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Featuring a terrace, bar and views of river, Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo is located in Tokyo, a few steps from Asakusa Station.

The location was perfect. Few meters away from the Senso-ji temple and the Sumida River walkway. Also the view of Tokyo skytree was amazing.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
840 reviews
Price from
$168.31
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively located in the Nakano Ward district of Tokyo, GrapeHouse Koenji is located a 5-minute walk from Keimei Park, half a mile from Yamato Park and a 8-minute walk from Mabashi Park.

Wow this location was everything! The staff was really nice and such a cute dog!
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
266 reviews
Price from
$80.15
1 night, 2 adults

Wise Owl Hostels River Tokyo has accommodations in Tokyo near Sumida Riverside Hall and Great Tokyo Air Raid Memorial Monument.

It has a good location, it’s comfortable, clean and people are friendly
Review score
8.6
Excellent
3,077 reviews
Price from
$66.79
1 night, 2 adults

Well set in the center of Tokyo, Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front...

Cleanliness and location
Review score
8.1
Very Good
3,057 reviews
Price from
$350.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Best place I stayed in during my trip.
Review score
8.2
Very Good
3,461 reviews
Price from
$107.53
1 night, 2 adults

Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the Jimbocho subway station, the Sakura Hotel Jimbocho has international accommodations with friendly English-speaking staff.

The bed was comfy and the location is close to the metro station
Review score
8.0
Very Good
2,562 reviews
Price from
$84.51
1 night, 2 adults

Open from September 2017, TOKYO-W-INN Asakusa offers accommodations just a 4-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station and a 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station.

Wonderful little hostel!! Love the beds with the curtains. Very clean and nice. Quiet area but not far from stations or shopping.
Review score
8.2
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Price from
$101.52
1 night, 2 adults

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

It’s very solid for a hostel. Nice building and pretty quiet. I’d stay again
Review score
8.5
Very Good
1,174 reviews
Price from
$164.76
1 night, 2 adults

Located just a 2-mintue walk from Kuramae Subway Station on Asakusa line and Toei Oedo line, Nui. HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE offers free WiFi throughout the property.

The staff was incredibly kind and forth coming, always ready to help and share tips about Japan. It was extremely clean and would recommend as a woman to go to the woman rooms: just because men store lol. The location was walking distance from shrines and ultimate cherry blossom viewings. And was meters away from the train station. it was perfect.
Review score
8.8
Excellent
1,536 reviews
Price from
$106.86
1 night, 2 adults

Set in the East side of Tokyo, Hostel DEN is a 2-minute walk from Kodenma-cho station. All rooms feature a shared bathroom. Free WiFi is available. Edo Tokyo Museum is 1.1 mi from the hostel.

It’s a cool place to stay and socialize. A lot of young people were there so I got time to spend. But the thing that people can drink and smell of alcohol was too much in common area made it bad. Also dormitory room is too small it’s not possible to repack your things there
Review score
8.1
Very Good
1,208 reviews
Price from
$55.54
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 377 reviews

    Beagle Tokyo Hostel&Apartments in Tokyo features on-site dining, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms include a shared bathroom with a bath or shower.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 1,027 reviews

    Ideally located in the Arakawa Ward district of Tokyo, &AND HOSTEL MINAMISENJU is located a 7-minute walk from Jokanji Temple, 0.6 miles from Susano Shrine and a 12-minute walk from Arakawa Furusato...

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    7.6
    Good · 1,740 reviews

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

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    Review score
    4.6
    Disappointing · 350 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...

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    Hotel staff .. comfortable... location....not overcrowded...
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    5.5
    Fair · 205 reviews

    Nice Hostel Kameari provides rooms in Tokyo near Katsushika City Museum and Oyata Park. The 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Very close to the station, private room, microwave
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    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 387 reviews

    Located within a 8-minute walk of Kameari Kochikame Statue and 0.8 miles of Higashiayase Park, MAKOTO GUESTHOUSE -Enjoy your stay- has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

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    9.3
    Wonderful · 266 reviews

    Attractively located in the Nakano Ward district of Tokyo, GrapeHouse Koenji is located a 5-minute walk from Keimei Park, half a mile from Yamato Park and a 8-minute walk from Mabashi Park.

