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Popular hostels in Tokyo

Discover well-known properties in Tokyo that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 11,872 hotels in Tokyo and price data was last updated on 23 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Tokyo is £49/night.
The following hostels are among the most sought after in the Tokyo area. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
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5-3-15 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
A 10-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Subway Station, Unplan Shinjuku has a accessible location, making it an ideal base when visiting Tokyo. It also provides free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2256 reviews
Location
3.4 mi from city centre
2-13-1 Kaminarimon, Tokyo, Japan
Located in lively Taitō, just a few minutes from Asakusa Station, Mustard Hotel Asakusa 1 offers laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage. It also provides a lift.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.0
Excellent
2072 reviews
Location
2.5 mi from city centre
27-5 1-Chome Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Book & Bed Tokyo Shinjuku - Hostel provides comfortable accommodation and is within walking distance of Shinjuku Train Station. It also offers complimentary wireless internet to all guests during their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
2779 reviews
Location
3.9 mi from city centre
Kuwata Building 3f, Tokyo, Japan
Located in Tokyo, The Wardrobe Hotel Shimokitazawa is within easy reach of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Ebisu. It also provides free Wi-Fi to all guests throughout their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
6.8
Good
914 reviews
Location
5.8 mi from city centre
1-7 Motoyoyogicho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
This adults-only hostel provides rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, and it is only a 10-minute drive from Kokyo, Ebisu and Shinbashi. It is located in Shibuya and has easy access to public transport, with Harajuku Railway Station within walking distance.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
1623 reviews
Location
4.6 mi from city centre
3-2-9 Minamisenju, Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan
Located in Tokyo, &And Hostel Minamisenju is an easy drive from Marunouchi and Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. It is set amongst a variety of nightlife spots and is minutes on foot from Minami-Senju Railway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
1359 reviews
Location
3.8 mi from city centre
5-12-2, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Situated under a 20-minute walk from Shinjuku Train Station, IMANO TOKYO HOSTEL provides guests with a convenient base while visiting Tokyo. It also provides a 24-hour reception, a coffee bar and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
3163 reviews
Location
3.5 mi from city centre
2-24-2 Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Located in Taitō, Sakura Hostel Asakusa provides 2-star accommodation and a coffee bar, free Wi-Fi and ski slopes. It also offers a currency exchange, a ticket service and a concierge.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
1746 reviews
Location
2.8 mi from city centre
2-24-8, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Time Sharing Stay Asakusa is situated in Tokyo and is within a 10-minute walk of Asakusa Train Station. It also offers laundry facilities, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.3
Excellent
639 reviews
Location
2.8 mi from city centre
1-9-5 Hyakunincho, Tokyo, Japan
Located a 10-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Subway Station, Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men features laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage. It is also a short drive from Tokyo Electric Power Company and Waseda Daigaku.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.9
Good
329 reviews
Location
4.1 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in Tokyo

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Tokyo.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo is June (£11). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is March (£184).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Friday (£15). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £66.

Which Tokyo neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Tokyo tend to stay in Shimokitazawa, where a hostel costs around £9/night. Another popular neighborhood in Tokyo is Chūō, which is £49/night on average for a hostel.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as £16, rising to an average cost of £99, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £48 for a 4-star hostel in Tokyo for tonight.

How much is a Tokyo hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Tokyo this weekend for as little as £19/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £19/night. For a 4-star hostel in Tokyo, the cheapest rate recently found was £54/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Tokyo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Tokyo. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £29 per night.

Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Browse through properties in Tokyo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 11,872 properties in Tokyo and data was last updated on 23 April 2025.
Some of the very best Tokyo hostels as rated by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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3-14 Yokoyamacho Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£28
Avg. per night
423 Aburasakacho, Nara, Japan
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£20
Avg. per night
Ota-ku, Haneda 3-2-8, Tokyo, Japan
9.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£23
Avg. per night
2-14-13 Kuramae, Tokyo, Japan
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£35
Avg. per night
4-9-10 Aobadai Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan
4.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£27
Avg. per night
6-9-7 Ueno, Tokyo, Japan
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£51
Avg. per night
18F Central Plaza, 1-1 Kaguragashi, Tokyo, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£20
Avg. per night
2F 3-1-6 Higashi Koujiya, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan
9.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£30
Avg. per night
Nihonbashihoncyo 4-13-8, Tokyo, Japan
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£31
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in Tokyo, Japan

Discover affordable stays in Tokyo that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Tokyo can be found for as low as £10 per night. There is currently one property in Tokyo that can be booked for this price. Base Inn Komagome Tokyo is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2025
These Tokyo properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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Piaresu Building, 1-19-1 Komagome, 5f, Tokyo, Japan
3.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£10
Avg. per night
3-11-2 Matsukage Cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£11
Avg. per night
1-23-7, Takasago, Tokyo, Japan
6.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£11
Avg. per night
Kita-ku Tabatashinmachi 3-5-7, 3F Yasuoka Bldg., Tokyo, Japan
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£11
Avg. per night
Ok Building 2f, 4-1-12 Chuo, Tokyo, Japan
5.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£14
Avg. per night
5-23-5 Haneda, Tokyo, Japan
9.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£15
Avg. per night
2-4-17, Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan
5.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£16
Avg. per night
13-5 Tsubaki-Cho Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£16
Avg. per night
3-10-8, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
2-17-11 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£16
Avg. per night
1-3-5 Kitaueno, Tokyo, Japan
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
15-10 Nakaitabashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
6.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£18
Avg. per night
1F, Concierge Furano, 2-27 Honcho, Furano, Japan
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£18
Avg. per night
3F, 6-1 Motofuna-Machi, Nagasaki, Japan
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£18
Avg. per night
8-26-1 Takasago Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Japan
7.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£19
Avg. per night
3-10-5 Matsukage-Cho, Yokohama, Japan
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£19
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Tokyo

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Tokyo to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Tokyo at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Tokyo. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
1-3-5 Kitaueno, Tokyo, Japan
2 stars and under

Other accommodations in Tokyo

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Tokyo. There are 11,872 properties in Tokyo and price data was last updated on 23 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Tokyo is £49/night.
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Tokyo, Japan
6.8 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£39
Avg. per night
Tokyo, Japan
1.8 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£155
Avg. per night
Arakawa-ku, Machiya 1-6-9, Tokyo, Japan
4.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£79
Avg. per night
1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£311
Avg. per night
6-6-2, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
4.4 mi from city centre
Pool
£270
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Tokyo

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Tokyo to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 23 April 2025.
Whether you're visiting Tokyo for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hostel.

Facts about staying in Tokyo

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Tokyo to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Tokyo?

    The average price for a hostel in Tokyo is £50/night. A good hostel deal in Tokyo would be for £28/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £9/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in March, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in May is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo.

  • What’s the best hostel in Tokyo?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Tokyo, Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge is currently the best, based on 1,942 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    Edo Tokyo Hostel is 29.5 mi away from Tokyo Narita Airport, making it the closest Tokyo hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • What area of Tokyo is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Tokyo, 15% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Taitō in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Asakusa 1 is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Tokyo closest to Suitengumae Metro Station?

    The most popular hostel in Tokyo that’s close to Suitengumae Metro Station is obi Hostel. Just 0.7 mi separate obi Hostel from Suitengumae Metro Station, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,299 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the obi Hostel a score of 8.0/10.

  • Should I stay in a Tokyo hostel?

    Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Tokyo on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Tokyo offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

  • Does Tokyo have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

    28 hostels in Tokyo currently have “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Asakusa 1, which is the most popular hostel in Tokyo with this amenity.

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