This hostel is definitely the best hostel I have been to (especially compared to European hostels) - very clean and comfortable, and not noisy! We had the downstairs room next to the toilet and shower room (there is only one shower, but we didn't have to queue too much, and it was kept clean). Didn't go upstairs, but there are rooms and a toilet there, too. The location was good, close to convenience stores and local restaurants and not far a walk to the Shiinamachi station, which is only one stop from Ikebukuro station, which connects to various main stations. Try to avoid rush hour if you can as the trains can get very crowded (or just squeeze in if you can)! There is free coffee/tea in the morning which is nice. There is also a small kitchen area to make your own tea/coffee, a microwave and a fridge. The launderette nearby is super cheap. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming - Shota-san and Sachiko-san, and they were always very helpful to us. Would happily come back in future.