The Best Hostels in Japan to stay in 2026

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Hostels in Tokyo

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, large windows, and a city view.

HOTEL GRAPHY SHIBUYA

Shibuya

An office space with modern design, featuring a neon sign, illuminated cubicles, and hanging plants.

UNPLAN Shinjuku – Hostel

Shinjuku

HOSTEL EstLiLas KANDA

Chiyoda

A coffee shop counter with a coffee machine, a kettle, and various coffee beans and containers.

almond hostel & cafe Shibuya

Shibuya

A room with a round table, two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows with blinds.

Phoenix Inn

Minato

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, shelves with bottles and decorations, and a bar area.

Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel & Hostel

Ueno

The entrance to a cafe and bar named HIVE in Tokyo, featuring a modern design with vertical wooden slats and a welcoming entrance.

Tokyo Guesthouse HIVE

Chuo

A restaurant interior with bar stools, tables, and a decorative bird statue.

Wise Owl Hostels Shibuya

Meguro

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Book & Bed Tokyo Shinjuku - Hostel

Shinjuku

A bunk bed room with a window, a plant, and a ladder.

Shinagawa-Shuku Guest House & Tours - Hostel

Shinagawa

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign reading "HOTEL+HOSTEL", and a small garden area with plants.

Hotel Plus Hostel TOKYO ASAKUSA 1

Taito

A building with a neon sign reading "TEPPAN Johnny" and a sign above it that says "BENJAMIN TOKYO".

Beagle Tokyo Hostel and Apartments

Haneda

A building entrance with a red brick facade, a wooden door, and a tiled pathway leading to a well-lit interior.

WAGOKORO - Hostel

Arakawa

A bunk bed with a blue mattress and a yellow towel on it.

BED&BAR MIDUKI

Suginami

A hotel room with two single beds, a TV, and a window with curtains.

House Ikebukuro – Hostel

Ikebukuro

A modern bar area with a long counter, wooden stools, and a ceiling with exposed pipes and greenery.

Plat Hostel Keikyu Minowa Forest

Taito

The exterior of Sakura Hotel & Cafe with a red awning, a glass door entrance, and a small outdoor seating area with plants.

Sakura Hotel Jimbocho - Hostel

Chiyoda

A rooftop terrace with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a river with a bridge and city buildings in the background.

LYURO Tokyo Kiyosumi by THE SHARE HOTELS - Hostel

Koto

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

&And Hostel Akihabara

Chiyoda

A group of people seated at an outdoor table in front of a cafe with a wooden interior and large windows.

CITAN - Hostel

Chuo

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Hostels in Kyoto

A building facade with large windows, a balcony, and a red awning.

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Central Kyoto

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a futon bed.

Hostel Otro Mundo

Central Kyoto

A modern building entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, glass doors, and a bicycle rack.

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Downtown Kyoto

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

Mulan Hostel

Arashiyama

A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors and a signboard.

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a signboard.

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

A modern living room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.

K's House Kyoto - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

A modern hotel entrance with a well-lit facade, a reception desk, and a small landscaped area with a tree.

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Shimogyo Ward

A narrow stone pathway leading to a wooden door, flanked by plants and a small window.

Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a wooden desk with a vase, and a small table with a potted plant.

Guest House WA - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a small pond, and a red table.

Gion Koh - Hostel

Higashiyama Ward

A modern restaurant with long wooden tables and bar stools, a brick accent wall, and pendant lighting.

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

Minami Ward

A cozy room with a large window, a wooden floor, and a small indoor garden with a potted plant.

HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

Higashiyama Ward

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, stone lanterns, and a small pond.

Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Central Kyoto

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a large window with a grid pattern.

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Shimogyo Ward

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

Hostel Sui Kyoto

Central Kyoto

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

Kokonoe Machiya

Central Kyoto

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Hostels in Osaka

An office space with a glass partition separating a meeting area from a kitchen area.

