Hostels in Japan

Upon entering, change into slippers, register on paper, and the staff will give you a small card indicating your floor and room code. Return the card to the front desk upon check-out. The room is clean and tidy, with a soft mattress and latex pillows. After 10 PM, please maintain quiet by using earplugs; there's virtually no noise, ensuring a good night's sleep. Complimentary slippers, hairdryer...

We stayed in a private room that had four bunks & a private shower. Very comfortable, quiet, & warm in January. I speak fairly good Japanese & had some wonderful conversations with our host. She'll make sure you have what you need, know where you are going, & see you off. Definitely staying here again.

This hostel was everything I needed and nothing more. The twin room I had was compact but had enough space to unpack and relax. Everything was clean and comfortable. It was nice to crank up the AC after being in the heat all day. The man at the front desk was welcoming and friendly, and showed me how to use the laundry machines. Located within walking distance of Dotonbori as well. I'd happily stay...

Good location only five minutes from Ebisu, nice spacious beds with good privacy and at a very reasonable price. Staff there have excellent English, no issues communicating with them. Don't take card even if you booked using one though.

Good value. Bathroom is almost unworkable for a six foot ninety kilo male. The shoe change area is also very small. Staff are friendly and it's well located. The alley is a bit dark but we never felt unsafe.

運氣好提前預訂上了，房間非常乾淨，喝咖啡廳連着，裏面的基本設施完善，能自己做飯。在神户痛痛快快玩了三天，比京都奈良什麼的鬆弛多了，能和五湖四海的朋友一起聊聊天吃吃飯也是獨特的經歷。

三人間和圖片不太一樣，是三張榻榻米床墊。有浴室，廁所是公用。有洗髮水沐浴露大毛巾，但牙刷牙膏要自備。我遇到的經營者是捲髮白人但説日語，不太會英語的樣子。整體是木質一户建，但是非常安靜，像沒有人的安靜，整體8分，考慮到日本的物價9分。

It seems that they also operate a cafe during the day, and the exterior has a nice atmosphere. In addition to the amenities, you can freely use instant coffee, tea, and seasonings, so you can relax with a lot of freedom. If you don't need excessive service, you will be very satisfied.

It's quite weird design and but interesting, just like you share rooms with the owners. Clean, tidy, spacious...however I felt sometimes uncomfortable if I needed a private space. The price is fit for budget travelers, it worths for recommending!

This is my second time staying here. There were not many guests, so I was the only one in the dormitory. (It was a dormitory that only accommodates 2 people.) The decorations of the inn are cute.

The location is easy to find, just by the road. The house is not decorated It is fully equipped, you can cook your own meals, and most importantly, it is free!

Used it on a quick trip to Kusatsu. I was a little worried after reading the reviews, but the price was so incredibly low that I decided to book. In the end, I was so glad that parking was free and the rental was so cheap!! It was a great value family trip!

Although it was cleaned, it still felt insufficient. The room itself was fine, but I was a little disappointed that there was no toothbrush or toilet.

I also have to pay for heating and cleaning, which are strange charges...

If you go to a ski resort, you can stay here. But to go to the Kusatsu hot spring attractions, it is recommended to have a car. After paying the room fee, other items in the store must be paid for at your own expense. If there are other options, I will not choose here again.

Competitive, low prices. No hassle. You can’t complain. Great location for skiers and snowboarders.

It's a reasonable price and is about an 18 minute walk from the center of town.

Great value. There are 3 rooms on the ground, which shares 2 baths and 1 toilet for female, 1 for male, and another for pwd. There is no staff most of the day but the place is relatively clean. That said, no one to assist you upon check in. Check your email or agoda message for instructions on how to get the keys. Don't forget your keys inside your room as it may take some time before someone can...

