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Guest Houses in Tokyo

We assessed 88 places to stay in Tokyo and chose the 50 guest houses to feature here.

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東京雷門ー千の森asakusa Asakusa stay

東京雷門ー千の森asakusa ★★★★

Tokyo Guest house

9.2Perfect48 reviews

A calm guesthouse in Asakusa with a top-scoring villa, kitchen, and easy airport shuttle.

From€235per night
Guesthouse Toco G Garden Hideaway

Guesthouse Toco

Tokyo Guest house

9.1Perfect814 reviews

A traditional guesthouse with a garden and bar, steps from Shitaya's restaurants and metro.

From€23per night
Rakuten Stay Tokyo Asakusa 1 Double Bed Room R Self check-in

Rakuten Stay Tokyo Asakusa 1 Double Bed Room ★★★

Tokyo Guest house

8Great46 reviews

A compact, well-priced double room in Asakusa, within walking distance of Senso-ji and Tokyo Skytree.

From€89per night
Ici Japon Village I Guest House

Ici Japon Village

Tokyo Guest house

9.3Perfect308 reviews

A small, high-rated guest house in Tokyo with a shared kitchen and spaces for groups or longer stays.

From€57per night
Fromscratch Tokyo Hotel F No-frills

A practical Tokyo base with free Wi-Fi, a bar lounge, and luggage storage — no frills, just the essentials.

レンタルルーム目黒 - Tokyo Simple stay
7.9good8 reviews

A straightforward rental room in Tokyo's Meguro area with a late check-in window and in-room tea and coffee.

From€28per night
Oyo Hotel Hikari House - Tokyo O Budget Stay
8.5Great1,939 reviews

Spacious rooms and a lively Shinjuku location at a budget price, with free Wi-Fi and a lift.

From€27per night
Shinagawa-Shuku Guest House & Tours S Adults Only

Shinagawa-Shuku Guest House & Tours ★★

Tokyo Guest house

8.4Great839 reviews

A friendly, adults-only guest house with free Wi-Fi and a prime location near transport and local shops.

From€34per night
Mokkoan M Quiet & personal

Mokkoan ★★

Tokyo Guest house

9.6Perfect421 reviews

A small, serene guesthouse with garden views and breakfast marmalade made from its own oranges.

From€79per night
No Borders Hostel N Guest Favorite

No Borders Hostel

Tokyo Guest house

9.6Perfect260 reviews

A spotless, friendly hostel near Gotanda Station with a 9.6 rating and easy access to Tokyo's best neighborhoods.

From€26per night
Business Hotel Ban - Tokyo B Great location

Business Hotel Ban - Tokyo ★★★

Tokyo

7.5good1,209 reviews

Right by Tsukiji Market and Ginza, this practical Tokyo hotel earns high marks for location and value.

From€45per night
Tokyo Tower View Guest House T Adults-only dorms

Tokyo Tower View Guest House ★★

Tokyo Guest house

7.8Very good1,090 reviews

Clean dorms, a sociable lounge, and a prime spot near Tokyo Tower and the subway — a solid budget base for exploring Tokyo.

From€17per night
Unito Light Shimbashi U Budget Stay

Unito Light Shimbashi

Tokyo Guest house

6Nice697 reviews

A no-frills hostel in central Tokyo, praised for its strong Wi-Fi and handy lockers.

From€13per night
Hanare H Traditional stay

Hanare ★★

Tokyo Guest house

9.6Perfect502 reviews

A serene traditional guesthouse in Tokyo's Yanaka, praised for its calm atmosphere, helpful staff, and complimentary breakfast.

From€112per night
Oyado Kien Ryogoku O Guest favorite

Oyado Kien Ryogoku ★★

Tokyo Guest house

9.7Perfect295 reviews

Highly rated guest house with a shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi, a short walk from Hanayashiki Amusement Park.

From€72per night
Sheena To Ippei S Local Favorite

Sheena To Ippei

Tokyo Guest house

9.1Perfect186 reviews

A guest house in Tokyo where staff welcome you like family, and the quiet location still keeps Senkawa Station just a 10-minute walk away.

From€69per night
Guest House En-Gedi - Tokyo G Budget Friendly

Simple, wallet-friendly rooms in Tokyo's Arakawa ward, within short driving distance of the National Museum of Nature and Science.

From€86per night
Court Residence Tokyo Nakano C Guest house

Court Residence Tokyo Nakano ★★★

Tokyo Guest house

8.4Great393 reviews

Quiet, spacious rooms with kitchenettes near Nakano station and Shinjuku.

From€24per night
Kosumosu Ikebukuro Shinjuku Private House K Private stay

Kosumosu Ikebukuro Shinjuku Private House ★★★

Tokyo Guest house

8.6Great142 reviews

A private house in Tokyo's Toshima district with room configurations for groups and families, plus kitchen access.

From€54per night
Vacation"Ninja"House Secretbase Near Asakusa V Top Rated
9.3Perfect91 reviews

A top-rated apartment near Asakusa with a full kitchen and laundry – ideal for self-catering stays.

