Stay at 3 Tokyo hipster hostels for under $300!

By: Peng Jieying

Although the yen remains weak,TokyoLike Hong Kong, also faces a “land problem,” making accommodation inevitably a bit of an expense. Want to stay affordably and stylishly? Check out these 3 hipster hostels in V? with design, awards, all for around $300!

1. Toco

With the exterior of a traditional Japanese-style old house and an interior combining Western bar design, Toco Guest House isone of Tokyo’stop small design hostels. Just the bar design at the entrance has appeared in numerous international design magazines. Guests also receive a complimentary non-alcoholic drink to enjoy while chilling. There's even a miniature Mt. Fuji, which was relocated from Mt. Fuji 400 years agoand crafted in V?,and only opened for “climbing” in June each year. The rest of the time, it can only be admired from afar.(Photo: Facebook @ Global Hotels Underground Curator)

Address:Tokyo, )

Taito City, Ueno 2-13-21Phone: +81-(0)3-6458-1686Website:
Price: From ¥2,600 – ¥3,000 per person (approx. $165 – $190)
Other: Free WiFi, hairdryer, cooking facilities provided. Towel for showering costs ¥100, and ¥50 for a face towel.http://backpackersjapan.co.jp/
2. RetroMetro Backpackers
Love the raw vibe? Then RetroMetro Backpackers in Asakusa is totally your hipster style. The earth-toned lobby, paired with dim lighting, gives off the feeling of being in a natural cave—super warm visually. Opened in 2012, the hostel offers both mixed-gender and female-only dorms, with limited rooms so every guest gets a chance to mingle, adding to the cozy atmosphere.

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Tokyo,RetrometroBackpackers )

Taito City, Nishi-Asakusa 2-19-1Phone: +81-(0)3-6322-7447Website:
Phone: +81-(0)3-6322-7447
Website:http://retrometrobackpackers.com/index.html
Room rate: 2,600 Q per person (approx. $165)
Other: The hostel offers free Wi-Fi, hair dryers, and cooking facilities. Towels for shower use are charged at 100 Q each.

3. Kangaroo Hotel

Award-winning doesn’t have to be expensive. The Kangaroo Hotel, which won the Good Design Award in 2011, is an affordable lodging option with a homely vibe. There are multiple room types available, and despite its reasonable price, the hotel features thoughtful design that maximizes space. Rates start under $300. In terms of transportation, the hotel is located along the Hibiya Line, just an 11-minute walk from the station.

(Photo: Facebook @Kangaroo Hotel )

Address:TokyoTaito CityJapan1-21-11 Tsukuda
Phone: +81-(0)3-3872-8573
Website:http://kangaroohotel.jp/access.html
Room rate: 3,600 Q for a single room (approx. $225); 5,500 Q for a double room (approx. $345)
Other: Free internet and hair dryers are provided.

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