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Open from August 2017, Guest House Wagokoro offers a modern Japanese-style accommodation an 8-minute stroll away from JR Nippori Station. Each room comes with an en suite bathroom and toilet.

Guests will find a shared kitchen and living room on site. Private rooms come with a TV, and a Japanese-style garden is featured on site.

Friendly staff. They gave us recommendations on where to eat for breakfast, on our first day, which was comforting.

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9.4
Superb
1,308 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Situated in Tokyo, 700 metres from Kameari Kochikame Statue, MAKOTO GUESTHOUSE -Enjoy your stay- provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Oyata Park, Horyuji Temple, and Katsushika City Museum. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The mood in the hostel is the one you wish you had at all hostels, there's a kitchen common area where you will always find someone to chat with, while on the other hand you have your own privacy in the wooden capsules in the rooms above. Makoto makes the biggest difference to the experience, always inviting the guests to local events

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9.3
Superb
195 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

A recently renovated property, 波奈 浅草 Hana Asakusa ーSkyTree前駅まで徒歩5分ー is situated in Tokyo near Hatonomachidori Shopping Street, Tsukada Kobo and Aizome Museum. The guest house, set in a building dating from 1970, is 1.2 km from Kamejimashogakko Memorial Park and 1.3 km from Sumida Cultural Museum. Ushijima Shrine is 1.4 km away and Tobu Museum is 1.4 km from the guest house.

I like the experience of traditional japanese room for sleeping.

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9.3
Superb
129 reviews

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Oyado Kien Ryogoku is situated in Tokyo, 500 metres from Yokoamicho Park and 500 metres from Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial Hall. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms.

very cozy apartment, the shower was shared but it was never occupied since it is shared between only a couple of rooms and it is very clean as the owner cleans it everyday. the shampoos and conditioner left my hair silky soft and i loved the feeling on sleeping on japanese style beds. the owner was an absolute delight he even left us a basket of chocolates everytime he cleaned our room which was every third day and sheets changed after five days. he was very helpful with all information we needed and recommended us some good sakura viewing spots.

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9.1
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

In the Shinagawa Ward district of Tokyo, close to Togoshi-ginza Shopping Street, No Borders Hostel features free bikes and a washing machine. Featuring a shared lounge, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around 1.5 km from Meguro Fudoson Ryusen-ji Temple, 1.3 km from Musashi Koyama Shopping Street Palm and 1.6 km from Yakushi-ji Tokyo Annex Temple. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

I can't say enough good things about this experience! The host, who told me to call him Ash, makes his hostel feel like a home away from home. It's no wonder people come back. Everything is so thought out and labeled in Japanese and English with great care. I had never stayed at a hostel before and it felt wonderful to stay here; I felt very safe, comfortable, and at peace. It was smaller which made it quieter and very peaceful. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have stayed somewhere where I looked forward to coming home to. Everything felt very personable. I got help with anything I needed. I can't say enough good things It was easy to find what I needed, I felt very safe, everything was super clean, I felt cared for, and it felt like a very personalized experience. I liked that it was affordable and that the host seemed to care about me as an individual person, not just someone using the service. I had some trouble with the booking/ made mistakes and he was very communicative and helped me out. He went above and beyond with helping me with my luggage and was very patient with me. That felt very comforting in a country that I was going to for the first time and couldn't speak the language. Also the location was about 30 minutes by train for everything that I wanted to go do/see. I felt safe as a solo female traveler walking around at night. Thanks again!

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9.5
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Bike hire is available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling. Oedo Onsen Monogatari is 8 km from HISAYO'S INN, while Fuji TV Odaiba is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 3 km from HISAYO'S INN.

Hisayo-san is one of the best hosts I’ve ever met! She is super interesting to talk to and her view on different topics made me learn lots! Really enjoyed our conversations with some Umeshu 🥰 She is very kind and attentive. The property was extremely clean and well kept. The bed was comfortable and cozy, perfect for winter. It was right next to the station too so getting there was really easy. It’s really close to Haneda Airport so I recommend it for people that like convenience.

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9.6
Exceptional
469 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Guesthouse Sensu is located in Tokyo, 4.3 km from Tokyo International Airport Terminal No2 Observation Deck and 8 km from Oedo Onsen Monogatari.

