Tokyo Hostels: Affordable, Well-Located, and Safe

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and is home to many famous landmarks, beautiful attractions, and shopping areas. It is also a hub for domestic and international transport, by rail, car, and air. Tokyo is a popular destination for many travelers, which means the city has many interesting places to stay, though Tokyo is also known for expensive accommodation. In this article, we round up only hostel-style accommodation in Tokyo that is affordable, well located, clean, convenient, and safe. Here are our picks.

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1. Tokyo Guest House Ouji Music Lounge

Tokyo hostel accommodation in a great location at a low price — we recommend Tokyo Guest House Ouji Music Lounge. This 2-star guesthouse is in Tokyo. Rooms are designed in a minimalist, simple, clean style, with a variety of options including a double room with shared bathroom, a double room with private bathroom, a Japanese-style room with private shower room, and a bunk-bed dorm room for women. Every room comes with all the everyday amenities you need. The property also offers a shared lounge area, a bar, a coffee shop, a shared kitchen, a dining room, and buffet breakfast service. It is also not far from a subway station, just a 5-minute walk, and only 3 km from Rikugien Gardens.

2. 328 Hostel and Lounge

Tokyo hostel accommodation that's beautiful, comfortable, and affordable — another one not to miss is 328 Hostel and Lounge, an affordable, simply designed hostel in central Tokyo. This is a 1-star property with a quiet atmosphere, clean and comfortable. Rooms come in a variety of types, such as a private twin room and separate dorm rooms for men and women. Most beds in the rooms are bunk beds, with bedding designed for a good night's sleep and blackout curtains. The hotel also offers a shared kitchen, a dining room, laundry service, and spotlessly clean shared bathrooms. It is also just a 4-minute walk from Anamori-Inari Station and only 10 minutes from Aqua Park Shinagawa.

3. Focus Kuramae

A relatively new Tokyo hotel we recommend is Focus Kuramae, a hostel that opened just a few years ago, located in central Tokyo, and also known as "the Brooklyn of Tokyo." The property is decorated with handcrafted wooden pieces that give it a distinctive, beautiful look. This is a 2-star property with room types ranging from a single room to a twin room, as well as dormitory rooms separated for men and women. Every room comes with full amenities. The property also offers a shared lounge, a sauna, a bar, a shared kitchen, a dining room, and coin laundry. It is also only 3.34 km from Tokyo Station, 4.09 km from the Imperial Palace, and just 4.78 km from Tsukiji Outer Market.

4. Obi Hostel

Another Tokyo hostel-style accommodation we'd like to recommend is Obi Hostel, located in central Tokyo. This 1.5-star hostel has a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Rooms are dormitory-style, separated into a women's dorm and a men's dorm. It also offers semi-private dorm rooms with two bunk beds, along with a range of amenities. The property offers several services, including a shared lounge, a fitness room, a spa, a bar, a snack bar, a coffee shop, a cafe, vending machines, and a dining room serving a variety of dishes. It is also only 1.81 km from Tokyo Station, 2.7 km from the Asakusa area, and 2.8 km from the Imperial Palace.

5. Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Sakura Hostel Asakusa, a 2-star hostel, is another good option in Tokyo. The overall atmosphere here is simple, comfortable, warm, and friendly, with compact rooms. Options include a twin room, a room for 3 people, a group room, a mixed dorm room, and a family room. Every room has all the everyday amenities you need. The hotel also offers a shared lounge, a shared kitchen, a coffee shop, vending machines, a bar, and a dining room, and it is close to attractions such as an amusement park just 50 meters away and Sensoji Temple 220 meters away.

6. Imano Tokyo Hostel

Imano Tokyo Hostel offers affordable rooms with easy access, located in central Tokyo. This 2.5-star hostel has a loft-style design with Japanese touches. Room options include a 6-bed men's dorm, a 6-bed women's dorm, a 10-bed mixed dorm, and a family room. Every room has bunk beds, blackout curtains, and bedding designed for a good night's sleep. The property also offers a range of facilities, such as a shared kitchen, a coffee shop, a dining room, and shared bathrooms for guests, and it also has easy access to many attractions, including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo Tower, and Ueno Park.

7. Tokyo Guest House Itabashi-juku

Tokyo Guest House Itabashi-juku is well located in Tokyo, easy to reach and affordable. This is a 2-star hotel offering dorm rooms separated for men and women, with options ranging from 2 beds up to 10 beds. Each room has bunk beds, blackout curtains, and clean, soft bedding for a comfortable sleep. The property also offers a range of facilities, such as a shared lounge, a shared kitchen, coin laundry, a dining area, and storage lockers. This accommodation is also close to many attractions, such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Meiji Shrine, and Sensoji Temple.

