Hotels near Itabashi Ward, Tokyo

The hotel is located on the west side of Ikebukuro. Be careful not to be misled by Google Maps when searching for an exit with luggage. Just head west and look for Exit C6 (which has up/down escalators) or Exit 14 (which has an elevator). Google Maps led me to the East Exit near Exit 38, and I had a tough time dragging my suitcases through Ikebukuro Station! There are station maps inside Ikebukuro Station that show which exits have elevators. The owner speaks Chinese, so communication was easy. It's the first time I've found a front desk that speaks Chinese after being in Japan for so long. The hotel feels more like a guesthouse and doesn't have an elevator. Guests on higher floors should be mindful of carrying luggage; fortunately, I was on the second floor this time. The common area has tables, a water dispenser, and a large refrigerator where you can store drinks or food like chocolate. Just be aware it's shared, so bag your items to prevent others from taking them. Unlike other hotels, there's no coffee machine in the common area, but instant coffee packets are available. There's also a microwave to heat up bento boxes. There are two men's and two women's shower rooms on the first floor, and another shower room on the top floor (4th floor). Fresh towels can be found in a bin near the entrance. There's no washing machine or dryer on-site. You'll need to walk across the street to a laundromat, which can be inconvenient if it's raining. The dryers at that laundromat seem more suited for large loads (starting at 8kg), which might be overkill for tourists with fewer clothes. It costs 100 yen for 8 minutes of drying. I chose to dry for 16 minutes and then took my clothes back to the hotel to air dry them overnight with the AC. If you don't mind a bit of a walk, Google Maps can show you another laundromat nearby where you can dry clothes for 10 minutes for 100 yen. Also, you need to buy detergent for 50 yen at the laundromat. (However, if the owner is around, you might be able to get a little laundry detergent from them. I once had some cotton dolls that needed cleaning and the owner helped me out with some detergent for a quick wash – just don't ask for too much.) The room is quite spacious, and the bed is wide. There's a small table for using a laptop or other items. All facilities are well-equipped. There are plenty of hooks for hanging clothes directly opposite the air conditioner, and you can adjust the airflow to help dry them. Upon entering the hotel, you need to take off your shoes and put them in the public shoe cabinet, which doesn't have a lock. There are shared slippers, but I brought my own as I felt the shared ones might not be very hygienic. Be careful not to leave your personal slippers in the common area; keep them in your room, otherwise, someone might wear them away (one of mine was taken, luckily I had another pair). When going upstairs, socks are fine. Near the hotel, there's a supermarket called Akashi Zatsujiten where you can buy inexpensive drinks, cheap fruits like bananas, and discounted bento boxes in the evening. It's open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM. The owner was very kind and helped me receive a package, which they placed directly in my room. It was merchandise from a Bandori Live event. A few days before the event, there weren't many Bandori fans, mostly Caucasians and Indians. But in the following days, many more Chinese people arrived, all carrying cotton dolls. You can email the hotel to ask for the package receiving address, just remember to include your name. Overall, this hotel is pretty good for Tokyo. It's close to Ikebukuro, making it convenient for travel, and also great for Bandori fans doing a pilgrimage. My suggestion for the hotel: Please add a curtain divider between the two public shower stalls downstairs. Currently, only one curtain covers both, though I haven't encountered two people showering at the same time yet.

