Fodor's Expert Review Wired Hotel Asakusa

One of the newest hotels in the old-world part of Asakusa, Wired brings a refreshing and contemporary face to a traditional neighborhood. Hip, playful, and cool, the Wired staff are friendly and veritable experts who help you have the best stay both in and out of the property. Staying here, you’ll find young, adventurous, budget-conscious travelers who want to experience something authentic while embracing modernity at the same time.

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room

There’s a wide array of rooms here and all have unique design elements. In all the rooms you’ll find minimalist stylings with hardwood floors and modern furniture. The range of room types goes from a penthouse suite to shared dorms and bunk beds. In-room amenities include free water, slippers, Bluetooth speakers, and yukata pajamas.

There’s a communal lounge and kitchen for dorm and bunk bed rooms. The hotel encourages community throughout the hotel.

bathroom

The bigger the room, the better the bathroom at Wired. On the high-end side you’ll find black-and-white tiled floors, giant bath tubs and Toto toilets. Dorm rooms have shared bath facilities, but the hotel will provide all the toiletries.

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lobby

The lobby here is a cool place to hang out with large wooden tables, a restaurant and bar, and a bevy of tips to help guests explore the neighborhood.

Check out the menu board by the front desk. You’ll find note cards that you can pull off the wall to give you great ideas for restaurants, bars, and things to do in the Asakusa. Also, check out their free audio guide app that can give you an expansive tour of the surroundings.

Photo: Thank you @wiredhotel #asakusa for a great two nights! Everyone was very nice and your facilities were awesome. I’ll tell all my friends to stay there if they’re in Tokyo. ????????! ^^ #awesomehostels #travel #asakusa #wiredhotelasakusa #japan #tokyo

gym

There's no gym, but you can rent the hotel's bikes. It's 1,500 Yen for the day.

dining

Zakbaran is the hotel’s signature restaurant and serves flavorful takes on tofu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The hotel often has themed events that take place in the restaurant area. Ask the hotel upon arrival for any upcoming activities that you can take part in.

drinking

Zakbaran’s bar specializes in sake and even has a sake tasting happy hour that includes food for only 1,500 Yen.