Tokyo is truly a one-of-a-kind city known for its incredible food, outstanding shopping, manga, and mind-blowing attractions. While planning a visit to Tokyo is exciting, it can also be quite stressful as you not only need to lay out an itinerary but you’ll also need to find good accommodation that fits your travel needs. Well, there’s no need to spend hours reading reviews and searching for the best hostel as we’ve gone ahead and done the work for you. Below you’ll find our picks for the best hostels in Tokyo for all types of travelers, so whether you’re looking for budget accommodation, a party hostel, or a laid-back dorm to rest your head at the end of the day, you’ve come to the right spot!
5 Best Hostels in Tokyo
Nui. Hostel Bar & Lounge
Those on the hunt for a good hostel in Tokyo that is close to popular attractions should consider staying at Nui. Hostel Bar & Lounge. This awesome hostel is located in the Taito City ward, right beside the Sumida River and a 20-minute or less walk from Sensō-ji Temple, Asakusa Hanayashiki Amusement Park, and the Sumida Hokusai Museum.
Inside, the hostel has a rustic modern feel and features an on-site café and bar lounge often filled with locals who love its authenticity. After a day of exploring the city, visitors can return to the shared kitchen and whip up a meal or head up to the rooftop patio to enjoy a drink with new friends. The hostel also boasts some fantastic lounge areas with plenty of desks and seats to work on a laptop or enjoy a book. There are bike rentals available from the front desk and laundry facilities for those looking to catch up on their washing, along with a complimentary breakfast for all guests.
Tourists can choose to book a bed in a mixed or female-only eight-person, air-conditioned room or opt for a private room. Each dorm bed comes with a privacy curtain, an electrical plug, and a reading light.
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Hostel Bedgasm
Located in Taito City near the Tokyo Skytree sits this amazing youth hostel in Tokyo. Not only does this highly-rated, five-story hostel offer an awesome rooftop terrace where visitors can relax with new friends, but it also boasts an on-site café and bar with ‘buy one, get one’ drink deals every evening. Before heading out on a city adventure, hostel stayers can make use of the communal kitchenette, which features a toaster, kettle, microwave, cooking utensils, and more. There is also a small lounge area where guests can gather and enjoy a drink from the bar or plan their next day’s itinerary.
Bedgasm offers both air-conditioned shared dorms and private cubby-style rooms, with the ladder able to sleep one person. The dorm rooms are offered with configurations of a four- or 10-bed mixed room or an eight-bed female-only room. Each bed is set up in a sleep capsule style with privacy curtains, hooks, a reading light, a shelf, an electrical outlet, and a lockable drawer beneath the bed. This is a great hostel in Tokyo for those who want to be within walking distance of attractions like Sensō-ji Temple, Sumida Park, Ueno Park, and Asakusa Hanayashiki Amusement Park.
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UNPLAN Kagurazaka
This boutique hostel is perfect for solo travelers or groups looking for a laid-back hostel with great amenities. At UNPLAN Kagurazaka, visitors will find a modern-styled hostel complete with a fantastic on-site café serving up a daily complimentary breakfast of freshly baked bagels and homemade granola/yogurt, washers and dryers, and best of all, an incredible rooftop patio overlooking the city. Other amenities include luggage storage, on-site bike rentals, and a 24-hour reception.
Perhaps the best part of this hostel is its rooms, both dorm and private. All private rooms are air-conditioned and come with balcony views of the Tokyo Skytree. Dorm rooms are configured with pod-like beds stacked on top of each other but have been ingeniously designed with privacy curtains, built-in electrical outlets, and storage nooks for laptops, Kindles, phones, etc.
The hostel is located within walking distance of several public transit and train stations allowing easy access to the city. There are also several attractions nearby and less than a 15-minute walk away, like the YAYOI KUSAMA Museum and Zenkoku-ji Temple. For those who want to stay closer to parks and Shibuya City, then check out UNPLAN’s newest hostel, UNPLAN Shinjuku!
