Hostel JAZ

Pretty good location, especially for the price. Only a few minutes walk from the station. Bed was comfortable and the lockers are a great size and have built in combination lock. The whole place is very modern and clean. The downstairs seating area is really nice to come back to in the evening, I could relax and eat food I would buy from one of the nearby stores.

I’ve stayed in similar style beds at hostels before and had no issue with the low ceilings or anything, but here there was a box on the wall at the top of the bed and I hit my head on it multiple times during my stay. A few of the hits were quite hard too which was annoying. Also the showers were quite loud as they are right in the bedroom, which might bother some people. It wasn’t much of an issue for me but I did feel bad using them in the morning when some people were still asleep past the quiet hours.

Helpful staff, fresh towels daily, nice lobby, decently safe

On the more expensive side and beds get pretty warm at night. Main complaint is that if you're coming with a suitcase there's not a safe place to put it - small lockers were provided but nothing for anything bigger than a backpack

Value for money so I can't complain as I already expected some nuances based on the reviews shared. Just an update that towels are provided since some reviews say it isn't. Easy check in and check out. .

You have to provide for your slippers. We needed one since they have a policy that we cannot use the shower in our room after 10pm. Your option us to use the one at the ground floor and guest are lining up. Note that there are no elevators here so the unfortunate mixed dorm are situated at the top floor. Just a tip, since those occupying the top floor can use the lockers at the ground, suggest to just bring with you a separate small bag that you can carry in your room good enough for the duration of your stay. Leave the heavy luggage at the lockers and pack your shopping there instead of bringing them.in your room. Also, this is quite far from the station so after a long day with all the walking and shopping, just take a cab near ueno station. This is just 500 yen.

Staffs are nice and helpful.

Narrow bunk. I stayed on the bottom bunk, and the ladder made it a bit difficult to get in and out because the space was quite tight. Ridiculous rules. After you check out, you need to pay to store your luggage, and you are not allowed to use the lobby after checking out. I might have very limited experiences, but I’ve stayed in several hostels before, and this is the only hostel with these ridiculous rules.