&And Hostel Shinsaibashi East

Chuo

A modern cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

GRAND HOSTEL LDK Osaka Shinsaibashi

Minami

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a reception desk with brochures, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

&And Hostel Hommachi East

Chuo

A reception desk with a person working behind it, wooden paneling on the wall, and a map on the wall to the right.

Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel

Nishi

A busy restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and hanging decorations.

R Hostel Namba South

Nishinari

A modern building with a glass entrance, a visible number '22', and outdoor plants.

2Z - DOYANEN HOTELS

Nishinari

A hallway with wooden flooring and doors on both sides, leading to a room with an air conditioning unit on the ceiling.

Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka

Chuo

A bunk bed with a ladder, white bedding, and a wall with a brick pattern.

&AND HOSTEL NAMBA SOUTH

Minami

A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, multiple seating arrangements including sofas and tables, and a bar area.

J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel

Konohana

Guesthouse U-En - Hostel

Fukushima

A modern indoor space with seating areas, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

COGO TENNOJI

Tennoji

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a large island with a built-in stovetop.

Hostel Ogk

Fukushima

KOREGA Hostel Osaka Namba - Hostel

Minami

A person pouring a dark liquid into a glass.

HIPPO Hostel & Cafe Bar

Tsuruhashi

A building with a sign reading "Sakura Guest House" and a no parking sign.

Osaka guest house sakura – Hostel

Kita

Azalea - Hostel

Taisho-ku

A bar area with a DJ setup, bar stools, and a counter with various bottles.

Momodaniagito - Hostel

Ikuno

A building with a sign reading "MATSU" and a bicycle parked outside.

Guest House Matsu - Hostel

Nishinari

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a person standing on the top bunk.

Grand Hostel LDK Osaka Shinsekai - Hostel

Naniwa

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and wooden chairs. There is a circular light fixture on the wall and a hanging hammock with macramé.

BON Hostel

Minami

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Hostels in Fukuoka

A modern cafe with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

WeBase Hakata Hostel

Hakata Ward

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a knife block.

UNPLAN Fukuoka - Hostel

Chuo Ward

A hallway with yellow walls, a potted plant, and a door at the end.

Hostel TOKI

Hakata Ward

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

Fukuoka Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Hakata Ward

Two people sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, reading a book.

Fukuoka Guesthouse SHIP - Hostel

Hakata Ward

Fukuoka Hana Hostel

Hakata Ward

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted TV, and a white laundry basket.

coins hostel tenjin

Chuo Ward

Two individuals seated at a table with notepads, writing. A wooden bench and a black storage box are visible in the background.

JAM HOSTEL Hakata Station Front

Hakata Ward

A wooden door with a sign reading "TOMO OPEN" and a small sign above it.

Itoshima guesthouse & backpackers TOMO - Hostel

Itoshima

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and outdoor seating areas.

Hotel Karae - Hostel

Karatsu

A person sitting cross-legged in a room with wooden floors and walls adorned with colorful flags.

Guesthouse Wasabi - Hostel

Iki

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a blackboard with writing, a potted plant, and a person sitting at a table.

SAGA International Guesthouse HAGAKURE - Hostel

Saga

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Top cities in Japan

A busy urban street with numerous illuminated signs and billboards.

Tokyo

The cultural city of Tokyo is full of attractions, such as Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Tower, and is loved for its temples and museums.

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A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.

Kyoto

The cultural city of Kyoto is full of attractions, such as Kiyamachi Street and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, and is loved for its temples and monuments.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and traditional Japanese architecture, including a castle and a temple.

Osaka

Osaka is loved for its shopping and sightseeing, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.

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A stone bridge with lanterns, a gazebo with green lighting, and a city skyline in the background.

Fukuoka

Fukuoka is known for its restaurants and temples, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Canal City Hakata and Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.

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A nighttime view of a city with a prominent tower, illuminated trees, and wet pavement reflecting lights.

Nagoya

Nagoya is known for its castle and museums, and entices visitors with popular attractions including LEGOLAND Japan and Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.

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A historic red building with a green dome and snow-covered trees in front.

Sapporo

Sapporo is known for its festivals and seafood restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Odori Park and Daiwa House Premist Dome.

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