I liked this place. A pretty standard classic capsule hotel: sizeable capsule with a console, daily turnover service, large shower and onsen room with an attached steam room. Service was good: they have an army of twinks working there after hours, it was like being checked in by BTS. All issues I had with my capsule (broken lightbulb) were addressed quickly and cheerfully. Sometimes it kinda seemed like they were laughing at a few of the foreign guests, but you know what, fair. This place is kinda rules heavy, with lots of notices posted around the property. There is no eating or drinking in the capsules, and instead you have to go to this common area that feels a bit like a hospice for abandoned uncles. Vending machines, manga library, smoking cubicles, that sorta thing. Clean and tidy though, equal numbers of dudes using it for remote working and day drinking (I have a feeling that some ppl live in this place). They have the usual elaborate system of lockers and keys, but they will store your luggage for you while you are out. No need to check out in the day. Overall a chill experience. While I was staying there though some dude did have a mini breakdown about what he saw as it's shortcomings, so I just wanted to comment on that. According to him the place was disgusting. He was especially perturbed by the housekeeping service and the showers. His claim was the the toilets were dirty and that it was unacceptable to fold bedsheets on the floor. Mind you, he was having this rant at 10:30 - checkout is at 10:00, meaning that a whole stampede of airport-bound weebs had just taken spicy ramen fuelled power dumps so they could get out of there on time. Most of the day the facilities were pretty spotless in my opinion. In regards to folding the bedsheets on the floor, I dunno what in the Disney princess he was expecting, but there really isn't anywhere else to do it. I think it's unreasonable to expect little doves to come fly your linens into your capsule tbh. The capsules are literally on... the floor! What do you want? His overall complaint that the space was generally messy was a lot more valid. At this point I had a suspicion that they kind of segregated foreigners from Japanese customers. It's true, that the foreign floor was a bit of a tip - luggage thrown around, empty bottles everywhere, garbage. I went up to the Japanese floors to snoop around a bit. Spotless. (Pictures of both included for comparison) In this case I think the call is coming from inside the capsule, not really fair to hold the staff accountable to your own messy manners. His final gripe was about the showers - specifically the lack of private cubicles. Private cubicles were not advertised anywhere and Japanese onsens are pretty standardly communal spaces, so again I dunno what he wanted. Maybe a shower, with a curtain? Maybe a shower with a door? Maybe a shower with a psychic forcefield that would make his ex girlfriends forget his underwhelming junk and prevent his father from behind disappointed in him? I'm not sure. But I guess the dozen shower stations with soap, shampoo, and face wash weren't cutting it. In fact a lot of the Western guests seemed pretty pranged out by the shower situation, waiting until like two am to wash up and then scurrying around the baths with a hand towel infront of their package like a little purse. If you regret going bald, that's on you. Kinda silly, but if you are bashful maybe this also isn't the hotel for you. Unreasonable though to blame the establishment for you own shame. Anyway, that's all to say the worst part of my stay was for sure the ranting and raving from an unshowered backpacker while I was trying to have a lie in. Otherwise a pretty decent stay.

In order to find a well priced hotel it was necessary to stay further out from the centre. This hotel was clean. It does not have a reception so you can’t leave bags early but if you will be checking in and able to access your room immediately that that is not an issue. Key card was waiting for us in reception. Room is very cozy indeed (not much space). Bed was a small double so we booked a twin - second bed was on a mezzanine accessed via a ladder. Top bed was firm but comfortable. Main bed was soft. Bathroom was good with powerful shower. Good a/c. Hotel in clean condition (perhaps renovated recently). If staying make sure to know which station to get off at - it is Naka Itabashi. To get to Shibuya takes two trains - first to Itabashi and then another to Shibuya (major interchange with a big bus station there as well). Local restaurants close early but there are convenience stores open till late.

This was my first time traveling abroad, my first time traveling alone, and my first time flying solo. The front desk staff here speak English, everyone is very friendly, and the environment is super clean. Everyone is very considerate, and everywhere is spotless. Waiting for the washing machine on the rooftop at night while sipping a soda really hit the spot. For an introvert like me, it was incredibly comfortable. I'll definitely be back next time!

Fantastic experience. Free laundry. Free breakfast for all (plain udon noodles/soy rice/fashion soup/seaweed toppings). N LINE Metro is 5 mins away (oji station). Free toothbrushes/razors/unlimited towels/soap/shampoo/conditioner. Also a sauna but only for men is included. 7/11 supermarket is 2 mins walk. Lots of food places around that are open until around 11pm. Highly recommend!! Only thing I will mention is that the bathroom is tiny (as in, you will headbutt the door when getting off the toilet) and the mattress is a lil uncomfortable but honestly, I cannot complain and will recommend to everyone. There is also a complaint here in the reviews about a leakage in one of the rooms. We stayed in that exact same room and can confirm that the problem has been resolved and there was absolutely no leak. Lastly, bathrooms are private. Kitchen is shared downstairs.

