10 Best Hostels in Tokyo

Where to Stay in Tokyo?

Tokyo is large, so the neighborhood matters more than the individual hotel. Here is how the main areas compare.

1. Shinjuku – Best for First-Time Visitors

Shinjuku has skyscrapers, nightlife, shopping and food in one place, and it’s one of the best-connected areas for transport, which makes it the easiest pick for a first visit.

• Kabukicho: Tokyo’s liveliest nightlife district with bars, izakayas, and entertainment.
• Shinjuku Gyoen: A large garden that works for a quiet morning walk.

2. Shibuya & Harajuku – Best for Trendy Vibes

Shibuya and Harajuku suit fashion, pop culture and busy streets.

• Shibuya Crossing: A famously busy intersection and one of Tokyo’s best-known sights.
• Takeshita Street: Youth fashion, small quirky shops and crepe stands.

3. Ginza & Tokyo Station – Best for Luxury & Central Location

Ginza and Tokyo Station are the pick if you want high-end shopping, fine dining and easy access to transport.

• Ginza Six & Mitsukoshi: Luxury shopping and department stores.
• Imperial Palace Gardens: Green space in the center of the city.

4. Asakusa – Best for Traditional Tokyo

Asakusa is the pick for Tokyo’s older side, with a slower, old-town feel and several of the city’s main cultural sights.

• Senso-ji Temple: Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple.
• Sumida River Walk: A riverside walk with views and easy access to Tokyo Skytree.

5. Ueno – Best for Museums & Parks

Ueno suits museums, a zoo and one of Tokyo’s best-known parks.

• Ueno Park & Zoo: A massive park with cherry blossoms and cultural institutions.
• Ameyoko Market: A lively street market with street food and bargains.

6. Roppongi – Best for Nightlife & Art

Roppongi combines nightlife, contemporary art and skyscrapers.

• Mori Art Museum & Tokyo City View: Modern art plus a skyline view.
• Roppongi nightlife: A mix of trendy bars, clubs, and international restaurants.

7. Akihabara – Best for Anime & Tech Lovers

Akihabara is the center for gamers, anime fans and electronics shoppers.

• Maid cafes & gaming arcades: Themed cafes and gaming arcades.
• Yodobashi Camera: One of the largest electronics stores in the world.

8. Shinagawa – Best for Business & Travel Convenience

Shinagawa is a major transportation hub, ideal for business travelers or those catching early trains or flights.

• Shinkansen access: Bullet trains to Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond.
• Odaiba nearby: An entertainment island with shopping and museums.

For a first visit I’d pick Shinjuku for the transport, or Asakusa if you want the older side of the city. Ginza and Tokyo Station suit a short, central stay.

Price Comparison

Dorms and Private Rooms in EUR

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The Millenials Shibuya

The Millennials Shibuya is a tech-focused hostel built around SmartPods: small sleeping units with IoT technology, thick mattresses, electric bed recliners and large storage space. Some pods include an 80-inch screen. It’s a strong pick if you want privacy and gadgets over a traditional dorm, but at 112€ for a dorm bed it’s the priciest dorm in the price comparison.

Social areas include a creative lounge, a communal kitchen and a coworking space. Guests get free beer in the evenings and breakfast in the morning, and rental items are handled through a smartphone app. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

Quality K’s House Oasis

K’s House Tokyo Oasis is a traditional-style hostel in Asakusa’s historic “Shitamachi” district, with private rooms and dormitories for solo backpackers and families. Each room has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and access to a fully equipped kitchen, and there is a Japanese-style common lounge for meeting other travelers.

It’s a few minutes from several transport hubs. Coin-operated laundry, credit card acceptance and no curfew are included, and room types include private ensuite rooms with tatami flooring and family rooms with balconies. It has a 9.8 rating in the comparison, with private rooms at 83€, and it’s a good pick if you want a Japanese-style hostel in Asakusa. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge

Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge is in Kuramae and combines a café, bar, dining area and lounge on a first floor with high ceilings, where coffee and meals turn into a bar at night. It’s a good pick if you want a social hostel with guests from around the world.

Accommodation includes mixed-gender and women-only dorms and private rooms, designed with natural materials. Shared facilities include a kitchen, a library, bathrooms and a rooftop with views of the Sumida River and Skytree, and events are held regularly. Dorms are 47€ and privates 115€ in the comparison, which puts it in the middle of the list. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

Hotel Graphy Nezu

Hotel Graphy Nezu is in the Yanesen district and was originally a 40-year-old ryokan, remodeled to feel like a hostel with the comfort of a hotel. Its “Meet Local, Feel Global” concept shows in the lounge, billiard area, kitchen and rooftop with panoramic city views, and guests get a free evening beer and local recommendations. It’s a strong pick if you want a neighborhood feel with more polish than a standard dorm.

