Hostel Zen

All that was available for the Rugby world cup. Would have been fine if we hadn't got locked down there during a typhoon. It was cheap for Yokohama. Room was completely empty apart from a roll out bed.

4 of us stayed for 3 nights during the typhoon. The first night we were in the annex around the corner, rooms very basic but excellent bedding and comfortable beds and a shower for 6 minutes. We then moved into the main hostel which was similar. Plenty roof terrace space so didn’t need to sit in rooms all the time. Host was friendly and place was constantly being cleaned. Not the best of areas to walk around in but hostel was fine

So I booked this place on the evening of my arrival. I knew I wasn't going to arrive before the reception shut so I emailed beforehand and within minutes I got a reply with no problem this is your number please go straight to your room. Ideal! After a train journey and half arrived but following Google maps. This takes you to there other set of rooms, I went to my room only to find someone else. This was all very strange and didn't feel like a place I wanted to stay so went back downstairs found a common room sign and had a look through the door. Some saw me and typical Japanese style wanted to help (plus he spoke English!). He took me to the main building and showed me that my name was on the board. Now during the day there is a small English sign saying the reception is around the corner but it could be made clearer! Anyway the room was nice, tatami matting. The bed/mattress was comfortable. TV had some channels which were in English and AC. The shared facilities were clean and to a good standard. Didn't use the laundry or kitchen. Breakfast was OK, perhaps I just miss the western style of breakfast. Toast (1 or 2 slices), boiled egg, half a banana and a drink. Yes it will do but typical Japan. Only a 5min walk from the train station. I'll be back if I'm in Yokohama.