TOMI in Shimoda

Please be aware that they have non existent cancelation policy. I booked 3 month beforehead and was unable to cancel. Other properties offer much better conditions

super friendly staff! very cheap for shimoda too

Location is very near Izukyu-Shimoda station. There's a nearby konbini and suparmarket for your basic needs.

Host is rude. I know this comment might not even matter, but the way he favors locals and white people over other Asian guests is just ridiculous. I was working remotely but can't find a decent place in the common room as it was always hoarded and packed by the local guests. They are noisy and made a lot of noises on my three nights there; endlessly watching TV and drinking with no sense of consideration towards other guests. Note that, if it was me making noise, then this host will lash out immediately on me. Mind you, I am not loud at all - it's just that I need to take calls in between my time. I was literally whispering when this new white guy checked in, came in, and answered a meeting as well - in his full voice. Yes, no reaction from the host haha! Also, a lot of time that his local guests and one white guest will make noise - but yes, no reaction from him. One time this guest pounded ice on metal so hard and loud that the host came up to check - but shrugged it off once he saw it his favorite local guest. The audacity he has. On my first night, I already noticed how it can get noisy on the common room hence I asked through gestures if I can work on the Izakaya below - where he stays and just watch Olympics. When I am on the middle of the call, he just interrupted me while repeatedly saying to shut up, and go out quickly! He did not even wait for me to make an excuse on the call so I can leave it professionally.... JUST PURE RUDENESS. First night and you've already ruined my experience, plus. his TV is way much louder compare to my voice! If you are reading this - go ahead and translate it so you'll know how rude and biased you are.

This is the only cheapest place

Bathroom is quite small, however ok for one night stay

The price

The place is unclean, full of dust and mould, and smells of cigarettes and cat pee

Close to the train station

The ‘common room’ was occupied by one guy who lives there maybe, constantly just watching tv or sleeping there. He made it uncomfortable to be around. The shower really needs cleaning.

It’s close to the train station and there is a cute cat.

One of the dirtiest and most run down hostels I’ve ever been in. It looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in months. Especially the shower area and fridge are extremely dirty and moldy. I felt dirty every time I touched something. There is a bad smell in the house, it’s especially bad in the shower (probably because of the mold). In general the house feels dark and depressing. I didn’t see any bugs though, which actually surprised me. A bed sheet was provided, but I’m pretty sure the pillow and blankets haven’t been washed. Also, there is no space to store your valuables. Apparently the area downstairs is supposed to be a Bar/ Izakaya, but it’s also really dirty and cluttered. I did not see any guests at the bar for the 2 nights I stayed there. As a woman travelling alone I did not really feel safe or comfortable. I wanted to leave the hostel early but everything else in the area was fully booked.

Very gross hostel, beds were just okay but the shower... there are creatures growing there, I rather have a shower at the beach than at the hostel. I've been in many hostels were resources were not abundant, but in this one looks like the hostel owner just don't care about higiene at all. Plus I don't really think this is a safe place for women travelers at all.

Absolutely nothing, I’m kind of sad for this revue because the owner was not mean, a bit kind but the guesthouse is probably the worse I have ever done

Everything but picture speak better than word so you can see the photo (they was moisture everywhere, AC and fan were dirty..) pillow had strain on it. The sheets was use very badly.. like the wall and kind of everything.

Really nice owner 😍