Akasaka Guesthouse Hive is located in the Akasaka district of Tokyo, close to the Akasaka Station and within walking distance of landmarks like the Hundertwasser Millennium Clock and Akasaka Biz Tower Shops & Dining. The hostel consistently receives excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel features single rooms with a floor area of 6 square metres. Each room comes with air conditioning, a hairdryer, and a shared kitchen and lounge area, along with free Wi-Fi and luggage storage.
8.3 6882 reviews
Ueno
20/11 – 23/11
NZ$202/nighttotal: NZ$606 (3 )
Anshin Oyado Tokyo Man Ginza Shimbashi Station
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
The Anshin Oyado Capsule Hotel Shinbashi is located in the Shinbashi district, just a short walk from JR Shinbashi Station, a 10-minute walk from Ginza and a 15-minute walk from Tsukiji Fish Market. This 1-star capsule hotel has received very good user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hotel offers a unique capsule accommodation experience for male guests. It features a range of facilities, including a public bath, a sauna, a café, and a complimentary drink bar.
8.1 98 reviews
Ueno
10/11 – 16/11
NZ$130/nighttotal: NZ$780 (6 )
Tomariya Ueno
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
Tomariya Ueno is conveniently located in a central Tokyo district, just a short walk from major landmarks and attractions. This hostel has received very good reviews from previous guests. The hostel is fully equipped for a comfortable stay. Amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a cashless payment system accepting credit cards, prepaid IC cards, and QR code payments.
9.2 1574 reviews
Ueno
29/08 – 04/09
NZ$104/nighttotal: NZ$624 (6 )
Nomad Hostel Classic
1 3
hostel , Tokyo
Nomad Hostel Classic is located in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, just 0.7km from Asakusa Station and a short walk from popular attractions like the Tokyo Origami Museum and Chiisanagarasunohonno Museum. The hostel has excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travellers. This single-room hostel is ideal for solo travellers. Guests can enjoy the shared kitchen, perfect for preparing simple meals, and the shared lounge, a great space to socialise with fellow guests. The hostel also offers free Wi-Fi and shared bathroom amenities, including a shower, hairdryer, and slippers.
8.8 6062 reviews
Ueno
24/10 – 27/10
NZ$95/nighttotal: NZ$285 (3 )
Cafe/minimal Hotel Our Our
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
Cafe/Minimal Hotel Our Our is located in Tokyo's Ryogoku district, a short walk from the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium and the Sumo Museum, making it a great base for exploring the city's traditional side. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The accommodation offers a shared lounge, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a buffet or continental breakfast, play table tennis, and experience the unique cultural immersion of the surrounding area.
9.1 141 reviews
Ueno
18/07 – 19/07
NZ$212/nightfor 1 night
Wa Hostel
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
Wa Hostel, located in Tokyo, is a mere 2-minute walk from Kuramae Mizu no Yakata and 6 minutes from Kuramae Jinja Shrine, with Hulic Hall and Hulic Conference 0.6 kilometres away and the Japan Stationery Museum 8 minutes on foot. This budget accommodation offers complimentary WiFi, air conditioning in its rooms, and a shared lounge area, providing a capacity of one guest per room with a 10:30 AM check-out.
8.4 1475 reviews
Ueno
19/07 – 24/07
NZ$317/nighttotal: NZ$1585 (5 )
A16 Hostel Tokyo
1 8
hostel , Tokyo
A16 Hostel Tokyo is located in the Asakusa district, a short walk from Asakusabashi station, offering easy access to Akihabara, Ryogoku, and Asakusa. This hostel is popular with travellers, with excellent user ratings. The hostel offers shared luggage storage, and guests can enjoy the lively atmosphere of the surrounding area. A16 Hostel Tokyo has air conditioning and a jacuzzi, as well as internet access.
9.4 3611 reviews
Ueno
29/09 – 05/10
NZ$297/nighttotal: NZ$1782 (6 )
K's House Tokyo Oasis - Quality Hostel In Asakusa
1 4
hostel , Tokyo
K's House Tokyo Oasis - Asakusa Downtown is located in the Asakusa district, a short walk from Asakusa Station and Senso-ji Temple, offering easy access to Tokyo's traditional sights while still providing a peaceful retreat. The hostel has consistently received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel provides a range of accommodation options, including private rooms with tatami seating areas and en-suite facilities, as well as dorm beds for budget-conscious travellers. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, a meeting space, a small library and free tea and coffee at the front desk.
