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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.

Nice location. Clean room. Helpful staff, helped us to move our luggage and arrange to ship our luggage to the next hotel.

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9.4
Superb
1,360 reviews
Price from
£77
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.

Great owner. Great atmosphere and hospitality. Beds are real comfortable

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9.3
Superb
204 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.

Location is convenient and quiet. A little small for 4 (as it’s Tokyo) but has everything. Clean! The host Kasuki sen is super nice and patient. Very helpful showing us around his community.

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9.3
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
£56
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.

Exceptional staff, incredibly friendly. Kept very clean and tidy. Comfortable beds, and nicely kept bedrooms and shared facilities. Would definitely recommend if you don't mind sharing a bathroom - we had no problems as they are kept very clean and we could always use it whenever we needed to.

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9.1
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
£58
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.

The owner Satochi did a great job for a relatively small space, very cozy and pretty. He is also very kind and always ready to help and give information.

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9.5
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
£31
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.

Hisayo is very friendly and attentive, it was very nice to talk to her and to feel welcomed in her Inn. The location is great as it is very near the Haneda Airport and the check in time was until midnight so this was good since my flight arrived late in the evening. The place was really nice, clean, and comfy.

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9.6
Exceptional
487 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 hosts were wonderfully hospitable and the ryokan was beautiful and very comfortable. The Japanese garden was a special treat. An inspiring retreat from the hectic pace of Tokyo. Warmly recommended!

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9.9
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
£69
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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9.5
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
£99
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

Best ever hostel in my opinion. Imagine you came to a strange city, and you are welcomed by a warm family in their house. The house have everything and more than just you basically needed it.

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9.7
Exceptional
271 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

The cosy Tokyo Hikari Guesthouse offers private rooms and dorm beds, only a 1-minute walk from Kuramae Subway Station. It also features a shared lounge with WiFi/wired internet, tea and cooking facilities, all for free. A washing machine with detergent can be used free of charge.

Had an amazing experience at the guesthouse, and Isa-san was an amazing host. The dorm beds have sturdy wooden frames, which makes them way more comfortable. The atmosphere of the guesthouse was also very calm and friendly, and I got to meet some amazing people during my short stay. Will definitely book again next time I come to Tokyo!

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9.5
Exceptional
256 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 204 reviews
    Makoto is a great host and the environment in the guest house was great. I strongly recommend visiting Makoto’s guest house for any traveler!
    Fırat Cem
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    Great hostel. Super clean. It was very calm and nice, with people being very respectful of one another and I heard absolutely no noise after quiet hours. Bed was supercomfy. Well-equipped kitchen with free coffee. The girl in the reception was wonderful as well, and she helped us with booking tickets to a music festival, even allowing us to use her local telephone number temporarily. (Thank you so much, we got the tickets!!)
    Fabian
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 71 reviews
    great location. only 2 min walking to 7-11, 10 min walk to Hikifune station. The room is compact, small but has all you need and very clean. It also very secure, 1 locked door in the front and there is locked door for you room. The neighborhood is quiet. The host is very informative and ready to help.
    Sani
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 554 reviews
    Andon Ryokan is a very hostile, cosy and clean ryokan in an older and more quiet part of Tokyo. The rooms were charming and clean, and the breakfast was really good. A must stay in Tokyo.
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 204 reviews
    A friendly and welcoming hostel in a quiet neighborhood, yet a short walk to the station and nice places to eat. I was lucky to be here for the Sakura blooming and we had a little party in a local park organised by the host. Beds are really comfortable and the place is very clean and tidy. Great host, great company, perfect if you want a more relaxed stay. If I come to Tokyo again I'll definitely book this place.
    LaurenceTaylorPhotography
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £82.58
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 55 reviews
    Nice modern design with free drink machines in the lounge area. Great location in Akihabara, but not on main street so it's still quiet. Nicely sized towels are provided. Individual sleeping pods are well appointed and surprisingly spacious compared to several other hostels I stayed at.
    Alexander
    Group
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 975 reviews
    Great hostel. Very clean and tidy, and quiet. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Great location too and only a short distance from Shinjukus main area. The free breakfast was very nice too!
    Kadin
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 520 reviews
    Great location. Quiet in the evening. Great host. Good value. Room is clean and full of new facility.
    Kaori Verhoeven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.15
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 385 reviews
    My second time in Tokyo at this guesthouse. Great location, next to a train station! It's affordable and has a friendly vibe with Tom being a fantastic host and a charming guy with many stories.
    Konsta
    Group
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 497 reviews
    Jij is a great host who made me feel like spending Christmas in a home rather than a guesthouse. After receiving the special-lemon-juice-welcome drink I’ve been shown where to buy delicious Sushi at a cheap price & in the evening everyone gathered around the common table. Definitely my favourite hostel in Tokyo so far.
    Jana
    Solo traveller

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