Fuji TV Odaiba is 9 km from Guesthouse Sensu, while Tokyo Joypolis is 9 km away. Tokyo Haneda International Airport is 3 km from the property.

Amazing location, lovely staff, clean and comfortable room and bathroom. They give you free snacks which are really good too!

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9
Superb
193 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Featuring free WiFi and a hot tub, Mokkoan offers accommodation in Kita Ward, Tokyo. Private parking is available on site.

The guest house also offers free use of bicycles. Yokohama is 37 km from Mokkoan, while Chiba is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 24 km from Mokkoan.

The Japanese garden is really beautiful and well-maintained. The room is nice and clean, and yummy breakfast too! All the staff are very welcoming and speak fluent English - they really go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The location is good - it’s close to Akabane station which will get you to anywhere in Tokyo easily. I’ll come back next time!

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9.9
Exceptional
161 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Offering quiet street views, hanare is set in the Taito district of Tokyo, 400 metres from Asakura Museum of Sculpture and 400 metres from Kyoouji Temple. The 2-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a concierge service for guests.

Breakfast was totally delicious in lovely cafe area

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9.4
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Open from October 2015, Sato-san's Rest offers accommodation in a shopping arcade in Tokyo's traditional downtown area. It features free WiFi and bicycle rental at an additional charge. Ueno can be reached with a 5-minute train ride while Akihabara is a 10-minute train ride away

Best ever hostel in my opinion. Imagine you came to a strange city, and you are welcomed by a warm family in their house. The house have everything and more than just you basically needed it.

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9.6
Exceptional
263 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 195 reviews
    Makoto is a great host and the environment in the guest house was great. I strongly recommend visiting Makoto’s guest house for any traveler!
    Fırat Cem
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 611 reviews
    Great hostel. Super clean. It was very calm and nice, with people being very respectful of one another and I heard absolutely no noise after quiet hours. Bed was supercomfy. Well-equipped kitchen with free coffee. The girl in the reception was wonderful as well, and she helped us with booking tickets to a music festival, even allowing us to use her local telephone number temporarily. (Thank you so much, we got the tickets!!)
    Fabian
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 69 reviews
    great location. only 2 min walking to 7-11, 10 min walk to Hikifune station. The room is compact, small but has all you need and very clean. It also very secure, 1 locked door in the front and there is locked door for you room. The neighborhood is quiet. The host is very informative and ready to help.
    Sani
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  • Avg. price/night: £96.31
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 528 reviews
    Andon Ryokan is a very hostile, cosy and clean ryokan in an older and more quiet part of Tokyo. The rooms were charming and clean, and the breakfast was really good. A must stay in Tokyo.
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 195 reviews
    A friendly and welcoming hostel in a quiet neighborhood, yet a short walk to the station and nice places to eat. I was lucky to be here for the Sakura blooming and we had a little party in a local park organised by the host. Beds are really comfortable and the place is very clean and tidy. Great host, great company, perfect if you want a more relaxed stay. If I come to Tokyo again I'll definitely book this place.
    LaurenceTaylorPhotography
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £75.54
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 37 reviews
    Nice modern design with free drink machines in the lounge area. Great location in Akihabara, but not on main street so it's still quiet. Nicely sized towels are provided. Individual sleeping pods are well appointed and surprisingly spacious compared to several other hostels I stayed at.
    Alexander
    Group
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 957 reviews
    Great hostel. Very clean and tidy, and quiet. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Great location too and only a short distance from Shinjukus main area. The free breakfast was very nice too!
    Kadin
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 498 reviews
    Great location. Quiet in the evening. Great host. Good value. Room is clean and full of new facility.
    Kaori Verhoeven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.99
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 377 reviews
    My second time in Tokyo at this guesthouse. Great location, next to a train station! It's affordable and has a friendly vibe with Tom being a fantastic host and a charming guy with many stories.
    Konsta
    Group
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 478 reviews
    Jij is a great host who made me feel like spending Christmas in a home rather than a guesthouse. After receiving the special-lemon-juice-welcome drink I’ve been shown where to buy delicious Sushi at a cheap price & in the evening everyone gathered around the common table. Definitely my favourite hostel in Tokyo so far.
    Jana
    Solo traveller

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