10 Japanese guest houses in Tokyo Prefecture: Best hotel deals for 2023

May 23, 2023 Marissa Gamble

Tokyo is the epitome of frenetic energy and jam-packed cosmopolitan culture—it’s populated by 12.5 million people. Still, it’s one of the safest cities in the world, ensuring a (nearly) carefree stay packed with pulsing nightlife, succulent cuisine and endless city experiences. Four national museums, gorgeous gardens and parks, Michelin-starred restaurants, and kooky-chic street fashions are only part of what makes Tokyo so unique. Don’t miss the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and the Gwen Stefani-lauded neighborhood of Harajuku.
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1. Sakura Hostel Asakusa

2-24-2 Asakusa, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 572 reviews

Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Sakura Hostel Asakusa is ideal for backpackers, and people lovers, offering a budget friendly environment and cultural events and tons of opportunities to meet people during your stay. 24-hour Reception and Tourist Information Desk English speaking staff are on duty 24 hours a day to help you. Fully equipped shared kitchen 24 hours available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Sensouji (Oldest Temple in Tokyo) , Sky Tree (Tallest Tower in the world ) and Ueno, guests of Sakura Hostel Asakusa can easily experience some of Tokyo's most well known attractions. We also host many kinds of cultural workshops, cooking parties,local tours and language exchanges. Visit us and do not forget to join our activities during your stay! At Sakura Hostel, we have countless numbers of customers staying with us for school trips, sports events, educational trips, business gatherings and so much more! Please contact us for your group inquiry. We have the ability to arrange several types of accommodation to fit your needs and the number of people in your party.

A very nice and friendly place!

Reviewed By NahueAbr

I spent a few nights here, and they welcomed me like a family already!! all the staff is always for you and the people here is very friendly and open-minded. There is a lot of events and it’s very well located. Super recommend it!!

2. Almond Hostel & Cafe

1-7 Motoyoyogicho, Shibuya 151-0062 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
39%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 18 reviews

Almond Hostel & Cafe

Hassle free Tokyo experience

Reviewed By chiizugan

It is one of the most convenient budget hotels to stay in, especially for solo travelers. Sleeping pod is comfy and cosy. The luggage compartment is spacious enough to put an extra large one. It is near many restaurants, mainstream or hole-in-the-wall types. It is near two major train stations that leads you to Shibuya, Harajuku, Ebisu, and such. There is also a bus stop nearby that leads you to Shibuya crossing. The hotel is very clean and neat. Minimalist design. Also, friendly staff. Can speak English. They also provide breakfast, which doesn’t cost much and food is filling. Just enough to get you going for the day.

3. Playsis East Tokyo

2-11-1 Azumabashi, Sumida 130-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Playsis East Tokyo

Our terrace lounge with a view of Tokyo Skytree is very popular! PLAYSIS EAST TOKYO reopened in May 2020. The Sky Lounge on the rooftop is very popular, and you can see the Tokyo Skytree all the way to the top. It has also been used as a filming location for many TV stations, and some people even come here just to take pictures of the beautiful scenery. You can access Asakusa Station (where our hotel is located) from Haneda Airport and Narita Airport by direct train. With over 300 stores,Tokyo Solamachi (where the Skytree Tower is located) allows you to enjoy shopping and gourmet food in one of the most atmospheric neighborhoods of Tokyo. The popular Asakusa area is within walking distance, making it the ideal location for sightseeing in downtown Tokyo.

Young & pleasant accommodation

Reviewed By Magnux91

I booked 10 nights at Playsis. This multi-gender hostel is located near Sumida Bridge and River, in a really quiet neighborhood but with all the necessary services ( konbini, atm, and so on ). Only 7/8 by feet from Asakusa Station for Ginza and Asakusa Line. 10/12 mins by feet from the incredible vivid Senso-ji temple area. There's a smoking area in the front access, than an area with all the furniture like water boiler, basin, a table, an isle for eating, a comfy sofa and an automatic drink machine. 3 floors of bedrooms ( 2 multi-gender and 1 only female) plus a floor with a Japanese style suite and at the top, a really good open place for a 360 degrees view with the SkyTree. My big room was supposed for 30 people but in late January there aren't that much. Really clean bed, moquette, bathroom, shower and a bath too. Quiet in the night. Requires (as always in Japan) to release your shoes when coming in. The staff is all youngster and multilingual. They're friendly and open with every necessity. Highly recommended!!! Arigatou...

