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Popular hostels in Tokyo

Discover well-known properties in Tokyo that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 12,146 hotels in Tokyo and price data was last updated on 5 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Tokyo is .
These are some of the hostels in Tokyo with the highest demand. 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
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
8.2
Excellent
2297 reviews
Location
5.4 km from city centre
2-13-1 Kaminarimon, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel with a sauna, a short walk to Sensoji Temple Along with a sauna, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a communal living room are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Hotel Plus Hostel TOKYO ASAKUSA 1 offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.0
Excellent
2140 reviews
Location
4.0 km from city centre
27-5 1-Chome Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Book & Bed Tokyo Shinjuku - Hostel offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. This Tokyo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and minibars. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
2846 reviews
Location
6.4 km from city centre
1-7 Motoyoyogicho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel with a coffee shop, near Shibuya Crossing 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
1647 reviews
Location
7.5 km from city centre
Kuwata Building 3f, Tokyo, Japan
Hostel in Tokyo This smoke-free hostel features free WiFi in public areas. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. The Wardrobe Hostel FOREST Shimokitazawa offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Tokyo hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Kitchenettes offer stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
Free Wi-Fi
6.7
Good
925 reviews
Location
9.4 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. Other amenities include motorcycle parking. 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
7.8
Good
1372 reviews
Location
6.1 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
8.0
Excellent
3184 reviews
Location
5.7 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
8.4
Excellent
655 reviews
Location
4.5 km from city centre
6-9-9 Ueno, Tokyo, Japan
A capsule Hotel exclusively for men. In the large public bath area, saunas and cold baths can be used for free (^^♪ Lockers are also available. Relax on our reclining sofas! The entire hotel is served by a Wi-Fi connection. A five minute walk from Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station.
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
7.2
Good
5560 reviews
Location
3.2 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
8.5
Excellent
1737 reviews
Location
4.3 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.

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 $163, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $96 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 $39/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $30/night. For a 4-star hostel in Tokyo, the cheapest rate recently found was $42/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 $68 per night.

Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Browse through properties in Tokyo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 12,146 properties in Tokyo and data was last updated on 5 June 2025.
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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423 Aburasakacho, Nara, Japan
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$45
Avg. per night
2-14-13 Kuramae, Tokyo, Japan
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$76
Avg. per night
4-9-10 Aobadai Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan
7.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$60
Avg. per night
6-9-7 Ueno, Tokyo, Japan
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$116
Avg. per night
18F Central Plaza, 1-1 Kaguragashi, Tokyo, Japan
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$47
Avg. per night
2F 3-1-6 Higashi Koujiya, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan
14.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$66
Avg. per night
Nihonbashihoncyo 4-13-8, Tokyo, Japan
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$70
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 $20 per night. There is currently one property in Tokyo that can be booked for this price. Yokohama Hostel Village Hayashi-Kaikan is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 5 June 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Tokyo at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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3-11-2 Matsukage Cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$20
Avg. per night
Piaresu Building, 1-19-1 Komagome, 5f, Tokyo, Japan
6.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$23
Avg. per night
1-23-7, Takasago, Tokyo, Japan
11.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$25
Avg. per night
Kita-ku Tabatashinmachi 3-5-7, 3F Yasuoka Bldg., Tokyo, Japan
6.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$27
Avg. per night
Ok Building 2f, 4-1-12 Chuo, Tokyo, Japan
9.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$32
Avg. per night
5-23-5 Haneda, Tokyo, Japan
15.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$33
Avg. per night
2-4-17, Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan
8.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$35
Avg. per night
2-17-11 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$38
Avg. per night
1-3-5 Kitaueno, Tokyo, Japan
4.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$38
Avg. per night
13-5 Tsubaki-Cho Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$38
Avg. per night
3F, 6-1 Motofuna-Machi, Nagasaki, Japan
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
3-10-8, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$41
Avg. per night
15-10 Nakaitabashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
10.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$41
Avg. per night
1F, Concierge Furano, 2-27 Honcho, Furano, Japan
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$42
Avg. per night
2-24-2 Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
4.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$42
Avg. per night
8-26-1 Takasago Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Japan
12.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$43
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 5 June 2025.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Tokyo. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
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1-3-5 Kitaueno, Tokyo, Japan

Other accommodations in Tokyo

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2-10-6, Kandaawajicho, Tokyo, Japan
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$125
Avg. per night
2-7-5 Komagata, Tokyo, Japan
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$161
Avg. per night
1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$696
Avg. per night
Tokyo, Japan
14.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$254
Avg. per night
Tokyo, Japan
11.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$88
Avg. per night
Tokyo, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$349
Avg. per night
4-21-2 Kuramae, Tokyo, Japan
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$50
Avg. per night
Arakawa-ku, Machiya 1-6-9, Tokyo, Japan
7.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$176
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 5 June 2025.
Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Tokyo neighbourhood(s) you plan on visiting. 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 5 June 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Tokyo?

    $60/night is an average price for a hostel in Tokyo throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in March is the most expensive month to book, and in June is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Tokyo hostels for as low as $19/night. In general, Tokyo hostels for $58 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Tokyo?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Tokyo is Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel. 1,489 users from HotelsCombined gave the Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel a 9.0/10 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, 21% 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 Tokyo Tower?

    Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel happens to be the most popular Tokyo hostel near Tokyo Tower among our users. The Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel has a current rating of 8.4 from 3,398 HotelsCombined travellers. Tokyo Tower is also conveniently located just 2.9 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 “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

    22 hostels in Tokyo currently have “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku, which is the most popular hostel in Tokyo with this amenity.

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