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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.

Friendly, helpful, comfortable, clean and affordable. I'm doubtful that one can find something better for that price range in Tokyo.

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9.4
Wonderful
1,386 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.

You can meet a lot of interesting and friendly people here. It’s a place that makes u feel at home. I mean, when you come back from a whole day’s walk, you can just say tadaima aloud and get responded with a sweet okaeri:) Except for that, the facilities are brilliant, the environment is tidy and clean… So a 100% recommendation for whoever is planning on a trip to Tokyo.

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9.3
Wonderful
209 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

A recently renovated property, 波奈 浅草 Hana Asakusa ーSkyTree前駅まで徒歩5分ー is situated in Tokyo near Hatonomachidori Shopping Street, Tsukada Kobo and Aizome Museum. The guest house, set in a building dating from 1970, is 1.2 km from Kamejimashogakko Memorial Park and 1.3 km from Sumida Cultural Museum. Ushijima Shrine is 1.4 km away and Tobu Museum is 1.4 km from the guest house.

Very cozy and very friendly host.

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9.3
Wonderful
130 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Kitazawa Cozy House is situated in the Setagaya district of Tokyo, 700 metres from Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine, 700 metres from Shinganji Temple and 1.4 km from Museum of Modern Japanese Literature. The property is set 1.8 km from Komaba Museum, 2.1 km from Shosen-ji Temple and 2 km from Hanegi Park. Ikejiri Inari Shrine is 2.3 km from the guest house.

Clean cozy property in quiet suburb but with close links to central areas. Amy was so hospitable and welcoming!

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9
Wonderful
100 reviews
Price from
£103
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.

Staff was very polite, helpful and tried to do everything to make our stay most pleasant. The room was not big (located in the middle of the city, totally expected) but the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean.

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9.1
Wonderful
129 reviews
Price from
£57
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
132 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

I was very stressed when i came to the hostel, since my phone has broken and i had to find my way home on my own, but Hisayo was so extremely welcoming and helpful, and made my trip home so much less stressful. The Inn was lovely and super cozy, and felt very homey, and it was nice to be able to sit down and have a chat with Hisayo and fellow travellers. I will definitely be coming here again, am i ever to go back to Japan.

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9.6
Exceptional
489 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.

The Japanese garden is really beautiful and well-maintained. The room is nice and clean, and yummy breakfast too! All the staff are very welcoming and speak fluent English - they really go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The location is good - it’s close to Akabane station which will get you to anywhere in Tokyo easily. I’ll come back next time!

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9.9
Exceptional
171 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
Wonderful
116 reviews
Price from
£87
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

Very genuine, kind and helpful hosts. Yuta san and Nana san are so nice that the rest doesnt really matter😆 however the hostel is also great with some nice social spaces, this place feels very homely which i loved! Also their adorable daughter Anna is sure to brighten up your day.

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9.7
Exceptional
272 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews
    Great facilities. Great location. Great host.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 reviews
    Lovely bright, clean and spacious pony flat in a slightly quieter part near the university. Beautiful balcony with lovely views. 5-10min from the station. Lots of great places to eat nearby. Great host - very accommodating.
    Muhammad
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 11 reviews
    Fantastic place in a quiet neighbourhood but with many good restaurants and bars around the apartment. Very walkable and close to the heart of Shinjuku. Jacob is a great host. Communication with him was easy and he responded to all inquiries immediately and was very helpful. Lots of amazing food recommendations from the host that we would not be able to find on our own!
    Muhammad Fakhri
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 314 reviews
    Absolutely nice Japanese hostel with kitchen facilities. Great location to make a stopover before/ after your flight. Quiet area with local restaurants and several sightseeing spots. Really helpful owner, that helped a lot with all the recommendations and assistanse. Walking distanse from the station that is just after the airport.
    Eugenia .
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £66.68
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,065 reviews
    The hostel was in a great location, and the river area nearby was so lovely. The hostel was clean and quiet, highly recommend staying here!
    Holly
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews
    Great location on a quiet side street within an easy walk of Shinkuju. The host was very helpful and responded to our questions straight away. The wifi was fast and reliable. The kitchen was OK for preparing a basic meal. The shower worked well and water was hot. We didnt use the washing machine.
    Debbie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £50.63
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 98 reviews
    Cozy place in a quaint location. Comfy beds with AC. I absolutely love the area, Higashi-Shinjuku and Shin Okubo are at a, walking distance. Quiet neighbourhood and the host is very friendly and warm. Waiting to come back.
    Vernon_Noronha
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 20 reviews
    Great location in Both Shinjuku and Shibuya, Room was Clean, cozy and enough amenities for my family. Neighborhood is safe, quiet and lively local area with a good shopping district near by. Host is really superb! Fast reply and gave us lots of fantastic information about trip in Tokyo. He knows lots of things about Tokyo.
    John
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £288.46
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,259 reviews
    Relaxed atmosphere, clean shared facilities, great location (really handy naar the Ueno train station, a lot of lively bars and restaurants 10 minutes walking, but at the same time quiet neighbourhood). Ideal hostel for our family of five.
    Ellen
    Family with young children
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 716 reviews
    Great location and right next to subway metro station to get anywhere in Tokyo. Nice quiet and clean hostel with good facilities. And very friendly staff as well which are willing to help out. They even helped me book activities and make reservations.
    Andrew
    Solo traveler

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