We had a nice stay at Red Helmet. We arrived in the morning and were able to leave our luggage until check-in. The beds in the dorm were spacious and with all necessities, the kitchen and the living room a good place to hang out in the evening! Walking distance to the train station, also some conbini and restaurants around. Staff was super friendly and helpful, let us borrow the vacuum cleaner to vacuum-pack some of our clothes for the journey! :)

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing, it was fantastic!

My favourite hostel out of 20+ I’ve stayed in while in Japan! This place is AWESOME! Firstly, the location is great - only 8 mins walk to the main JR station and super close to convenience stores and really nice okonomiyaki restaurant. The owner even made a map with recommendations. The owner is so nice and speaks really good English. The whole time I was there the place was absolutely spotless, so so clean even for Japan. And, uncommonly for Japan, there was a really big common area/lounge with loads of games, books and things for you to hang out with where you can meet people and chat. Capsule was spacious and comfy, the bedding was also very soft and I slept so well when I was there. No noise or disturbance from the sports bar downstairs. This place is a must stay in Hiroshima, especially if you’re a solo traveller!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything is perfect, the room is warm in winter. Staff is very nice and friendly, location is also good, near to Hiroshima station, however it takes a while walking to central area.

Stayed in February 2024

It’s perfect, really nothing

Sparkling clean, like Japanese perfect level Great location, 15 mins walking from the main station Good neighbourhood Very helpful stuff, they sincerely would like ti help and support I highly recommend it, one of the best places

Stayed in January 2024

Nice staff, clean hostel and near to the hiroshima station.

Stayed in November 2023

There's no breakfast option. The bathroom is shared and you have to go out into the hall for it (though this is the same for other Japanese places I've stayed). The beds can be a little uncomfortable since they're wooden boxes with thin mattresses and blankets, but I slept fine after the first night of getting used to it.

The host knew enough English to have a conversation with and was friendly. He took the time to go through the guidebook with me about how to use the lockers, wifi, etc. The place is only a 10 minute walk from Hiroshima station. It is very clean and I felt safe. I was also impressed by the community room upstairs. It's spacious, has a place for video games, a comic book collection, and chill atmosphere. There is a washer and drier area on the top floor, and you don't have to bring your own detergent because it's automatically added.

Stayed in December 2023

Some very noisy guests until 1.00am.

Stayed in December 2023

Social area closes kind of early A little far from the nightlife area - but it’s Hiroshima and tourists aren’t here for that. I recommend checking it out though! Could be hard to find, but I was OK finding it at night.

Very nice sleeping area, super private for a hostel Clean Close to the main station, good if traveling a lot Quiet Nice social area

Stayed in October 2023

My only real issue was that the bed wasn't as soft or comfortable as I needed. I didn't ask if they had an extra bed pad I could use (some hotels do) but usually the hostels don't offer these.

Excellent location, awesome shared kitchenette, parking, great staff, and a full sports cafe! Furthermore, the layout was unique, taking up an entire apartment building, and I would recommend this place for long-term stays.

Stayed in November 2023

Sink could have been bigger on female floor

Staff were so kind and lounge room area was good.

Stayed in November 2023

Maybe the ventilation in the big lounge. It seemed a bit hot and stuffy, which made me feel a tad dizzy. The lounge is officially part of the bar, so when there is an event on you might not be able to use it for some hours (dont think that happens too often tho). Its a sports bar/hostel, so the atmosphere/design is as such. Beds/pillows were pretty nice, but maybe not for people who like it soft and fluffy.

It's as if the hostel is designed by someone exactly understanding what you desire to have as a traveler: big bed spaces, powder room, good shower pressure, clean, kitchen with all basic stuff, an outdoor area, cheap washing machines, a massive lounge with games, tables, and comfy couches, lots of lockers, a bar downstairs, and even the big dorms have enough feeling of privacy. Very friendly (and English speaking) staff too! Location is not the most buzzing but its nice and quiet and still super close to everything.

Stayed in November 2023

staff were friendly and helpful the place was warm and clean showers and toilets were continually cleaned lovely place to stay, they checked me in early

Stayed in November 2023

The staff is super friendly and the hostel is on a 10min walk from the train station. Everything was very clean and there's a big lounge room. Just note that the beds in the dorms have typical thin Japanese mattresses. It didn't bother me but it might be too hard to sleep on for some.

Stayed in October 2023

Na

Large family/group room. Clean & with good facilities, friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2023

The beds were just a thin futon over a hard wooden plate. It was quite uncomfortable to be honest, I wish the futon were a bit thicker. The hostel layout is a bit weird, although not a big deal.

Location is good, around 10-15 min from Hiroshima station on foot, in a quiet neighborhood. Close to the baseball stadium, for those who are in the city for it. Hostel had all the basics, staff was very friendly too.

Stayed in September 2023

More showers would be useful.

Friendly staff, comfortable bed, great location (near both the Hiroshima Station and even nearer to Mazda Stadium) The common area is also very well stocked up with games and comfortable to hang out at.

Stayed in September 2023

You have to take your shoes before entering, it is a cultural thing that keeps the site clean but I don't feel comfortable leaving my shoes next to the entrance, the door is code locked at least.

Location, price, cleanliness, staff, service, everything that you would need from a hostel they have and for a good price.

Stayed in October 2023

A bit further away for most attractions but there is a metro.

Close to the station, friendly staff.

Stayed in September 2023

The people who work are very kind and helpful people. There is a nice restaurant on the first floor of the hostel. There are resting and working places and games on the second floor. The room I stayed in, the toilet and the bathrooms are really clean. i will stay here again when i come to hirosima again. thank you for everything..

Stayed in August 2023

Really nice owner and great service. Everything ist Clean and Hiroshima Station is close. The food in the bar is also really tasty in game days.

Stayed in August 2023

Unfortunately there was only one shower on the female floor for the 4-bed-room and the dormitory, so it was constantly used in the morning and evening.

Nice staff, nice house and I liked the 4-bed-room I booked together on the female floor with 2 friends.

Stayed in August 2023

There is only one shower for the whole female dormitory plus the 4-bed-room. Of course you can go to the mixed floor and take a shower there but there are many people staying there as well, so I don't know if that makes sense. The common room is connected to the sportsbar with open stairs, so if it is loud in the sportsbar, it is also loud in the hostel's common room.

It was very clean and there were only 2 other people in the female dormitory, so we had plenty of place. There is a whole floor only for women with an own bathroom. The staff was very nice and helpful.

Stayed in August 2023

The location was a little bit out the way but not too far from Hiroshima Station.

Staff were very friendly and the accommodation had everything you needed. Also a rooftop view!

Stayed in August 2023

There was nothing we didn't like. The only thing that could be mentioned is that there wasn't much space for luggage in the womens dormitory - but the capsules were big enough to sleep next to it.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the whole accommodation was very clean. The capsules were big and quite comfy. Also the hostel provided small and big lockers for free, and the kitchen was well equipped. As a bonus it had nice smoking areas on the balkonies.

Stayed in August 2023