Reviews of Roku Hostel Hiroshima 2 stars

Good location, has everything you need

Beds are not comfortable, hot rooms during the summer

The bar was an excellent setup. The staff was so engaging, and I had the opportunity to get along with fellow travelers. The bed was very soft. But it wasn't a good choice for my neck. I prefer a sturdy mattress. I'm not complaining; it just didn't work out well for me. The room had enough space to keep our backpacks and to walk. It wasn't too narrow, and there was enough space to walk without getting bumped into anything.

The mattress, because I couldn't turn in my sleep. it was so soft and adapted to my body shape. So I couldn't change my position. This is only my experience. When I asked my fellow travelers, they said it was comfortable. Maybe it's my body that couldn't feel comfortable in it.

The house is nice & cozy. It feels super nice to walk on the women floors. The staff were nice & the bed spacious and comfortable. They are offering towels free of charge.

The reception/bar area closes at 10pm & the only other shared space is the kitchen that would get very crowded while people were waiting for the shower, eating or just didn t want to go to bed early. It doesn’t have a ramp & there are a few steps ar every entrance, might probe challenging when dealing with a big luggage

Fantastic location and staff super helpful and welcoming.

Nothing

It was so friendly and welcoming, the staff are so helpful and it really feels like they are welcoming you into their home.

Nothing, I just wished I stayed there longer.

This hostel felt like family, everyone was incredibly kind, especially the staff. The bar and food are run by the staff and everything was amazing (the food was a 10/10!). The showers are spacious, and there are toilets on the top floor as well. The beds are great, and the kitchen is clean and fully equipped (they even have a free massage chair, haha). There are video games and various board games you can enjoy with other guests! The location is perfect! Just a 15-minute walk to Hiroshima Castle and about 30 minutes to the Peace Memorial Park. It’s less than a 10-minute walk to the nearest train station, and about 10 minutes by public transport from Hiroshima Station. I would highly recommend this hostel!

Super nice staff, nice atmosphere, cozy vibe - would definitely stay here again!

I only stayed for one night, but it was comfortable and the staff were friendly. The neighborhood was quiet and it wasn’t far from public transit. I walked from the hostel to Peace Park which took about 40 minutes since I was walking slowly, but it was a nice walk. Close to a convenience store and some restaurants.

Nothing

Lovely guesthouse in a traditional style with an inhouse bar. Great hostel vibes there. Absolute recommendation!

Clean and staff where lovely and very inviting. The hot sandwich breakfast option is delicious and very good value for money, highly recommend

The house was a beautiful traditional style Japanese home, the women's dorm was comfortable and spacious, the bathrooms and kitchen were all very well maintained and unique.

When the common area was open as a bar / restaurant hostel guests weren't allowed to drink their own alcohol or stay in the common room after closing time which was dissapointing.

Comfortable beds, decent bunk pods (inadequate curtains though), cheap laundry use, kitchen and fridge with cookware. Free coffee and tea. Massage chair was nice. Staff were nice (as is the norm in Japan). Staying in essentially an old house with paper walls is quaint, but see below.

- I think this hostel is overpriced, and felt a bit deceived with the high rating on booking.com. - Not enough toilets or showers. - It is NOISY, right on a main road and beside two rail lines (local and Shinkansen), and everytime a car/train passes you can hear it and the old windows rattle. Also, you can hear everything in the house due to paper walls. Yes they provide earplugs, but that's not comfortable for an entire night. Also, the curtains don't cover the windows and are not blackout. You WILL sleep poorly and wakeup with the sunrise. - All the sinks are in the hallways right by the kitchen, very weird setup with no privacy. - The bar downstairs has all the owners friends come on the weekend and there is nowhere to sit or hang out except on a table outside which is also the smoking area. Also only one table inside the hostel to sit and eat. Ultimately I can't recommend this place as it doesn't meet the basics of accommodation, that is being able to sleep well. I left early and went to a great hotel nearby for only a bit more per night.

The first thing to come to mind is the hospitality of the staff ! They were very welcoming, and it was really nice to exchange with them during our stay ! So if you love to chat, don't hesitate ^^. The hostel is near the train station by foot (around 20 minutes) and even closer by transport. It is the same to go to the center of Hiroshima. I was in the female dormitory. It is spacious enough for the number of people in it, and you have plenty of space to leave your luggage. And a locker if you need it. I will definitively come again !

Everything was nice.

Staff were lovely! The dorm was a little tight for space but did the job for a night. The bed was comfy and there was ample air con. Welcome drink given too which was very kind. We really enjoyed our stay.

The space within the dorm felt too tight to be able to access items in bags etc without disturbing everyone in the dorm, there wasn't really anywhere else to do that as the communal space downstairs was also a bit small.

Nice property and Staff

It is very noisy with road traffic etc, best to use ear plugs

Great Staff, awesome coffee

The walls are super thin and you can hear everything. Not that good for sleep

The facility is located close to the JR Shin-Hakushima Station (新白島駅). It takes about 5 min to walk from the station to Roku Hostel. There are not many shops around this quiet neighborhood, but one can just hope on to JR train and ride 1 stop to get to Hiroshima Station. The facility is clean and has a warm homey feel to it. There is a small bar within the facility, but I did not have the chance to try it out since I only stay here for one evening.

It would of been nice to see a few more hooks in the shower/bathing room to hang clothing.

The host and family were so fun and lively - they made for a really enjoyable stay - even providing us with a complimentary drink on arrival

Not many showers if a lot of people stay at the same time

Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff were super friendly, and made some very nice cocktails :) great location and just an all round very comfortable and cosy place to stay! Would definitely reccomend for anyone coming to Hiroshima!

Super friendly staff, even gives you a welcome drink. 👍

The curtains for the bed don't stop the light at all. Be ready to Ake up with the sun.. or whenever someone turns the light on.