4. Khaosan World Ryogoku Hostel

4-30-5 Ryogoku, Sumida 130-0026 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Khaosan World Ryogoku Hostel

Khosan World Ryogoku is a Hostel in Tokyo. Khaosan Group manages many hostels throughout all of Japan and has opened one of the largest scale hostels in all of Tokyo! Since their founding 13 years ago Khaosan Group’s Hostels have received high praise from travelers from around the world. This time Khaosan Group is opening their Ryogoku branch with the concept of diversity. There are rooms available for all types of travelers. Room types include 3-10 person private rooms for friends and families and mix gender/female only dormitories for business and solo travelers. From the backpackers who have always supported Khaosan to people who will be staying at a hostel for the first time, the Khaosan Ryogoku branch can answer the needs of all types of travelers.

As expected

Reviewed By barelydevi

I stayed in this hostel group before in Kyoto, so this time I gave Tokyo's Khaosan a go. Spacious lounge/common room, a foot bath also as describe ( need to be warmer imo ). My room was six bed female dorm, a little bit hard to open two large baggage in one go, but I managed it. Toilet and bathroom also inside the dorm... convenient, lovely. Would love to stay here again in the future. Thank you.

5. Tokyo Guest House Itabashi-juku

15-10 Nakaitabashi, Itabashi 173-0016 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
77%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 30 reviews

Tokyo Guest House Itabashi-juku

One Of the BEST in Tokyo

Reviewed By Pali A

I stayed with them in 2017 and returned in 2020. Clean, brand new bldg. Very nice staff. Spring mattresses, not foam. Curtains for privacy, solidly built bunks, lamp, 2 electrical sockets. Basement is devoted to showers and a huge lounge w/2 frigerators, microwave and flat screen tv. Wifi is good enough to upload Youtube videos. 2nd lounge on roof. Many markets and convenience stores. Naka-Itabashi station is 3 stops from Ikebukuro Station which is on the Yamanote Loop of Tokyo.

6. Turn Table Hostel

10-3 Shinsencho, Shibuya 150-0045 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Turn Table Hostel

Delightful experience!

Reviewed By atsilvestre

Everything about this hostel is just right. The staff is lovely, the rooms and bathrooms are beyond clean, and the breakfast is incredible! The hostel is situated in a really cool area with lots of little cafes and restaurants too and only a short walk to Shibuya crossing. This was a fantastic find :))

7. Theater Zzz Hostel & Tea

1-18-7 Ishiwara Central Mansion 1F, Sumida 130-0011 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
85%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Theater Zzz Hostel & Tea

「数寄(すき)と出会い、風景が重なる舞台」をコンセプトに、 お茶・映画・旅の3つの要素が一つの空間で集約し、 風景が重なり合うことで新たな可能性を発見する宿泊施設。 日中は施設全体がお茶屋「CHASURU」として営業し、 夜は男女混合ドミトリータイプの体験型宿泊スタイルのホステルとして営業。 スクリーンのあるシアター形状の「シアタースペース」にてテントを張り、映画を観ながら宿泊が出来ます。 また、宿泊者に限らずどなたでも、夜はバーとして楽しむことができます。 定期的に行われるイベント時には、施設全体が「THEATER」に変化します。 全世界から訪れる多様な方々と地元の方々が、隔たりなく楽しめるコンテンツをご用意いたします。 Featuring a shared lounge, Theater Zzz is situated in Tokyo and is 500 metres from Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium. Around 1.6 km from Tokyo Skytree, the property is also 5 km away from Japan Imperial Palace and offers free WiFi. The property is 5 km from Chidorigafuchi and 6 km from National Diet Building. The units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. The shared bathroom is fitted

Get Some Zzzs

Reviewed By daniels372

On a small back lane in Ryogoku, eastern Tokyo and home to sumo, is a mild building that offers indoor camping, movies and very low prices. Staff are friendly and helpful, and accommodate for rather late check-in times and curfew. Comfortable, clean, and reasonably close to two rail stations, and not far from pretty Sumida River.

