The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa

1.0 star property
Hostel in Tokyo

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Living area
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kuwata Building 3F, 2-12-12 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 155-0031
  • Place, Japan Folk Crafts Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Yoyogi Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tokyo

Located in Setagaya, The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine. This 18-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Suzunari Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Japan Folk Crafts Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hanegi Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yoyogi Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Shimo-Kitazawa Station - 2 min walk
  • Shimo-Kitazawa Station - 4 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪下北六角 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Curry Spice Gelateria KALPASI - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大衆酒場晩杯屋 下北沢店 - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪韓国食堂&韓甘味 ハヌリ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪天馬屋 下北沢店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa

Hostel in Tokyo
Guests of The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa have access to free WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include kitchenettes and stovetops. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Wardrobe Hostel Shomokitazawa Setagaya-ku
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Wardrobe Shomokitazawa
Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa
Wardrobe FOREST Shimokitazawa Tokyo
Wardrobe FOREST Shimokitazawa
The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa Tokyo
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The Wardrobe Hostel Shomokitazawa
Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

This hostel is situated in Setagaya, close to Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Imperial Palace. You'll also find Yoyogi Park and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa include a casino?

No, The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa good for couples?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include a kitchenette and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa.

Are there connecting rooms at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

The closest major airport to The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa is Haneda Airport (HND), which is 13.7 mi away (52 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa?

No, at The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Thelma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place it’s filthy. I won’t recommend this place to anyone. I could not give them -0. The smell in this place is horrendous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs, bunch of homeless people in there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so tiny and cute!!! It was a really fun experience staying there!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was so beautifully designed and clean! Also the perfect location for enjoying this cool area of Tokyo!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s very convenient to take a train. You just walk in 3 minuets. This hostel is clean. But the sound-proofing seems too bad. I can hear the sound from downstairs even though at midnight, I can’t sleep well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good neighbourhood and convenient location

The location is perfect, just 3mins walk from JR station. The neighbourhood is young and cool with tons of vintage clothing shops and bars and good restaurant. I booked a double bed room and it's kind of small but the common area is very cozy and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Student staffer Morohashi took care of my check-in and check-out.. he is friendly, super helpful, speaks good English and actually was the only staff member I saw! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical forest of shimokitazawa

Great location (although it was very difficult to find the place... It’s located in a great neighbourhood..) quiet, very clean, friendly staff... what a pleasant 7 day of my stay!! Thank you 🙏
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Tomoya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jørgen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs

About a month before arrival, I attempted to contact the hostel to inform them that we would be arriving late at night. I called the listed phone number multiple times over several days, but no one answered. Eventually, someone picked up – a man claiming to be the cleaner – who proceeded to yell at me for calling what he claimed was an “emergency number.” He told me to use an email address that I was supposedly sent. When I explained that I had never received such an email, he refused to provide it. Hotels.com tried their best to assist and added a note to the booking stating we’d be arriving around midnight. Despite this, when we showed up on the day of arrival, the hostel was completely deserted. No staff were present, and the room we had booked was locked. We tried contacting another number and a Gmail address posted on a sign outside the building – but got no response. In the end, we were forced to crash on an available mattress in a dorm room just to have a roof over our heads for the night. We left first thing the next morning and checked into a proper hotel instead. Hotels.com went above and beyond to help us and, after multiple failed attempts to reach the hostel themselves, they refunded us in full. The hostel itself is not just utterly unprofessional – it’s small, dirty, and, in my opinion, a serious fire hazard. Tiny cramped rooms, luggage blocking hallways, and barely any visible emergency exits. Hotels.com gets 10 out of 10. The hostel? Zero
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Tomoyuki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
セキュリティボックスが無い
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kar

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

ハヤカワカズユキ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
隣りの人のいびきがうるさくて、 あまり、良く寝れませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
施設綺麗です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takuya, OKAYAMASHI KITAKU

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023