Very clean, have a laundry coin, dryer coin (there is detergen in the laundry room), microwave, oven, sink, electric hot water jug, eating table area, sofa, etc. everything you need at home. Location is average, not so close to kyoto station but still ok you can walk to reach the nearest bus station

Super comfortable hostel with a clam and relaxing vibe. The amenities and personal hygiene products provided definitely exceeded my expectations. Staff was helpful and responsive to emails. Guests were respectful and quiet so i had a very good night sleep here.

I’ve stayed here twice now, 3.5 years apart and both times it was an excellent experience, would come back again! Clean and quiet, the bunks are so private and roomy it seems more like a capsule hotel than hostel (but the price of a hostel!)

This was my 4th trip to Kizuna! I absolutely love the vibe and friendly atmosphere.

Great comfy and clean place. Free wifi provided. The showers and bathrooms along with the toilet were all nice and clean. Laundry is available for a decent price and you can buy detergent here as well. The reception staff were friendly and helpful.

It's a great place pretty close to the station, great drinks. do check for their events on their instagram they occasionally host on the weekends as it'll make the stay more lively and you can talk more people that are also travelling.

It's close to Yokokawa Station, making it a convenient location for sightseeing. If you take the streetcar from Yokokawa Station, you'll be right at Peace Memorial Park. The guesthouse has a Japanese atmosphere, with a bar on the first floor and bedrooms on the second floor. I had no issues and was very comfortable. If I were to be picky, I'd say it could have been a little cleaner, but it wasn't a...

Incredible place to stay. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable and nearby to everything you want to do

It is a bunk bed, but it is quite difficult to climb to the top bed.

Super friendly hostel! close to a JR station and a nice walk around the river takes you direct to the peace park in about 10-20minutes.

What a amazing place to live! I've got many surprises here and the location is awesome. Owner here is very nice and I found many cute writing. Hopefully I can come over again someday.

Hana Hostel is located in the main road of Fujiyoshida, a town in the surroundings of Fuji Mountain, in the center of Honshu Island, in Japan. The rate quality/price is very good. The room had all we needed. The shared bathroom and zones are very clean and we could eat free yogurts and some Japanese pastries. It is very well located near bus station, if you want to go to 5th Fujisan station. The owner...

Hana Hostel Fujisan is located on the main road of Fujiyoshida, a town in the surroundings of Fuji Mountain, in the center of Honshu Island, in Japan. The rate quality/price is very good. The room had all we needed. The shared bathroom and zones are very clean and we could eat free yogurts and some Japanese pastries. It is very well located near the bus station, if you want to go to the 5th Fujisan...

Hana hostel was lovely! They went above and beyond for us, even bought us new slippers because our feet were too big! Good value, only hit my head on roof once lol.

It's a really cute factory. I really like it.

Simply the best experience we had in Japan, not only for the clean and super cozy environment, but for the friendliness, courtesy and care in each of the details offered by the friendly couple who take care of the Hostel. The amount paid was perhaps one of the cheapest during our trip to Japan, the experience we had was irreplaceable.

Very convenient for sightseeing, and a quiet, relaxing stay. I really loved it!

This was my first time staying here in Osaka before the pandemic, and I was surprised to find it still open years later. It's affordable and in a great location, right in the alley opposite the Daimaru department store in Shinsaibashi. Shopping and transportation are incredibly convenient. I'll definitely stay here again!

The situation was terrible during the day on December 5th. I took a shower before noon and returned to my room to find the balcony door open. Since I'm on the lower bunk, the wind was blowing in. I initially thought it was a hostel staff member opening it for ventilation, but it was still open when I came back in the evening. Who will be responsible if my things go missing? It seems the guest on the...

The hotel receptionist speaks fluent Mandarin. The main entrance closes after 8 PM, so you have to use the side entrance. She'll demonstrate how to open the door and kindly guide you to your room. The location is good, though it can be a little noisy outside at night.

I was satisfied because the location was good and I got it in a hurry.

