The Kitchen Hostel Ao

Probably the best hostel i have ever stayed in ! It’s perfect 👍🏼 there is a huge space for women dorms. The area of closet, washing machines, toilets shower is separated from the sleeping area. And its all women only. The matress is confortable (not the japanese one). And its 15min walk from the city beach. You can take from the port the ferry to visit Zammami or Tokashiki islands. 25 euros to go and come back. I recommend to stay in Naha as a base. The american village is also not far by bus. I went also to the north (motobu) but i didn’t like it much. Note that november to March the swimming in the north beaches of okinawa is forbiden (sesoku, emerald ..). The south is ok

Everything (toilets, showers, beds, common areas) was very clean - the most spotless out of the five different accommodations I stayed in during my two-week sojourn in Okinawa - and the dorm was quiet, with sofas, tables, and chairs around for doing work / reading / writing. Food is not allowed in the dorm area. There are plenty of toilets, showers, sinks, and hair dryers; good amenities were provided too like the bunk bed light cum usb charger, shampoo/conditioner/body soap, cotton buds, disposable face towels; bath towels can be rented for 150 yen. There are tall lockers (lock and key are provided) in a separate room near the showers, which are large enough to place a big backpack or medium size luggage case. This was great as it meant that the dorm area is (most of the time) not cluttered with backpacks/luggages. There are little display shelves on the outside of the bunk bed frames which were useful for hanging out wet bath towels (even though one isn't supposed to use them for that...) Location of the hostel is near the Prefectural Office monorail stop which is only about 20min from the airport. I stayed in another hostel at the other end of Kokusai dori prior to my flight back home in the morning, which meant I had to take the monorail to the airport during peak hour. I had to miss a few trains because the carriages were so packed with workers all headed to the Prefectural Office monorail station! If I'd stayed at The Kitchen Hostel Ao then, I wouldn't have had any issues getting on the train. Back to the hostel location - the area is quiet with only one or two eateries nearby (better to go to Kokusai dori for more choices, it's only a stone's throw away) and the hostel itself is at one end of Kokusai dori near the Ryubo department store, and is also near the bus terminal.

Location is great, bathrooms and showers are great, rules are great, and beds are comfortable.

Located very near to Kokusai street. Nice breakfast with a discounted price for the guests. A lot of showers and toilets. They provide free slippers, tooth brush, and skin care.

This hostel is spacious and has lockers that are quite large in length. There are plenty of shower and restroom areas, so you'll never have to wait, and they are standard for most Japanese hostels. The tropical vibe is fun, and I appreciated the areas for hanging wet bathing suits and towels. Although I didn't have a chance to try them, it seems like they have e-scooters available for rent for the day. The location is close to the bus terminal, which is super handy if you want to buy a pass or catch a bus to places like American Village or any other location outside of Naha. Okinawa, in general, is more car-centric, so although you can reach places by bus, it will take some time. There are various shopping centers nearby, Kokusai-dori is within walking distance, and Naminoue Beach is less than a 20-minute walk away. Plenty of dining options are also nearby. Overall, I think the location is perfect for Naha. It was a relaxed stay and quite an affordable accommodation.