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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.

I like EVERYTHING about it! The staff there is wonderful! One of the main reasons why I will come back to the hotel and EVEN JAPAN! they’re just amazing and the facilities are just as good! Everything is so clean, well organised, just perfect! I arrived from my flight at almost 3 am and there was someone waiting for me, he helped me with my luggage, prepared some slippers for me, and told me we could do the paper work in the morning, that I should just rest first after a long flight. The bathrooms are SO CLEAN! honestly everything about this place is perfect! I highly recommend it!

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9.4
Superb
1,392 reviews
Price from
US$95
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.

The house is really convenient, Makoto san and the staff are really nice and will help you as much as they can! + people in the guesthouse are usually really nice too! you’ll definitely make friends if you’re traveling alone ! everything is clean and organized, you can really feel a sense of home if you can live in community and stay a little more than a few days

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9.3
Superb
212 reviews
Price from
US$26
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.

I like the experience of traditional japanese room for sleeping.

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9.3
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$69
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.

The room was a good size and came with a small kitchen. Many heaters were provided. The area was very quiet. Very close to shimokitazawa station and shops.

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9
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$129
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.

The best host and a great location in tokio. Its pretty central

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9.1
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$71
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.

I loved loved staying here! Ash has put a lot of thought into every single detail in the hostel, and has left notes at most parts of the hostel which was very helpful! - There was breakfast included which was cereal or bread which was a really nice simple way to start the day! - The beds were so so comfortable - I haven’t slept until my alarm has gone off in a long time! - There’s plenty of space in the female dorm, and there was a cute little desk space where you can even put your feet down and a great security box system! It felt very personal and tiny house living-Esau’s! - Ash also let us use his bikes which was a nice way to see and explore the neighbourhood. - Parking was really close by and for 1200 yen a day in Tokyo?? Great great price Ash was very helpful and I would highly recommend this place for anyone with a car and wanting a place away from the business of the main area of the city!

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9.5
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
US$26
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-san! She’s the perfect host. Super friendly and kind and was very patient with all my questions. She kept everyone involved so that we could all help each other out. I inherited Jon-san’s pillow (thank you Jon-san!) and if I did leave anything behind, please pass it on to someone in need! Arigatō gozaimashita Hisayo-san :) mata rainen!

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9.6
Exceptional
492 reviews
Price from
US$30
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 uniqueness of the experience, the kindness of the hosts

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9.9
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
US$85
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
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$109
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

I just had to go back once more, and it did not disappoint me. It actually felt like home. Not only Yuta and Nana are very kind owners, all the people I met there were really nice. Next time I'm in Tokyo again, it's definitely a place I'll stay at.

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9.7
Exceptional
273 reviews
Price from
US$29
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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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 610 reviews
    The cutest little guest house and hostel! The staff (many of whom are volunteers) were so helpful and kind — they go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Everything was kept very clean. I stayed in the all female dorm and it was cozy and quiet at night.
    Bonnie
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews
    Great facilities. Great location. Great host.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 212 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
     · 644 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
     · 74 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
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  • Avg. price/night: US$119.11
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 569 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
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 983 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
     · 525 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: US$93.30
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 384 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 511 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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