Kashiwaya Guesthouse Reviews

Great beds; firm, but isolated and comfy. Fantastic common area. Very central location.

Although the hostel had a nice atmosphere, everything was old, did not look clean, and we payed way too much money for the facilities of it. We booked a twin room and we got a hard bed and a mattress in the floor. The sheets looked very old, there was a grey carpet in the floor and dusty furniture. Furthermore, it was extremely noisy at night and we could hardly sleep, people talking, stomping around and using hairdryers at 2am.

We had booked a room for 3 people but it turned out that the 3rd bed was actually an old and unconfortable coach. I ended up sleeping on the floor, it was much more confortable!

Cleanliness could be better. We found a gokiburi in the shower (Japanese 3-inch long cockroach). There is a restaurant on the first floor open until 24:00 that sometimes features a music concert which can be quite noisy.

Our stay at Kasiwaya was great. Two thumbs up. Arriving there was a bit difficult. Got off the monorail and didn't have any idea what direction to walk. We asked two young men for directions. We were so gratetful they walked us to the guesthouse.

While this hostel is well-located, it is probably best suited for backpackers and budget travelers who like a funky, social atmosphere. Some of the facilities seem cobbled together and the rooms small and a bit old, which has its own character. Please note that this place has a quiet rule (starting at 22:00) that is not enforced at all. It is not a good place for quiet rest. The ground floor cafe is probably the strongest point here.