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Khaosan Tokyo Smile Reviews

2-2-6 Higashikomagata Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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85%Overall Rating

From 31 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 82%Location
  • 92%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness

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90%

Nice hostel. English speaking staff, good location and clean premises. Just wifi is very unreliable, especially during "peak" hours.

  • Globetrotter
  • 14 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Male, 25-30
  • (33 reviews)


83%

Could have done with a few more bathrooms and a bit more privacy - we stayed in the smile building and it was a bit wierd that the shower and bathroom were right next to the dining table where people would always be sitting. Kitchen was also quite cramped but it is tokyo i guess. Rooms were clean and spacious.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

This place was a gem - very reasonably priced, close to two major subway stops but away from the urban noise pollution, and super friendly staff who helped me out to navigate the streets of tokyo when I didn't know any Japanese. Only problem was spotty wi-fi, but this was pretty prevalent throughout tokyo. Otherwise, highly recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

had a full kitchen to use which would have been really nice if we were staying longer. the rooms were quite average but the people were nice and they have a bar not to far which is quite small but good place to meet other travelers.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate you rating and feedback, too. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We have a small bar just around the corner which is for all Khaosan guests and local Japanese people. We believe that's the one of the best place to see new people. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Thank you very much again.

83%

Everything is good, especially at Smile where we have a common room and a small kitchen! ^_^ the location is the only -ve thing...

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Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate you rating and feedback, too. We are very happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We will try to do our best all the time to make our place more comfortable and pleasant. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Thank you very much again.

90%

Very reasonable price to stay in Tokyo at a quite neighborhood in Tokyo.

  • Globetrotter
  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (152 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate you rating and feedback, too. We are very happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We will try to do our best all the time to make our place more comfortable and pleasant. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Thank you very much again.

93%

It was the first time I went to foreign country I tried to find cheap hostel with good facility and location Khaosan Tokyo annex/smile is one of the hostel what I thought Kind staff and hostel's location and animating atmosphere... But one of inconvenience thing is a lack of shower room. When I tried to shower, I had to wait for previous person more than 10~20 minute. But except this thing, Everythings are good for me!! Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate your rating and feedback, too. We are very glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We are sorry for the number of shower we have. We will keep doing our best to make our hostel more comfortable and convenient. We are looking forward to seeing you next time. Thank you very much again.

93%

The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was great. Many backpackers choose to stay at Khaosan hostels, and their bar is a great place to meet other travelers.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate your rating and feedback. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay at our hostel. Khaosan Bar Hanabi is located 3 minutes from our hostel, where you can meet many travelers staying at other branches and local people. We are looking forward to seeing you some day in the near future. Thank you very much again.

77%

Great hostel. I had a very comfortable 3 nights there, with the exception of the Chinese guy on the bunk below me who had two huge suitcases and all of the electrical appliances in the world which he insisted on moving around, plugging in and unplugging continuously from about 6am... That, on top of his snoring, made him the worst room mate ever. Back to the point... STAY HERE!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. We are sorry about the inconvenience caused. We hope you enjoyed other parts of your stay. We are looking forward to seeing you some day in the near future. Thank you very much again.

83%

Had a very good time and the people was very kind.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate your rating and feedback. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We will keep doing our best to make our hostel more comfortable and pleasant. We are looking forward to seeing you some day in the near future. Thank you very much again.

70%

Check in at Khaosan Tokyo Annex. Smile is a quick walkaround the corner, then up a steep flight of stairs. Shoes off. Common area is simple kitchen area. Room was tatami room with two bunk beds and a locker inside the room, which was nice. A bit of a walk from the closest subway station (Asakusa).

  • Avid Traveller
  • 07 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. Our hostel is located about 10 minute by walk from Asakusa station. On the way, you will find 24/7 convenience store and Khaosan Bar Hanabi, We are looking forward to seeing you some day in the near future. Thank you very much again.

83%

The staff is very friendly and the location superb. I've been here 3 times.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback, too. We are very glad to know you chose our hostel 3 times. We hope you enjoyed your stay this time, too. We will keep doing our best to make our hostel more comfortable and convenient. We are looking forward to seeing you next time. Thank you very much again.



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