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CITAN Hostel
CITAN Hostel
Café, bar, dormitory and private rooms: check bathroom arrangements
CITAN Hostel suits travellers who want their accommodation to be part of meeting people along the way. There is coffee downstairs, a basement bar with food and music events, and dormitories and private rooms upstairs. If you enjoy that lively mix, it is likely to be more memorable than a conventional business hotel.
| At a glance | How I’d choose |
|---|---|
| At a glanceBest for | How I’d chooseGreat for solo travellers, friends and anyone who likes cafés and meeting people in shared spaces. If you require complete quiet, a private bathroom or traditional hotel service, check the accommodation setup carefully. |
| At a glanceCheck before choosing a bed | How I’d chooseThe official room selection includes mixed dormitories, female dormitories and private rooms with Twin, Queen or King bed configurations. |
| At a glanceMain trade-off | How I’d chooseThe official description lists a basement DJ lounge, which is appealing for music and socialising. Light sleepers should ask about room floors and event schedules before booking. |
Choosing a bed with enough luggage space
The hostel offers mixed and women-only dorms, as well as private rooms with Twin, Queen or King beds. A private room gives you a private sleeping space, but check the specific listing to see whether its bathroom is private too; a large bed does not make it a full hotel suite. In a dorm, start by checking upper bunks, luggage storage and bed curtains.
| Room type | Space or setup | Best choice for |
|---|---|---|
| Room typeMixed / women-only dormitory | Space or setupDormitory bed | Best choice forComfortable with roommates and shared bathrooms |
| Room typeTwin / Queen / King private room | Space or setupPrivate sleeping space | Best choice forCheck bathroom facilities in the room details |
For details, see theroom descriptions; check the exact bed arrangement and permitted occupancy in your booking.
Getting here with luggage
Trip lists Bakuro-yokoyama Station at roughly 160 metres, a three-minute walk. If arriving via JR Bakurocho or the Asakusa Line at Higashi-nihombashi, check the relevant exit separately and take a lift to street level with large luggage. The listed check-in window begins at 16:00 and runs until 23:00, so pay attention to your arrival time.
| Hotel details | Details |
|---|---|
| Hotel detailsAddress | Details15-2 Odenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0011, Japan |
| Hotel detailsCheck-in / check-out | DetailsCheck-in 16:00–23:00 / Check-out by 11:00 |
| Hotel detailsTypical walking time | DetailsAbout 160 m / 3 minutes on foot from Bakuro-yokoyama subway station |
View access directions; check station notices on the day of travel for accessibility facilities.
Should you add breakfast? Start with your departure time
The café and food scene are central to CITAN’s appeal; the photo gallery shows soup, bread, plated dishes and coffee. Check separately whether breakfast is included in your rate, when food can be ordered and what is on the day’s menu. It is a good place for a leisurely coffee before going out; for an early departure, prepare something simple the night before.
One night or a longer stay?
A one- or two-night stay lets you experience the café and bar atmosphere. If you like planning your day in shared spaces, a longer stay can have its own rhythm. Solo travellers hoping to meet people may prefer a dorm; for social days and quiet nights, compare private rooms instead.
Trade-offs I would accept before booking
The basement DJ lounge is a plus for music and socialising. Light sleepers should ask about room levels and events. Follow the shared kitchen’s cleaning rules, and remember that lively common areas do not mean conversations should disturb sleeping roommates.
Plan nearby outings with less backtracking
During a stay in Nihombashi, spend a day exploring Ningyocho or small museums in Nihombashi and make the neighbourhood part of your itinerary.
If the bed arrangement and shared-space lifestyle suit your trip, compare the total cost for the same dates, number of guests and cancellation conditions. Check breakfast and room upgrades separately to see which extras are worth paying for.
Information checked: 24 October 2026.