Must-have Pocket List: Top 10 Tokyo Youth Hostels – Enjoy Exclusive Skytree Views from the Rooftop

“Japanize Guest House” features a restaurant and bar on the first floor, attracting backpackers from around the world. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

With Tokyo tourism driving the development of local accommodations, diverse lodging options are not only convenient but also feature unique designs. The Japan travel booking website has announced the top 10 youth hostels in Tokyo, selecting places suitable for backpackers or long-term travelers that offer convenient transportation, compact room types, and affordable prices. This allows budget-conscious travelers to add these spots to their list, staying in charming loft-style tatami rooms or independent Japanese-style rooms at friendly prices, and even enjoying exclusive Skytree views from the rooftop—creating a Tokyo trip with your own personal style.

The charismatic Asian metropolis Tokyo has always been a popular travel destination for Taiwanese visitors. Rakuten Travel’s list of the top 10 Tokyo youth hostels ranks “Green Lodge Hostel,” just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station, as number one. It’s ideal for travelers exploring Shinjuku and Nakano, offering both private and shared room options.

Ranked second, “Japanize Guest House” offers a simple and comfortable environment with showers and a laundry room. It’s also within walking distance of a subway station, making it very convenient to reach central areas, Akihabara, Asakusa, and other key districts. The first floor houses a restaurant and bar, while the second floor has a lounge area that’s always lively and welcoming.

Highly praised by travelers catching early flights, the third-place “Kamata 1st Inn” is just a five-minute drive from Haneda Airport via the express train, and only an eight-minute walk from the Keikyu Electric Railway Station. In addition to free kitchen facilities to help guests save on meals, the inn also provides free Wi-Fi.

Ranked fourth, “Orange Lodge Guesthouse” boasts strong design elements, with parts of its interior featuring DIY craftsmanship. Each room is painted with unique and charming themed patterns. It’s just a three-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station and is a popular choice among backpackers from around the world.

Ranked fifth, “Sophie Earth Youth Hostel” is just a five-minute walk from Tochomae Station or Shin-Okubo Station. The thoughtful hostel offers different room types to meet various needs, including bunk beds and private rooms, as well as female-only rooms catering to solo female travelers. The hostel also provides free microwaves, refrigerators, and coin-operated washing machines for long-stay backpackers.

It’s just a five-minute drive from Haneda Airport via the express train to “Kamata 1st Inn,” which is highly rated by travelers catching early flights. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

Located near Asakusa Station, “IZA Asakusa Guesthouse” offers a variety of room types such as curtain-style capsule rooms and tatami rooms. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

Ranked seventh, “FAN Hostel” includes a tea room, perfect for tea ceremony enthusiasts. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

Ranked sixth, “IZA Asakusa Guesthouse” is just a four-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station. The thoughtful hostel serves a self-service light breakfast to energize travelers before heading out. The property features curtain-divided capsule rooms and loft-style tatami rooms to accommodate different preferences.

Ranked seventh, “FAN Hostel” has a tea room ideal for those who love the tea ceremony. In addition to separate dormitory rooms for men and women, there are also independent Japanese-style rooms accommodating up to three people. The hostel also enjoys excellent transport links—just a 10-minute ride on the Keikyu Airport Line to Haneda Airport and a five-minute walk to Keikyu Otorii Station.

Ranked eighth, “Guesthouse Fete” is located in Tokyo’s Ryogoku district and is within walking distance to Asakusa sightseeing spots. The hostel’s on-site coffee bar offers a “welcome drink” to guests, warming many hearts.

Ranked ninth, “Shinagawa Ryokan Guesthouse,” just a two-minute walk from Kita-Shinagawa Keikyu Station, provides relaxing private rooms or convenient shared twin rooms for friends, as well as free Wi-Fi for guests.

Ranked tenth, “Tokyo Hutte” is just a two-minute walk from Oshiage Subway Station. Its biggest draw is the rooftop, where guests can enjoy close-up views of the stunning Tokyo Skytree. Free Wi-Fi is available at the ground-floor coffee bar, and the hostel is equipped with a refrigerator, kettle, and hairdryer.