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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 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,436 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,766 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,777 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,910 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,222 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,189 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,583 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,648 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Tokyo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,109 reviews

Great access to the city centre. 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, 49 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.

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$58.64 per night

UNPLAN Shinjuku

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,222 reviews

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

From US$163.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,075 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$64.64 per night

UNPLAN Kagurazaka

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews

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

From US$178.98 per night

Imano Tokyo Hostel

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,718 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.

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 accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$88.80 per night

54Journey Roppongi

Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.4
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

Set in Tokyo, within 600 metres of Naemura Yoshinori Monument and 300 metres of Franciscan Chapel Center, 54Journey Roppongi offers accommodation with free WiFi.

From US$84.75 per night

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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...

Backpacker's Mini House

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 637 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.

Lucky Hostel

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in the centre of Tokyo, 100 metres from Nihon Christ Kyokai Kashiwagi Church, Lucky Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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.

上野之家分館家庭房

No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

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 situated in Tokyo, in the Chuo Ward district. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests.

花乃郷 池袋b

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Set within 200 metres of Koyasuinari Shrine and 500 metres of Ikebukuro-Myoukyouji Temple, 花乃郷 池袋b offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

近藤ビル

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

In a prime location in the Toshima district of Tokyo, 近藤ビル is set 300 metres from Nishisugamo Park, 600 metres from Ikebukuro-Myoukyouji Temple and 700 metres from Shusseinari Shrine.

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

Sakura Hotel Jimbocho

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,940 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$107.81 per night

Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,501 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.

From US$165.20 per night

TOKYO MY HOME

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Passable - What previous guests thought, 166 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$81.62 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 situated 400 metres from Okubo Park, 400 metres from Korea Museum and 500 metres from Zenryu-ji Temple.

From US$74.96 per night

almond hostel & cafe Shibuya

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,036 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 US$84.62 per night

CITAN Hostel

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,566 reviews

Located in Tokyo, 600 metres from Suginomori Shrine, CITAN Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar.

From US$130.59 per night

Tokyo Guesthouse HIVE

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews

Set in Tokyo, Tokyo Guesthouse HIVE features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$82.27 per night

E JOY INN-West Shinjuku Branch

Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 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$82.50 per night

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$154.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 918 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, 485 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,513 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, 1,286 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