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Reviews of Hostel Kura This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

110-0015 Tokyo-to, Taito-ku Higashiueno 6-6-9, Japan

#1130 of 1,485 hotels in Tokyo

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Review Score

Based on 146 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free Wifi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    7.0
    The location was convenient and has a good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not being able to keep luggage after checkout or early check in. The place was small and even the hallway.

    The bathroom and toilet were clean. They offered hot water for drinking.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit of space for the microwave or water heater was missing.

    They are very time specific.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Due to small space it's difficult to unpack a bag. As others mentioned, not enough toilets or showers when the place is full.

    To sum up, you get what you pay for. It is a good place for a short stay, to drop off your luggage and rest for few hours after a night out. Definitely pick another spot if you'll spend more than one night. Even though it's cramped, beds were surprisingly comfortable, there was USB charger and it was quiet.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    8.0
    Good for the money. Some improvements needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a single room for too many people, the beds are noise with little sound isolation between them when comparing to other hostels. I don’t think they should advertise female room, as it is the same room, just around the corner without any door in between. I don’t think several women looking for privacy and woman only rooms would consider this a good hostel.

    The property is nice and well located. Relatively close distance walking from several places. The host is nice and has a great English level.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it is a bit cramped but understandable cause it is a small building.

    The staff were very friendly, i only stayed one night but i found the bed to be really comfortable and clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    7.0
    They are ok but ....weren't prepared last minute and it effected my comfortabiliry.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's the crampiness of the facilities mainly. You sharing a building with 30 people pathway is narrow. It doesn't help when suitcases especially big one are constantly in the way. They lacked ample storage space and lockers for valuables. Changing clothes and taking a bath it bit challenging when your in a co-ed (male+female) dorm. I think we only had two showers ...One shower was clogged or malfunctioning. There wasn't a dry rug in the shower. When someone shuffling in their bed, you can hear them. Another issue was secretary language barrier she came off as if she was playing incompentence. It seemed that way because her accent, in my opinion, did not sound like typical japanese accent. Seem like a nice passive person but could be cohert passive aggressive too. But lastly, I don't think my bedding was changed before I got there. I did not like seeing older blood stains on my privacy curtain and a hair that wasnt mine on the bed sheets. I request the next day for my bedding to be replaced via booking. It wasn't replaced for some reason. I was only there for two days it did damper my attitude their cleaniness.

    It was ok- if you plan to travel most of day and just need a place to sleep this is what it is. I was able to book this hostel last minute due to a change in my original accommadation plans. It clean enough, didn't have a problem with bugs in my sleepinf area. If there was cleaned it up. I was able to take shower mainly later at night or plan for an onsen. Pretty much safe. The neighborhood seem cool.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    6.0
    If the air con was working it would be the perfect place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Don’t think the air conditioning was working so it was quite stuffy and warm.

    Bed was comfortable and clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good experience, but expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would say it’s very pricey for what it is (9,000 yen for two nights), whilst i’ve had cheaper accommodation which involved an entire room to myself in Tokyo.

    You have a pod and that is your bed and bedroom, with about 20-30 other people in similar pods above or to the side of you. It was cosy and a good way to meet new people. Also it was very clean and the staff are lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    6.0
    If we knew the room was small and had to share with so many people, we probably would have chosen another one…. It’s sti
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is very small considering the amount people in there…. There is no enough space for you to open up the luggage. The bathroom is quite dirty… overall is very like a “casual vibe” if you know what I mean

    The location is close to the Tokyo sky tree, you can see the view. There is also a public bath nearby, definitely recommend that you go to the public bath for the experience

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    6.0
    All good, but a baggage consignment would be good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Can't checking before 3PM (which is fair), but there is no reception active either, so if you get there with your luggages hoping to drop them of, you're out of luck. Would be nice to at least have on the door some directions to the closest storage lockers so not to leave people out there with luggages.

    Quick check-in, no need to properly checkout hence it's easy to sneak away in the morning while other travelers are still asleep.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    7.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Place is a bit out dated. Sitting area to small.

    I had to book something quick as i came little bit earlier to Tokyo i didn't plan to.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel itself was decent enough. I only stayed from 11pm until 5am the following day, so as a place to get a few hours sleep it was fine for me. Just remember, people are always coming and going and making noise in the night in hostels.

    The hostel was clean. The bedsheets were clean. The bed was comfortable. It's a short walk to Ueno station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    7.0
    It was a okey
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room got very stuffy and warm. No kitchen.

    It was clean and the bed was comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a short stay and exploring the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was a bit difficult climbing the higher beds silently, because the ladders were a bit noisy. I did miss mirrors in the small bathrooms but there were ones in the bigger bathroom. The bins were pretty small so they were overflowing quickly, but it was not really bad.

    I really liked the bed, it was really comfy. The lounge was perfect for meeting new people and working a bit. The staff was really friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No drop off which was not clearly communicated

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My only dislike was the inability to drop luggage off, as I arrived in tokyo around midday and couldn't leave my bags anywhere. It was Chinese New Year so all the station lockers where full. Everything else was perfect!

    The stay was very easy, the place was clean and besides some snoring as expected it was quite and respectful!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    6.0
    good to go
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The favorable location might be the reason. The dormitory is compact, lacking sufficient washing space. Consider placing perfume in the bathroom as an alternative.

    The bed offers exceptional comfort, the location is favorable, and it provides convenience for travel

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing location and the nicest hostel staff around!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only two toilets and two showers for the whole hostel

    Really lovely and friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2023

    7.0
    Sandwiched between a few places of rest. Yet rest hard to come by. Encouraged to use the local historical baths - since
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact you could hear others even further from you The number of showers for people. The owner seemed upset. The lack of storing of luggage before or after the stay.

    The staff help.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The common space is a bit under utilized

    Super friendly staff, nice position and clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No sound proofing from outside from streets, but area is pretty quiet at night. Over priced, there is a lot of similar options in Tokyo with lower price (might also be that i booked the place just night before my stay).

    Just an average capsule style hostel

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn't expecting all the people in the room and only 2 toilets and 2 showers for everyone. Also no locker to store stuff, just a small safe

    Check-in was very smooth and my two nights there were ok.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Felt the living room was small and got crowded easily

    Very clean, and the receptionist was super Kind

    Stayed in October 2023

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