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The best 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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  • Ace Inn Shinjuku

    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 1,310 reviews

    Just 328 feet from Akebonobashi Subway Station and a 5-minute subway ride from Shinjuku Station, Ace Inn offers dormitory-style accommodations with shared coin-operated showers.

  • ENSO TOKYO Akasaka

    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 14 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 $132.34 per night
  • Tokyo Central Youth Hostel

    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,056 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.

  • Imano Tokyo Hostel

    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,706 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 $336.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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...

  • Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku

    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,502 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.

  • Backpacker's Mini House

    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 646 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.

  • Lucky Hostel

    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Located in the center of Tokyo, a few steps from Nihon Christ Kyokai Kashiwagi Church, Lucky Hostel has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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  • RH Tokyo Plus

    Central location

    Located in Tokyo, a 2-minute walk from Joei-ji Temple, RH Tokyo Plus features views of the city.

    From $187.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.3
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 370 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 $60.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

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

    From $90.97 per night
  • Tokyo House INN

    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 567 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 $56.85 per night
  • TOKYO MY HOME

    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 146 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 $83.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 52 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 $56.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.6
    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 $200.53 per night
  • 花乃郷 新宿区c

    Central location

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tsumami - Kanzashi Museum and 0.4 miles of Statue of Peace, 花乃郷 新宿区c provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

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

  • Well situated in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, Tokyo Skytree Tower - Asakusa Auberge de Jeunesse is located a 3-minute walk from Tobu Museum, 700 yards from Shoutokuji Temple and a 8-minute walk...

    From $61.40 per night
  • 花乃郷 新宿区d

    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tsumami - Kanzashi Museum and 0.4 miles of Statue of Peace, 花乃郷 新宿区d has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

    From $95.11 per night
  • 花乃郷 新宿区b

    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tsumami - Kanzashi Museum and 0.4 miles of Statue of Peace, 花乃郷 新宿区b provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

  • 花乃郷 新宿区a

    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tsumami - Kanzashi Museum and 0.4 miles of Statue of Peace, 花乃郷 新宿区a provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

  • 新宿区短期賃貸d

    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located within a 6-minute walk of Nihon Christ Kyokai Kashiwagi Church and half a mile of Yodobashi Church, 新宿区短期賃貸d provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

  • 新宿区短期賃貸c

    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Yoroi Jinja Shrine and half a mile of Yodobashi Church, 新宿区短期賃貸c has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

  • 新宿区短期賃貸a

    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Yoroi Jinja Shrine and half a mile of Yodobashi Church, 新宿区短期賃貸a has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

  • 新宿区短期賃貸b

    Budget options available

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Yoroi Jinja Shrine and half a mile of Yodobashi Church, 新宿区短期賃貸b has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

FAQ about hostels in Tokyo

Hostels that guests love in Tokyo

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  • Avg. price/night: $336.78
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,706 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 895 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
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 454 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
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,443 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.
    Guest review by
    Nor Lyana binti
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 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
  • Avg. price/night: $155.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,729 reviews
    Friendly staff, welcoming inclusive atmospheres, Great location (5 min away from Sensoji temple, a bit far from the station, about 10min. But the scenery of the area is so unique and I enjoyed walking. I felt safe to walk back to the hostel from the station midnight by myself, and the local people there are really kind). I stayed in a dormitory room, everyone was kind and thoughtful ( quiet at night). Stayed there for 4 nights and I had a good time there! I also liked the electric piano at the entrance.
    Guest review by
    Momoko
    Solo traveler