    Guest review
    Wow this location was everything! The staff was really nice and such a cute dog!
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    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 361 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, a 3-minute walk from Kuramae Mizu no Yakata, Tokyo Hikari Guesthouse features views of the city.

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  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 399 reviews

    Attractively set in the Ota Ward district of Tokyo, 328 Hostel & Lounge is located 1.5 miles from Uramori Inari Shrine, 1.6 miles from Miwa Itsukushima Shrine and 1.8 miles from Omori Hachiman Shrine.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 1,149 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.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 121 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.

  • Central location
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    8.9
    Excellent · 798 reviews

    In a prime location in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, Nomad Hostel Classic is located a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Origami Museum, 0.4 miles from Komagatado and a 5-minute walk from...

  • Central location
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    8.8
    Excellent · 2,511 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, 1969 feet from Suginomori Shrine, CITAN Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 292 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, within a 16-minute walk of Uramori Inari Shrine and 1.1 miles of Miwa Itsukushima Shrine, Guesthouse Sensu has a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 647 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.

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    8.8
    Excellent · 1,203 reviews

    Located in Tokyo and with Kuramae Mizu no Yakata reachable within a 6-minute walk, CAFE/MINIMAL HOTEL OUR OUR provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 779 reviews

    In the heart of historical district Asakusa, the quiet K's House Tokyo Oasis - Quality Hostel in Asakusa offers private rooms and dorm beds.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,081 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, &AND HOSTEL ASAKUSA KAPPABASHI is located a 3-minute walk from Rinko-ji Temple, a few steps from Matsuba Park and a 4-minute walk from Hoon-ji...

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    8.6
    Excellent · 3,077 reviews

    Wise Owl Hostels River Tokyo has accommodations in Tokyo near Sumida Riverside Hall and Great Tokyo Air Raid Memorial Monument.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 20 reviews

    Beginning guest house is offering accommodations in Tokyo. The property is around a 18-minute walk from Hikifunegawa Water Park, 1.1 miles from Bronze statue of Genzo Wakabayashi and 1.4 miles from...

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 698 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Minato Ward district of Tokyo, Akasaka Guesthouse HIVE is located a 6-minute walk from Kaishu Katsu & Ryoma Sakamoto Teacher and Student Monument, 600 yards from Turning...

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 774 reviews

    &AND HOSTEL KURAMAE west provides rooms in Tokyo near Eiken-ji Temple and Kuramae Jinja Shrine. The 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 534 reviews

    Nomad Hostel East provides rooms in Tokyo near Sumida Riverside Hall and World Bags and Luggage Museum.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 923 reviews

    Well situated in the Itabashi Ward district of Tokyo, Tokyo Guest House Itabashi-juku is located a 10-minute walk from Happy Road Ohyama Shopping Street, 0.7 miles from Tokiwadai Tenso Shrine and a 13...

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 88 reviews

    Located in Tokyo and within a 3-minute walk of Sekido Museum, Hostel 1010 & MILLS COFFEE has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Owner was very responsive and very accommodating to requests. The hostel was also located in a quiet neighborhood so there were no distractions that would wake you up at night. Senjuohashi station was just about 3 mins walk away.
  • Central location
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    8.4
    Very Good · 598 reviews

    Base Inn Uguisudani has accommodations in Tokyo near Kanei-ji Temple Kompon Chudo and Tokugawa Ietsuna's Mausoleum Gate Plaque.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 759 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, 1969 feet from Sensoji Temple, plat hostel keikyu asakusa station has rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,163 reviews

    Well set in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa is located a 3-minute walk from Nitenmon Gate, 400 yards from Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center and a 3-minute walk from...

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    8.4
    Very Good · 278 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, a 3-minute walk from Ichiyo Memorial Museum, OHWA hostel minowa station has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 180 reviews

    Waves nakameguro provides rooms in Tokyo near Sugekari Park and Meguro Koshinzuka Monument.