8. Stay Work Asakusa Guest House

Stay Work Asakusa Guest House is a simply styled guesthouse in Tokyo. Rooms are standard sized, clean, and comfortable, with options including a single room, a twin room, a room for 4 people, and a mixed dorm room with bunk beds, blackout curtains, and bedding. Some rooms have large clear windows offering a clear view of the city. The property offers a range of facilities, such as a shared lounge and dining area, a shared kitchen, and shared bathrooms. It is also close to many attractions, being 720 meters from the Asakusa area and 930 meters from Asakusa Shrine.

9. Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel

Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel offers affordable rooms in Tokyo. This is a 2-star property with simple design that focuses mainly on cleanliness and comfort for guests. Room options range from mixed and women-only dorms to a Japanese-style twin room and a family room. Almost every room has bunk beds. The hotel also offers a range of facilities, such as a shared lounge, a cafe, vending machines, breakfast service, coin laundry, and shared bathrooms. The property is also only 210 meters from public transport, 860 meters from Tsukiji Outer Market, and 2.24 km from the Imperial Palace.

10. UNPLAN Kagurazaka

UNPLAN Kagurazaka is a beautiful, modern property with minimalist design, located in Tokyo. This is a 1.5-star property with clean, standard-sized rooms. Options include a private double room with en-suite bathroom and a balcony lounge with a view, a mixed dorm room with bunk beds, and a women's dorm room with bunk beds. Every room has full amenities. The property also offers a shared lounge and dining area, a shared kitchen, a coffee shop, a bar, coin laundry, a dining room, breakfast service, and shared bathrooms. It is also only 320 meters from public transport, 3.06 km from the Imperial Palace, and 4.96 km from Roppongi Hills.

11. &And Hostel Akihabara

&And Hostel Akihabara is well located near Tokyo's shopping areas, and also close to Akihabara Station, just a 5-minute walk away. This is a 1-star hostel with simply designed, clean rooms, offering a standard double room and a men's dorm room with bunk beds and blackout curtains. The property also offers several other services for guest comfort, such as a shared lounge, a coffee shop, a dining room, and shared bathrooms. It is also close to many attractions, being 2.51 km from the Asakusa area, 2.66 km from the Imperial Palace, and 3.4 km from Tokyo Skytree Town.

12. Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel & Hostel

Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel & Hostel is a 3-star hotel-style property in central Tokyo, with a modern, clean, and comfortable design. Options include a double room with private bathroom, a dorm room with bunk beds, and a family room. Every room has basic everyday amenities. The property also offers several other services, such as a cafe, a bar, a shared kitchen, a dining room, breakfast service, coin laundry, and spacious, spotlessly clean shared bathrooms with full amenities. The property is also close to attractions and shopping areas, being 450 meters from Ueno Park and 1.67 km from the Asakusa area.

13. hostel DEN

hostel DEN is an affordable 1.5-star hotel renovated from a former office, located in Tokyo. It has a beautiful, modern design that blends traditional Japanese decor — in its color tones, artwork, and furnishings — including tatami mats in the shared area. Room options include a private double room and dorm rooms separated for men and women. Every room comes with a range of amenities. The property also offers a shared lounge and dining area, a shared kitchen, coin laundry, and storage lockers. It is also close to many attractions and shopping areas, such as the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market, and the Asakusa area.

14. Plat Hostel Keikyu Asakusa Station

Plat Hostel Keikyu Asakusa Station is a brightly colored property with modern design that emphasizes simplicity and comfort. This is a 2-star hotel located in central Tokyo, with clean rooms and easy access. Options include a double room, a mixed dorm room with bunk beds, and a dorm room separated for men and women with bunk beds and blackout curtains, along with basic everyday amenities. The property also offers a shared lounge, a shared kitchen, and coin laundry. It is also close to Asakusa Station, just a 4-minute walk away, 1 km from Sensoji Temple, and 3 km from Tokyo Tower.

15. Wise Owl Hostels River Tokyo

Wise Owl Hostels River Tokyo is a 3-star hotel located in central Tokyo, and it regularly hosts workshops that give it a lively atmosphere. The property also has a beautiful, modern design, with several room types to choose from, including a standard double room, a standard twin room, a superior twin room, a king-size room, a women's dorm room with bunk beds, and a mixed dorm room with bunk beds. The property also offers a shared lounge, a kitchen, coin laundry, luggage storage, a dining room, and a bar. It is also close to many attractions, such as Tokyo Skytree Town, the Asakusa area, Asakusa Shrine, and the Tokyo National Museum.

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