Kangaroo Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Tokyo Skytree
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Bike hire
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The price is AU$57
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Room with 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
Desk chair
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Japanese Style Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

Japanese Style Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

Basic Twin Room (With 2 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Single Room (Western Style)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
Desk chair
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
Desk chair
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

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About the area

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1-21-11 Nihonzutsumi Taito-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 111-0021

What's nearby

  • Sensoji Temple - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tokyo Skytree - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ueno Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tokyo Dome - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tokyo Imperial Palace - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 38 min drive
  • Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) - 60 min drive
  • Minami-Senju Station - 11 min walk
  • Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express) - 19 min walk
  • Asakusa Station - 21 min walk
  • Minami-Senju Station - 11 min walk
  • Minowa Station - 12 min walk
  • Minowabashi Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪自家焙煎珈琲の店カフェ・バッハ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪丸千葉 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪山谷酒場 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Tepui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪活魚料理光 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kangaroo Hotel

When you stay at Kangaroo Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and wired Internet. Also, Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Imperial Palace are within a short drive. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Minami-Senju Station is 11 minutes and Minowa Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 4 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (7 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Fridge

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • The city tax ranges from JPY 100–200 per person, per night, based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 10,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Kangaroo Hotel Tokyo
Kangaroo Tokyo
Kangaroo Hotel Tokyo
Kangaroo Hotel Hotel Taito
Kangaroo Hotel Hotel
Kangaroo Hotel Tokyo
Kangaroo Hotel Hotel Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kangaroo Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kangaroo Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kangaroo Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kangaroo Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kangaroo Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
What's the area around Kangaroo Hotel like?
Kangaroo Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Sensoji Temple and 19 minutes' walk from Asakusa Shrine.

Kangaroo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Shaked, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

8-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not free big towel to take a shower. The hotel provides only one small towel. We felt poor deeply. The staff’s English is so bad. So my daughter felt sad and cried.
Keiko, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing for the price
Aydin, 8-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The location is okay, close to the skytree Tokyo... however the hotel stairs is very narrow and no elevator and the room is tiny and no room for luggage even in the room, my backpack has to stay on bed. The staff was nice to allow us to leave the luggage there before the check in hour. The bed is uncomfortable, the whole floor is sharing one bathroom area. we booked 2 nights however I had to change to another place and simply forgot about the money I paid for the 2nd night. I didn't feel like wanting to shower after a hot humid sweaty day in the Tokyo summer...There's a tin box in the room will a long rope that can be used for one to escape from window in case of fire. It might be a good thing however looks pretty scary though. I feel like maybe need to act 007 one night. Don't feel safe due to the super narrow stairs. Would not recommend it unless you really want to save money. I would not stay there again for sure no matter what.
Chunlan, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, the ladder was the only rough thing about the room, but otherwise it was a very clean and well kempt place.
Adrian, 4-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

dillon, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

We stayed in the original Kangaroo. The aesthetics were cool and the price was dirt cheap but you get what you pay for. The showers were mouldy and sheets had stains. We opted for the bunkbed and were cramped. Most of the dining/lounge areas were sectioned off for some reason, which meant we huddled on our bed to eat any food we brought in. Combined with being a 15min walk from the closest subway station, it quickly became an unpleasant place to stay.
Christina, 4-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Area is nice and quiet, and there are convenience stores nearby and even a small Yakiniku place a short walk away. Biggest issue I had was the showers, which were poorly ventilated and had visible mold/mildew and damaged fixtures. Overall, a decent stay for the price, though the poorly maintained showers would make me hesitate to return, even with the lower prices.
MATTHEW, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable.
TUNG KUEN, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The pricing was great!
Simon B, 10-night trip
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6/10 Good

This is great if you’re on a budget and are okay with things being a bit uncomfortable. The area is okay, there’s two convenience stores not far from here, but the selection is a bit limited compared to other parts of Tokyo. The distance from Minami Senju station is about 900m. The general area is about a 2.5km walk to any close by landmarks, but it’s not a bad spot if you want to visit Asakusa or Akihabara. The main issues for me have been safety and cleanliness. There were people rattling on my door handle late at night and I kept my door slightly ajar at one point to grab a cup ramen and a man rattled on the door next to me then saw my door was ajar and opened it. The smile on his face as he said “oops” told me he was up to no good. This is not the fault of the staff, but like a previous reviewer said, keep your door locked even if you’re going out to the toilet. You can also hear people very clearly in the hallway at night, which is fine as long as people aren’t chatting out there at 5am in the morning. The other issue wasn’t so much with the room, but the bathroom. It wasn’t dirty, but there was a lot of mould and you have to hold down a button to use the water or it will keep stopping. I would recommend finding a bathhouse. The staff when they checked us in were great, but are only present at the desk during check-in between 4pm to 10pm I believe. I would recommend staying somewhere else if you’re travelling alone as a female.
Natasha, 10-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Alejandro, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Benjamin, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Charles, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor

