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Hostels in Tokyo

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The best hostels in Tokyo

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Tokyo and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,754 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,766 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,872 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,151 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,228 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,563 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,089 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,622 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Tokyo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.3
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

In a prime location in the Minato district of Tokyo, 54Journey 東京赤坂ホステル is set 600 metres from Hundertwasser Millennium Clock, 200 metres from Akasaka Biz Tower Shops & Dining and 400 metres from...

From US$149.06 per night

UNPLAN Kagurazaka

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,214 reviews

Set in Shinjuku in central Tokyo, UNPLAN Kagurazaka's convenient location makes it easy to reach all parts of Tokyo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

Shinjuku ICE MOUNTAIN GUEST HOUSE in Tokyo provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$88.22 per night

Sakura Hotel Jimbocho

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,923 reviews

Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Jimbocho Subway Station, Sakura Hotel Jimbocho provides international accommodation with friendly English-speaking staff.

From US$88.98 per night

Tokyo House INN

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

Well set in the Shinjuku Ward district of Tokyo, Tokyo House INN is located 300 metres from Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Park, 300 metres from Inari Kio Shrine and 500 metres from Okubo Park.

From US$77.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,505 reviews

Featuring a bar, Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku is set in Tokyo, a few steps from Tokyo Mystery Circus and 200 metres from Seibu Shinjuku PePe Shopping Mall.

TOKYO MY HOME

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Passable - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

Set in the centre of Tokyo, 300 metres from Zenryu-ji Temple, TOKYO MY HOME offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$94.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.7
Poor - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews

Ideally set in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo, 54Journey 東京大手町ホステル is situated 600 metres from Nikkei Hall, 500 metres from Tokiwa Park and less than 1 km from Kotoku Inari Shrine.

From US$226.90 per night

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ENSO TOKYO Akasaka

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Well located in the Minato district of Tokyo, ENSO TOKYO Akasaka is located 700 metres from Akasaka Station, 600 metres from Akasaka Biz Tower Shops & Dining and 400 metres from Okamura Chair Museum.

Tokyo Central Youth Hostel

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,072 reviews

Situated right next to Iidabashi Subway Station, Central Youth Hostel is located on the 18th floor of Central Plaza. It is a 15-minute train ride from JR Shinjuku, Shibuya and Tokyo stations.

From US$64.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Well located in the centre of Tokyo, Shinjuku Kabuki Youth Hostel#New Sunshine Room#50 second walk from Higashi Shinjuku subway#Automatic locking door at entrance provides air-conditioned rooms, a...

Yamate Rest House (Male Only)

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Attractively set in the Shinjuku Ward district of Tokyo, Yamate Rest House (Male Only) is situated 400 metres from Okubo Park, 400 metres from Korea Museum and 500 metres from Zenryu-ji Temple.

From US$74.47 per night

Backpacker's Mini House

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 639 reviews

Conveniently situated in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo, Backpacker's Mini House is located 300 metres from Bellesalle Kanda, 600 metres from Nikkei Hall and 700 metres from Tokiwa Park.

Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,247 reviews

A 10-minute walk from Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel open 2021 after renewal offers simple private rooms with an en suite bathroom.

MIDORIso Nihonbashi

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Situated in Tokyo and with Suginomori Shrine reachable within 600 metres, MIDORIso Nihonbashi features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Little Japan

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

Situated a 7-minute stroll from Asakusabashi Station on the Chuo-Sobu Line and Toei Asakusa Line, Little Japan features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.

Save money on hostels in Tokyo and nearby – budget options available

E JOY INN-West Shinjuku Branch

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews

Ideally set in the Nakano district of Tokyo, E JOY INN-West Shinjuku Branch is set 600 metres from Hikawa Park, 700 metres from Minamidaiicho Park and 700 metres from Shibuya Kuritsu Honcho Park.

From US$88.35 per night

Hostel Lodging Tokyo Ueno

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,089 reviews

Situated in the centre of Tokyo, 200 metres from Akiba Shrine, Hostel Lodging Tokyo Ueno features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 565 reviews

Attractively set in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, STAY WORK ASAKUSA guest house 浅草店 is situated 300 metres from Tokyo Origami Museum, 500 metres from Komagatado and 500 metres from...

From US$105.08 per night

Tokyo Guest House Ouji Music Lounge

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,782 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Tokyo Guest House Ouji Music Lounge is situated in Tokyo, just a 5-minute walk from Oji Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

From US$77.84 per night

Tokyo Guest House 2020

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews

Open from May 2017, Tokyo Guest House 2020 offers rooms in Arakawa-ku. Akado-Shogakkou-mae Train Station is 300 metres away. Free WiFi is available on site.

From US$114.81 per night

Small stay in Tokyo

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Located within 1.1 km of Hanegi Park and 1.4 km of Josen-ji Temple Setagaya Betsuin, Small stay in Tokyo provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Conveniently located in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, Tokyo Skytree Tower - Asakusa Auberge de Jeunesse is situated 600 metres from Shoutokuji Temple, 700 metres from The Seiko Museum and 1.3 km...

From US$109.17 per night

上野之家分館家庭房

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Set within 200 metres of The Shitaya Shrine and 600 metres of Tokaku-ji Temple, 上野之家分館家庭房 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

FAQ about hostels in Tokyo

Hostels that guests love in Tokyo

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,718 reviews
The hostel is in a great location in Shinjuku. It is close to the Golden Gai area if you plan on going out at night. The beds were comfortable with a curtain. Under the bunk beds, there is an area/locker for each person to store their belongings. The room has AC. The bathrooms were clean and the showers are hot. The staff were helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
Guest review by
Sinead
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$157.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 920 reviews
I did not realised when I booked (not sure if the information is there … somewhere, that this is a dormitory style backpackers hostel. The kitchen was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful and the location was excellent
Guest review by
Marysol
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
Close to a great supermarket and convience store, so cheap food is easy to get, great staff for sociallising and talking to new people. One of the most “hostel” environments I’ve stayed in, i got to meet new people, drink and hangout discorvering Tokyo along the way
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Alexander
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,497 reviews
Everything, I have lived in hostels of several other countries but this was the best hostel. It’s cheap, near to attractions, bus stops nearby, trains to airport and Ginza line were about 10-minute walk. Even after checking out you could leave your luggage for few hours and use the first floor facilities.
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Nor Lyana binti
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,280 reviews
One of the best hostels I‘ve ever stayed in! Super clean, extremely comfortable and such a lovely vibe. Not many hostels manage to create such a nice social atmosphere. Great location as well. Will come back for sure!!
Guest review by
Leandra
Solo traveller