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CITAN Hostel
This centrally located Tokyo hostel is ideal for those who want to stay in a quiet, boutique-style accommodation that is close to transport and the Tokyo train station. CITAN Hostel is located a 10-minute transit ride or 25-minute walk from the Tokyo train station and conveniently has other transit stops nearby, like Kodemmacho Subway Station, Bakuroyokoyama Subway Station, Higashi-Nihombashi Subway Station, and several bus stations all within a five-minute walk.
Inside, visitors will find a clean, modern hostel with an on-site café serving up artisanal coffees and freshly baked goods, along with a basement lounge complete with a DJ booth and bar where guests can unwind with new friends. The main floor lounge boasts plenty of comfortable booths and tables where digital nomads can set up their laptops or hostel stayers can enjoy a meal.
This hostel in Tokyo with private rooms offers a range of rooms with either a shared or private bathroom that can sleep up to two people. The single private is particularly well-designed for digital nomads as there is a dedicated work desk and chair in the room. Tourists could also opt to stay in a four- or eight-bed mixed or female-only dorm where each bed comes with a locker, light, and electrical outlet.
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Sakura Hostel Asakusa
In the heart of Asakusa, right across from Asakusa Hanayashiki Amusement Park and Sensō-ji Temple, sits the outstanding hostel Sakura Hostel. The walkability rating here is second to none since you have a plethora of restaurants, attractions, and shops right on the hostel’s doorstep. After spending the day exploring the neighborhood, tourists can return to this colorful hostel and make use of the large communal kitchen, which is equipped with stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space to prepare meals. Solo travelers can join one of the many hostel activities, like Geisha night shows, sushi roll cooking lessons, or local walking tours to meet other hostel stayers and socialize. The hostel also boasts a PlayStation 2 with loads of games, DVDs for a movie night, free luggage storage, a 24-hour reception, and an all-you-can-eat breakfast for a reasonable price.
Tourists can opt to book a bed in an eight-bed mixed or female-only dorm room. Each bed comes with a privacy curtain, electrical outlet, and reading light, along with in-room lockers to store valuables. Several private rooms are also available with shared bathrooms and can sleep anywhere from one to eight people. Those who book a private room will also get the all-you-can-eat breakfast for free.
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More Great Hostels in Tokyo
Toco Tokyo Heritage Hostel
Travelers who prefer to stay in accommodation that offers more of a natural feel than a city feel should check out the Toco Tokyo Heritage Hostel in the Taito City district. This awesome hostel features beautiful Japanese gardens in a quiet setting with a traditional Japanese interior design. Visitors will find plenty of peaceful spots to meditate in the garden or can head to one of the small lounge areas to read a book. There is a larger communal space in the back of the hostel where guests will find a desk, a large dining table, and a communal kitchen stocked with a hotplate, fridge, toaster oven, microwave, and more. The on-site bar also serves up refreshing Japanese beers for those who want to unwind after a day of exploring. Other noteworthy amenities include bike rentals, bike parking, and free slippers to use while in the hostel (shoes must be left outside).
The private rooms at Toco Heritage Hostel are quite spacious for Tokyo and come with a double bed, desk, and reading chair. Some rooms also boast a balcony. For those who prefer the traditional backpacker route, dorm rooms are offered in either a mixed or female-only setting.
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Imano Tokyo Hostel
Imano Tokyo Hostel is a great choice for those who want to stay in the heart of Shinjuku City. This social hostel is perfect for solo travelers as Imano hosts weekly events and offers several lovely lounge areas to hang out and meet other travelers. In the front lounge area, a café and bar is serving up coffee, tea, beer, cocktails, and cooked-to-order breakfasts. The upstairs lounge area is more like a living room with comfortable couches and chairs for those who want to unwind with a book. Savvy hostel stayers can also make use of Imano’s communal kitchen, which is stocked with a kettle, toaster oven, and fridge. Other fantastic amenities include a 24-hour reception, laundry facilities, and safety deposit boxes for guests to lock up their valuables.
