Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel

We spent 2 nights in this hotel. Were not sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. First there was a bakery near reception. Second, the reception staff were very nice and helped us with all questions of orientation.

Very near to train station.

I feel mixed leaving this review because the staff was incredibly nice and helpful. But after traveling, one would like to relax in a room... and we could not. Air conditioning was slow and antiquated, but it worked after a while. We had a bathroom in the room, and W.C. was really, REALLY small even for a Japanese standard (which toilet room is small to begin with). Be prepared to do your business with the door open. We looked forward to experiencing the traditional futon mattresses, but these mattresses were unforgiving to our backs the next morning - because they are flimsy; I grew up with one in Japan. Everything in the room just seemed - old. Fortunately shower worked well. Another infuriating situation was the lack of Internet. Even though they had advertised as having one, Beware: Internet is limited to 1-4th floors only. The hotel is located about 2.5 blocks from the Yokogawa Station, which we needed to transfer out of Hiroshima Station. At Yokogawa, there is really nothing to do there to kill the time. We spent the next morning at the Hiroshima Memorial, which is possible to go to using the famous cable car. Conveniently, there is a bakery at the entrance of the hotel. Internet works on the 1st floor, but the lack of Internet in my room really messed up my coordinating schedule with a friend in town - personally, I would never stay here again.

The hotel was very old, and the rooms were very old as well. Lots of spots on the walls and holes on the ceiling. The price was definitely too high for what it was. The Internet works only on 3F, and only in the main area. For that kind of money you can find a lot better deal than this, I would recommend this hotel if it's only less than 40 bucks per night.

Slept on the floor on a mattress with covers. This type of sleeping may not suit everyone as you may wake up feeling the hard floor at times.

Almost like a proper hotel, right away I was greeted by the concierge who wasn't the most friendly of people. The rooms are traditional Japanese with tatami but bunkbeds so you don't sleep on the floor. The beds are quite comfortable. Daily cleaning service, changing sheets everyday. Other reviews and even the guest house say it is close to peacepark, which is true of you take the local tram, otherwise it would be like 15-30 minute walk to main centre of the city, which is a good walk but I wouldn't consider it close as other guesthouses in Hiroshima. Overall a satisfactory stay, but there much more lively places

Was basically across the road from the train station allowing easy access to Miyajima island, and a pleasant walk along the river away from the peace park (~15-30 minutes)

Excellent value. Quiet, clean, and nice. Very friendly staff and very close to the train station. Perfect for the single tourist on a budget. I'd definitely stay here again.

Good

Stay in a dorm room but since it was during the week there was hardly anyone so I could enjoy more privacy. Toilet (only one) and 2 showers in the room, all very clean and new.