Suzumaru Hotel - Hostel

The Wi-Fi was poorly working, but the room was spacious and the bed comfortable.

駐車場が高かった

The check-in is performed by a machine. Though it allows early check-in (I arrived crazy early). I value early check-ins in hostels (because, well, why not?) and give maximal rating to facilities that provide it. Location is good. It is near the supermarket, Lawson, 7/11 and Donki. The castle is a bit further but it is visible, especially in the evening. Train stations are pretty far away: probably equal distance from Wakayama (JR) and Wakayamashi (Namba/JR). Room is very clean, with a toilet and a bathroom (shower/bath). Also there is a kitchen that has an A/C, a refrigerator, a microwave and a kettle.

It is definitely overpriced. You can easily have your separate room in Osaka for 2/3 of the price. Thus the room is often empty: I was the only guest for the most time of my stay. The bathroom may be easily improved: it lacks a bathplug and a shelf for clothes so they don't get wet. But it is pretty good. There are not enough power outlets (sockets). I don't know if that can be easily improved though.

夜のチェックインだったため、施設に向かうまでの道が暗く飲み屋さんが多く、少し不安でした。 室内はトイレの壁以外は清潔に掃除されていて、きれいな印象です。布団はやや湿っぽい感じがしました。 タオルは白く新しいもので、お風呂場はリフォームされているのか、古めのビルに対して新しそうで安心して利用できました。

Very friendly staff at check in. Walkable from Wakayamashi station. The area is a fun little section of the city with a lot of character. Plenty of hole in the wall eateries and small bars. I found some live music clubs to check out right around the corner. There are a few shopping streets to walk that aren’t focused on tourism. Good local feel if you want to escape the tourist or business vibe.

The shared area was spacious and clean

The security aspect was concerning since there was no lock to the room

街中で立地も良いです泊まった部屋はLの字でベッドからテレビが見れなかった。