To start of with the good, I think that the staff that we met were helpful despite their lack of English communication skills. However, for the amount that we paid for this "hotel", it was definitely a huge rip off. To start off, the thumbnail is misleading/non-existent at this point. The lobby area is blocked off and guests cannot use this area. Secondly, the rooms are really small, and arguably worse than even some capsule hotels despite the price they charge; we booked for a room meant for three, but the room was so narrow that luggage cannot be opened, the walkway becomes blocked and it feels unfair that they charge a room for three people for a room that clearly is meant to fit one person as a capsule room. This is even made more evident in that the room only has a single electric outlet for guests to use. Internet is also unreliable, and the description forgets to mention that washrooms are communal and is never mentioned on their expedia posting. They also did not mention that their laundry amenities is not free. Finally, some of their amenities do not work. For example our refrigerator was not working, as well as our thermostat. TLDR - Room is overpriced, description of their property is misleading, and property is rundown and amenities damaged.
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6/10 Good

Because there’s a gap between the door and the ceiling, you can hear everyone else on the floor very loudly. The showers are filthy, and the hallway in the room chambers also smell. My room also smelled like BO, so I’m wondering how often the rooms are cleaned throughly. The AC also smelled really bad and hasn’t been cleaned in a long time. The women’s bathroom was also closed on my floor so I had to go to the bottom floor everytime I wanted to use it. They did have a trash can and recycling bins, as well as a microwave on every floor which was nice. My room did have a small trash can, foldable table and hair dryer, but the refrigerator was very weak and barely worked at all. There was also a very small TV in my room which worked. It was very cheap but the same as the other hotels in the area so next time I’d rather stay in one of those.
Jane, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked how the staff went above and beyond to help accommodate guest needs. The hotel felt like a uniquely Japanese experience. There was nothing I didn't like.
Konstantin, 9-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The bed was nice and soft, super comfy! The rooms could use a bit more in terms of decor, currently you pretty much only have concrete walls surrounding you with couple of bolts added as coat hooks. Sadly the noise isolation in the rooms is on the bad side, and you can hear the discussions happening in the hall and neighboring rooms. The younger cleaning staff were nice and cheerful, but the front desk experience left a lot to be desired. If you check-in after 21.00, you will have an envelope taped to the front door of the establishment (which is also locked) on how to find your keys, there’s absolutely no staff staying at the hotels after that, so they’re not there to enforce the rules of silence, or help you out with any problems you may encounter. Also worth mentioning is that Kangaroo hotel “Side A” is completely unmanned, the reception and everything is over on side B The area is ok, but there are options available in the same area that are closer to the station, it takes about 15-20min walk from Minami-Senju station to the hotel. Overall enjoyable experience, but I do hope they would have someone on site to maintain silence and keep the check-in open
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

You get what you play for.
Stayed as a couple — wouldn’t recommend it for pairs; the rooms are just too small to unpack your luggage for stuff, and to sleep on the futon. We had the private twin room. Also, the bedding still had hair strands from the previous guest. Room noise is quite good, in that others inside their rooms won’t hear you if it’s within 40 dB, but outside in the lobby, everything can be heard. The lobby is a massive echo chamber, just saying. Wifi for 2nd floor was shut down at 1am for some odd reason, then came back online in the morning. Location isn’t the greatest for touring, and food. You also have to trek a long flight of upstairs everything time you need to get to the nearest station. Front guest and interaction with staff was great! Phenomenal customer service. It’s a shame that a hotel with great service is crippled by its location and physical dimensions. We recommend this hotel for solo budget travellers. Couples and pairs — please move on.
Tommy, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Tiny room with no private bathroom but super cheap
Checking in and out was relatively easy. I did not know that this was a hostel type of hotel but with individual rooms. If I were by myself, no problem, but I was with my mom who was uncomfortable. It's cheap though and that's the bonus as I had more funds to spend on delicious food.It's an 11 minute walk to a train station, or just 30 minutes to Asakura station. There are several restaurants nearby, some that speak Japanese only but download google translate and make sure you have cash. Cash in Japan is uber important. There's a grocery store 2 minute walk, on the main street. There's corner stores and 711 is nearby as well. Not a bad place if you're looking for a very cheap place to spend the night and don't mind tiny cramped rooms to save money. Also, if you don't mind walking.
ANNABELL, 1-night family trip
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