No Borders Hostel

This was my first experience in a hostel and I am so glad I went to NBH. The place is so well equipped and Satoshi takes great care of everyone who is staying there. There were many recommendations on things to do and places to dine at! I felt so at home speaking to other travellers and it felt like Satoshi truly thought about everything to make sure you’re comfortable. The rooms were perfect and the beds were so comfy and clean. Bathrooms are very clean and the shared living space was so nice to sit and relax at. Bonus is that there is a free breakfast, Lawsons is literally a 10 second walk away and the train station connects you to everywhere. I loved staying here so much and I’ll definitely be coming back.

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Staff, information provided about locality and japan, access via trains (small walk, two options), communication prior to check in for times

Small common space

No Border Hostel (NBH) is now my favorite place to stay in Tokyo. You should absolutely consider a stay here! The basics- the bed is comfortable, and there is a surprisingly decent amount of storage space around the bed for your belongings. Luggage can be stored underneath your bunk so access is easy, which is rare for dorm-style hotels like NBH. The shared bathroom and shower is always clean, as is the sink and kitchen area. The common area is cozy and I was very fortunate to have met and talked to some great people from all around the world who stayed at NBH at the same time. Wifi was also very fast for big downloads and streaming. The surrounding neighborhood is fairly quiet, and NBH is right next to a bus stop that can take you to a JR station in two stops, as well as multiple convenience stores right around the alley, so it's fairly convenient to get around and get what you need. The value for price per night is absolutely unmatched in the rest of Tokyo. What makes NBH stand out though, is the host- Satoshi. I've never had a bad experience with hotel/lodging staff traveling in Japan. I've had good hosts, and a few great hosts, but I will never have a host like Satoshi (Ash) again. Satoshi is kind, approachable, and highly professional. He has an attentiveness and warmth that make him a pleasure to talk to, and I am grateful he went to out of his way to help and accommodate me personally before, during, and even after my stay. He is highly knowledgeable about traveling in Japan, so I recommend guests at NBH talk with him for destination ideas and advice. It's also clear he takes great care in maintaining NBH, which is clear throughout the facilities. I hope to stay at NBH the next time I'm in Tokyo. I have nothing but praise, respect, and appreciation for Satoshi and I wish him all the best.

I don't like that there is nothing to dislike about NBH.

Satoshi was very nice. You can tell that the place was carefully designed and thought for guests’ comfort. The place provided free breakfast during my stay, simple but decent: cereals, bread, jams, milk. There were also free drinks (water, calpico water, and green tea, coffee/tea) and free ice cream.

Nothing really. Place was not super super close to the station but still walking distance (~20 min to Gotenba station)