250-0011 Kanagawa, Odawara, Sakae-cho 3-4-17 2F-B, Japan
#12 of 20 hotels in Odawara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 139 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 March 2025
Yasuko
JapanStaff is kind and facility is very clean. But space is too limited. I can’t relax much.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Emil
DenmarkSuch a cozy vibe! And a really good bed
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 March 2025
Johanna
GermanyThe rooms are kinda small, so it can be hard to manage a big suitcase.
The location of the hostel is great, only a few minutes to walk from the station and to Odawara castle. Even though it is a small hostel it provides everything you need, even a small kitchen. There is also an awesome hangout area where you can eat, relax and get to talk to other guests. During our trip through Japan we stayed twice at plum hostel because of its cozy atmosphere. The staff is extremely friendly and speaks English very well.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Kim
JapanThere was no general sink to wash hands upon coming (back) inside. No soap in the toilet rooms.
Very friendly staff, comfortable beds, very clean, good kitchen, very close to the station, in walking distance to central Odawara (station, castle, the beach).
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 27 February 2025
Frani
ChileOnly two toilets and two showers, not separate by gender, for all the guests.
Staff was nice. Relatively comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Stan
United StatesA little run-down, needs some repairs in places.
Price and comfort. Good location if visiting Hakone.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Elaine
AustraliaIt's very small, but super cute and cosy so not full scale facilities.
Great helpful staff, comfy beds and very close to the station.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Kiyohara
JapanThe worker introduced me all the facilities, moreover the room was really cozy that I felt home during my stay:))
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
James
United StatesLimited space...
Great staff! Reuy (Ray) was very helpful and is fluent in four languages. Great location, easy access from station.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Ahmad
IndiaWould appreciate if they had separate defined men and women washrooms with dustbins.
The people were cooperative, the place was tiny but comfortable. The kitchen was clean and accessible too.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Yvonne
SwitzerlandIt was very humid inside the hostel and there wasn’t any space where you could have unpack your luggage or even store it. Also the price-performance ratio was not right for me.
The hostel was clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Ruda
Japanthere is a hole on the wall near the bed i was, on the mix dorm. curtains are good, but could be a little wider to cover the whole side of the bed.
good location. staff is welcoming. comfortable space overall.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Randal
United StatesCommon areas were not as comfortable as at some hostels
Location, friendly staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Angel
TaiwanBased on the rental and i don't think this would be all what i got. clean bed and washroom.
Location is good bcs of near the train station and there are some convenient stores with restaurants. There is a big mall just when coming out the train station but i don't have chance to walk around as i got there late and left early.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Junic
Canadacommon area space a bit tight.
clean friendly staff and very close to the station
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Jade
FranceDormitory is a bit small if you have a lot of luggage and bed curtains could be improved.
Staff was super nice! And hostel located very conveniently next to the station. Highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Hugo
FranceLovely place close the station and to the castle. Plenty of restaurants to have diner nearby, clean common spaces and even bits of informations about how to get to Hakone (and best onsen ;) ) in the cozy shared area.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Ra
CanadaWhere they had NO towels. I was in a pickle realizing there were no towels after showering.
It had warm feeling to it. Compact but everything was there.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Jordan
United KingdomThe kitchen facilities were small and the female room was also small, when I stayed here 4/6 beds were occupied and with everyones suff it just felt that little bit cramped. This wasnt an issue for me, but it's something to keep in mind, you will be closely aquainted with your fellow travellers.
I really enjoyed my stay here and it was a wondeful way to meet fellow travellers. It's just a short walk from Odawara station and easily accessible. The staff are very friendly. I really enjoyed my stay here. The showers were great!! The beds were also very comfortable! The bunk itself felt very spacious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Hugo
FranceNothing about the property but lots of noise inside the room. Maybe put some reglementation after 11PM.
Cheapest option to stay in Odawara. It was efficient, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Samuel
United KingdomDecent place, but but strange as the staff are only there for a couple hours a day so you basically check yourself in and figure it out for yourself, it's a place to sleep for the night at the very least in a decent location!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Ryan
PhilippinesGuest
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Yifan
United KingdomFacilities basic, not very social. It's a place to sleep.
Clean, good location very close to Odawara station. Staff are lovely.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Chee
MalaysiaThere's abit of stairs up to the hostel, and the room are not as spacious, carrying bigger size luggages might be a little inconvenience. More suitable for those who travelling light. Personally think that the cloth toilet seat cover is not necessary. It's better to do without it because it's easier for the user to wipe the toilet seat for hygiene purpose. Toiletries and towel for rent available with 100yen each
I like the location. Not far from the train station. And few minutes walks from food and convenient stores. Bed and shower room is clean. Good for a short stay and backpacker/ light travelling.
Stayed in May 2024
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