    Guest review
    Cleanliness, easy access to train station, convenience stores, atm, coffes shops, bakery, restaurants
  • Central location
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    8.3
    Very Good · 738 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Tokyo, Glamping Tokyo Asakusa provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 1,105 reviews

    Hostel Wasabi Asakusa provides rooms in Tokyo near Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Nitenmon Gate. The 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 2,480 reviews

    Well located in the Ota Ward district of Tokyo, plat hostel keikyu haneda home is set 1.6 mi from Uramori Inari Shrine, 1.7 mi from Morigasaki Kotsu Park and 1.7 mi from Miwa Itsukushima Shrine.

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    8.3
    Very Good · 1,324 reviews

    Well located in the center of Tokyo, Guest House Tokyo Samurai provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 3,461 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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 827 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Akihabara Station, &AND HOSTEL AKIHABARA is located in Tokyo and features air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

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    8.2
    Very Good · 600 reviews

    Located in Tokyo and within a few steps of Japan Stationery Museum, A16 HOSTEL TOKYO features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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    8.2
    Very Good · 554 reviews

    Located a 8-minute walk from Ichiyo Memorial Museum, Hostel Bedgasm offers 2-star accommodations in Tokyo and has a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

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    8.0
    Very Good · 572 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. This 2-star hostel offers luggage storage space.

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    8.0
    Very Good · 445 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and a completely nonsmoking environment, Hotel Palace is a 7-minute walk from JR Minami-Senju Station. The hotel has a shared kitchen. A free internet station is provided.

    Guest review
    The staff are very kind, facilities are all good. I really missed this place.
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    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,548 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.

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    7.3
    Good · 2,114 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station, Sakura Hotel offers friendly accommodations with English-speaking staff and a cafe offering a simple breakfast buffet.

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    6.6
    Pleasant · 203 reviews

    Well situated in the Shinagawa Ward district of Tokyo, オウルハウス is located a few steps from Kaiun Inari Shrine, a 3-minute walk from Shinagawa Park and 400 yards from Suzugamori Keijo-ato.

    Guest review
    Cheap and quiet location. Parks nearby and restaurants.
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    7.9
    Good · 454 reviews

    Well located in the Setagaya Ward district of Tokyo, Wabi Sabi Hostel is located a 15-minute walk from Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine, 0.8 miles from Tokyo Holy Cross Church and a 15-minute walk from...

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  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,548 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: $133.71
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 779 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
  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 387 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
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,163 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
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 1,444 reviews
    It was in a great location next to a Japanese Bath house which was fantastic. I also enjoyed the area with lots of cheap restaurants around in the hostel provides free tea and coffee.
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    Andrew
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 3,066 reviews
    Everything! It's the best hostel I have ever stayed in Tokyo so far. - I was a little afraid at first because the room I got is a mixed dormitory (snoring, etc.). But turns out it was really quite and everybody was so considerate. Shower and toilets are clean. The staff cleaned it quite frequently. - I like the fact that you can also store luggage under your bed!
    Guest review by
    Ninah
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 1,208 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: $81.63
    Review score
    6.4
    Pleasant · 4,568 reviews
    It is as described in the pictures, but a bit shabbier, less 'shiney'. Overall I enjoyed my stay, and the experience of it. It was certainly cheaper than hotels and I booked late so had few hotel options. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable, although I should mention that I have a bad back anyway. The dormitory was safe, secure, all fellow guests I met were nice. The staff were all very nice. Very good bathroom facilities. All facilities well looked after, clean, working, and accessible. I would use it again.
    Guest review by
    Clare
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 2,140 reviews
    Siesta fostered a good clientele. Everyone was respectful of keeping quiet in the dormitory section, respectful in the bathroom, and friendly in the common room. The mattresses were large and didn't cover the entire capsule, leaving a nice space to store things. As with all hostels, I recommend bringing earplugs or headphones to suppress the general noise in the dorm. Capsules are better than bunk beds at sound suppression, but by no means perfect.
    Guest review by
    Kim
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $354.32
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,511 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

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