Tokyo Station is located in the Chiyoda part of the city. It provides access to two major business areas: Marunouchi and Ginza. The station is a hub for the Shinkansen high-speed bullet trains and is also served by many lines of Japan Railways (JR) as well as a number of private lines and the metro.
The Marunouchi side is a popular tourist sight. You’ll find Tokyo Ramen Street, a great for noodles, and Character Street, with its merchandise related to popular cartoon and anime characters. Tokyo has a well-deserved reputation for being expensive. Finding an affordable hostel near Tokyo Station can be a hassle.
That’s why we’re here to help! Our team of expert travel writers has compiled a list of the best hostels near Tokyo Station for you. Our recommendations cover all types of hostel, with something for each type of traveler.
Have a great stay in Tokyo when you book one of these best hostels near Tokyo Station:
Quick Answer: Best Hostels Near Tokyo Station
Overall Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station – Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi
Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station to Catch an Early Flight – Narita Airport Hostel
Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station to Catch an Early Train – DJ Hostel Ginza
Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station for Solo Travelers – Grids Tokyo Nihombashi East Hotel and Hostel
Best Party Hostel Near Tokyo Station – Unplan Kagurazaka
Best Hostel for Business Travelers Near Tokyo Station – Oakhostel Cabin
Best Hostel for Couples Near Tokyo Station – Kikka
Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station for Families – Wise Owl Hostels Tokyo
Best Budget Hostel Near Tokyo Station – Train Hostel Hokutosei
Best Luxury Hostel Near Tokyo Station – Hostel Den
Best Hostel with a Private Room Near Tokyo Station – Planetyze Hostel
Best Hostels Near Tokyo Station
#1 – Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi
• Overall Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station •
With great reviews and the airport only 4 km away, it’s easy to see how Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi made the list
With great reviews and the airport only 4 km away, it’s easy to see how Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi made the list
With great reviews and the airport only 4 km away, it’s easy to see how Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi made the list- Cost – $$
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 4 km / 2.5 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 35 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 15 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 25 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 30 minutes
Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi takes the crown for the overall best hostel near Tokyo Station. Situated next to the Sumida River, it’s a little over half an hour to get to the station on foot.
The hostel has a nice restaurant and bar where you can enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine and craft beers. The terrace provides terrific views. You’ll also find a gift shop on site, ideal for grabbing last-minute souvenirs.
Other plus points for Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi include laundry facilities, left luggage, free Wi-Fi, and bike hire. Security is enhanced by key card access.
Beds are capsule style, meaning that you can enjoy full privacy while you snooze. Bathrooms are clean and plentiful and come with high-quality toiletries.
#2 – Narita Airport Hostel
• Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station to Catch an Early Flight •
Free airport shuttles is all we needed to hear!
Free airport shuttles is all we needed to hear!
Free airport shuttles is all we needed to hear!- Cost – $
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 71 km / 44.1 miles
- Airport shuttle
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 2 hours
Due to the distance between Tokyo Station and Narita International Airport, we recommend staying closer to the airport if you have an early departure. (Note that if you’re flying from Haneda Airport you should stay in that part of the city instead.)
Narita Airport Hostel is, therefore, our choice for the best hostel near Tokyo Station to catch an early flight. There are clean and quiet six-bed mixed dorms with traditional tatami mats and futons and shared bathrooms.
There’s a cosy common room with basic self-catering facilities and a book exchange, and the hostel has free Wi-Fi, bike hire services, and small lockers. You can make use of the free airport transfers, which is a huge bonus for many travellers.
#3 – DJ Hostel Ginza
• Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station to Catch an Early Train •
Private pods and under 2km from Tokyo Station - we love this hostel!
Private pods and under 2km from Tokyo Station - we love this hostel!
Private pods and under 2km from Tokyo Station - we love this hostel!- Cost – $
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 1.7 km / 1.1 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 20 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 10 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 6 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 20 minutes
DJ Hostel Ginza is the best hostel near Tokyo Station to catch an early train. Dorms sleep 24, with both mixed and ladies-only options. There are traditional futons/sleeping mats within private pods in the dorms.
