Aizuya Inn Reviews

We had a very nice time during our stay at Aizuya Inn. Staff were friendly and helpfull, espically with navigating the city and finding things to do. Free coffee was a very nice way to start my day. Also the very fun art work made the place cool to look at too.

I had an excellent stay at Aizuya inn. The staff are really welcoming and the place is extremely clean. They kept the place really well. Despite the long walk from the JR station, I would definately stay there then any other hotels that were nearby there.

We found this place to be very welcoming. The rooms are clean and the facilities are good; wi-fi is fast; free tea and coffee; lots of umbrellas to borrow if your day is as rainy as ours was. Only down-side was that you had to pay for showers. One tip for the directions if you have only just arrived in Japan is that the police station isn't very noticable - watch for the Koban sign with a hat and a clock underneath. Would visit again as this is a nice place and seems good value for Tokyo.

Really great little hostel. Clean, comfortable and by far the best value I found in Tokyo. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Isn't very close to any 'sights' but with the metro, that's not really a problem. Highly recommended.

Nice place except our room smelt terrible and we couldn't make the smell go away. You have to pay for the showers but the facilities are really good and they have breakfast deals and really helpful. Locations not great but its not bad either.

It was our first visit to Aizuya inn and we were very happy! The staff was very helpful, the place easy to find (just follow the directions!) and the hostel very nice with little details that made you feel appreciated! It was easy to move around as there are three stations near the hostel, but it is not quite in the center. We felt perfectly safe around the area, both at night and day. The rooms were maybe a little small, but clean and warm and quiet. I would definitely return!

I ended up getting a private room upgrade for the price of a shared dorm. The staff was wonderful. Super friendly and helpful. The room was incredibly small for the price. I've stayed at a hostel that's closer to the same station and 1/3 of the price with all else equal. I'd give the name but I'm not sure if they'd take this review down if i did... Showers are coin operated. Just don't bother with this place.

Very friendly atmosphere, nice lobby and a good place to meet other guests at Aizuya Inn. Free internet and free use of two PC, is also a god facility. Very good breakfast at Aizura Bar.

The hostel staff was not that friendly as it was expected to be, especially the guy who is from Danemark. The hostel's restaurant was not always open. therefore, sometimes i had to look for breakfast somewhere else. The hostel's living room is too small and not comfortable so many people avoid to sit there.

all staff very helpful at all times will stay there again if in tokyo

I really enjoyed my stay here. I was with 3 other friends so we had fun. I really liked the atmosphere. It was sociable, yet quite; not a rowdy hostel. The interior design was really nice and set the mood. The only complaint I have is that you were charged 100 yen for 5 minutes of showering. The time limit was fine, it was just having to pay for it that was a hassle. The hostel was a bit of a ways from the Minamisenju station, but not terrible. Other than that, I would definitely stay again.

A very good place to stay if you just want a quiet place to sleep that you can rely on. Being able to book a private room is definitely a plus, and good value, too. The facilities were more than adequate, and the decor contributed to a good atmosphere. There aren't so many attractions in the immediate area, but it is by no means far from the more lively Tokyo haunts once you hop on the train.

1. Friendly staff 2. The room I stayed in was quite dusty, probably because of the Japanese style 'bed' used. 3. The sound-proof of each room is very poor. We can hear people chatting clearly from the other side of the corridor and also from the neighbours. 4. The closest Minami-senju station, doesn't go to most famous attraction. Transit is needed which means more cost on transport. 5. When inconsiderate people walking on the stairs, we can feel the vibration of the whole building

good hostel but more activities needed

I tried Aizuya Inn during my first trip in Japan in 2008... and always came back there after when visiting Tokyo. Staff is really nice and helpful, guesthouse is 3 stations from Yamanote Line (the most convenient subway line), and it's the only place I know where u can experience tatami + futon for such a reasonable price, and without having to sleep in a dormitory

Nice enough hostel, but no atmosphere and the kitchen area was terrible - very small and almost no utensils. Also had to pay for the showers. The area is ok, close to the subway (hibiya line) so it's easy to get everywhere. The hostel kitchen and bar is great, the ladies are lovely and it's a good, cheap way to have breakfast. The staff were nice, but they didn't go out of their way to help. Overall it was ok, but not great - we stayed at much better places in other cities.

Unfortunately, showers will cost you here. Despite this little inconvenience, Aizuya Inn is a nice hostel with genuinely good natured staff. Some slight problems arose when there was no manager present, and the attempt to book and go to breakfast failed miserably due to miscommunication. It is not located in a particularly memorable area, but the location has character and is fairly close to transport.

Very very cheap. Even so, the room and bathrooms etc were very clean, and the staff were quite helpful. Good lounge room downstairs with heaps of info available for nearby attractions, table and chairs and computers. Hostel was able to store my bags while I made a side trip to Kyoto. Supermarket just round the corner good for supplies. 10 minute walk to the JR line and the rest of Tokyo is moments away. Will use this hostel again for any future trip to Tokyo.

the sinks looked very bad and there was practically no kitchen. for one night is acceptable but don't book this hotel for longer!

Incredible value for money and the staff go out of their way to help you. Would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone. Yes, you do have to pay for the showers, but it's only 100 yen - given how cheap and clean it is I don't think that's bad.