. Also there is a steep stairway to enter the hostel.

    The Chillulu Hostel was great. Super central in China Town. I guess the most important information for me would be: SLEEPING The beds were comfortable and warm and surrounded my walls. At the end of the bed you have a curtain for more privacy. I especially liked that there is also a small mirror incorporated in your "room"/bed, so technically, you could make your hair/make-up there. Even though everyone sleeps in one room, beds are divided by men and women. SOCKETS There is two sockets at your bed and more in the common room. STORAGE Each person has their own bigger locker. You don't need to bring your own lock, there will be one there. Furthermore, there is space under the bed if you have the bottom bed. In my opinion, another perk of the bottom bed is that you have some space between the head of the bed and the wall to store smaller items like a small backpack. This space can only be reached if you are in your bed. If you have the top bed, you have more head space though which is also nice. For bigger items, you can use the common space and also store them there after check-out if you let the staff know in advance. WIFI The WiFi was great and super fast! I actually had the impression that it's even better than my WiFi at home. KITCHEN There is a small kitchen that you can use. I didn't use it much, but as far as I remember it had a microwave, an electric kettle, a small pot and an induction (?) hot plate. You are also provided with free coffee powder there. LAUNDRY There is a washing machine and a dryer you can use (you need your own detergent however). It's coin machines. Washing costs 200 Yen, drying 100 Yen. However, my clothes weren't 100% dry so you might have to do the drying twice (or I just used the wrong settings?). COMMON SPACE There is a small common space which is very cozy. You can use it any time. However, you are only allowed to make noise between 08:00 and 22:00 which is fair in my opinion.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't a place to hang out although you do have a small sitting area enough for 4 people but it's amongst the beds. Note: It's all open plan

    Location superb bang in the middle of Chinatown Exceptionally clean Toilets and showers are simply spotless (super clean) Comfortable beds Beds have curtains Lockers available complete with a lock The owner was kind enough to let me drop off my bags at 11:00 - no extra charge (very kind) Superb coffee downstairs

    Stayed in February 2025

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