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Reviews of Wise Owl Hostels Shibuya 1 stars

153-0042 Tokyo-to, Meguro-ku Aobadai 4-9-10, Japan

#868 of 1,463 hotels in Tokyo

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Review score

Based on 844 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    8.0
    Good value and location. Great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    They need a better lounge area.

    Clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and very fast wifi.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel location a little bit far, almost 15min walk from train station, fortunately there are bus stations near, around 3-4 minutes walk, and take 2-3 station go to Shibuya

    Staffs are nice, wifi speed fast and stable connected, bed is comfortable, event night I stayed in the hostel can have good sleep, washrooms are clean, quit satisfied to stay here

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    After sleeping on the beds for six nights I was quite sore haha

    The staff were hard working and friendly. The location was a small distance walk to Shibuya Station. It was clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    8.0
    Wise Owl Hostels review
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Communal area I personally found it a shame there wasn't a proper communal area to hang out and meet other hostel guests. Due to a burger restaurant being right next to the lobby that was not part of wise owls and non guests could go to, that wasn't really a option to meet new people from the hostel. While during night hours when the restaurant was shut you could meet fellow hostel guests there, it was still disappointing it wasn't a permanent communal area. You mostly had to try and meet new people if you came across them on your floor in the smoking area or just walking to and from your bed. - Luggage space The hostel had more or less no real luggage storage space, if your capsule style bed was on the bottom, you could store your luggage underneath. However, if you were on the top bunk, you had to dump your things in the hallway and make sure it didn't get in people's way as they walked past.

    I actually stayed here for 22 nights! That kind of tells what I thought of it, I thought overall it was a great place to stay! What I liked; -Great value for money, the reasons below are why, - Superb location A 10-15 minute walk to Shibuya crossing, you can easily walk to and back from amazing, shopping, restaurants, bars, clubs etc. Also very close to the subway, supermarkets and great restaurants. Being slightly out of Shibuya is actually quite refreshing as you can easily walk to very busy areas but the hostel is in a slightly quieter area which is nice if you're feeling a little more quiet atmosphere. -Comfy bed and capsule design A comfy bed is of high value to me and the beds here were pretty comfy, no complaints there. I personally really like capsule hotels so I really enjoyed how they implemented a capsule style setup in this hostel. With a locker, charging ports and a curtain to draw across, it's well utilised and private. I'm a very social person but I do really enjoy my privacy sometimes and this is something I really enjoyed. -Great Showers High pressure and hot, no complaints there! 😁 These reasons all with a pretty reasonable per night rate, I paid between 3000-3400 per night for for when I stayed here which made it a great place to stay

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is little bite far from train station.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay and not spend the money on an expensive hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff telling me I couldn’t get into a club without my passport when I have been here for years and on military orders -_- but very friendly staff even in that moment :)

    For my brother and I short stay it was very convenient and the price was perfect.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    reception hours are a little short. luggage space was in the middle of the room and at the back door that was open. The cafe in the hostel smells a bit too much of frying pan.

    overall cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    8.0
    Super close to Shibuya Station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no big lockers and the only locker is a small one over the bed, so it is hard to store big luggage.

    Very nice staff and other travelers. Around 10 minutes away from Shibuya Station.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    8.0
    Great place if on a budget. A little cramped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no policy for taking off shoes and slippers cost ¥100. The space was a bit cramped. You need to keep your keycard with you otherwise you'll get locked out of the room at night. There was dust in my cupboard.

    Great little place to stay if your planning to be in the area. Not too far from Shibuya. Small open kitchen, showers and washrooms. Towel included. Cafe downstairs. Great view if you're on the higher floors.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay and friendly staffs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is a bit far from the station (like 10-15 mins).

    They have ACs so it’s good for sleeping at night. Staffs here are really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common space is a restaurant until 9pm so not usable unless you eat there. The private bunk bed rooms are very tight. I knew this going in though and therefore it doesn’t affect my rating much.

    10-15 min walk from Shibuya crossing but there’s also a bus that gets you there quicker. The hostel is clean and has laundry and cooking facilities which is great. Couldn’t hear the traffic despite a busy nearby motorway.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    7.0
    Clean dorms . They should have more space for travellers to sit and chill at hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No common area or living space to sit and do your work or just be

    Clean and separate washrooms for women

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    9.0
    Good stay in Shibuya.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very small (as shown in the photos) but still only just space for luggage.

    The staff were very helpful, and facilities were good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wish I have a "real" kitchen to make my breakfast in the morning, kitchens on the floor are tiny with a cooking plate and microwave only.

