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Featuring a terrace, bar and views of river, Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo is located in Tokyo, a few steps from Asakusa Station.

The location was amazing, I could travel Tokyo conveniently because the Ginza line was 2 minutes away, also the Asakusa line is very close. I also liked that the Hostel was central in Asakusa but in a cute side street which was not too loud or crowded. The pods are very comfortable and more spacious than I know from other Pod Hostels. Also I was a little worried because of the bathroom, but I was almost always alone and never had to wait to shower. The Host also gave recommendations in the area and I made good use of it. Very helpful for the first night when I was a little lost, so I could just follow one of the recommendations.
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Wonderful
893 reviews
Price from
$86.94
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively located in the Nakano Ward district of Tokyo, GrapeHouse Koenji is located a 5-minute walk from Keimei Park, half a mile from Yamato Park and a 8-minute walk from Mabashi Park.

Quick and easy check in. Great communication. Easy to access restaurants, stores, and the train station. I appreciate the amenities that were provided. Clear guidelines for shared spaces. Very polite and friendly staff.
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Wonderful
282 reviews
Price from
$82.80
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively set in the Ota Ward district of Tokyo, 328 Hostel & Lounge is located 1.5 miles from Uramori Inari Shrine, 1.6 miles from Miwa Itsukushima Shrine and 1.8 miles from Omori Hachiman Shrine....

The best place to stay for an early/late flight at Haneda. Amenities are amazing, check-in is always smooth, the beds are very comfortable as well. 10/10!
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Wonderful
410 reviews
Price from
$82.80
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Tokyo and with Shin Nagashima River Shinsui Park reachable within a 9-minute walk, GRAND HOSTEL LDK Tokyo Nishikasai -GRAND OPENING In May 2025- has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free...

The location, the price and the many facilities were all positives. I loved the hot water pressure and that the connecting dressing room locked as well. I had a top bunk bed with a comfortable lower nook that had a desk, chair, and dimmable lamp. Up the ladder, the bed area itself had a lockbox for valuables, a nice bright reading light and charge ports.
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Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$113.85
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Wasabi Asakusa provides rooms in Tokyo near Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Nitenmon Gate. The 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

Very clean and affordable
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Very Good
1,241 reviews
Price from
$281.52
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a terrace and a bar, Tora Hotel Asakusa is located in Tokyo, a 4-minute walk from Chiisanagarasunohonno Museum and 500 yards from Tokyo Origami Museum.

Kitchen, bath , laundry ,location
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Very Good
1,237 reviews
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$55.20
1 night, 2 adults

In a prime location in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, COGO Ryogoku is located a 2-minute walk from Katsu Kaishu Seitanchihi, 400 yards from Site of Former Residence of lord Kira and a 4-minute...

Staff very friendly
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Very Good
1,747 reviews
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$74.77
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively set in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, Wise Owl Hostels River Tokyo is located a 4-minute walk from Chiisanagarasunohonno Museum, 400 yards from Ushijima Shrine and a 4-minute walk...

Location was great- close to Skytree. Had a Family Mart nearby. Very comfortable bed/mattress in the female dorm!
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Excellent
3,250 reviews
Price from
$75.90
1 night, 2 adults

Ideally located in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, Cocts Akihabara is located a 3-minute walk from Izumi Park, 400 yards from Kusawakeinari Shrine and a 4-minute walk from Sakuma Park.

spacious room + budget
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Very Good
1,157 reviews
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$82.84
1 night, 2 adults

Conveniently set in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, &AND HOSTEL ASAKUSA KAPPABASHI is located a 3-minute walk from Rinko-ji Temple, a few steps from Matsuba Park and a 4-minute walk from Hoon-ji...

Location was great.
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Excellent
1,088 reviews
Price from
$64.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Review score
    Wonderful · 6 reviews

    Located in Tokyo and with Shin Nagashima River Shinsui Park reachable within a 9-minute walk, GRAND HOSTEL LDK Tokyo Nishikasai -GRAND OPENING In May 2025- has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free...

  • Tora Hotel Asakusa

    Budget options available
    Review score
    Very Good · 1,237 reviews

    Featuring a terrace and a bar, Tora Hotel Asakusa is located in Tokyo, a 4-minute walk from Chiisanagarasunohonno Museum and 500 yards from Tokyo Origami Museum.