It's very close to Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and a few hundred meters from the subway station. The location is perfect. Namba Station on the Nankai Line from the airport is also within a 10-minute walk. The front desk staff is very nice. The room rate is affordable. I will choose this hotel again next time.

I didn't end up staying here, I requested a cancellation and the owner was kind enough to accept. I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt due to all the great reviews, however it didn't suit my travel situation. As a solo traveller and it being my first trip to Japan, I had hoped to meet people. I was the only person at the hostel which was dark and quiet when I arrived. Not super inviting unfortunately...

Had the best time here. The host, Cherry, is the most amazing and welcoming person. She took us to have a Hanami under the Sakura trees and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. It's a small place so you get to make connections with the other people there. The beds were also the most comfy I've stayed at in Japan! You can use the kitchen and fridge. Shampoo and soap provided and towels are available. Extremely...

I loved my stay at Bonfire Hostel. I was only supposed to stay there for 2 nights, but it was so cozy that I ended up staying for 8 days. The host, Taka, was also very kind in making arrangement for my extended stay, very accommodating. Ha Had always helped me whenever I borrowed the free bike. :) I also met a bunch of cool travellers like me and we even went on a trip together. 5 stars easily! If...

A cozy place for backpacker buddy. Worth to stay here last year. Love! Wanna go back!

Arrived late and had informed the staff I would. They were amazing at communicating with me before my stay and even emailed the day I was to arrive to let me know they had my bed ready. Beds are super comfy and clean. The hostel its self is super clean. Bathroom was very clean, smelled nice, and easy to find. The sinks outside the bathroom have free to use shaving cream, hair dryers, contact solution...

Bit far from the “touristy” part and the train station, but oh so worth it. Clean comfy beds, amazing bathrooms. And the staff was warm and welcoming. Always interested on our wellbeing. I was so bummed when I couldnt stay a night longer, because it was all booked!

As per price range this place was not bad. Front desk can speak English.

The staff is awesome! It's good when at the bar, there's a mix of tourists and locals. The hostel is a bit old but the beds are nice. If you want to go to Nara there's a train station close to the hostel. You don't need to change trains

I used it for the Osaka Expo. I was the only Japanese person there, and it was mostly just foreign guests. It had a homey feel and good amenities. There were lockers on the upper floors. It's about a 20-minute walk from Shinsaibashi in the center of Osaka.

Good for solo traveller and got low budget.

If you can stomach an open hostel style, this is quite a good deal. Very close to the subway and a 15 minute walk to the famous Dotonbori, Glico Man sign etc. The bar at front is cozy and it was nice chatting with other travellers and locals alike.

Quite a lot of people sharing just one toilet and noise can’t be avoided. However, host are really welcoming and location are good.

It was such a pleasure for me to stay in this hostel. The staff is the best you can find and the atmosphere is amazing. I met such a great people here during my Japan journey and I've to say thanks to Anne hostel. Rooms are ok, toilets too.

Super clean and comfortable hostel. They hook you up with tons of blankets, hot showers, and a solid free breakfast along with tea whenever you want. My only complaint would be how small the lockers are but I was able to keep my things on the shelf above my bed. I would definitely stay here again. Also the staff were super helpful and kind

I've stayed here many times over many year. It was lovely coming back here. Friendly, very helpful and friendly staff. And breakfast is a good and simple way to start the day. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is the beds. First the ladders for the bunks are really hard to climb and dangerous. Also The thin foam mattresses have been so over used that they offer no support and left me with...

Great location. Staff is very friendly and speaks English. Place is very easy to find with a few signs indicating youth hostel (using google maps will get you there.) The 4-man dorm provides you with a bed along with bathroom with showers on the same floor. If you need a towel, you can also ask the front desk for one at the charge of 100 yen.

Loved the staff. All of them were open, friendly and helpful. They have complimentary breakfast, which is a real life saver if you're looking to save some money. Beds are comfortable. The common areas where cool and a great spot to meet some new people. They had a guitar, a TV, a Super Famicon (!!!) and a notice board, in case you want to make plans with other guests. Male restroom was a bit messy...

