What is the cost of a hostel in Tokyo?

Tokyo hostels are S$ 64/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In November is often the cheapest month to book, and in June is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Tokyo. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 9/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Tokyo for S$ 53/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Tokyo?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Tokyo is Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel. 1,520 users from HotelsCombined gave the Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel a 8.9/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Tokyo Narita Airport?

It is 53.6 km to get from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sakura Hostel Asakusa (the nearest Tokyo hostel to the airport).

What area of Tokyo is most popular to stay in?

Taitō is the most popular area of Tokyo to stay in. In the past year, 6% of HotelsCombined users looking for Tokyo hostels searched within Taitō. Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Asakusa 1 is a popular hostel in Taitō if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Tokyo closest to Yoyogi Koen?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Yoyogi Koen while in Tokyo, then opt for the popular almond hostel & cafe Shibuya with a 7.8/10 review score from 1,671 users. The distance from Yoyogi Koen to almond hostel & cafe Shibuya is 0.7 km.

Should I stay in a Tokyo hostel?

Hostels in Tokyo tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Tokyo hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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

Yes, Tokyo has 24 hostels with “Air-conditioned” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku is the most popular Tokyo hostel with this amenity.

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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 day to stay in a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Tuesday (S$ 28). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is S$ 166.

Which Tokyo neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Tokyo tend to stay in Akasaka, where a hostel costs around S$ 43/night. Another popular neighborhood in Tokyo is Chūō, which is S$ 59/night on average for a hostel.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as S$ 17, rising to an average cost of S$ 111, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 54 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 S$ 25/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 25/night. For a 4-star hostel in Tokyo, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 56/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 S$ 51 per night.

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Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Tokyo. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.

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Yuzan Guesthouse

423 Aburasakacho, Nara, Japan

0.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

S$ 35

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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 day to stay in a hostel in Tokyo?

The cheapest day to stay in Tokyo is Tuesday (S$ 28). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is S$ 166.

Which Tokyo neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting Tokyo tend to stay in Akasaka, where a hostel costs around S$ 43/night. Another popular neighborhood in Tokyo is Chūō, which is S$ 59/night on average for a hostel.

How much is a hostel in Tokyo tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Tokyo tonight starting as low as S$ 17, rising to an average cost of S$ 111, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 54 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 S$ 51 per night.

Top-rated Tokyo hostels

Browse through properties in Tokyo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 13,145 properties in Tokyo and data was last updated on 26 August 2025.

Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Tokyo. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.

Cheapest hostels in Tokyo, Japan

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Where to stay in Tokyo

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