  • Wise Owl Hostels River Tokyo

    Budget options available
    Review score
    Excellent · 3,250 reviews

    Attractively set in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, Wise Owl Hostels River Tokyo is located a 4-minute walk from Chiisanagarasunohonno Museum, 400 yards from Ushijima Shrine and a 4-minute walk...

  • Cocts Akihabara

    Budget options available
    Review score
    Very Good · 1,157 reviews

    Ideally located in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, Cocts Akihabara is located a 3-minute walk from Izumi Park, 400 yards from Kusawakeinari Shrine and a 4-minute walk from Sakuma Park.

  • &AND HOSTEL ASAKUSA KAPPABASHI

    Budget options available
    Review score
    Excellent · 1,088 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, &AND HOSTEL ASAKUSA KAPPABASHI is located a 3-minute walk from Rinko-ji Temple, a few steps from Matsuba Park and a 4-minute walk from Hoon-ji...

  • plat hostel keikyu haneda home

    Budget options available
    Review score
    Very Good · 2,630 reviews

    Well located in the Ota Ward district of Tokyo, plat hostel keikyu haneda home is set 1.6 mi from Uramori Inari Shrine, 1.7 mi from Morigasaki Kotsu Park and 1.7 mi from Miwa Itsukushima Shrine.

  • CITAN Hostel

    Budget options available
    Review score
    Excellent · 2,583 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, 1969 feet from Suginomori Shrine, CITAN Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar.

  • Nui. HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE

    Budget options available
    Review score
    Excellent · 1,560 reviews

    Located just a 2-mintue walk from Kuramae Subway Station on Asakusa line and Toei Oedo line, Nui. HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE offers free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • 花の郷田端b01

    Central location
    Review score
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Kita Ward district of Tokyo, 花の郷田端b01 is a 5-minute walk from TABATA Memorial Museum of Writers and Artists.

  • Tokyo Hikari Guesthouse

    Central location
    Review score
    Wonderful · 379 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, a 3-minute walk from Kuramae Mizu no Yakata, Tokyo Hikari Guesthouse features views of the city.

  • GrapeHouse Koenji

    Central location
    Review score
    Wonderful · 282 reviews

    Attractively located in the Nakano Ward district of Tokyo, GrapeHouse Koenji is located a 5-minute walk from Keimei Park, half a mile from Yamato Park and a 8-minute walk from Mabashi Park.

  • 328 Hostel & Lounge

    Central location
    Review score
    Wonderful · 410 reviews

    Attractively set in the Ota Ward district of Tokyo, 328 Hostel & Lounge is located 1.5 miles from Uramori Inari Shrine, 1.6 miles from Miwa Itsukushima Shrine and 1.8 miles from Omori Hachiman Shrine.

  • Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo

    Central location
    Review score
    Wonderful · 893 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, bar and views of river, Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo is located in Tokyo, a few steps from Asakusa Station.

  • Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel

    Central location
    Review score
    Excellent · 1,195 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel open 2021 after renewal offers simple private rooms with an private bathroom.

  • Review score
    Excellent · 127 reviews

    Located within a 7-minute walk of Tokaku-ji Temple and 600 yards of Ryukoku-ji Temple, 上野之家分館家庭房 has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo.

  • Nomad Hostel Classic

    Central location
    Review score
    Excellent · 818 reviews

    In a prime location in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, Nomad Hostel Classic is located a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Origami Museum, 0.4 miles from Komagatado and a 5-minute walk from...

  • Review score
    Excellent · 417 reviews

    Located within a 8-minute walk of Kameari Kochikame Statue and 0.8 miles of Higashiayase Park, MAKOTO GUESTHOUSE -Enjoy your stay- has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

  • Backpacker's Mini House

    Central location
    Review score
    Excellent · 658 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Chiyoda Ward district of Tokyo, Backpacker's Mini House is located a 3-minute walk from Bellesalle Kanda, 700 yards from Nikkei Hall and a 8-minute walk from Tokiwa Park.

  • &AND HOSTEL KURAMAE west

    Central location
    Review score
    Excellent · 768 reviews

    &AND HOSTEL KURAMAE west provides rooms in Tokyo near Eiken-ji Temple and Kuramae Jinja Shrine. The 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    Excellent · 108 reviews

    Attractively set in the Adachi Ward district of Tokyo, Hostel 1010 & MILLS COFFEE is located a 3-minute walk from Sekido Museum, 700 yards from Susano Shrine and a 2-minute walk from Senjujuku History...

