What is the cost of a hostel in Tokyo?

€42/night is an average price for a hostel in Tokyo throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in February is the most expensive month to book, and in July is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Tokyo hostels for as low as €10/night. In general, Tokyo hostels for €24 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Tokyo?

Based on our data, Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge is the best Tokyo hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 1,979 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Tokyo Narita Airport?

Sakura Hostel Asakusa is the nearest hostel in Tokyo to Tokyo Narita Airport, at a distance of 53.6 km.

What area of Tokyo is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Taitō, with 12% of our users looking to stay in Tokyo searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Akihabara is a popular hostel in Taitō that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Tokyo closest to Shibuya Railway Station?

The most popular hostel in Tokyo that’s close to Shibuya Railway Station is Turn Table. Just 0.8 km separate Turn Table from Shibuya Railway Station, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,260 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Turn Table a score of 7.9/10.

Should I stay in a Tokyo hostel?

Staying in a Tokyo hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Tokyo tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Does Tokyo have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 22 Tokyo hostels list “Air-conditioned” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Tokyo with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku.

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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.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo is August (€28). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is May (€42).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Friday (€21). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is €35.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as €11, rising to an average cost of €73, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €40 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 €18/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €18/night. For a 4-star hostel in Tokyo, the cheapest rate recently found was €51/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 €34 per night.

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Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Our users rated these Tokyo hostels among the best places to stay. Skim through hostel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.

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Yuzan Guesthouse

423 Aburasakacho, Nara, Japan

0.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

€22

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Popular hostels in Tokyo

Discover well-known properties in Tokyo that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 13,148 hotels in Tokyo and price data was last updated on 24 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Tokyo is €41/night.

These hostels are among the most popular properties in the Tokyo area. 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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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.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Tokyo is August (€28). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Tokyo is May (€42).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Friday (€21). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is €35.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as €11, rising to an average cost of €73, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €40 for a 4-star hostel in Tokyo for tonight.

How much is a Tokyo hostel room 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 €34 per night.

Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Browse through properties in Tokyo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 13,148 properties in Tokyo and data was last updated on 24 July 2025.

Our users rated these Tokyo hostels among the best places to stay. Skim through hostel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.

Cheapest hostels in Tokyo, Japan

These Tokyo properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

Hostel prices in Tokyo

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Where to stay in Tokyo

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Facts about staying in Tokyo

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