Very nice place, quiet and with a good and friendly atmosphere, great service from the staff, and clean, its a couple blocks from metro stations, very well located.

A bit overpriced in my opinion

The location is excellent, with plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. It's situated next to a main road, so you might hear some vehicle noise occasionally. However, I found it manageable since I'm not sensitive to sounds. The hostel is very clean, but on my last night, I experienced a dripping issue with the air conditioning around midnight. I attempted to contact the landlord via call...

I chose this hotel because it's close to the ocean, but the nearest beach, Moon Beach, has a fee, so I ended up driving 15 minutes to Nabee Beach. The room had four double beds and was equipped with a refrigerator, table, chairs, and sofa. The toilet and shower were separate. I couldn't figure out how to use the shower, so only cold water came out. I called a staff member and it got hot water. However...

In Enna Village, it's very close to Moon Beach and the 120 bus stop.

I stayed alone for one night! It was nice to be able to stay alone. I wouldn't say it was super clean, but it was the cheapest and most decent place to stay nearby.

Excellent location and service, the location is superb, being close to not only beaches, but also in-between Yomitan and Onna (and OIST university, if you'd like to visit your friends). There's also a combini right next doors(!. Cape Maeda, Zakimi Castle is also all at cycleable distance!

Good price and had a good stay for 5 days 4 night. Although the place i thought it was under renovation, but it just outside looks like that. The hostel is at level 3. Owner is friendly and definitely recommended for a solo though the bathroom and kitchen are shared but overall it's good!

In Naha, Okinawa, this is one of the best value guesthouses. Even though the facilities aren't luxurious, it's very comfortable. I'd definitely stay here again next time I'm near Kokusai-dori.

This is a highly recommended guesthouse. The staff are friendly and the price is reasonable. Sharing a toilet and kitchen (two rooms per room) is a good option. The location is excellent, with restaurants nearby.

The service was excellent, but the environment could be improved.

Although the hotel's facilities were old, they were very clean. The owner was very polite and smiled as he introduced the facilities and environment. The price was reasonable, and I will definitely add it to my list of hotels for my next trip to Okinawa.

The facilities are basic, but the cleanliness is acceptable. The location is good, and the price is very good and affordable. It's a good place to stay for one night. The shared bathroom is inconvenient. The lack of air conditioning in the public areas (including the bathroom) is a bit unpleasant. The air conditioning is charged at 500 yen per day, but it was not provided.

The rooms are nice. The bunkbed system with privacy curtain is a nice option. I just wish the curtain was a little longer. The room walls are very thin. You can hear everything. The location is great. Near the station and the bus stop. A lot of cute places to visit nearby including a cat cafe. I had enjoyed my stay minus the eye contact I found randomly on the ledge inside my sleeping space. Also...

It was located less than a 5-minute walk from the station, the facilities were good, and most of all, the staff was very friendly, so I felt comfortable during my stay!

Nice place close to the station. the dinner was included and was really good. would totally come back

Near to Tottori station...First experience in hostel kind was good..

The staff of the hotel is friendly and nice

Friendly and open bar and restaurant. Also an affordable place to stay the night.

The friendly and helpful staff. The free real coffee in the mornings. The jams etc put out for breakfast - I prefer to source my own bread. The kitchen, small though it is

Cleanest, most organized hostel I've ever been to.

It's a wonderful not so big and more private and familiar hostel. The staff is really nice and helpful (when you arrive, one of them welcomes you personally, takes you to a table and takes time to explain everything to you). It's really very clean. The rooms are not that big and there is only a small locker (about 30/30/30cm), but hey, we all know about the space issues in Tokyo! ;)

The hostel is amazing everyone is friendly and can speak English, it's close to a 711 and right next to the Oedo line and a 15 min walk to asakusa station .

