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Reviews of Hostel STAND BY ME

810-0074 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 1-3-22, Japan

#273 of 290 hotels in Fukuoka

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 61 hostel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    7.4

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    6.4

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had some trouble finding one of the bed cause the paper fell off. When we contacted the staff, no one reply. We had to figure out ourselves if they forgot one bed or if we couldn't find ours.

    Clean, good location!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chinese guests in my room were making lot of noise constantly from 23 - 1am, brought their luggages in the room instead of the designated area, blocked everything Respect the other guests if you stay in this type of hotel

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    5.0
    Pretty cheap; it’s okay if you’re saving money and if you’re just staying for a short time. I would search for the next
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t known toothbrush/paste are not provided, so I had to go out late at night to buy from the convenience store

    Near the station and convenience store

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    5.0
    Door slamming goes on all night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I can't blame anyone but myself as I stayed in this place one night before. I didn't have a good sleep then but thought maybe I was unlucky with the guests and let's give it another try. So I booked 3 nights and didn't have a proper sleep for 3 nights. It's not only that the guests (or at least some of them) don't care, it is difficult to close the door quietly. It has a hydraulic door closer which slams the door unless you are careful to close it carefully yourself. And on the last night I realised that the staff working at the hostel is one of those who likes to slam the door at around 1-2 AM. I would remove that hydraulic door closer and put a big sign on the door that close it quietly. But I don't think it will happen, so if you want a quiet night, think about booking somewhere else.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    5.0
    Check-in at 7 PM (!) and weekend rates are ridiculous
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rates tend to go up on weekends in popular Japanese cities/locations, so there is nothing to complain about here, this is normal. So keep it in mind when you're booking accommodation in Fukuoka. In this case, the weekend rate is about three times more than the weekday rate; I wanted to stay longer but when I realised this, I booked accommodation in Nagasaki. The proper hotel room in a nice hotel was cheaper than a dormitory bed would have been in Fukuoka. Another thing to keep in mind is the check-in time. I've never seen a place, in Japan or elswhere, where it was at 7 PM. There is no logical reason for this, 9 hours are not needed to prepare beds after the 10 AM check-outs. The only reason I can think of is that the staff running the place likes to stay up till late and keep things to the last minute. Anyway, make plans accordingly. Also, the map on the Booking.com website is not correct. I didn't find the hostel first, but then I located the building pictured on the site. I thought the hostel must be in that block, so I again wasted time trying to find it. The hostel is actually across the road from that building. It would be useful to mention this on the Booking.com website.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    7.0
    Near the landmarks and value for your money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing much

    The area was very accessible as it was near the lake and the ruins. You can walk or take the bus to most of the landmarks and shopping places.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    5.0
    Okay for one night, wouldnt go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My reservation said there would be breakfast but there was none People in my room were loud in the middle of the night and playing music, the room was also smelly

    The bed was comfortable and the location is great

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    6.0
    Cheapest in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds face each other, and there was a lack of cleanliness in the whole building overall, under the mattress, sheets, floors and bathrooms. The shared spaces can get quite loud, even later at night.

    Convenient location accessible by bus from Hakata. It is a good place to meet travellers, there is a nice bar just down the building.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very chaos place, I think the owner doesn't care and think his property as own rules rather than h Having a general understanding how the business work. 7 pm check in was a joke, and dirty. Foreigners just keep making noise without following rules.

    It's ok, probably the cheapest place even thought they increased the price a lot during peak season. The owner let check in a bit early, at least.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    5.0
    I rate this hotel average and wouldn't recommend longer than two nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The common room smell like feet and I didn't like to spend much time there. Both windows in the dorm room - although it was nice to have fresh air- had almost non-existent, broken fly screens that can let insects in at night if not closed. However, I couldn't get the windows to close completely. If you're not comfortable climbing a lot of stairs to the shower room after a long day, this place is not for you. A plus is that you get some exercise. Ladies if you speak Japanese, feel free to chat with the staff member as he is shy. However, I was made to feel very uncomfortable. Please keep to your personal boundaries.

    There was ample space to hang clothes up, and I appreciated this in contrast to other hostels. I liked that there were lockers available to use before check-in time as this saved me from sight-seeing while carrying my laptop. I was grateful for towels being provided too.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outside the room is very smelly and not a good vibes. Can’t complain much because not much option left good if it your last choice.

    The bedroom and bathroom were ok clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good location and clean, but never saw staff and the beds were uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Never saw staff and uncomfortable bed

    It had a good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    6.0
    Location and price are good however I rarely ever saw staff there receiving customers or cleaning. One thing I definitel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weird bed assignment system.

    Good location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    5.0
    If it's the cheapest, get it. Otherwise keep looking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wouldn't stay again. It was the cheapest I could find. The staff is beyond unfriendly.

    Nothing.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No

    The facilities and overall stay

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    8.0
    Cost-effective. Simple and cozy. Nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Soundproof is worse. Shelf of the shoes located in an open area at front desk which always smells bad when you head into the door.

    Night location. 10 mins to metro station. Near 舞鶴公園 which is with tens of thousands of cherry blossom in the right season. Feel comfortable with the bed.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    1.0
    I really want my money back. It is terrible. I would never recommend anyone to stay in this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was smelly. The room was so stuffy. It was really disgusting.

    This is such a horrible place. I hated this day. It was smelly.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    1.0
    if you need to sleep go somewhere else
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very very noisy and loud not a place to sleep

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2024

    3.0
    No privacy, creepy manager
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The manager guy was creepy. He asked me to go up the stairs in front of him. I’m pretty sure it was so he could check me out from behind. Then he went into the girls dorm at midnight to show me to my bed. He didn’t knock or anything. he could’ve just told me the room number without invading in their privacy.

    Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    8.0
    i really love it
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staircase

    the location it does far from train station too much. the bed room is so comfortable air-conditioner work well so i can have a good sleep. they have a shower room another floor so i can dry my hair even after midnight.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    1.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    10
    Great for a single short trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit far from the nearest station. There is remaining body smell from previous user in the booth.

    Clean and tidy hostel with the reasonable price.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    4.0
    Stay here if you're desperate and only for one night. Not designed for long stay guests. It's dirty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is not very clean at all. It seems most guests stay for only one night and leave the public areas a mess. I suppose the hotel is okay for the low price but I've been to much better hostels in Japan for the about same price. The staff are a little awkward and not good at creating a welcoming environment. The male staff walk into the female dorm around midday without warning. It's a place you wouldn't want to hang out at unless you're lucky and there are other sociable guests. My friend was kept up all night by loud snoring from other guests. The whole place has a bit of an off smell, and I advise you to not look too closely at the air conditioner as it it covered in a thick layer of dust/mold.

    The beds were very comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location, clean. Wifi worked well. There was no reception, checkin instruction sent via booking message.

    Stayed in June 2024

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