This is a fantastic hostel specifically for solo female travelers as all shared dorm rooms are divided by gender, meaning there are no mixed rooms. In fact, the hostel takes it a step further and offers an entire floor of female-only rooms that are off-limits to non-residents of the rooms. Dorm rooms come with configurations of six beds in a classic bunk-bed style layout or 10 beds in a pod-style layout.
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Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo
Located directly on the Sumida River, this hostel in Tokyo offers plenty of fabulous amenities for travelers all within walking distance of popular attractions. Hostel Chapter Two Tokyois right on the edge of Taito City and Sumida City, with Sensō-ji, Asakusa Subway Station, Nakamise-dori Street, and Sumida Park less than a five-minute walk away. Not to mention the Tokyo Skytree and the Tobacco and Salt Museum are roughly a 20-minute walk away!
Inside, the hostel has a clean contemporary feel with a cozy lounge stocked with free water, couches, a library of books, and a small bar. What really makes this one of the best Tokyo hostels is the large open rooftop terrace with beautiful views of the river and city. The hostel often hosts social events in this space and guests can enjoy their meals, work, or mingle with new friends at one of the many tables or picnic tables.
This is a great hostel choice for families or couples as private rooms are available that can sleep up to four people. Chapter Two also boasts incredible pod-style beds in the dorm rooms that maximize privacy with their genius design. Each bed comes with a privacy curtain, a built-in closet with hangers and storage space (some beds just hangers), an electrical outlet, a light, and a lockable cabinet.
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plat hostel keikyu haneda home
This cheap hostel in Tokyo is perfect for those looking for budget accommodation near Haneda Airport or near Ota City. This clean and spacious hostel offers comfortable pod-style shared dorms in a mixed or female-only setting, along with lovely private rooms with shared bathrooms that can sleep up to four people. Those who choose to stay in one of the 12- or 14-bed dorm rooms will get a pod bed equipped with a privacy curtain, a reading light, a shelf, an electrical out, and storage space under the bed to put a backpack or suitcase.
The two common lounge areas are well-designed, with the upper lounge being dedicated as a workspace and the other lounge designed for socializing. There is a small kitchen that visitors can use to whip up a quick snack or meal consisting of a fridge, toaster oven, microwave, kettle, two-burner stovetop, and popcorn machine. While there are several spaces inside to enjoy a snack, the best place to hang out at this hostel is its rooftop patio.
This is an awesome hostel choice for those catching a flight at Haneda Airport as the airport is located a 10-minute drive down the road. The hostel also offers bike rentals for those wishing to explore the neighborhood.
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Focus Kuramae
Located next to the Asakusa district in the underrated area of Kuramae, this modern, photography-concept hostel offers great amenities and an even better location. Visitors will find plenty of restaurants, markets, and transit within a 10-minute walk of the hostel. Popular Tokyo attractions are nearby, like the Japanese Sword Museum, Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, and Torikoe Shrine, which are all a 20-minute walk away or less.
Inside, guests will find a stunning modern hostel with ambient lighting and plenty of high-end finishes. The on-site bar/café is quite large and offers plenty of space to enjoy a craft beer or set up a laptop and sip a coffee. After touring the city, guests can return and make a snack in the kitchenette, which is stocked with a two-burner hot plate, kettle, fridge, microwave, and cooking utensils. After a bite to eat, tourists can head to the on-site sauna to sweat out those toxins or to the laundry room to catch up on some washing.
Tourists can book a bed in a six-bed female-only dorm or in a 28-bed mixed dorm. All dorms have a pod-like design to them and each bed comes with a privacy curtain, electrical outlet, reading light, and hangers.
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Alright, Tokyo travelers, now that you’re equipped with a list of the best hostels in Tokyo, all you have to do now is decide which one fits you best. Regardless of which hostel you choose, we hope you’ll have a memorable time in this vibrant city!
