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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.

Very lovely place, helpful stuff, everything clean. Comfy beds. Excelent value for money. Great location, streets were very guiet and clean. We had a great stay. Thank you.

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9.4
Superb
1,330 reviews
Price from
£84
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.

Everything was great, met amazing people, it was all clean and comfortable, affordable and easy to go downtown and experience the quiet life of a nice neighborhood in Tokyo. Makoto was so generous and always ready to help. Would recommend, will come back next trip 👍!!

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9.3
Superb
198 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

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 clean and comfortable. Hostel master is very nice and friendly. The location is in living area which is very quiet. Around 10-15 mins walking distance from metro station which is not too far with big luggage.

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9.1
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
£73
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.

Recently stayed at No Borders Hostel for 6 days and everything is great. The owner/host, Satoshi-san (Ash) who speaks English well, cared so much for his guest and maintains well the property. Ash is very kind and helpful too. There is a daily clean towel, the fridge is well equipped (with free drinks), there are free foods and Ash even shared his breakfast. You can cook food as well with condiments and ingredients readily available. The rooms are sound-proof and I was able to sleep well in the bunk bed. You can freely ask Ash for any query or suggestion, or should you need anything, Ash is always ready. I love the vibes of international guest interacting in the dinning area about Japan, travel, work, or anything.

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9.5
Exceptional
124 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.

The owner, she is so friendly, kind and thoughtful. I did not even expect she carefully folded my umbrella for using the next time after I came back from a rainy day. She can also speak fluent English. The inn is really near Haneda Airport and subway station, which is convienient.

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9.6
Exceptional
474 reviews
Price from
£24
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.

Wonderful welcome and introduction to Japan

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9.9
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
£68
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.

I love the core concept of this 'scattered hotel' that encourages guests to engage with the community. From the welcome walking tour of the neighborhood, to a detailed map and restaurant recommendations, to the tickets to the neighborhood bathhouse, I really felt anchored in a sense of place. Breakfast is in a separate building down the road. For a solo traveler, my tatami mat room and adjacent but private toilet (shared shower) were perfect. Neighborhood is lots of fun to explore, and the 'concierge' was so helpful, and warm, and responsive. Wonderful experience.

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9.4
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
£93
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

The hosts are very nice. The place is clean and overall a great choice. Be careful regarding the address, if you put it in google maps you’ll only get the general area, use the directions in booking.

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9.6
Exceptional
267 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

The cosy Tokyo Hikari Guesthouse offers private rooms and dorm beds, only a 1-minute walk from Kuramae Subway Station. It also features a shared lounge with WiFi/wired internet, tea and cooking facilities, all for free. A washing machine with detergent can be used free of charge.

All is excellent, all above 10 😊

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9.5
Exceptional
250 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Akasaka Station, Kaishu Katsu & Ryoma Sakamoto Teacher and Student Monument and Turning Hill in Akasaka Monument. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from Akasaka Guesthouse HIVE.

bed was cozy, comfortable with enough space. the were super friendly and helpful. local wasn’t bad, almost the middle, could get to where I wanted to.

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9.9
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£22
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
     · 198 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
     · 622 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
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £95.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 540 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
     · 198 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: £95.11
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 44 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
     · 965 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
     · 506 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: £61.76
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 380 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
     · 484 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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