FOCUS Kuramae - Hostel

The sauna option was a lovely bonus, and the location made it easy to find plenty of cute, cool, and tasty cafés and restaurants on foot. The staff were so kind and helpful. One thing to keep in mind if you’re a couple booking a private room: with more than one suitcase, you may have to get creative stacking your bags to make them fit.

It’s a quiet, clean place to rest, and everything seems well maintained. There are lots of cool cafés nearby if you’re into coffee. The Asakusa line station is a five-minute walk away, which is handy for Narita Airport since you can get there without changing trains.

We chose this place because it was budget friendly, and it worked well for us. The neighborhood felt safe and quiet, with stations, convenience stores, and restaurants within walking distance. Our private room was tiny, but we only needed somewhere to sleep after being out all day, so that was fine. The staff were friendly and everything was very clean. Bathrooms and showers are shared, and hallway noise does carry into the room. It wasn’t a party hostel, though, and the other guests were respectful. I’d recommend it if you’re watching your budget.

I kept coming back here because it’s an affordable spot in a great part of Tokyo. The staff were super hospitable, and I really liked the rooftop. There are amazing local places to eat nearby, and it’s an easy walk to the sky tree and senso-ji shrine. Highly recommend.