  • Akasaka Guesthouse HIVE

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 822 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Minato Ward district of Tokyo, Akasaka Guesthouse HIVE is located a 6-minute walk from Kaishu Katsu & Ryoma Sakamoto Teacher and Student Monument, 600 yards from Turning...

  • UNPLAN Kagurazaka

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 1,172 reviews

    Set in Shinjuku in central Tokyo, UNPLAN Kagurazaka's convenient location makes it easy to reach all parts of Tokyo.

  • Nomad Hostel East

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 565 reviews

    Nomad Hostel East provides rooms in Tokyo near Sumida Riverside Hall and World Bags and Luggage Museum.

  • Beginning guest house

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 26 reviews

    Beginning guest house is offering accommodations in Tokyo. The property is around a 18-minute walk from Hikifunegawa Water Park, 1.1 miles from Bronze statue of Genzo Wakabayashi and 1.4 miles from...

  • waves nakameguro

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 211 reviews

    Waves nakameguro provides rooms in Tokyo near Sugekari Park and Meguro Koshinzuka Monument.

  • Base Inn Uguisudani

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 629 reviews

    Base Inn Uguisudani has accommodations in Tokyo near Kanei-ji Temple Kompon Chudo and Tokugawa Ietsuna's Mausoleum Gate Plaque.

  • Review score
    Very Good · 1,272 reviews

    Well set in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa is located a 3-minute walk from Nitenmon Gate, 400 yards from Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center and a 3-minute walk from...

  • Focus Kuramae

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 955 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, 1312 feet from Kuramae Jinja Shrine, Focus Kuramae provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar.

  • Hostel Work or Wander

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 52 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, Hostel Work or Wander has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    The staff is so friendly, and the room is comfortable.
  • UNPLAN Shinjuku

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 3,401 reviews

    Conveniently located in Tokyo, UNPLAN Shinjuku provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a bar.

  • &AND HOSTEL AKIHABARA

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 812 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Akihabara Station, &AND HOSTEL AKIHABARA is located in Tokyo and features air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

  • TOKYO-W-INN Asakusa

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 1,362 reviews

    Open from September 2017, TOKYO-W-INN Asakusa offers accommodations just a 4-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station and a 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station.

  • Review score
    Very Good · 1,449 reviews

    Well located in the center of Tokyo, Guest House Tokyo Samurai provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Review score
    Very Good · 62 reviews

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Shoutokuji Temple and 0.6 miles of Tobu Museum, 民泊TOKYO one シェアハウス provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

    Guest review
    A+, clean house, quiet, residential, newer apartment
  • COGO Ryogoku

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 1,747 reviews

    In a prime location in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, COGO Ryogoku is located a 2-minute walk from Katsu Kaishu Seitanchihi, 400 yards from Site of Former Residence of lord Kira and a 4-minute...

  • Lucky Hostel

    Central location
    Review score
    Very Good · 562 reviews

    Located in the center of Tokyo, a few steps from Nihon Christ Kyokai Kashiwagi Church, Lucky Hostel has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This 2-star hostel offers luggage storage space.

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  • Joe Backpackers

    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Very Good · 16 reviews

    Located within a 10-minute walk of Jokanji Temple and 0.6 miles of Ichiyo Memorial Museum, Joe Backpackers has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tokyo.

  • Tokyo House INN

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    Review score
    Pleasant · 457 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Shinjuku Ward district of Tokyo, Tokyo House INN is located a 3-minute walk from Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Park, 300 yards from Inari Kio Shrine and a 5-minute walk from Okubo...

    Guest review
    The location is really good. You can take different transport near to the hotel.
  • bnb+ Secret Base Mejiro

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    Review score
    Good · 431 reviews

    Bnb+ Secret Base Mejiro provides rooms in Tokyo near Statue of Peace and Yakuo-in Temple.

    Guest review
    It’s kess than 2 mins fro Mejiro Yamanote Station. Stay was comfortable
  • Hostel Kura

    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Good · 400 reviews

    Attractively set in the Taito Ward district of Tokyo, Hostel Kura is located a 4-minute walk from Matsuba Park, a few steps from Hoon-ji Temple and a 2-minute walk from Ryukoku-ji Temple.

    Guest review
    The location is accessible and quiet. You get what you pay for and the manager is very nice.
  • Base Inn Tabata

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    Review score
    Good · 399 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Kita Ward district of Tokyo, Base Inn Tabata is located a 9-minute walk from TABATA Memorial Museum of Writers and Artists, 1.1 miles from Shinkomutsumi Shopping Street and...