8.9 1730 reviews
Ueno
12/08 – 15/08
NZ$245/nighttotal: NZ$735 (3 )
&And Hostel Asakusa Kappabashi
3 6
hostel , Tokyo
&And Hostel Asakusa Kappabashi is situated in the Taito Ward district, just a short walk from the Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street, famous for its kitchenware and restaurant supplies, and close to several temples. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, a shared lounge for socialising, and modern amenities such as a desk, flat-screen TV, and electric tea pot. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hostel and benefit from a Genius discount.
8.7 5136 reviews
Ueno
22/07 – 27/07
NZ$360/nighttotal: NZ$1800 (5 )
The B Asakusa
1 3
hostel , Tokyo
The b Asakusa, a budget accommodation in Tokyo, is located in the Asakusa district, offering convenient access to local attractions. This hostel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property, on-site parking, and laundry services, with air conditioning and linen service available in select rooms.
8.3 1425 reviews
Ueno
22/07 – 27/07
NZ$170/nighttotal: NZ$850 (5 )
Tokyo Guest House 2020
1 3
hostel , Tokyo
Tokyo Guest House 2020 is a guesthouse in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, located 300 metres from Akado-Shogakkou-mae Train Station, offering a 20-minute bus journey to the historic Asakusa district and Senso-ji Temple. This family-friendly establishment provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a communal kitchen with a microwave, and a garden, with swimming pool, jacuzzi, terrace, restaurant, and parking facilities available.
8.7 2943 reviews
Ueno
04/10 – 10/10
NZ$212/nighttotal: NZ$1272 (6 )
Dormy Inn Korakuen
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
Dormy Inn Korakuen is situated in Tokyo's Bunkyo district, just 2.9 kilometres from the Imperial Palace, 3.4 kilometres from Yasukuni Shrine, and 3.5 kilometres from Chidorigafuchi, offering a peaceful escape from the city centre. This 3-star hotel receives consistently high user ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience. The accommodation features a shared bathroom, but each room comes equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, and free parking, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and nightly ramen noodles.
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8.4 9240 reviews
Ueno
19/10 – 26/10
NZ$66/nighttotal: NZ$462 (7 )
Sakura Hostel Asakusa
1 1
hostel , Tokyo
Sakura Hostel Asakusa is located in the Asakusa district, a short walk from Asakusa Station and the famous Senso-ji Temple, making it a great base for exploring Tokyo's historic and cultural heart. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel offers a range of rooms, including both private and shared options, all equipped with air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge with TV and games, and a terrace, as well as free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
8.3 194 reviews
Ueno
29/09 – 05/10
NZ$347/nighttotal: NZ$2082 (6 )
Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Akihabara
1 4
hostel , Tokyo
Hotel Plus Hostel Tokyo Akihabara is situated in the Taito district, just a short walk from Asakusabashi Station and within 3 km of Tokyo’s oldest temple, Sensō-ji. This hostel offers a communal living room, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk, making it a convenient and affordable option for travellers exploring the city.
8.7 10863 reviews
Ueno
15/08 – 19/08
NZ$389/nighttotal: NZ$1556 (4 )
Anshin Oyado Tokyo Woman Ginza Shiodome
1 4
hostel , Tokyo
Anshin Oyado Shinbashi Shiodome-male Only is located in Tokyo's Shinbashi district, just 1.1 kilometres from Tokyo Tower and within walking distance of Kachidoki Bridge and the National Diet Building. This one-star capsule hotel offers a budget-friendly option for male travellers, with very good user ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The capsule hotel features individual sleeping pods, each with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Guests can enjoy free amenities such as miso soup, green tea, soft drinks, internet access, a manga library, and a public bath.
