What is the cost of a hostel in Tokyo?

$84/night is an average price for a hostel in Tokyo throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in October is the most expensive month to book, and in August is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Tokyo hostels for as low as $18/night. In general, Tokyo hostels for $50 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Tokyo?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Tokyo is Citan Hostel. 2,645 users from HotelsCombined gave the Citan Hostel a 8.8/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Tokyo Narita Airport?

The closest Tokyo hostel to Tokyo Narita Airport is Sakura Hostel Asakusa, which is 53.6 km away.

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, 19% 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 Mejiro Train Station?

Yamate Rest House happens to be the most popular Tokyo hostel near Mejiro Train Station among our users. The Yamate Rest House has a current rating of 8.0 from 359 HotelsCombined travellers. Mejiro Train Station is also conveniently located just 2.6 km from this hostel.

Should I stay in a Tokyo hostel?

Aside from the fact that Tokyo hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Tokyo.

Does Tokyo have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

22 hostels in Tokyo currently have “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in Tokyo with this amenity.

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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 August ($48). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is April ($141).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Monday ($77). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $128.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as $26, rising to an average cost of $229, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $65 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 $42/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $57/night. For a 4-star hostel in Tokyo, the cheapest rate recently found was $58/night for this weekend.

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 $65 per night.

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Top-rated Tokyo hostels

According to our users, these are some of the best hostels to stay at in Tokyo. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews and hostel descriptions and amenities.

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328 Hostel & Lounge

Ota-ku, Haneda 3-2-8, Tokyo, Japan

15.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$128

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Discover well-known properties in Tokyo that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 12,220 hotels in Tokyo and price data was last updated on 3 April 2026. The average price for a hotel in Tokyo is $84/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Tokyo

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo is August ($48). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is April ($141).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Monday ($77). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $128.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as $26, rising to an average cost of $229, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $65 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 3 days before your trip to Tokyo. The lowest price found when booking 3 days ahead was $65 per night.

Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Browse through properties in Tokyo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 12,220 properties in Tokyo and data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

According to our users, these are some of the best hostels to stay at in Tokyo. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews and hostel descriptions and amenities.

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Where to stay in Tokyo

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What is the most popular hostel in Tokyo closest to Mejiro Train Station?

Should I stay in a Tokyo hostel?

Does Tokyo have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

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