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Hostels in Tokyo

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

Most booked hostels in Tokyo and surrounding area in the past month

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,445 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,578 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,222 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,211 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,958 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,233 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,620 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,666 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,129 reviews

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

Tokyo Central Youth Hostel

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,078 reviews

Located 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 $63.24 per night

Shinjuku ICE MOUNTAIN GUEST HOUSE

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

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

From $86.87 per night

54Journey Roppongi

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.3
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Located in Tokyo, within a 6-minute walk of Naemura Yoshinori Monument and 300 yards of Franciscan Chapel Center, 54Journey Roppongi has accommodations with free WiFi.

From $89.30 per night

Sakura Hotel Jimbocho

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,951 reviews

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

From $87.62 per night

Tokyo House INN

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews

Conveniently set in the Shinjuku Ward district of Tokyo, Tokyo House INN is located a 3-minute walk from Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Park, 300 yards from Inari Kio Shrine and a 5-minute walk from Okubo...

From $63.88 per night

TOKYO MY HOME

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.2
Fair - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

Located in the center of Tokyo, a 3-minute walk from Zenryu-ji Temple, TOKYO MY HOME provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From $79.84 per night

Yamate Rest House (Male Only)

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Attractively set in the Shinjuku Ward district of Tokyo, Yamate Rest House (Male Only) is located a 5-minute walk from Okubo Park, 500 yards from Korea Museum and a 5-minute walk from Zenryu-ji Temple...

From $53.66 per night

almond hostel & cafe Shibuya

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews

Almond Hostel & Cafe is located in Tokyo, within a 3-minute walk from Yoyogikoen Station and Yoyogi-Hachiman Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From $76.39 per night

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

ENSO TOKYO Akasaka

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Well located in the Minato Ward district of Tokyo, ENSO TOKYO Akasaka is located a 8-minute walk from Akasaka Station, 600 yards from Akasaka Biz Tower Shops & Dining and a 4-minute walk from Okamura...

From $116.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.2
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

Well set in the Minato Ward district of Tokyo, 54Journey 東京赤坂ホステル is located a 6-minute walk from Hundertwasser Millennium Clock, 300 yards from Akasaka Biz Tower Shops & Dining and a 4-minute walk...

From $57.36 per night

UNPLAN Shinjuku

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,211 reviews

Conveniently located in Tokyo, UNPLAN Shinjuku provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a bar.

From $92.62 per night

UNPLAN Kagurazaka

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,258 reviews

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

From $142.62 per night

Imano Tokyo Hostel

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews

Ideally located in the lively Shinjuku area, Imano Tokyo Hostel offers dormitories, private and family rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

From $222.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,499 reviews

Featuring a bar, Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku is set in Tokyo, a few steps from Tokyo Mystery Circus and 656 feet from Seibu Shinjuku PePe Shopping Mall.

From $84.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.7
Poor - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews

Ideally located in the Chiyoda Ward district of Tokyo, 54Journey 東京大手町ホステル is located a 7-minute walk from Nikkei Hall, 500 yards from Tokiwa Park and a 10-minute walk from Kotoku Inari Shrine.

From $255.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Located in Tokyo, a 5-minute walk from Ozu History Museum, ホステルエリーラ神田 HOSTEL EstLiLas KANDA provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Conveniently located in 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 shared...

Backpacker's Mini House

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 630 reviews

Conveniently located in the Chiyoda Ward district of Tokyo, Backpacker's Mini House is located a 3-minute walk from Bellesalle Kanda, 700 yards from Nikkei Hall and a 8-minute walk from Tokiwa Park.

Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews

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

上野之家分館家庭房

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Located within a 7-minute walk of Tokaku-ji Temple and 600 yards of Ryukoku-ji Temple, 上野之家分館家庭房 has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

平安旅馆男士迷你单身公寓 is located in Tokyo, in the Chuo Ward district. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests.

花乃郷 池袋f

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Located within a 2-minute walk of Koyasuinari Shrine and 600 yards of Ikebukuro-Myoukyouji Temple, 花乃郷 池袋f provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

From $186.23 per night

花乃郷 池袋e

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Toshima Ward district of Tokyo, 花乃郷 池袋e is a 2-minute walk from Koyasuinari Shrine.

花乃郷 池袋c

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located within a 2-minute walk of Koyasuinari Shrine and 600 yards of Ikebukuro-Myoukyouji Temple, 花乃郷 池袋c has 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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Avg. price/night: $222.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,724 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $86.87
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 924 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 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 497 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 traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,537 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 traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,293 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 traveler