8.3 4062 reviews
Ueno
07/07 – 09/07
NZ$219/nighttotal: NZ$438 (2 )
Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&hostel
1 4
hostel , Tokyo
Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel&Hostel is situated in the Ueno district, just a short walk from Ueno Park and the lively Ameya-Yokocho market. It has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel offers a shared lounge for guests to relax and connect with fellow travellers. It also features a bar, a restaurant, and modern amenities such as air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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8.5 77 reviews
Ueno
12/08 – 15/08
NZ$305/nighttotal: NZ$915 (3 )
Hotel + Hostel Tokyo Akihabara
1 6
hostel , Tokyo
Hotel + Hostel Tokyo Akihabara is conveniently located in Akihabara, a short walk from both Akihabara Station and Asakusabashi Station, placing you close to both the electric town of Akihabara and the traditional temples of Asakusa. This hostel has a very good user rating, making it a popular choice for travellers. The hostel offers both private rooms and dormitories, catering to different budgets and preferences. It includes a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi throughout, and comfortable beds with reading lights and power outlets in all rooms.
9.0 9024 reviews
Ueno
29/08 – 04/09
NZ$173/nighttotal: NZ$1038 (6 )
Citan Hostel
1 3
hostel , Tokyo
CITAN Hostel is located in Tokyo, just a short distance from Suginomori Shrine and Jisshi Park, making it easy to explore the city's attractions. It has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel offers a shared kitchen and a lounge area, perfect for socialising with other travellers. Guests can also enjoy a restaurant, a bar, and a terrace, along with amenities like air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and luggage storage.
8.4 3600 reviews
Ueno
19/08 – 27/08
NZ$65/nighttotal: NZ$520 (8 )
Focus Kuramae
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
Focus Kuramae is located in the Kuramae district of Tokyo, a short walk from Kuramae Jinja Shrine and within easy reach of other local attractions. The hostel has very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel offers private rooms with shared bathroom facilities, making it a good option for those looking for a budget-friendly stay. Focus Kuramae provides a range of amenities, including a kitchen, restaurant, bar, sauna, spa, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
8.8 1177 reviews
Ueno
09/07 – 13/07
NZ$234/nighttotal: NZ$936 (4 )
Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel
1 3
hostel , Tokyo
The Tokyo Ueno Youth Hostel Open 2021 After Renewal is located in Ueno, a short walk from Akihabara Electric Town, Yushima Subway Station, and JR Okachimachi Train Station, placing you within easy reach of Tokyo's most popular attractions. The hostel has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel offers a range of private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, providing a comfortable and private stay. Guests can enjoy a shared lounge with a flat-screen TV, a free-use kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and coin-operated laundry facilities.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Ueno
What are the most affordable attractions for backpackers to visit in and around Ueno?
Ueno Park is a great place to start, it's free to enter and has lots to see, like the Ueno Zoo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Museum of Western Art. You can also visit the nearby Ameya-Yokocho market for some cheap eats.
What should every traveler visit at least once in and around Ueno?
The iconic Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo's Ueno district is a must-see. It's one of Tokyo's oldest temples and is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture. You can also visit the nearby Nakamise-dori street for some traditional souvenirs.
How can travelers reach Ueno, and what transportation options are available?
Ueno is easily accessible by public transport. You can take the JR Yamanote Line to Ueno Station, which is a major hub. You can also get there by Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Hibiya Line. The nearest airport is Narita International Airport, about an hour away by train.
What essentials should travelers pack for visiting Ueno?
Pack comfortable walking shoes as you'll be doing a lot of exploring. Remember a light raincoat as Tokyo can be unpredictable with its weather. Also, bring a small umbrella for those sudden downpours.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Ueno?
What should you know before renting a hostel in Ueno?
Ueno has a good selection of hostels, but they can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. Booking in advance is recommended. Most hostels offer shared rooms, so be prepared to share with other travellers.
You can easily visit other areas of Tokyo from Ueno. Take a short train ride to Shinjuku for the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden or to Shibuya for the famous Shibuya crossing.
Destinations nearby
Best Ueno hostels with air conditioning
8.2 162 reviews
Ueno
19/08 – 27/08
NZ$110/nighttotal: NZ$880 (8 )
Shinbashi Kon Hotel
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
Shimbashi Kon Hotel offers a prime central Tokyo location in the Shimbashi district, just 4 minutes on foot from Shinbashi Shiogama Shrine and in close proximity to Karasumori Shrine, Hibiya Shrine, and Space FS Shiodome. This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, electric kettles, and fridges, along with access to shared bathrooms and a shared lounge, accommodating up to one guest.
