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title: "Hostel JAZ vs The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hostel JAZ or The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD in Tokyo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-jaz-tokyo-vs-the-wardrobe-hostel-record-tokyo/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-22
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# Hostel JAZ vs The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD

Both are in Tokyo, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Taito
## [Hostel JAZ](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-jaz-tokyo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557744/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Taito
## [The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-wardrobe-hostel-record-tokyo/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2221845/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Hostel JAZ if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 6.8)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 52 / 18)

### Choose The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.1 km / 4.1 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 18 / 52)

### Why is Hostel JAZ better than The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 6.8) (+1.5)
2.  310 m closer to the area centre (−310 m)
3.  More guest reviews (1,375 vs 105), so the rating is more reliable (×13)
4.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD better than Hostel JAZ?

1.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hostel JAZ | The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+1.5) | 6.8 |
| Location | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+1.2) | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3  (+1.5) | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 1,375  (+1,270) | 105 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 230 | – |
| Rank in Tokyo | bottom 34%  (+31%) | bottom 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Taito centre | 480 m  (−310 m) | 790 m |
| To public transport | 80 m | 130 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 70 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10 | 30  (+20) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 52 | 18 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+8) | 2 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Tokyo Skytree | 2.7 km  (−790 m) | 3.5 km |
| National Museum of Western Art | 590 m  (−160 m) | 750 m |
| Sensō-ji Temple | 1.3 km  (−940 m) | 2.3 km |
| Artizon Museum | 4.3 km | 3.4 km  (−910 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.2 km apart

Hostel JAZ: city centre: 4.1 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD: city centre: 3.1 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Tokyo

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## Hostel JAZ or The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD: common questions

### Which is better, Hostel JAZ or The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD?

Hostel JAZ leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hostel JAZ or The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hostel JAZ is closer: 480 m from the centre, against 790 m for The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD.

### How far apart are Hostel JAZ and The WARDROBE Hostel RECORD?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-jaz-tokyo-vs-the-wardrobe-hostel-record-tokyo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/