Khaosan Tokyo Original, Cheap and Friendly Guesthouse in Asakusa (Updated)

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Why would I choose to stay in Khaosan Tokyo Original? If it's only cheap guesthouse I wouldn't pick this one because when I searched on Agoda there are many other cheaper Hotel than Khaosan Tokyo Original.

Yes it's not about cheap but since it was my first time visiting Japan (Tokyo), I would rather choose a place to stay that comfortable, friendly, easy to access and of course cheap. My first time visiting Tokyo was in November 2014.

By recommendation of my friends, Khaosan Tokyo Original is my choice of accommodation for 4 nights in Tokyo.

Khaosan Tokyo Original 

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Rooftop

That was the rooftop view of the Khaosan Tokyo Original Guesthouse, it is near the Tokyo Skytree it's just a short walk from there, also the Sumida River is right behind it and the most important thing it is close to Asakusa Station, Ginza Line and Asakusa Line.

The building itself is 5 story building just the same as other building in Big Cities, that looks like an apartment.

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Front View

If you look closely there's a Vending Machine and also Bicycles there, yes the vending machine is sell variety of beverages and you can rent the bike for 500 yen per day.

How To Go To Khaosan Tokyo Original

If you start from Haneda International Airport, it's quite easy. You only need to ride the subway train that directly to Asakusa, there are two line that going to Asakusa, they are Asakusa Line and Ginza Line. I suggest ride the Asakusa Line because its a bit closer than Ginza Line.

Address: 2 Chome-1-5 Kaminarimon, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 111-0034

Phone: +81 3-3842-8286

Website: Khaosan Tokyo

But don't worry Google Map is very accurate in Japan, so you need only to check your Google Map for the location of it.

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Khaosan Tokyo Original Price

I booked the room directly from their website HERE or you can try via AGODA it's all the same.

I booked for Private Room and charged 3,800 Yen / Night

In Private Room, it consist of 2 Bunk Bed, so if you booked the whole room (which is for 2 person) you only need to pay for 5,000 Yen / Night.

Beside that, they also has Mixed and Non Mixed Room with 5-8 Bunk Bed in it and per bed cost 2,500 Yen / Night.

Khaosan Tokyo Original Facilities

As I mentioned before that I stayed in a private room, it is equipped with an Air Conditioner, 2 Bunk Bed, and Electricity Terminal, that's it. The room is quite small even for me, I think it's only 6 m2, but it's still comfortable, considering only use it for sleeping.

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Private Room

Then, there's the Common Room, where we can meet other Guest and share some story or maybe make some coffee or tea, because the Kitchen Room is just around the corner of it, the good thing about guesthouse or hostel is you can use the tea, coffee, milk and other stuff in their kitchen for FREE.

Even though the Common Room is not too spacious but it's still comfy, there's a TV (if you happen understand Japanese Language), Free To Use Computer with Internet, and a Sofa.

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Common Room

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Kitchen

If you noticed, there's no Shower or even Toilet Room inside the Room that I booked, because the toilet and shower room are Shared and Separated, it is located at Floor 1, 2 and 3. 

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Toilet

Then, there's a Coin Laundry Machine at the 3rd Floor where you can wash you clothes and then hang them, also there's a Hair Dryer at the 1st Floor. Free Wifi in entire building for Guest of course.

Lastly, they also provide a cheap Mobile Wifi only 500 yen / day, you can ask the Front Office about it.

Khaosan Tokyo Original Review

My first visit to Tokyo and my first hotel / hostel in Tokyo and it was awesome. FYI, I really love the concept of a hostel / guesthouse, where we can easily interact with other guests, whether it's a small morning talk or even wild night hangover time.

I made a couple of "New Friends" here from France, Kuala Lumpur, Belgium and of course Japan. The staff that I met named Chieko and Allen. Both of them are really nice and English Fluent. They are very friendly person that love to chat with the guest and give them guidance over Tokyo Destination. That's really helpful for first timer like myself.

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Staff

If you are still confuse where to go in Tokyo, they already have Tokyo Map for all Tokyo Destination and also many Booklet that you can take and read Freely. 

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Map

And my favorite spot in Khaosan Tokyo Original Gusethouse it their rooftop, because it is located along side Sumida River so that I can see Tokyo Sky Tree every morning while enjoying a cup of tea with onigiri.

Khaosan Tokyo Original - Roof Top

Overall, for a budget traveller or a backpacker, this place is a must-stay, it has all of the backpacker needs, also usually they have daily events, such as Takoyaki Making, Drink Sake or Lunch Together, so the event is a must if you want to make some new friends.

So I really recommend this place to stay if you are visiting Tokyo. :)

Update:

Unfortunately, this wonderful guesthouse has been Closed since 30th September 2017. It's a heartbreaking to hear such news. So many memories in this friendly guesthouse. For detailed info visit their website HERE.

Khaosan Tokyo Original is Closed