Tokyo Shibuya Shinjyuku Cat House !

Cat house

Pros: Great separate seating arrangements and bigger than it seems in the photos

Lovely place with its own charm.

Pros: Location was great, close to lots of convenient stores, local small businesses and grocery stores, transport and in a quieter street. We were 2 adults and 3 kids (6, 10 and 13 yrs). Whilst space was tight, we didn't mind and slept comfortably. We were able to take bus/trains (although Hatsudai is only JR line) and so close to Shinjuku hub we walked a few times. We stayed during winter and it's super cold at night but the heater helped a great deal. Hosts sent detailed emails and images about the location which were so helpful and left us a gift on our last night. All facilities in the apartment worked fine and was clean. Had a big sink which was really handy. Cat theme was so cute and my kids loved it.

Cons: Not much space to sit and eat. We didn't cook given the small space, even though the facilities were there. It was just easier to eat out or buy food from the convenience stores. Laundry liquid enough for just 1 load of washing but luckily I had some of my own. Located on second floor and no lifts in the building so was a hassle bringing multiple suitcases up and down but we still managed and overall enjoyed our stay.

Thoughtful host; Fun theme; Great landing pad

Pros: The host's step-by-step instructions with photos for how to get to the apartment from the train station were fanTAStic!! I can't tell you how much we appreciated that clarity after a long flight and arriving at night. The apartment theme made us smile every time we found something else with a cat on it. What a nice way to lift the spirits weary after travelling.

Unique flat in a great location but tiniest place I have ever seen!

Pros: Location was great, loads of combini, restaurants around and train 5 minutes walk away. Decor was unique which was why we booked it. Has facilities that you need.

Cons: It was tiny. For a family you have zero space and nowhere to store suitcases. Nowhere to sit apart from the mattresses on the floor. We didn't cook but if you wanted to you couldn't as would not be able to access it. Wardrobe upstairs was full of owners stuff so you can't store anything in there. Whilst it does have a balcony it is only a square metre and stores the rubbish bins. It is a studio flat with a mezzanine level with a mattress, no bedrooms.

Pros: Very close to the metro made it easy to get around

Cons: The mezzanine where the second double bed is was really hot, but we did visit in the middle of summer. It would be fine in cooler weather

Pros: Great quiet location and lots of fun with all the kitsch cat decor

Cons: The bathroom is tiny but to be expected in this style of apartment

Great location & great cats!

Pros: We really enjoyed the decorations! Literally everything was cat themed! The host was so amazing & helpful - they were super generous and very kind! They provided us with incredibly detailed instructions (with pictures & annotated maps!) on how to get from the N’EX to the Cat House. The location was one stop away from Shinjuku - so easy to get around to other places, we even caught local lines out to Chofu and Fuji from the nearby station! The host provided us with some great local recommendations which were a great addition to our trip! 10/10 would stay here again!

Cons: It is a bit on the small side, so be prepared to stay in close quarters! We didn’t mind it since we spent most of our days out & about :)

Affordable but compact apartment in a good location

Pros: Lots of photos and clear instructions from the host helped us easily find the apartment. It was clean and well set out and cats made it feel unique.

Cons: It was quite a small space so bear this in mind in terms of the number of people and bags you want in the space. It would be helpful to be told before hand that the subway station is on a private railway line (not metro or toei) and so you need an additional ticket if on a subway pass.

Great stay, cute interior

Pros: Interesting interior, quite surprising to see all items in the room (even the unexpected ones) to be 'cat'. Timely response to inquiries and an understanding host. A great location with multiple vending machines and convenience stores nearby. The streets are quite bright so it feels safe. Easy to travel around with a bus stop literally in front of the door making Shinzuku ans Shibuya station accessible, as well as a subway station at a walkable distance.

Cons: A minor dispute about having a visitor while on stay (truely not the host's fault), and would be great if the additional visitors policy was announced prior to reservation. Maybe a guide on how to use the air conditioner would be helpful as the buttons at the bottom of the remote control were literally invisible to those unfamiliar with the type of remote cointrol. A small sticker indicating there are hidden buttons would be helpful.

Pleasant home stay in central yet tranquil area, walking distance from Shinjuku central.

Pros: Very responsive host, everything available for comfortable stay. Host is accommodating and friendly.