WISE OWL HOSTELS SHIBUYA vs Lightning Hotel

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 11.2km
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WISE OWL HOSTELS SHIBUYA

★★ 2-Star
8.2 1,333
Tokyo
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Lightning Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 9,784
Tokyo
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Live Price Comparison

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Agoda
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라쿠텐트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site WISE OWL HOSTEL... Lightning Hotel
Agoda
8.2 (1,348)
8.6 (9,974)
Booking.com
7.9 (1,820)
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Expedia
8.6 (222)
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라쿠텐트래블
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7.5
Trip.com
8.1 (27)
8.6 (316)
Overall Average
8.2 (3,417)
8.6 (10,290)

Strengths & Weaknesses

WISE OWL HOSTELS SHIBUYA Lightning Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff are friendly and good at English, as mentioned in many reviews + Many reviews say capsules and common areas are clean
+ Excellent cleanliness with clean showers and common areas repeatedly praised + Close to Asakusa sights and subway, easy access praised repeatedly
+ Great for mingling with other guests in the lounge and bar + Friendly staff and free amenities (towels, toiletries) satisfy
+ Comfortable beds with privacy curtains + Convenience stores and restaurants nearby make life easy
+ Convenient for Shibuya nightlife and views + Modern with ample locker space mentioned
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms and hallways are narrow with limited luggage space complaints - Complaints about moldy bath mats in showers
- 15-20 minute walk to Shibuya station feels a bit far - Common areas or showers get crowded
- Late-night noise mentioned in several reviews - Poor soundproofing lets other guests' noise through
- Some amenities (lotion etc.) lacking

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Young backpackers Party-goers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Short-term tourists Female solo

Guest Reviews

WISE OWL HOSTELS SHIBUYA

Expedia 10.0 Solo traveler

Best solo hostel in Tokyo. Friendly staff and clean.

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Cozy lounge, friendly staff. Clean and tasty breakfast.

Some showers have low water temp

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Comfortable beds and clean showers. Good value.

Bit far from station

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Great location, clean rooms and areas. Lots of food nearby.

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Friendly staff and good vibe. Comfy beds.

Noise and small toilets

Lightning Hotel

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Best value, great location clean with convenient showers

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Very clean good service, near subway for sightseeing

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Good security and clean, gender-separated elevators

라쿠텐트래블 3.0 Solo

Moldy shower bath mats, lack of amenities

Trip.com 2.5 Solo

Rude front desk, luggage storage fee

Location Comparison

Distance: 11.2km

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