Of all the cities around the world, Tokyo, Japan is probably the coolest, most interesting, and definitely the most futuristic city you can visit. The incredibly large city has an enormous amount of things to offer, making it a huge hit with tourists.
However, it is also one of the most expensive cities in the world. This can make it hard to experience the city the way in which you’ve dreamt, especially when you then take the city’s size into account.
One way to ensure you experience more and save money is by cutting costs on accommodation. This can be done by staying in a hostel. The hostel scene in Japan is incredibly popular, with many tourists making it their preferred option.
Today, we want to help you save and still have an amazing time by showing you the best hostels Tokyo has to offer.
In this post, you’ll find some of the best hostels in the city. We’ll tell you what to expect and where you’ll find each one.
We start our list with the perfect option for anybody traveling on a budget. Situated in Asakusa, just a 5-minute walk away from Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa station, this hostel is super clean, comfortable, and comes with air-conditioning.
The dorm rooms at Khaosan Tokyo Origami are wonderfully spacious, giving each traveler a small double bed and privacy curtain. Each bed is also very comfy.
In terms of amenities, the hostel has a 24/7 shared kitchen, clean bathrooms, and a lounge where you can play video games and relax with other travelers.
As if that wasn’t enough, free breakfast is available every morning.
Set in an amazing location within Shinjuku, UNPLAN Shinjuku is arguably the best hostel in Tokyo. Famous for its cool capsule dorms and convenient location, this is the hostel to stay at if you want to be near some of the city’s most popular attractions whilst saving money.
Only a 7-minute walk away from the nearest metro station and alongside Seniji temple, this hostel has mixed-gender and female-only dorms, air-conditioning, free WiFi, free breakfast, a bar, and a neat lounge area where you can relax and socialize.
Each capsule comes with a privacy curtain, plenty of space, a comfy bed, a hanger, and a charging station. What more could we ask for?
Next on our list of the best hostels in Tokyo, we have Hostel Bedgasm. Hostel Bedgasm is the best hostel to stay in if you love to party as you travel. Offering plenty of party vibes and a lively bar, you’re guaranteed a fun-filled night after a day of exploring the city.
Aside from the party vibe, this hostel has clean shared bathrooms, a shared kitchen space, a relaxing rooftop patio, and spacious rooms.
In fact, this hostel also has private rooms for those that want to save money but still have their own room.
The nearest metro station will take you wherever you need to go.
Backpackers Hostel K’s House Tokyo is more expensive than the other hostels on our list so far, but with good reason. This hostel aims to give travelers a more homely, luxurious experience without making them break the bank.
On arrival, guests are greeted with a free drink before being shown to their room. The rooms are well kept and come equipped with cozy beds. Dorm rooms have capsule beds that feature a curtain for privacy. Even the dorm room in this hostel is spacious.
The lounge room here is the perfect living space to sit back and relax after a long day of exploring the city. Kuramae station is only a minute walk away so access to attractions is readily available.
Booking the family room is a great choice for groups of friends.
Kaisu Hostel used to be a beautiful Japanese restaurant. It was then converted into an even more attractive hostel for weary travelers. The hostel has kept a lot of its original features creating a wonderful Japanese environment.
To add to the environment, the hostel team has created traditional Japanese bedrooms, giving tourists a fully immersive experience.
The private rooms feature a tatami-style design, high ceilings, and large windows, so booking one of those rooms is advised. The dorm rooms are also lovely, coming with plenty of privacy and space.
Found in the center of Tokyo and only 15 minutes away from most attractions, the hostel also has a bar, clean bathrooms, and free Sake on Tuesdays.
The final hostel on our list is Citan House. In a world where thousands of people work online, it seems only right to include an option perfect for digital nomads. This hostel is that option!
Located in Nihonbashi, this hostel might not be in the most convenient neighborhood when it comes to nightlife, but it is near multiple metro stations, making travel in and around Tokyo much easier (see also ‘Is It Expensive To Travel Around In Tokyo?‘).
Besides, the bar at the hostel regularly runs DJ nights and parties. In terms of how this hostel suits digital nomads, there are plenty of spacious sareas to work, including a cafe and free WiFi. Of course, you’ll also be surrounded by other digital nomads that share your interests.
When it comes to amenities, there are private rooms and dorm rooms available, all of which are very clean and comfortable. There are also super clean bathrooms.
Final Thoughts
Tokyo might be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience everything the city has to offer without spending a fortune.
Staying in hostels presents a fun, enjoyable, and most importantly comfortable way to stay in Tokyo without spending too much money.
In this post, we have shown you a wide range of excellent options, all of which suit a wide variety of people. Whether you like partying, or sitting back and relaxing on your own, we’ve presented an option that will work for you.
All that’s left now is to find the hostel that sounds best for you!
Hi, I’m Jason Patrick, and for as long as I have been alive, I have been obsessed with Japanese culture. From the sights and sounds of Japan’s many cities to its culinary delights that have become famous worldwide, I simply cannot get enough of this wonderful nation!
I hope that, by exploring this website, you all will develop a much deeper appreciation for Japan, and that it may even influence you to pay it a visit yourself eventually! It is definitely a trip of a lifetime, and whether you experience it firsthand, or through my own website, I’m sure you will become just as passionate as I always have been!
