Beautiful hostel with a sophisticated yet slightly rebellious personality. Hosts were very hospitable and enjoyed mingling with guests - all the staff I met were very fluent in English. The bunks were rather spacious, and for the most part, apart from a yelling kid this morning, it's rather quiet. There's an awesome book collection here by the way! They're not just for looks - they're highly curated! So take advantage of the books and nerd out all you want!

I loved everything about this hostel. It was clean, has a nice staff and I I think it a great experience. Be careful if you plan staying for long periods, because people from the outside can come in. But if you only want to live the experience of sleeping behind bookshelves, with one night or two you are going to be perfect.

I suppose it might depend on the person... but for me it was nearly perfect. The problems a lot of people have are for noise from music or talking since some beds are in the common area, (that's totally a valid complaint) but for me as a typically light sleeper at home I was able to sleep just fine after long days out. I don't think there was a time on my stay here where music was on after midnight, which is reasonable since this place technically isn't JUST for sleeping people. Earplugs are provided, just in case. If I had one complaint, it's that the rooms get really warm, or at least mine did. But! There are fans inside each one (also power outlets) so it wasn't much of an issue. Just a little one. The facility is super clean and tidy, and the showers are actually surprisingly great. The staff were great, helpful, and understood English. The location is fantastic, only a couple of minutes from Ikebukuro Station West exit in a atraight line. Overall, just a great place. I would definitely stay here again!

When you arrive, you have to make your own bed (which is kind of really hard due to the very limited space), you have to pay for towels or bring your own; if you want water you have to buy it too. And there is no shower gel, shampoo or conditioner in the bathroom (common shower room) either... The top bunkers are covered by a cloth that is easily taken off, which means your neighbors can very easily look at you in your bed or changing. The futon is also quite thin. The place is very stylish and the idea is pretty awesome (it's quite aesthetically pleasing), but the space is not exactly comfortable. I don't advice staying over for more that two nights.

Very quiet at night. Great library atmosphere. Bookshelf bunks are well sized & have a small safe, a light, a fan, and coat hangers. Midday books are of course in Japanese but there's enough in English to find a good read. There's no curfew but it's expected you don't make lots of noise after 12.

Really cool concept, the ambience of the place is nice and the decor is super cool. The idea of sleeping in a big bookshelf is as cool as it sounds. However, I have to knock stars off for the problems with sound. Everyone is basically in the same big room, and the bed nooks you sleep in have absolutely no sound insulation. This means actually sleeping in them is very hard if you're a light sleeper. They offer free earplugs and this helps, but still probably avoid this one if you're really in need of a good uninterrupted night's sleep.

A great little hostel with a difference. The beer selection is excellent, and the book collection is very interesting - a lot of stuff on art and design, food, and travel. Plenty available in English, and lots of rare vintage magazines. A unique collection that's worth seeing on its own merits, and being able to get tipsy and have a bit of a sleep is a bonus. There's a microwave, so you don't need to shell out on food while you stay here. The shower situation is a bit annoying, in that there were no towels provided so I had to skip it, but everything seems very clean and modern. The bed could be a little more comfy, but I probably should have just asked for another pillow, the mattress itself was fine and my little cubby hole felt very safe and private.

I knew this place was for me the second I walked in. It’s well themed, tasteful, clean, and calming. It’s an atmosphere well tailored to the specific type of person who comes for the spirit of bookishness, rather than just a place to stay. - There are lots of nice books in different languages. - The open reading area is very comfortable. - I found it very quiet. It’s mostly silent inside except for some soft music, which I enjoy. There are some outside noises at times but that didn’t bother me at all. - Staff speaks great English. - Proximity to Ikebukuro station is fantastic. - The industrial fixtures and color scheme are very nice. The lighting is just right. - The shampoo they provide smells lovely. - I read Big Fish.

10/10 for this place! The location, facilities, staff, decor - everything. Perfect for a bookworm and / or solo traveller. I finished an entire book one evening because of how cozy it was to relax and read in blissful silence. The best part is that you can even go during the day to just sit and read. You don’t have to necessarily stay the night. The staff are so nice and polite. They’re happy to assist you with anything at any time. Kudos to them!

The place has a great atmosphere and is super cozy and comfy for reading. The staff are nice and helpful. The beds are clean though uncomfortable, but not anything different than you would expect from a hostel. It can be somewhat noisy as the beds are not seperated from the common area but ear plugs are provided. If you're staying in Tokyo i would definitely recommend this place.