8. Palette Takashimadaira

8-15-10-302 Takashimadaira, Itabashi 175-0082 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
12%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
18%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 17 reviews

Palette Takashimadaira

This is a great place for families!

Reviewed By AnnMES

We traveled to Tokyo for 6 days and we tried different types of accommodation so that the kids would have a feel of everything. We stayed here for 2 nights and it was the best idea ever! It is 2 blocks away from the station, you have a nearby 24hr McDonald's and a 711 across! It is very spacious and it has a full working kitchen, which means it even has your basic cooking needs. It made our lives so easy. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again.

9. house ikebukuro

2-20-1 Ikebukuro, Toshima 171-0014 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
48%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

house ikebukuro

* Simple plan for staying only * ◆ Safe, secure, comfortable Reasonable price ◆ 5 minutes walk from JR Ikebukuro station west exit ◆ 1 minute walk from Ikebukuro station C1 exit ◆ All nearby convenience stores and restaurants are within walking distance ◆ All rooms are Japanese rooms ◆ Full amenities ◆ Friendly and helpful staff Access * JR Yamate Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro St. * Approximately 1 minute on foot from Exit C1 toward the west exit of Ikebukuro St.

Great location, helpful & friendly staff

Reviewed By JLee1241

Stayed here for the second time in Jan 20 Good WiFi, clean accommodation & friendly staff made my stay enjoyable. Also, they provide free coffee, green tea & oolong tea as well as bread for breakfast. Take note - bathroom & showers were clean but is shared, & staircase is narrow. Once again, thank you Chen Tai Tai & team for making my stay enjoyable!

10. Hostel Hana An

4-23-11 Kanamachi, Katsushika 125-0042 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
22%
Good
78%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

Hostel Hana An

Hostel Hana An would be an ideal place for those who a) are looking for an experience of local life in Tokyo b) want to be foodie in Japan c) loves downtown atmosphere d) need a good sleep e) are trying to explore new things f) aren't willing to master a complex train transportation in Tokyo Although there are many hostel options inTokyo, Don't you think essential requirements are like the same to above?? Specially If you would like to feel and experience local life in Tokyo, Hana An is highly recommended. Guests who stayed at Hana An enjoyed our accommodations and exploring our neighborhood. We recommend you to try Sento (public bath) near our place to warm you up and grab some drinks at bars after. How about kick start your morning with a cup of coffee at cafe WAO next our place?? they have homemade scones. (Sunday closed) it's also good to visit Shibamata temple or walk around Mizumoto park to see the nature. It's direct access to major touristic places like Harajyuku (Meiji-jingu station), Roppongi(Nogizaka station) and Ginza(Hibiya station) without any transfer from our station. Even if you stay in center of tokyo, you can't see everything by foot.Once you use the train, there isn't that much time difference wherever you get from. From Narita Airport, Take Keisei line (Keisei sky access) to Keisei Takasago station and transfer to Keisei kanamachi line to Kanamachi station.(65min) From Haneda Airport,take Monorail to Hamamatsu station and transfer to JR yamanote line to Nishinippori station. take Chiyoda line to Kanamachi station.(70min) Alternatives: take a bus from Haneda Airport to Kitasenjyu or Kameari station and take Jyoban line to Kanamachi station(60min+10min) From the station to our guesthouse, it takes 6min by walking. on the way to get here, you can pass through Sento, bars and shops. We are looking forward to seeing you at Hana An!!!

Nice place

Reviewed By n0e1L

We had a pleasant stay for 3 nights. It's located a bit of a walk from the train stations, in a residential place and you get to feel the atmosphere of a Tokyo suburb. The place was comfortable but we were disappointed because the room we got wasn't what was shown in the photos.

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