The location is in the city, making travel convenient. There's a supermarket right next to the hotel, so finding food is no problem. It's a bit of a walk to the subway, but not too far. The room is quite small, more suitable for a solo traveler or a couple than a group of friends. It has all the essentials and is perfect if you just need a place to sleep. There's barely enough space to unpack; opening your luggage pretty much fills the entire room.

Great Location: The hotel is conveniently located about an 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station's East Exit, close to Sunshine City. It's surrounded by numerous shops, restaurants, and convenience stores, making it incredibly easy to get around and go shopping. Well-equipped Facilities: The hotel offers services like free WiFi and luggage storage. There's a 24-hour lounge on the first floor providing complimentary drinks and even manga for guests to read. Some rooms are also equipped with amenities like refrigerators and TVs. Clean and Comfortable Rooms: Both the guest rooms and common areas are kept quite clean, and the bedding is comfortable. While the room sizes are generally small, the layout is well-planned and meets basic accommodation needs.

The hostel is located at Higashi-Jūjō and it is only 2 minutes away by foot if you're are exiting from the metro station via South Gate. The area makes it very accessible to the city centre and the Jūjō area is full of convience stores, super markets located in Jūjō Ginza Shopping Street. I like the hostel service. The staff are very considerate to clients. The room is neat without any odors, I like all the electronic applicances! Great choices! The ventilation is great since there was a big window with open-view + an air purifier. The bathroom is clean and neat and very new as well. Clients can use the laudry room, equipped with washing powder vending machine. I highly recommend this hostel. They are doing interior modification of few floors. I think in the forseeable future, the living experience will only be improving!

Before coming, I was a bit worried about the hotel's age and potential issues with its facilities. However, upon arrival, it exceeded my expectations. The environment is top-notch, and the hygiene is excellent. They provide a wide range of high-quality amenities. The room was tidied up perfectly every day. Key points: The hotel's location is superb, extremely close to the central shopping area of Ikebukuro. Even on rainy days, spending an entire day at Sunshine City, which is connected to the hotel, is no problem. Furthermore, the dining options in Ikebukuro are surprisingly affordable. You can find quality meals with good service for 1000-1500 yen. Even if you don't want to eat out, the FamilyMart on the first floor of the hotel can cover all your meals with a rich variety of options. Lastly, the transportation is very convenient. From Ikebukuro East Station, you can easily reach Shinjuku and Shibuya. From the West Station, you can get to Ueno, Ginza, and Sumida.

My actual stay experience was pretty good. I encountered an auntie at the front desk who spoke Chinese, which was a relief because it was my first time in Japan and I was checking in alone, so I was a bit apprehensive. She helped me with the check-in process. I later realized that Toyoko Inn's check-in is super simple – you can do it completely self-service and contactless with just your passport and the machine. Pajamas and some basic toiletries can be picked up near the front desk. The hotel also offers a very simple breakfast in the morning, so don't expect anything fancy. The hotel's location is quite convenient. It's about a 10-minute walk from the subway station, which is probably the maximum distance you'd want to walk with luggage. After dropping off my bags, I could walk back the same way to reach a lively commercial street. The hotel is located right on the edge of a fairly bustling commercial area. Inside the room, the phrase 'small but perfectly formed' fits perfectly. There's enough space to open a suitcase flat. The bed comfort and size were both quite suitable. The buildings are quite close together, so there's not much of a view outside the window, but it's better than having no window at all. It seems that if your hotel booking exceeds a certain amount, you'll need to pay an additional tax, I think it's for bookings over 500. It's best to prepare cash or an international credit card in advance. I'm not sure if Alipay or WeChat Pay work.