Reviews of TOMI in Shimoda

Location: the hostel is conveniently located near the station and major bus lines. The owner was quite friendly. The beds were ok. You will never find anything cheaper.

The place was a bit run down and could use a good cleaning. The shower was full of mold and the floor was wet, so it was impossible to change in that space, so I ended going to public sentos or onsens every day. The common space is small and it is allowed to smoke, so the smell is impregnated. It is also used as an improvised kitchen. There is a fridge and a microwave, but few space to eat there. The owner owns a cat and it might come up to the common space, so take this into account if you are allergic (I have only seen him once during my stay).

Super dirty. Shower black of dirt

Excellent position and amazing price for the area. Friendly staff.

The place was dirty. The room was dusty and there was sand on the beds. The bedsheets which were supposed to be clean were smelly. The shower room is mouldy.

Super friendly and helpful host! The location was also perfect (super useful for beach access, shops, station)

The host is very kind and available even if he doesn’t speak English. Spaces are comfortable and there is everything you need

From the open window, noise from the road and morning light come in

Cheap and centrally located. Overall mostly clean.

Even though the place was mostly clean the showers was very dirty. Water not draining, shower mat constantly wet and disgusting and the worst was that the shower room reeked of cigarette smoke. Real shame, as the rest of the hostel was perfectly passable considering the price. But also some point deduction for no option to store your luggage even though its advertised.

The location

It was very small.

Good for a night or two, near the station Beds are comfortable, host was friendly too

Shower wasn’t too clean but had good hot water and pressure

Friendliness of staff

Bit humid area

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 😍

Nothing.

The cabin beds are so low, that you can’t sit on the bed. I hit several times my head. The sink is tiny and has no storage space. In the shower is no sink and mirror. Its hot at night even there is an aircon.

Location close to the train station

Bugs, not clean, rude owner