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Popular hostels in Tokyo

Discover well-known properties in Tokyo that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 12,201 hotels in Tokyo and price data was last updated on 26 March 2026. The average price for a hotel in Tokyo is $58/night.
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5-3-15 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
This hostel has a colorful, stylish design that is based on the imagery of the neon lights in Shinjuku. Breakfast is included, Wi-Fi can be accessed for free within the facilities, and there is a common room (with a TV, couch, and kitchen with household electronics). We promise you a comfortable stay at a reasonable price
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2594 reviews
Location
5.4 km from city centre
1-7 Motoyoyogicho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Yoyogi Park This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Almond hostel & cafe Shibuya offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
1799 reviews
Location
7.5 km from city centre
3-2-9 Minamisenju, Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel in Tokyo, near Sumida River Along with a microwave in a common area, this hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request. &AND HOSTEL MINAMISENJU offers 60 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. This Tokyo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.0
Excellent
1574 reviews
Location
6.1 km from city centre
15-2 Nihombashi-Odemnacho, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel with a restaurant, near Ueno Park A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available. CITAN - Hostel offers 44 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Tokyo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
2568 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
23-1 Tenjin-Cho, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Waseda University A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Change of bedsheets is available on request. UNPLAN Kagurazaka - Hostel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
1988 reviews
Location
4.3 km from city centre
2-24-8, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Our newly built hostel in Oku-Asakusa is awaiting your stay!
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.7
Excellent
786 reviews
Location
4.5 km from city centre
5-12-2, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
To explore Tokyo furthermore and to experience Tokyoite's culture and daily life style, this is it! It's shiny clean hostel opening in November right in middle of Tokyo. You can meet people from all over the world with Tokyoite's favorite sake and foods at the cozy Cafe and Bar on the first floor
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.1
Excellent
3432 reviews
Location
5.7 km from city centre
15-10 Nakaitabashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel in Tokyo This smoke-free hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Change of bedsheets is available on request. Tokyo Guest House Itabashijuku - Hostel offers 5 shared accommodations with slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets and toilets with an electronic bidet. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.5
Excellent
1489 reviews
Location
10.5 km from city centre
Arakawa-ku Higashiogu 2-33-14, Tokyo, Japan
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
1127 reviews
Location
6.9 km from city centre
4-21-2 Kuramae, Tokyo, Japan
This is a hostel in Kuramae area, 10 minutes to the south from Asakusa. Kuramae, the so-called Brooklyn of Tokyo, has a strong Shitamachi (downtown) atmosphere even nowadays. Have a peaceful stay in this calm, relaxing town.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.2
Excellent
1602 reviews
Location
3.2 km from city centre

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 June ($20). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is November ($85).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Tuesday ($52). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $162.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Tokyo?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 3 days before your trip to Tokyo. The lowest price found when booking 3 days ahead was $53 per night.

Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Browse through properties in Tokyo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 12,201 properties in Tokyo and data was last updated on 26 March 2026.
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.
Ota-ku, Haneda 3-2-8, Tokyo, Japan
15.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$105
Avg. per night
2-14-13 Kuramae, Tokyo, Japan
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$116
Avg. per night
6-9-7 Ueno, Tokyo, Japan
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$130
Avg. per night
2F 3-1-6 Higashi Koujiya, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan
14.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$163
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 $30 per night. There is currently one property in Tokyo that can be booked for this price. Hotel Tomariya Ueno is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 26 March 2026
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.
4-20-4 Higashi Ueno, Tokyo, Japan
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$30
Avg. per night
Mejiro 3-2-9 Muramatsu Building 2F, Tokyo, Japan
7.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$33
Avg. per night
3-14 Yokoyamacho Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$37
Avg. per night
6-6-9 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$39
Avg. per night
5f, 1-14-13 Kanda Nishikicho, Tokyo, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$40
Avg. per night
6-9-9 Ueno, Tokyo, Japan
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$43
Avg. per night
Shinjuku Kabukicho 1-27-5 Kabukicho Apm Building 8F, Tokyo, Japan
6.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$46
Avg. per night
1-3-5 Kitaueno, Tokyo, Japan
4.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$48
Avg. per night
5-1-5 Shinbashi, Tokyo, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$51
Avg. per night
1-9-5 Hyakunincho, Tokyo, Japan
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$54
Avg. per night
Ryusen 3-39-5, Tokyo, Japan
5.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$54
Avg. per night
2-13-1 Kaminarimon, Tokyo, Japan
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$55
Avg. per night
Katsushika-ku, Kanamachi 4-23-11, Tokyo, Japan
12.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$58
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Tokyo

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan
6.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$292
Avg. per night
1-2-9, Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
6.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$175
Avg. per night
Nishia Asakusa 1-2-3, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$87
Avg. per night
3-19-10 Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$100
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 26 March 2026.
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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 26 March 2026.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Tokyo?

    On average, it’s $58/night for a hostel in Tokyo, though $51/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $17/night in Tokyo. Try to avoid booking your hostel in March (the most expensive month). Booking in April (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 1,213 HotelsCombined users, Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo is considered the best Tokyo hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    Hostel Hana An is 46.9 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, 11% 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 Yanaka?

    The most popular Tokyo hostel near Yanaka is Tokyo Guest House 2020. Tokyo Guest House 2020 has a rating of 8.2/10 from 1,127 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 1.8 km from Yanaka.

  • 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 “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 30 Tokyo hostels list “Wi-Fi” 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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