The common area is attractive and welcoming, and you’ll find a comfy sofa, work desks, a peaceful reading corner, and a tea corner. There’s an outdoor terrace too.
Reception is open 24 hours and there’s free Wi-Fi all around the hostel. Other convenient features include laundry and ironing facilities, luggage storage, and basic self-catering facilities.
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#4 – Grids Tokyo Nihombashi East Hotel and Hostel
• Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station for Solo Travelers •
Grids Tokyo Nihombashi East Hotel and Hostel is great for solo travelers looking to mingle
Grids Tokyo Nihombashi East Hotel and Hostel is great for solo travelers looking to mingle
Grids Tokyo Nihombashi East Hotel and Hostel is great for solo travelers looking to mingle- Cost – $$
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 3.6 km / 2.2 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 25 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 15 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 13 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 25 minutes
Grids Tokyo Nihombashi East Hotel and Hostel is our choice for the best hostel near Tokyo Station for solo travelers. It’s friendly and sociable and has everything that you need to feel right at home.
There are single-gender dorms with capsule-style beds that you can completely close with a shutter for the utmost privacy. There are also private rooms for one and four with tatami mats and futons.
The hostel aims to bring people of all cultures together for fun and understanding. The common room is a top place to chill and mingle, and it has a small kitchenette for basic meal prep. You can also relax in the café-bar. The launderette is open 24 hours. Wi-Fi is free.
#5 – Unplan Kagurazaka
• Best Party Hostel Near Tokyo Station •
With spacious dorms and a great atmosphere, the Unplan Kagurazaka is a great place to start the party!
With spacious dorms and a great atmosphere, the Unplan Kagurazaka is a great place to start the party!
With spacious dorms and a great atmosphere, the Unplan Kagurazaka is a great place to start the party!- Cost – $$$
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 6.1 km / 3.8 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 20 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 20 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 45 minutes
While perhaps more laid back and chilled than night owls may prefer, the sociable Unplan Kagurazaka is our pick for the best party hostel near Tokyo Station.
The stylish lounge bar is a terrific place to meet other travelers and locals and bond over tasty meals and a wide range of drinks. The free breakfast is an ideal way to start each new day.
You can unwind in the common room at Unplan Kagurazaka, which has comfy sofas, dining tables, and basic self-catering equipment like a fridge, microwave, and kettle. The pod-style dorms are spacious and comfortable, with both mixed and ladies-only dorms.
There are also private rooms with balconies. The hostel has free Wi-Fi, vending machines, laundry facilities, luggage storage, a book exchange, and a tour desk too.
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#6 – Oakhostel Cabin
• Best Hostel for Business Travelers Near Tokyo Station •
- Cost – $$
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 3 km / 1.9 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 25 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 10 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 16 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 21 minutes
Oakhostel Cabin is a clean, modern, and practical Tokyo base for both people travelling for work and for pleasure. It’s our favourite for the best hostel for business travellers near Tokyo Station.
The hostel’s location is fantastic—it’s a short metro ride from Tokyo Station, walking distance from two metro stations, and a short walk away from the bus station from where you can easily reach both Narita and Haneda Airports. As well as free Wi-Fi the hostel has free-to-use computers.
Laundry services help you to stay looking at your best. The private capsules in the mixed and single-gender dorms have luxurious mattresses for a fantastic night’s sleep.
There are lockers for your security. When you wake up you can prepare breakfast in the shared kitchen and use the free toiletries in the shared bathrooms. Hairdryers are also available.
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#7 – Kikka
• Best Hostel for Couples Near Tokyo Station •
- Cost – $$$
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 2.7 km / 1.7 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 27 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 10 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 10 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 20 minutes
Kikka is a beautiful hostel with sustainability at its heart. In addition to the pod-style mixed dorms, there are gorgeous private double rooms with en suite bathrooms. Most rooms have a balcony too, and the large windows let plenty of natural light into the rooms.
The beds are soft and comfortable and the bathrooms are modern. It’s our choice for the best hostel for couples near Tokyo Station. There’s a common room where you can hang out with others.
