Reviews of BENCH
248-0012 Kanagawa, Kamakura, 御成町7-13 御成町7番ビル 1階 BENCH, Japan
#21 of 24 hotels in Kamakura
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 34 hostel reviews
7.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.6
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Comfort
7.7
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Macdonald
Japan14 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Less privacy than I expected. Capsules located in the shared space for everyone meaning that there’s always people walking past or nearby.
Facilities were modern and clean. Didn’t have any issues with noise.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Kamil
Poland35 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“It was fine but could be better”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Since you can walk everywhere in outside shoes it felt bit filthy. Would be nice if they provided slippers for inside and forbidden walking in outside shoes where dorm beds are. This hostel is very small so be prepared for lack of luggage space if you travel with big suitcase and staying in dorm there's no place to put it. Low bunk is very difficult to get into, the entrance is so low and tiny, very uncomfortable to go in and out. But in general its not a bad hostel and I had okay experience there and Kamakura is a nice place :)
Locations is really good They provided two towels for free Coffee and tea also for free Staff is friendly and polite
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Yasin
Japan8 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“not bad! pretty good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
there were still people using the washing machine past 10pm, i couldnt really sleep well. Maybe it’s better to set some curfew on washing machine usage.
it was pretty clean and well maintained
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Yuhki
United States1 review8.0“Cheap and accessible”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not me personally, but as a heads up it is rather close quarters and the walls are somewhat thin for those that want personal space and quiet.
Bench is located close to Kamakura station. The staff are all kind and helpful people; the majority of the staff know English, which was super helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Temboury
Japan5 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
They only tell you once you check in that upstairs is a bar and so not to worry if you hear noises (they do offer free earplugs if needed!). In my case I didn't hear anything, but I can imagine it can be louder at times...
Very small but good capsule hotel. It has everything one expects from a place like this, for the price. Very good location between the centre of the town and the beach!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Annekatrin
Germany98 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Be prepared to use earplugs because everything is very hear-through. Otherwise a nice place for a night.
Super nice hosts, and great location.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Lukia555
Japan24 reviews7 helpful votes6.0“Design was good but needed thicker walls and ventilation.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The air in the shared toilet was quite stuffy. It needs to have a ventilation system. Also, the walls were quite thin and could hear people talking clearly.
Booked the private bunk bed room. It was spacious, clean and well organized.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 15 July 2022
Carmen
Malaysia14 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
clean and new , good location
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Natalia
Russia61 reviews16 helpful votes5.0“Super noisy”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The most unpleasant experience in Japan! First impression is very good but when you’ll try to sleep… Everything is made to make the noise! Doors have no holders, hair dryers you’ll find right at the place you sleep, not in the shower rooms! Sinks as well, you’ll be bothered as much as possible! So instead of make this area further they made everything noisy right at the sleeping area! At the checking time the staff was ok. But the most disappointing was the staff in the evening. It’s not a Japanese girl. She was talking loud with guests after 11 am! She didn’t stop super loud and slamming the doors people. She just was sitting and doing her staff until I came and asked to do something! She didn’t explained that guests that there are some must rules in hostels like it was everywhere I stayed! And it’s must to keep silence and respect! She smiled just said that it’s not her business, it’s a place she just works! Sounds so rude and pretty western! As I know it’s normal to respect and take care about other people in Japan! And make everything very comfortable. They even didn’t switched off the light in the sleeping area until I asked! What a mood! Shower was good, clean, hot water. The place to sleep is pretty specious. No luggage keeping locker. Kettle, tea, coffee, microwave, towels, ear plugs, space to eat. Fan, two lights, no hangers, no hooks for clothes or towels. No space for shoes. Can’t recommend just because the organization process is failed. And it’s very sad! To care about the quietness is MUST in hostels!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Boyang
China48 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bad denoising, Bad ventilation in capsel
Super nice stuff, clean room, enough space, comfortable shower
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Edward
New Zealand8 reviews10“Very good place for its price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was little tough to get in and out of the bed
Very friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Chi
South Korea2 reviews1.0“It was very noisy,you literally can’t sleep . Not really comfortable. Stuff were kind Location was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was very noisy,you literally can’t sleep . Not really comfortable.
It was very noisy,you literally can’t sleep . Not really comfortable. Stuff were kind Location was good
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Sarah
France14 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very quiet hostel and perfect localisation !! Loved it
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Axel
Argentina3 reviews9.0“Nice staff and installations”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
the staff is very nice.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Zdenka
Japan11 reviews9.0“I had very beautiful and peaceful night. Price was another bonus to add to our trip to Kurihama .”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
N/A
Friendly, easy to reach from the train station, quiet, clean.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Koki
Japan67 reviews14 helpful votes10“Good & Memorable Night”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing much.
First time to be here, but staff was really friendly and helpful! Room was good! I had a really good time with my friends. My friends also enjoyed the stay, too.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Sara
Japan4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was great, and was out of the way of the main tourist areas. Easy access to the beach and great cafes as well.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 19 July 2022
Tetiana
Ukraine15 reviews2 helpful votes5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were 5 people and wanted to have separate room so we booked all 6 beds in 6-bed room with 'capsule' beds. But it was not a room. Actually, it is a corridor with beds in niches and there are several rooms with doors in this corridor. People who stayed in those rooms had kind of party in their 'private' space and we did not have privacy at all - they were noisy, walked through the corridor to toilets all night long, laughed, talked, dabbed doors and used sinks in the corridor. Well, we slept in their corridor leading to their toilets. I couldn't sleep at all.
Hostel is in nice place, close to Kamakura station, but on side quiet street. Guys on the registration desk were super nice and helpful. Hostel was pretty new and clean, with bedsheets, towels and air conditioning. Beds in niches were clean and comfortable. Bathrooms were super clean. And that's all nice things.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Kwok
Japan4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Seidou
Japan4 reviews8.0“It is comfortable for one triper to rest yourself”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Masanori
Japan1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Nguyen
Japan1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Wei-nan
Taiwan14 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Attrovio
Italy32 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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