8.3 1719 reviews
Ueno
09/11 – 13/11
NZ$191/nighttotal: NZ$764 (4 )
Tenten Guesthouse In Asakusa
1 4
hostel , Tokyo
TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa is located in the heart of Tokyo’s Asakusa district, just a short walk from Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and close to popular attractions like the Nitenmon Gate and Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center. This guesthouse has excellent location and cleanliness ratings and is considered very good overall. The guesthouse offers shared rooms with air conditioning and some rooms have a safety deposit box. Guests can relax in the communal lounge and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the guesthouse.
8.5 1716 reviews
Ueno
20/07 – 23/07
NZ$179/nighttotal: NZ$537 (3 )
Hostel Wasabi Asakusa
1 5
hostel , Tokyo
Hostel Wasabi Asakusa offers budget-friendly lodging in Tokyo's Asakusa district, a 6-minute walk from Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and near Asakusa ROX Shopping Centre and Nitenmon Gate. This single-bedroom guesthouse, measuring 20 square metres, provides air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and accommodates one guest; nearby attractions include the Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Centre, Kinryu Park, and Ichiyo Memorial Museum.
9.6 472 reviews
Ueno
22/07 – 27/07
NZ$141/nighttotal: NZ$705 (5 )
Sato-san's Rest
1 3
hostel , Tokyo
Sato-san's Rest is a charming guesthouse located in a traditional shopping arcade in Tokyo's downtown area, just a short train ride from the famous Ueno and Akihabara districts. This guesthouse has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall guest experience. Sato-san's Rest offers a comfortable and welcoming stay with a single bedroom. Guests can enjoy free amenities like tea, toiletries, and Wi-Fi, as well as access to 24-hour shower booths, luggage storage, and bicycle rental for exploring the city at their own pace.
Neighborhoods and points of interest in Ueno
Best Ueno hostels with laundry available
8.6 4324 reviews
Ueno
07/07 – 09/07
NZ$116/nighttotal: NZ$232 (2 )
Plat Hostel Keikyu Asakusa Station
1 4
hostel , Tokyo
Plat Hostel Keikyu Asakusa Station is conveniently located in the Asakusa district, just a 6-minute walk from Sensoji Temple and a short distance from Tokyo Skytree and Edo Tokyo Museum, making it an excellent base for exploring this historic and vibrant area. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel features a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socialising with other guests, as well as a terrace offering views of the city. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hostel, air conditioning in all rooms, and laundry services for longer stays.
Ueno
21/09 – 27/09
NZ$65/nighttotal: NZ$390 (6 )
Bnb+ Ueno Okachimachi
1 1
hostel , Tokyo
Bnb+ Ueno Okachimachi is located in the Taito district of Tokyo, offering easy access to Ueno Park, which houses museums and a zoo, and is within 500 metres of Ameyoko market. This guesthouse provides modern rooms with air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi, with numerous dining options available nearby.
8.7 1076 reviews
Ueno
19/08 – 27/08
NZ$101/nighttotal: NZ$808 (8 )
Yoroi Asakusa Hotel
1 2
hostel , Tokyo
The Yoroi Asakusa Hotel is located in Asakusa, Tokyo, a short walk from the Drum Museum and Kappabashi-dori, and within 6.9km of central Tokyo, offering easy access to Asakusa ROX and other attractions. This three-star lodging features one bedroom, one bathroom, and accommodates one guest, providing free WiFi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom; its proximity to Asakusa's public transport links makes exploring Tokyo simple.
8.4 1727 reviews
Ueno
18/07 – 19/07
NZ$550/nightfor 1 night
Tora Hotel Asakusa
1 8
hostel , Tokyo
寅ホテル 浅草 Tora Hotel Asakusa is located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, a 4-minute walk from the Chiisanagarasunohonno Museum and within easy walking distance of other attractions, such as the Tobacco & Salt Museum and Komagatado. The hostel has been rated very good by previous guests for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel has a shared lounge, terrace and bar, perfect for socialising and meeting other travellers. It also has a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave oven, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. Some rooms also feature kitchenettes for added convenience.