The free Wi-Fi makes planning the rest of your trip a breeze. The onsite café-restaurant-bar is perfect if you don’t feel like going far for food and drinks, and the vending machines help to get rid of any late-night cravings.
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#8 – Wise Owl Hostels Tokyo
• Best Hostel Near Tokyo Station for Families •
- Cost – $$$
- Distance to Tokyo Station 1.9 km / 1.2 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 17 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 6 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 3 minutes
Wise Owls Hostels Tokyo has mixed and ladies-only dorms, private rooms for two, and family rooms that can accommodate four people. We think it’s the best hostel near Tokyo Station for families.
Free toiletries and hairdryers are provided in the shared bathrooms and there’s a large common area with computers, free Wi-Fi, and comfy seating. The lobby café is ideal for a quick drink or snack and adults can enjoy the basement bar.
You can keep even the fussiest of eaters happy when you prepare their favourite dishes in the shared kitchen. Laundry facilities, luggage storage, and key card access are other handy features.
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#9 – Train Hostel Hokutosei
• Best Budget Hostel Near Tokyo Station •
- Cost – $
- Distance to Tokyo Station: 2.8 km / 1.7 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 30 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 10 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 8 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 20 minutes
Offering plenty of bang for your buck, Train Hostel Hokutosei is the best budget hostel near Tokyo Station. Fun and funky, the cool hostel uses the bunks from old sleeper trains to recreate a train appearance and vibe.
The bunks have the original ladders and each has a curtain, as on a train, for privacy. Lockers are available. Bathrooms are spacious and modern—most unlike those found on most trains!
There’s a shared kitchen at the Train Hostel Hokutosei where you can make your favourite meals, a café, and a laundry room. You can access free Wi-Fi all around the hostel.
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#10 – Hostel Den
• Best Luxury Hostel Near Tokyo Station •
- Cost – $$
- Distance to Tokyo Station 2.4 km / 1.5 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 20 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 10 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 12 minutes
Hostel Den is housed within an old office building. It combines traditional Japanese touches with modern comforts, and you can expect tatami mats, Japanese art, and traditional colour schemes.
There are light-filled dorms, both mixed and ladies only, and private double rooms with shared bathrooms. Lockers and luggage chains add to your peace of mind. Beds have privacy curtains, nice bedding, and individual reading lights and electric outlets.
Common areas include a TV room, kitchenette with dining area, prayer room, a sunny terrace, and a laundry room. If needed, you can borrow a cell phone with data.
The ambience is cosy and relaxed and the appearance, friendliness, and attention to detail make it our choice for the best luxury hostel near Tokyo Station.
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#11 – Planetyze Hostel
• Best Hostel with a Private Room Near Tokyo Station •
- Cost – $$
- Distance to Tokyo Station 3.3 km / 2 miles
- Time to Tokyo Station walking: 35 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by taxi: 12 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by train: 11 minutes
- Time to Tokyo Station by bus: 20 minutes
Offering good value for money, Planetyze Hostel is our recommended best hostel with a private room near Tokyo Station.
There are mixed and female-only dorms that can sleep between four and ten, but there’s also a large choice of private rooms too, all with shared bathrooms.
The twin and double rooms are great for BFFs and couples, whereas the four-bed and six-bed rooms are perfect for families and groups of friends. If there’s a large group you can even book a private ten-bed room!
The hostel runs a number of free walking tours around different parts of the city, both by day and by night. You’ll find a café and bar that’s popular with guests and non-guests alike.
The hostel has coin-operated laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and vending machines. Features like an elevator and key card access enhance your comfort.
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Final Thoughts on the Best Hostels near Tokyo Station
And that concludes our picks for the best hostels near Tokyo Station. Whether you’re just arriving in the Japanese capital or are about to depart by rail, staying near Tokyo Station couldn’t be easier when you choose one of these awesome accommodations.
Whether you want to splurge or save, whether you’re looking for a place to party or chill, and whether you’re travelling alone, with your other half, with mates, or with the family, there’s a great hostel for everyone. Plus, check our bargain guide to the 25 best hostels in Tokyo to help you save money in this amazing futuristic Japanese city!
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