Top 10 Must-Visit Youth Hostels in Tokyo: Save on Accommodation and Transportation
Last updated 2026-09-26 — Asia’s vibrant metropolis, Tokyo, has always been a popular travel destination for people from Taiwan. A well-known booking website has released the “Top 10 Youth Hostels in Tokyo,” offering backpackers or long-term travelers convenient transportation, compact room types, and affordable prices...
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Asia’s vibrant metropolis, Tokyo, has always been a popular travel destination for people from Taiwan. A well-known booking website has released the “Top 10 Youth Hostels in Tokyo,” offering backpackers or long-term travelers convenient transportation, compact room types, and affordable prices; if you want to be a budget-savvy traveler, consider adding these ten hostels to your must-visit list. Ranked first, “Green Lodge Hostel” is just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station, and it only takes five minutes to get to the third-ranked “Kamata 1st Hostel” from Haneda Airport via a rapid express train. The second-ranked “Japanize Guest House” features a bar and restaurant on the first floor, allowing guests to enjoy interacting with friends from around the world.
Asia’s vibrant metropolis, Tokyo, has always been a popular travel destination for people from Taiwan. A well-known booking website has released the “Top 10 Youth Hostels in Tokyo,” offering backpackers or long-term travelers convenient transportation, compact room types, and affordable prices; if you want to be a budget-savvy traveler, consider adding these ten hostels to your must-visit list. Ranked first, “Green Lodge Hostel” is just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station, and it only takes five minutes to get to the third-ranked “Kamata 1st Hostel” from Haneda Airport via a rapid express train. The second-ranked “Japanize Guest House” features a bar and restaurant on the first floor, allowing guests to enjoy interacting with friends from around the world.
Green Lodge keeps its services and facilities simple, which enables it to attract guests with affordable accommodation prices. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
2017 Top 10 Youth Hostels in Tokyo
| Rank | District | Hostel Name | Features |
| 1st Place | Nakano Ward | Green Lodge Hostel | Just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station and very close to Shinjuku. |
| 2nd Place | Central Ward | Japanize Guest House | The first floor houses a restaurant and bar, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere. |
| 3rd Place | Ota Ward | Kamata 1st Hostel | Only a five-minute ride from Haneda Airport via a rapid express train, highly rated by passengers on early-morning flights. |
| 4th Place | Nakano Ward | Orange Lodge Homestay | Partially handcrafted decor with rooms painted in distinctive, cute patterns. |
| 5th Place | Shinjuku Ward | Sophie's Earth Youth Hostel | Offers female-only rooms, catering to solo female travelers. |
| 6th Place | Sumida City | IZA Asakusa Guesthouse | Offers distinctive capsule-style rooms and tatami rooms with small lofts to choose from. |
| 7th Place | Ota City | Sensu Inn | The inn has a tea room, making it ideal for guests who enjoy the tea ceremony. |
| 8th Place | Sumida City | Guesthouse Fete | Within walking distance to Asakusa for sightseeing, and features a coffee bar for relaxation. |
| 9th Place | Shinagawa City | Shinagawa Yado Guesthouse | Just a two-minute walk from Shinagawa Subway Station; offers free Wi-Fi. |
| 10th Place | Sumida City | Tokyo Hutte | Climb to the rooftop to enjoy a close-up view of Tokyo’s stunning Skytree. |
The top-ranked "Green Ryokan," just a five-minute walk from Nakano Subway Station, offers excellent transportation access and is ideal for travelers visiting Shinjuku and Nakano. With both private and shared rooms available, one guest commented: “I shared a room with foreigners and we talked in English — it was a very happy and wonderful experience.”
"Japanize Guest House" features a restaurant and bar on the first floor, attracting backpackers from around the world. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
Ranked second, "Japanize Guest House" offers a simple and comfortable environment with showers and a laundry room; it’s also within walking distance to the subway station, making it convenient to reach downtown, Akihabara, Asakusa, and other key areas. With a restaurant and bar on the first floor and a lounge on the second, the atmosphere here is always lively and friendly.
The third-ranked "Kamata 1st Inn" is highly praised by guests taking early morning flights, as it’s just a five-minute train ride from Haneda Airport via the Limited Express. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
The third-place "Kamata 1st Inn," well received by early-flight passengers, is just a five-minute train ride from Haneda Airport on the Limited Express and an eight-minute walk from the Keikyu Electric Railway Station. In addition to free Wi-Fi, guests can freely use the kitchen facilities to save on meal costs.
The "Orange Yado Guesthouse" features DIY-decorated interiors, with each room painted in unique, cute designs based on different themes. (Photo / Rakuten Travel)
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