    Good stay, clean place, comfortable beds and all facilities.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    8.0
    Happy stay close(-ish) yo shibuya crossing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cushion is a bit stiff, bring your own if you are not into that. The wash rooms are okay but should have more shelfs to store things in a dry area. It would be good to have more room for the luggage as it was all over the corridors in the shared room. The staff mentioned it takes 45 minutes from Haneda to the hostel but it was more like an hour 15 minutes, if you take the public transport. But still close enough. But I had a good stay, so these are very minor details. The price and value are good.

    The staff was friendly, everything was explained and easily manageable. Toilets are not mixed, showers are (if you are on the mixed shared room floor). Only 15 minutes to Shibuya crossing by foot. Small locker with a key right next to the bed. Curtains give a private feeling. If you want only a bed for your stay this is a good spot.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    9.0
    Good location for a good price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints!

    Good price, good location, comfortable beds, clean showers.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    8.0
    Cosy hostel, clean, with all the basic amenities you would need
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's a small cosy building, totally fine if you're out and about but a bit cramped if you plan on hanging around on a rainy day!

    My stay was short but the hostel did the job. I had a very cosy twin room with bunk beds and a small sink. Its basic but fine, with capsule style bunks. There was a very small kitchen area on my floor and there's a small communal area/restaurant down stairs which I beleive you need to make a purchase to use while the restaurant is open. It's a short walk from Shibuya

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In other spaces of the bunk beds there is no place to put luggage and bags.

    Loved it! Clean amenities and beds. Kind great staff to accommodate you at the reception. Also there is a phone at the counter to contact the staff for questions. Thick mattresses for the beds, soft pillows, and a Japanese weighted blanket were superb. Very comfy to relax and sleep in for a good night's rest. Make sure to book in advance because it sells out fast!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    7.0
    Fair price, ok for solo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too small kitchen. Suits only for preparing something. Too many beds are in the room and a small corridor between them. I was expecting a more party place. It's about 1km for the Shibuya station. For everyday visiting it was too much for me.

    Nice and gentle stuff, big comfortable shower cabins. Personal space includes nightlight, socket for charging devices and safe with locker. Also there are bed curtains. There is a little cafe on the first floor near reception. In the kitchen you can find fridge, electric kettle and microwave oven. There are pretty quiet through the nighttime.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    7.0
    Good for 2/3 nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was not clean as l usually see everywhere else in Japan.

    nice comfy bed, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    Good and cheap hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found a discarded juice box in my shoes locker. So I doubt about the cleanliness at first. Regardless, the bed is clean enough for me. I didn’t have any allergic reaction from sleeping on a bed there even though I have a very sensitive skin.

    Location is really good. It’s just 8-10 mins from Shibuya station. Even though that, the hostel is located in a quiet part of Shibuya. Inside is not too noisy. Bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    Everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ventilation was pretty poor and the whole floor smelled like feet. Bathrooms were a little dirty in the evening but spotless in the morning. The common area was the restaurant so only accessible in the evening.

    Good privacy with curtains on the bunks. Small lockers inside or outside the bunk was useful for laptop and valuables. Bathrooms were fine. We were able to store our bags at reception before check in. 10 minute walk to the closest train and 20 min walk from the Shibuya bus or train stations.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    7.0
    The hostel was fine if you’re looking for a ‘cheap’ stay in the center of Tokyo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The space where you can sleep and put your luggage is really small. There is no space to put your luggage in a locker, that was inconvenient. Also the room smelled quite bad, because there are so many people sleeping in one dorm.

    We liked the cozy vibe of the hostel. Also bathroom/toilet are clean and there’s enough for everyone. We liked that there was a coin - laundry. It was really quiet in the room, which was nice.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    8.0
    Great hostel :)!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is good (walking distance to Shibuya central), but it's just not a very interesting neighbourhood. Besides, it's a bit of a walk to any metro/train line that takes you to different parts of the centre (about 15 min). Tiny critical point: The room floor was quite dirty (due to someone having dirty shoes) and this was still not cleaned when we left 3 days later.

    This hostel really exceeded my expectations! The staff is extremely friendly and even willing to help out with special requests. The beds are very comfortable and had enough privacy with curtains covering them. There are storage lockers inside the "pods". The facilities are great and so is the general security of this place. Downstairs is a burger restaurant in which you are allowed to chill in the evenings. There is a tiny kitchen on each floor that provides you with all the necessities to make food! Happy :)!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good base to explore a sensational city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t arrange taxi for when I was departing.

    Good location and facilities as well as a burger shop next to the reception.

    Stayed in March 2023

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