Reviews of Wise Owl Hostels Shibuya This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
153-0042 Tokyo-to, Meguro-ku Aobadai 4-9-10, Japan
#868 of 1,463 hotels in Tokyo
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 844 hostel reviews
7.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.0
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
7.9
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.3
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Free Wifi
8.7
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Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Matan
Israel6 Reviews3.0Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is so far from shibuya station, no places for big laggeuge
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 25, 2025
Joshua
United Kingdom2 Reviews6.0“Nice stay, comfy beds, value for money was good, average location, below average facilities & cramped dorm space.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location was not as ideal as we hoped. It was a 10 minute walk to the local small station and 15min+ to the larger Shibuya station, this wasn’t a huge issue, Shibuya is a cool place to walk through. The facilities were not amazing beyond showers & bathrooms. The main seating area downstairs was nice but small & there were tiny tiny kitchen spaces in each dorm room which were not practical. It would have been nice if there was a proper ‘hang out’ space where you can chill after a long day of sight seeing. The dorm space itself was small and cramped with very limited storage space. If you have a full suitcase, space is even more limited.
Overall a nice stay. The staff were very nice and helpful, especially when we needed to make a call about our hire car pick up which they kindly did for us. The stay was good and the beds were comfy. Also the showers were good!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Gota
Australia4 Reviews10“Awesome place to stay if your travelling solo wish I got to meet more people”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There wasn’t much I didn’t like about it
Close to mostly everywhere by train very handy
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 7, 2025
Tanya
Austria8 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Great stay :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little far to walk to SHIBUYA station but not too bad!
It was quiet and everyone was nice
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Son
United States8 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Mika
Israel7 Reviews3.0Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We got the tiniest room, we thought we're gonna get a wider room ang got a shitty one. It's not a decent space for 2 people. The water in the shower was cold and the receptionist pretended it wasn't and we had to insist to change the temperature. The receptionist didn't allow us to take a plate from the bar.. basically not a good place. I don't recommend at all.
Good location
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 27, 2024
Pawan
India3 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Best stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like this place
Good location, helpful staff
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 20, 2024
Karl
Spain1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thank you for all!! 🔥🔥🔥
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 17, 2024
Judith
Japan8 Reviews4.0“bad smell of the toilets and the shower room no hot water.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
nothing
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 17, 2024
Niveditha
United States1 review5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I got a private room - with bunk beds. It’s atrociously small, so be prepared. I would actually suggest everyone to pick the shared rooms because you actually have space to open your luggage. I couldn’t open my luggage and had to do it daily in the hallway. The room feels a bit claustrophobic when you sleep. The staff is a hit or miss - on my arrival, I asked for restaurant recommendations and the person helping me said she didn’t know. But then the other staff were very helpful when I needed to move my room to one in the back of the building because the street noise was too much for me.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Hakim
Singapore6 Reviews2 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
stinky bed, space (lack there of)
staff, location, add on services
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Jorge
Mexico7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I was there just for one night, my last night in Tokyo, and this was the hostel where I can sleep better in all the hostels of my trip, there are like capsule beds in a big room, where you can find everything you need. The staff is super friendly and the hostel is located near to nice areas like Shibuya or Daikanyama. I wish I spent more nights in this place, but I will consider for my next trip to Japan. Thank you very much.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 22, 2024
Jamie
Australia5 Reviews10“Great for solo travellers”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great facilities and the staff were amazing. Very welcoming.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 14, 2024
Yvonne
United States2 Reviews10“Was quiet and bed comfy”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was a bit far from the train station to travel with bags. Bus system was hard to find. Kind local helped us when we left the train station. Place had a weird smell but I think they just pulled up tiles.
It was quiet and clean. Beds were comfy
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Lewiskt
United Kingdom31 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Such a great stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I absolutely loved the stay here, such a lovely vibe. super chill but also many interesting people passing through. The dorm was big but actually felt quite cosy and didn't ever feel there was many people as they've done the layout so well. The staff are all so lovely and helpful
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Deanna
Australia7 Reviews4.0“Convenient location, poor quality hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is old and had a leaking pipe (large drops of water) running along the ceiling of our bedroom! The room was a decent size, though the pillows were terrible and it gave me a very stiff neck for a few days.
Location is great, 15 min walk to Shibuya station.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 28, 2024
Clara
United Kingdom2 Reviews5.0“If you’re looking to stay the weekend to party in Shibuya, do it. But don’t expect a nice Accomodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was not clean at all. There was mold on the bathroom ceiling, the rooms were dirty and people threw there clothes all over the place. The staff did not clean any facilities expect maybe the showers in the 2 days I was there.
The location is very good and the price is decent for the location.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 26, 2024
Rebecca
New Zealand18 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We rented a basic private bunk room - didn’t realise the room would be as small as it was. The width of a single bunk with storage space for suitcases on the opposite side of the bunk (so you had to drag suitcase over bed to put it there). The place was a wee walk away from the main town so bear this in mind
Nice communal areas - bar downstairs and communal laundry area. Nice clean bathrooms.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 25, 2024
Attila
Austria26 Reviews2 helpful votes4.0“If you want to travel on a budget it is an okay option, but if you can afford something better, go for it. Sadly the wor”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- very dusty - dirty at not visible spots(like under the sink/behind the bed) - AC was not properly working(full if dust, locked on 20C) - very small space (although there is transparency about it)
- Cheaper price than in other accomodations near Shibuya - location if you are okay with walking - early check in was okay (around 12:00)
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 15, 2024
Paopao
Philippines10 Reviews2 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I don't like the staff and limited space for doing remote work on common space.
Though the location is a bit far from Train line but it is still accessible but you need to walk more than a kilomeeter.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 13, 2024
Noah
United States5 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Great atmosphere and great staff :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I loved the bar area. It was lovely to travel by myself and do my own thing, but still have moments to connect and be surrounded by others. The staff were also amazing and so sweet!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Janita
Taiwan1 review5.0“We booked the private room (2 people), its very small than i expected (only allow 1 large baggage space), its really har”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very dirty
Cheap
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 8, 2024
Sebastian
Mexico18 Reviews3 helpful votes10“great place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nada
Great location.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 8, 2024
Sebastian
Mexico18 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Great location and staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 6, 2024
Alexander
United States27 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not on the Tokyo subway lines
Stayed in September 2024
