nice location, friendly staff, has everything you need and is clean and well maintained

if you're a light sleeper and they put you on level 6 ask to change to a lower floor as the reception and common room are on level 7 so you will be kept awake until late into the night

Comfortable clean bed with good privacy. Good communal space and adequate kitchen. Very secure baggage storage

As other people have mentioned there is only one elevator and it is rather slow. But not a problem unless you really care about that. Tiny lockers in dorms but that is normal for a dorm / hostel.

I really liked the location and staff. They were very helpful and they really took good care of us. The process of everything was fairly easy and quick. I also like the ambience of the common area. It was a Japanese tatami experience and thought that was pretty cozy. Not to mention the kitchen was super cute and clean!

I guess this is something out of their control, but I believe this place is not suited for families with young children. Yes, they do have their own space but as soon as they get into the common room, it might be uncomfortable for guests especially when they’re the type that’s young, traveling with friends or solo like me. Even thought we have separate rooms, I remember going in and out of my floor every time and hearing parents yell and hit at their children or children crying (not all the families do this). It’s not only bothersome but it pains me to hear children being yelled at or hit at was too much. And the families that are not so abusive tend to just let their kids run around and do whatever they wanted like running in the common room.

Loved how big the kitchen was. There were three different stovetops and cooking/plate sets. So multiple people could make food at the same time. Saved a lot of money on this stay cooking. Staff was exceptional! Seriously one of the receptionists spent about an hour and half with me going thru some difficult motorcycle rentals that I was trying to set up. So thank you Misaki for helping me finally get that done! You were a life saver. Location was good, very close to subway/train station.

Process was mostly smooth during my stay but I did get stuck out of my dorm room momentarily the last night I was there. Had to get help getting back in my room as it appeared the passcode was changed without me getting a notification. But everything was smoothed out and I was able to sleep easy after a short wait. Bewarned the lighting in the bunks are pretty bright. I didn't check to see if the light switch had multiple settings to dim it or not but the standard setting was a little intense at night so I usually just went to bed right away instead of reading.

Fun, Social Stay at COGO Ryogoku – Great for Groups We stayed one night at COGO Ryogoku, which is part hotel, part hostel — and a very cool, social place overall. We had a private family room with three bunk beds — meant for a larger group, but it was just the two of us, so we had the entire room to ourselves. Given the low price, we were happy with the value — a lucky last-minute choice that worked out great for a short stay. The shared lounge area near reception is one of the highlights — a great space to relax, meet fellow travelers from all over the world, and soak in the friendly, international atmosphere. There’s also a shared kitchen and dining space, which makes it even more convenient for those traveling on a budget or in groups. The interior design is traditional Japanese, with warm wood elements and a cozy vibe — it definitely adds charm to the stay.

🚧 The only downside was the noise from the road outside — it was quite loud, and the window in our room didn’t fully close, which made it harder to block out the sound. That’s something worth improving. In short, COGO Ryogoku is a fun, dynamic place — ideal for groups or solo travelers looking to connect with others. We'd recommend it, especially if you're looking for a short and sociable stay in Tokyo

Staff were excellent, the facilities were perfect, and the location I found to be brilliant. This place has everything you need for a great stay in Tokyo, and you can get to both airports via public transport pretty easily from here!

No fault of the hostel, but if you're in a shared dorm, don't expect some people to read the instructions on the bathroom/in the bunks. Someone clogged the in-room toilet with too much paper on two separate occasions, despite signs saying not to use too much paper... Otherwise, really excellent!

The size of the two-bed room is very generous for the price! Location is a comfortable 10 minute walking distance from both Ryogoku stations (there are two stations operated by different train companies). Luggage storage is available at the reception floor at a competitive price.

Initially, we were unable to set our room aircon to 'warm room 暖房' that is, heater mode. Luckily the reception staff was extremely helpful, he did not know how to solve it at first but asked around and realised there is a central power switch he needs to turn on for us.

I liked the location, it is only a short walk from Ryogoku station, and it is only minutes away from some convenience stores, restaurants and even a Daiso. I appreciated that check in was quick and easy with the staffs help, and was happy with the comfort of the bed. too. I didn't spend time in the common area space but what I saw of it looked nice. So if I have a chance to stay here again in the future then I'd like to talk to more of the other guests and the staff members. I also wanted to mention when checking out how great the staff were with another guest who was unable to speak english or Japanese. They did their best through translation apps and gestures to communicate though it must have been hard for them. I think the customer service and atmosphere here is really good.

There didn't seem to be any free wifi, or at least not in the room I was staying in. I imagine in other parts of the hostel there are but in any case it was not much of an issue, just a little inconvenient sometimes. I also noticed that both the shower room and toilet are in the same room as the dormitory beds. So this meant I sometimes heard noise and sounds during the time I was staying in the room before going out or going to sleep. It was fine overall but is something to be aware of.

The beds were very comfy and the common area really nice and perfectly for dinner or lunch in the hostel. We’ve been there off season so the while atmosphere was not really social, maybe that’s different during season. It’s right next to the train station which made it really easy to get around Tokyo.

There was a lock for the dormitory but it didn’t work, so the door was open the whole time. But there are some lockers for personal belongings and they also store your luggage before and after check-in/out, which was nice.

Big spaces for nice price in Tokyo. The atmosphere of the hostel was really nice, the rooms were lovely and the dining room even better. Close to trains, buses and subways and located in the Sumo neighbourhood, Ryogoku. Totally recommended to walk around the train station.

Although they waited us until 12am, after 10pm check-in is charged and after 12 you can’t check in, so in our experience, that our flight was delayed, it was a little stressful to try to be on time. Also the hotel didn’t have luggage delivery, but you can do it with the convini next block. To sum up, the disadvantages aren’t an issue if we compare them with all the good things that the hostel offers.