Rooms range from semi-double to deluxe theater rooms, and there are over 100 rental items. The café turns into a bar in the evening with Japanese craft beers and whiskeys, and check-in runs through mobile technology. Dorms are 45€ in the comparison, with a 9.6 rating. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

Plat Keikyu Asakusa Karin

Plat Hostel Keikyu Asakusa Karin is a women-friendly hostel in Asakusa that welcomes all guests, including families, couples and solo travelers. It holds a maximum of 42 guests and has a rooftop terrace with views of Tokyo Skytree, a lounge, a kitchen, coin laundry and luggage storage. Seasonal events and tournaments keep it social.

Rooms include private deluxe doubles with en-suite bathrooms, mixed and female-only dorms with security features, and family rooms with private showers. It’s a short walk from Asakusa Station, so Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Skytree are close. At 22€ it has the cheapest dorm bed in the comparison, though its 9.1 rating is lower than several others on this list. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

Hotel CEN

Cen Diversity Hotel & Cafe, located in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo, is a unique establishment that is labeled as a hostel due to its affordable pricing, yet in theory, it is much more of a hotel. It is listed on Hostelworld, but the stylish and modern amenities, alongside its commitment to inclusivity, set it apart as a high-quality hotel experience. With 44 private rooms, the hotel offers a welcoming and safe environment for all guests, regardless of race, nationality, religion, or sexuality. The name “Cen” reflects the concept of unity through diversity, and the hotel promotes LGBT awareness through staff training and active recruitment from diverse backgrounds.

Cen Diversity Hotel & Cafe is listed as a hostel but feels like a hotel. Rooms have matte colors, indirect lighting, refrigerators, safe boxes and high-speed Wi-Fi, and there is a café with an open terrace for coffee, fruit tea or cocktails. It’s a short walk from Shin-Okubo and Seibu Shinjuku stations. It has the top rating in the comparison (10.0), and at 222€ for a private room it’s the most expensive private on the list, so it’s closer to a budget hotel than a hostel on price. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

UNPLAN Kagurazaka

UNPLAN Kagurazaka is a hostel in a historic neighborhood with dorm-style rooms using the UNPLAN BUNK design: each guest gets a private space with a security box, power outlets and a personal light. The common area has a kitchen, a sofa and a large TV, and weekly events like “IZAKAYA Night Out” make it easy to meet people.

There is a café and bar serving specialty coffee, rotating lunch menus and homemade desserts. It’s a 3-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, and the neighborhood has boutique shops and French restaurants. Dorms are 50€ in the comparison, with a 9.5 rating, so it’s a good pick if you want a hotel-like hostel with a social side. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

CITAN Hostel

CITAN Hostel is in Tokyo’s historic Nihonbashi district, and its name means a “starting point”, a nod to the area’s role as the start of the major roads connecting Edo (now Tokyo) to the rest of Japan. The first floor has a “BERTH COFFEE” stand, and the basement has a bar and dining area with DJ music on weekends.

Rooms range from dorms to private rooms with custom-made beds and natural light. It’s labeled a hostel but has a hotel-like feel, and the events and mixed crowd give it a social side. Dorms are 47€ and privates 115€ in the comparison. Expect it to be busier on weekend nights when the basement DJ plays, and calmer during the day. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

UNPLAN Shinjuku

UNPLAN Shinjuku is a hostel in the middle of Shinjuku with a colorful interior inspired by the neon lights of the city. It has four room types (dorms, semi-private rooms, and private family and double rooms), and it’s close to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Golden Gai.

The neon-lit restaurant and bar “Karaage Sakaba Bonds” serves Japanese cuisine, craft beers and cocktails, a shisha bar offers another social space, and the basement can be rented for private events, meetings or workshops. It’s a short walk from Shinjuku Station. At 62€ for a dorm and 174€ for a private room it’s one of the pricier options, and its 9.0 rating is lower than most, so it’s a pick mainly for the location. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

Hostel bedgasm

Hostel Bedgasm is a short distance from Toshogu Shrine, Tsukiji Market and Kappabashi-dori Street, and close to Iriya station. It has 31 rooms, some with balconies and city views, and amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and shared bathrooms with bidets and showers. Guests can use a shared kitchen with a microwave, electric kettle and kitchenware.

There is a bar/lounge and a sun terrace, plus a safe deposit box, a concierge desk and a grocery shopping service, and rooms have mini-bars, dining tables and heating. At 27€ for both dorm and private room it’s one of the cheapest options in the comparison, but its 8.3 rating is the lowest, so read recent reviews before booking. Book at HostelWorld Book at Booking.com

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