Currently staying. Staff is fantastic. Prices are low. You meet new people every day from all over the world. It's close to the stations which is a huge plus.

Not a bad place, but it is a little noisy at night. The crowd tends to be younger. The location is good though with easy access to the oedo and asakusa subway lines. Also short walk to sensoji.

Hit or miss experience I guess, as it's a shared sleeping space, unfortunately for me it was a miss due to the other disruptive tenants in my room. An okay place if you just need a place to rest for the night. Toilets were clean. You can leave your luggage with them but it's essentially tagged and left by the corridor beside the receptionist area.

On the second day, we checked into Hostel & Dining TangaTable 🧳. The room type was a standard bunk bed 🛌

The place was exceptionally clean, and the room was a generous size. Each bed was equipped with curtains, offering excellent privacy. The facilities were user-friendly, impeccably maintained, and had everything one could possibly need. Despite being a mixed-gender dormitory, my stay was surprisingly peaceful.

Location was good a bit of a walk from the JR station … close to the market and castle , most places you want to visit is walkable.

Location was good a bit of a walk from the JR station … close to the market and castle , most places you want to visit is walkable.

Honestly, I wouldn't really recommend it. It's not that the service was bad, but the facilities were genuinely awful. I almost thought I was in Vietnam, not Japan.

I managed to get a reservation at a restaurant, so I double-booked a hotel in Naha as a backup. Prices are high because it's camp season, and hotels in the city are fully booked. The owner was very nice, and it felt like a waste to only stay for a little over four hours. There aren't many transportation options, and it's far, but walking back in the middle of the night (a taxi would have cost 4...

Okinawa Hostel Yanbarufukuro Absolutely fantastic stay from start to finish. The host and his family are truly exceptional—generous, kind, and genuinely welcoming. From the moment you arrive, you don’t feel like a guest… you feel like you belong. There’s a warmth here that can’t be manufactured, and it’s immediately obvious that they truly care about the people who stay with them. A special highlight...

Perfect stay. Cosy room. Great location. Would really love to return. Thank you so much ☺️

The owner is very friendly and helpful. The environment is very clean and tidy. Convenient store and beach nearby.

So, the rooms are pretty huge and comfortable. Kitchen equipments optimal, the owners and his family are welcoming and unassuming. It was a great stay and a great deal !

The hostel left a generally pleasant impression. The owner was very friendly, greeted us warmly, showed us everything, told us everything, helped us find our way around. It was obvious that he cared about his guests. He told us that he lived there with his family, which created a homely atmosphere. But there were also some downsides. The walls were very thin, so you could hear absolutely everything...

Perfect choice for an affordable and clean Hostel near the main attraction. The atmosphere was very relaxed and the staff friendly, approachable and uncomplicated. Apart from the bed, there were also washing machines for use and a kitchen. Also there was a common living room, where you could chill, eat or chat, very homey armosphere. I arrived at midday but could already check in. Just few minutes...

Nice place for travellers who are staying a weekend. Positive : The location was great. Easy access. The check in was an easy process. The WiFi was good and the facilities were stocked up with anything you'd need and very clean. Negative : The pillow is the most uncomfortable I've ever used. It's filled with beads and really stiff/rigid. The wall between the girl dormitory and mixed dormitory has a...

The entrance is up the steps (which is extremely inconvenient when you arrive with a suitcase), but the staff helped both lift and lower my suitcase. And overall the staff is very nice. The bed is extremely uncomfortable to sleep in, especially if you are on the lower level. When the person above you moves during sleep, the sound of the bed and mattress is very loud and even earplugs do not help....

It was only after we arrived that we realized that we were very close in walking distance to the main things you want to see when visiting Hiroshima. Also it's a short walk from the main Tram line ( No.6 and No.2 ), and there are a few local restaurants in the area to tempt you. The Hostel itself is very welcoming and supportive. Facilities are good and there is a healthy emphasis on hygiene.