    Guest review
    Everything was very comfortable during my stay at this hotel. The hotel location is good. It is quiet in the evenings.
  • Base Inn Komagome Tokyo

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    Review score
    Good · 227 reviews

    Well set in the Toshima Ward district of Tokyo, Base Inn Komagome Tokyo is located a 10-minute walk from TABATA Memorial Museum of Writers and Artists, 0.6 miles from Fabre Insect Museum and a 19-...

  • Edo Tokyo Hostel

    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Good · 412 reviews

    Edo Tokyo Hostel has rooms in Tokyo near Sugiyama Art Museum and Edogawa-ku Folk Museum. With a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom.

  • J's Backpackers

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    Review score
    Good · 260 reviews

    Located in Tokyo, within one mile of Shoganji Temple and 1.4 miles of Daiju-in Shrine, J's Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden.

    Guest review
    in a quiet area. And cheap price. The owner is a nice person.

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  • Review score
    Good · 1,585 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location in Shinjuku. It is close to the Golden Gai area if you plan on going out at night. The beds were comfortable with a curtain. Under the bunk beds, there is an area/locker for each person to store their belongings. The room has AC. The bathrooms were clean and the showers are hot. The staff were helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
    Guest review by
    Sinead
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $84.45
    Review score
    Excellent · 816 reviews
    I did not realised when I booked (not sure if the information is there … somewhere, that this is a dormitory style backpackers hostel. The kitchen was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful and the location was excellent
    Guest review by
    Marysol
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    Excellent · 417 reviews
    Close to a great supermarket and convience store, so cheap food is easy to get, great staff for sociallising and talking to new people. One of the most “hostel” environments I’ve stayed in, i got to meet new people, drink and hangout discorvering Tokyo along the way
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Very Good · 1,272 reviews
    Everything, I have lived in hostels of several other countries but this was the best hostel. It’s cheap, near to attractions, bus stops nearby, trains to airport and Ginza line were about 10-minute walk. Even after checking out you could leave your luggage for few hours and use the first floor facilities.
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    Nor Lyana binti
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Very Good · 1,498 reviews
    It was in a great location next to a Japanese Bath house which was fantastic. I also enjoyed the area with lots of cheap restaurants around in the hostel provides free tea and coffee.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Wonderful · 3,349 reviews
    Everything! It's the best hostel I have ever stayed in Tokyo so far. - I was a little afraid at first because the room I got is a mixed dormitory (snoring, etc.). But turns out it was really quite and everybody was so considerate. Shower and toilets are clean. The staff cleaned it quite frequently. - I like the fact that you can also store luggage under your bed!
    Guest review by
    Ninah
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Very Good · 1,286 reviews
    One of the best hostels I‘ve ever stayed in! Super clean, extremely comfortable and such a lovely vibe. Not many hostels manage to create such a nice social atmosphere. Great location as well. Will come back for sure!!
    Guest review by
    Leandra
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $66.27
    Review score
    Pleasant · 4,717 reviews
    It is as described in the pictures, but a bit shabbier, less 'shiney'. Overall I enjoyed my stay, and the experience of it. It was certainly cheaper than hotels and I booked late so had few hotel options. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable, although I should mention that I have a bad back anyway. The dormitory was safe, secure, all fellow guests I met were nice. The staff were all very nice. Very good bathroom facilities. All facilities well looked after, clean, working, and accessible. I would use it again.
    Guest review by
    Clare
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Excellent · 2,200 reviews
    Siesta fostered a good clientele. Everyone was respectful of keeping quiet in the dormitory section, respectful in the bathroom, and friendly in the common room. The mattresses were large and didn't cover the entire capsule, leaving a nice space to store things. As with all hostels, I recommend bringing earplugs or headphones to suppress the general noise in the dorm. Capsules are better than bunk beds at sound suppression, but by no means perfect.
    Guest review by
    Kim
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.13
    Review score
    Good · 1,607 reviews
    Friendly staff, welcoming inclusive atmospheres, Great location (5 min away from Sensoji temple, a bit far from the station, about 10min. But the scenery of the area is so unique and I enjoyed walking. I felt safe to walk back to the hostel from the station midnight by myself, and the local people there are really kind). I stayed in a dormitory room, everyone was kind and thoughtful ( quiet at night). Stayed there for 4 nights and I had a good time there! I also liked the electric piano at the entrance.
    Guest review by
    Momoko
    Solo traveler

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