Hostel Zen vs Hotel Plus Hostel TOKYO KAWASAKI

Same City · Yokohama Distance: 11.2km
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Hostel Zen

★ 1-Star
6.7 648
Yokohama
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Hotel Plus Hostel TOKYO KAWASAKI

8.0 3,920
Yokohama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.8 (1,035)
8.0 (6,856)
Booking.com
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7.9 (2,051)
Expedia
6.8 (237)
8.2 (590)
라쿠텐트래블
7.2 (5)
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Trip.com
7.4 (57)
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Overall Average
6.7 (1,351)
8.0 (9,497)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Zen Hotel Plus Hostel TOKYO KAWASAKI
Strengths Strengths
+ Walkable to Chinatown and JR station, location praised often + High praise for cleanliness and maintenance relative to the price
+ Strong AC and clean beds mentioned repeatedly + Excellent accessibility to Kawasaki Station and nearby amenities
+ Private room better than capsules + Ample shared shower and restroom facilities prevent long wait times
+ Shared laundry and manga room useful for long stays + Modern and minimalist interior creates a pleasant atmosphere
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Neighborhood feels sketchy, safety concerns in many reviews - Lack of luggage storage service after checkout is a common complaint
- Old building, no elevator, stairs inconvenient - Soundproofing is not perfect, with some guests reporting external noise
- Cigarette and toilet smells, musty air repeated complaints - Ladders for capsule-style beds can be narrow and uncomfortable to climb
- Coin showers (100 yen/4min) and tiny rooms disappointing

Recommended For

Solo travelers Long-term travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Hostel Zen

Trip.com 7 Solo

Great value location, good AC near Chinatown

Not for women, paid showers

Trip.com 8.5 Solo

Clean bed and convenient AC

Odor and coin showers

Trip.com 10 Friends

Good AC TV, laundry manga room

Coin shower in annex

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Good hygiene and management

Agoda 9.2 Group

Friendly owner clean with facilities

Small and iffy safety

Hotel Plus Hostel TOKYO KAWASAKI

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Perfect balance of hostel social vibe and hotel comfort. Consistently clean.

Agoda 8.8 Business traveler

Walking distance from Kawasaki Station with many nearby amenities. Bed is spacious and comfortable.

Road conditions can be tough when dragging luggage.

Expedia 6.0 Solo traveler

Excellent price for the location.

Needs deep cleaning and renovation; bathroom smells of mold.

Booking.com 3.2 Solo traveler

Convenient location and clean rooms/bathrooms.

Soundproofing could be improved; noise from other guests is audible.

Location Comparison

Distance: 11.2km

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