Very nice place. Helpful and kind people staying here. Coffee is free 👍😁 Conveniently located near tourist sites and stores. Neighborhood is friendly.

A gem in Hiroshima. Close to the Atomic Bomb Dome and the city center, this hostel offers several utilities to its guests, including a large kitchen and cosy lounge. Homey atmosphere, along with fresh international vibes, is all over the place. Would totally recommend. Thumbs up to the owner Hazuki, bright and approachable lady!

I like the wide range of check-in and check-out times.

It's easily accessible, within 10 minutes of both Koenji and Shin-Koenji Station (the closer one). Once you've checked in, you can leave whenever you like (there's no need to check out), which is convenient. I felt the bathroom could do with being a little cleaner. One thing that bothered me was the bed, which had a slight smell. I'm not sure if the sheets were changed properly. My head hit the...

Although it's small, the price is very affordable, and the beds are very comfortable, making it a good choice for people on a budget. 🙏🏻

Good location not that far from the center and pretty close to the night life district, the room was cute, beautifully decorated. The staircase is really narrow so if you have a big suitcase it can become a problem.

One of the best hostel experience I had! The owner of the hostel, Yoshi also owns the punk themed bar on the ground floor. His hospitality and friendliness was incomparable and definitely memorable! Really enjoyed my stay there. Walking distance to train station, local market, local food and shopping street, and also just a few station away from Shinjuku station. Highly recommended stay will definitely...

I visited tokyo just to watch concert and decided to stay here because it is located in the middle between the concert venue and Haneda airport. This place is easy to reach by train/metro. The location is in fairly busy alley, since I arrived at the hostel by 11pm, the alley was already quite and many shops were closed. The room was quite clean and the heater worked well. The people who stay in there...

Too far away from train station

Beautiful accommodation, very nice owners

Although it is an old building, the bathroom has been renovated and is new and clean. The downside is that it is a little inconvenient to access and the room key is optional, but it is cheap so it may be worth the price.

The hotel has a strong fragrance smell, so it may not be suitable for people with sensitive skin. The Wi-Fi was unstable and I couldn't connect to the internet.

Other places raised their prices dramatically over the weekend, but this place had similar prices on weekdays and holidays, around 2650 yen. However, it's located halfway up a hill, so it can be tiring for people with suitcases or heavy luggage. It has Japanese-style tatami rooms, and the doors to the two rooms are very thin, offering virtually no soundproofing. The kitchen is fully equipped 👍, suitable...

A very good accommodation experience. The hostel was clean and quiet, and I slept soundly last night. It was also very convenient for getting around; I didn't feel it was far at all, even though I walked from the JR station.

The stairs are very steep and dangerous. They don't provide towels, so you'll need to bring your own. The shower and bathroom are on the 4th floor, but they're cramped. The front desk and kitchen are on the 1st floor. Not bad for a one-night stay. About 3 out of 5.

It is a standard youth hostel with simple facilities, few showers and toilets, and the smart toilet lid does not work. Free coffee machines and iced drinks are provided. In the morning, each person is provided with a slice of thick bread, butter, jam, etc. There is also a small electric oven available. It is located to the north of Ikuta Shrine, very close to Kitano and not far from the downtown area...

There is no problem with hygiene. The infrastructure is relatively old, but all functions are normal. It is unfair to talk about service without considering the price. I think the service provided by the boss is completely worthy of the price.

The order should indicate the exact location of the hostel

Very clean, the living room decoration is also very unique, the boss is very gentle and friendly, detailed explanation, can speak English and Japanese, patiently watched me translate Chinese into Japanese, forgot to return the shoe key, I will return to Kobe tomorrow

Kind staff, decent bed, very high price for a hostel. Lots of stair climbing. Great vibes, I enjoy the vintage interior decor. Unfortunately, they charge for luggage storage.