Hiroshima Hana Hostel

Hana Hostel started the business in August 2008. The building used to be a local “business hotel”. We remodeled this into an advanced international hostel. As we are very close from the station and the guest rooms are well-equipped, we are a good option for not only backpackers but also for ordinary tourists with suits cases. The operator is J-Hoppers Ltd, which has been running 3 hostels in Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima city. -Building and Guest rooms-The 5-story building with a lift has a variety of guest rooms. If you take a traditional Japanese style rooms, you can hang out on unique tatami mats and have a good sleep in Japanese style “futon” bedding. Of course you can choose a western style en-suite room with a familiar single/double bed.We have some cozy dormitory rooms, too. Each Dormitory room has up to 4 beds and some attach a toilet or a bath module.-Times-The reception is open 8:00-11:00 and 15:00-22:00. Check-in time is from 15:00 to 22:00. You can arrive earlier and leave luggage between 8:00-11:00. The reception is closed from 11:00 to 15:00 for the house cleaning. Please avoid during the time. Once you check in, there is no curfew and no lock-out time. Check out time is 11am and you can leave your luggage even after you check out.Living/dining room is open for 24 hours. Self-catering kitchen has tableware, cooking utensils and various kind of seasoning. -Internet access-Optical-fiber Internet access is free from every guest room. Please prepare an Ethernet cable. WiFi is also available in the lobby and the common room. If you don't have a laptop with you, you can use one of the hostel computers any time for 100 yen per 30 minutes -Location-About 3-4 minute walk from Hiroshima Station.You can reach most facilities you need within walking distance like below:JR Hiroshima Station: 4 minute walkPost office: 5 minute walkSupermarket: 4 minute walkLocal restaurants: many nearbySeven Eleven: 3 minute walkTakeout lunch shop: 2 minute walkElectronics retail store: 5 minute walkDepartment store: 7 minute walkDiscount ticket shop: 3 minute walkIt is also good access to A-bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park by tram (15 minutes).The hostel doesn’t face a main street, it is quiet at night.About the access from the station, please see the direction page.-Staff-Many of the receptionists and cleanliness staff members are Native Hiroshimanian. We try to give you up-to-date sightseeing information, and give you advice where to go. All staff members at the reception speak English and you don’t have to worry about language problems. -Payment and rules->>Please make your payment on you arrival in cash or credit card (Cash only till the end of September, 2008. Sorry for the inconvenience).>>Key deposit: 1000 yen in cash (refunded at checkout).>>Cancellation: Full amount for the first night if you cancel within 48 hours to your expected arrival time or didn’t show up without notice.>>Smoking free in the building (Except Rooftop terrace)