What is the cost of a hostel in Tokyo?

On average, it’s $87/night for a hostel in Tokyo, though $80/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $20/night in Tokyo. Try to avoid booking your hostel in August (the most expensive month). Booking in July (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Tokyo?

With an average review score of 9.1 (out of 10) from 1,081 HotelsCombined users, Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo is considered the best Tokyo hostel.

What hostel is closest to Tokyo Narita Airport?

Yawp! Backpackers - Hostel is 46.7 km 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?

Taitō is the most popular area of Tokyo to stay in. In the past year, 12% of HotelsCombined users looking for Tokyo hostels searched within Taitō. Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Asakusa 1 is a popular hostel in Taitō if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Tokyo closest to Nakamise-dori?

The most popular Tokyo hostel near Nakamise-dori is Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Asakusa 1. Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Asakusa 1 has a rating of 7.9/10 from 2,226 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.2 km from Nakamise-dori.

Should I stay in a Tokyo hostel?

Hostels in Tokyo tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Tokyo hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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

Yes, 36 Tokyo hostels list “Air-conditioned” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Tokyo with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Unplan Shinjuku.

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Travel insights for hostels in Tokyo

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo is July ($31). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is May ($370).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Wednesday ($46). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $599.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as $23, rising to an average cost of $123, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $63 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 $23/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $23/night. For a 4-star hostel in Tokyo, the cheapest rate recently found was $93/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 $62 per night.

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Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Some of the very best Tokyo hostels as rated by our users. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.

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Yuzan Guesthouse

423 Aburasakacho, Nara, Japan

0.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

$44

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Discover well-known properties in Tokyo that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 13,112 hotels in Tokyo and price data was last updated on 22 August 2025. The average price for a hotel in Tokyo is $87/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Tokyo

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Tokyo including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo is July ($31). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is May ($370).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Wednesday ($46). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $599.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as $23, rising to an average cost of $123, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $63 for a 4-star hostel in Tokyo for tonight.

How much is a Tokyo hostel room 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 $62 per night.

Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Browse through properties in Tokyo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 13,112 properties in Tokyo and data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Some of the very best Tokyo hostels as rated by our users. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.

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Where to stay in Tokyo

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Facts about staying in Tokyo

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