54 Journey Tokyo Akasaka

I’m at the dorm right now, and it’s been good, quiet, and considerate. The bathrooms and toilets are clean, and the location is great. A FamilyMart is just 10 steps away, with hotels, bars, and two or three subway stations within 900m. There’s nobody on-site to manage things, but you call the number and they give you the passcode.

The space was cramped, with nowhere for luggage and no secure storage. The microwave was also in rough shape, with food splattered inside, though luckily I didn't need it. There wasn't a real kitchen either, just a kettle, fridge, and microwave, and nowhere communal to sit or eat. Still, for the one night I stayed in May 2025, it did the job: I could sleep, freshen up the next day, and head out. It was a typical capsule cabin with privacy curtains, a light, and a socket. They provided a towel, plus shampoo and soap in the bathroom. The bath and toilet were clean, and the metro station was a few minutes away. FamilyMart/711 were right outside. It wasn't as bad as some reviews made it sound.

It's loud around here, since the hostel is close to bars. If you can sleep through that and like the noise, it might work for you. I only lasted one night because I couldn't take any more. As a woman traveling alone, I didn't feel there was privacy or security. There was one bathroom for 15 beds and two showers, no lockers, and no separation by gender. The door didn't lock, so people came and went. I saw people come in to sleep, head back out, and then the person who actually owned the bed arrive with airport luggage. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AT ALL.

The bed got so hot overnight that I could hardly sleep. I assume the capsule doesn't have ventilation. The place was also more cramped and cluttered than it looked, despite being new and clean. It sits in a busy area, with lots of people walking by outside. I haven't stayed in many hostels, so I don't have much to compare it with.