From€152per night
Kameido K Hotel K Relaxed & well-rated

Kameido K Hotel ★★★★

Tokyo Guest house

9.5Perfect61 reviews

A calm Tokyo guesthouse with a sauna, Jacuzzi, and free parking, steps from Kameidosuijin-gu.

From€192per night
Guest House Kan G Basic & central

Guest House Kan ★★

Tokyo Guest house

7.9Very good11 reviews

A simple, smoke-free guest house with free Wi-Fi, a short walk from the Sumida Hokusai Museum.

From€44per night
Hisayo'S Inn H Top Rated near Haneda

Hisayo'S Inn

Tokyo Guest house

9.5Perfect780 reviews

A friendly guest house near Haneda Airport with high guest ratings, bike rentals, and a sun deck.

From€32per night
宿坊 正伝寺 Temple Hotel Shoden-Ji 宿 Temple Stay

宿坊 正伝寺 Temple Hotel Shoden-Ji ★★★★

Tokyo Guest house

8.4Great73 reviews

A temple hotel in Minato with spacious apartments, close to train stations and offering great value.

From€194per night
Tokyo Art House T Arakawa guesthouse

Tokyo Art House

Tokyo Guest house

8.5Great54 reviews

A 5-minute stroll from Tokyo’s First Raid Area, this art-filled guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi, a garden terrace, and a home-like kitchen.

From€65per night
Holiday Anytel Shinjuku - Tokyo H Compact Stay
5Rated22 reviews

A practical 15-room guesthouse in Shinjuku with free Wi-Fi and a 5-minute walk to Tokyo Maso Temple.

From€70per night
Kyu Kyu Hotel - Tokyo K Intimate Shinjuku stay

Kyu Kyu Hotel - Tokyo ★★

Tokyo

9.1Perfect1,870 reviews

A tiny 8-room guesthouse in Shinjuku with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a 9-minute walk to Samurai Museum. From £46.

From€47per night
Miyako Shinjuku Hotel 都-新宿- M Budget & Convenient

Miyako Shinjuku Hotel 都-新宿-

Tokyo Guest house

7.4Very good558 reviews

A straightforward stay in the heart of Shin-Okubo, just steps from two train stations and a short walk from the area's lively Korean Town.

From€66per night
Nestay Inn Tokyo Senju N Budget-friendly

Nestay Inn Tokyo Senju

Tokyo Guest house

7.2Very good438 reviews

A quiet, value-focused stay near Senju Station with free Wi-Fi and a shared kitchen — ideal for budget travellers wanting local Tokyo life.

From€25per night
Guest House One More Heart At Tsukiji 1 G Central & Simple

Guest House One More Heart At Tsukiji 1 ★★

Tokyo Guest house

7.5Very good345 reviews

A compact Tokyo guest house with free Wi-Fi and bike rentals, a short walk from Trusler Memorial.

From€82per night
Guest House Sakura G Budget Friendly

Guest House Sakura ★★

Tokyo Guest house

7.9Very good200 reviews

A simple, social stay in Tokyo with shared dorms, free Wi-Fi, and a terrace, a short ride from Tsukiji Market.

From€13per night
Denchi Tokyo - Private Designer Stay In Asakusa D Designer Stay

Denchi Tokyo - Private Designer Stay In Asakusa ★★★★

Tokyo Guest house

9.2Perfect166 reviews

A private designer stay in Asakusa with high guest ratings, near Senso-ji and Kappabashi.

From€196per night
Across Akihabara A Guest favorite

Across Akihabara ★★★

Tokyo Guest house

8.8Great23 reviews

An 8.8-rated guesthouse in Taito with spotless rooms and standout service, close to Ueno's museums.

From€271per night
Iza Asakusa Guest House - Tokyo I Budget stay
8.4Great1,247 reviews

Budget-friendly stays in Asakusa with private rooms, female dorms, and free Wi-Fi – a solid base for exploring Tokyo on foot.

From€45per night
Rainbow Village Ueno - Tokyo R Value stay
8.6Great620 reviews

A budget-friendly base in Taito with a handy location near Ueno Station and thoughtful touches like free toiletries and kitchenette extras.

From€57per night
Ruma Inn Rokugoudote R Budget-friendly

Ruma Inn Rokugoudote

Tokyo Guest house

5.9Needs improvement495 reviews

Clean, private twin rooms with bunk beds, a metro station minutes away, and free laundry — a smart pick for budget travelers.

From€11per night
Hostel Hana An H Quiet & Local

Hostel Hana An

Tokyo Guest house

8.4Great438 reviews

A calm, budget-friendly stay with a garden, shared kitchen, and easy access to train and bus stops.

From€33per night
Jeffery Skytree Residence Tokyo J Quiet & Convenient

Jeffery Skytree Residence Tokyo ★★★

Tokyo Guest house

8.9Great339 reviews

A quiet, well-equipped residence in Sumida with Skytree views, near multiple train stations and within 10 minutes' walk of the Skytree complex.

From€49per night
Akasaka-No Sato A Budget Stay

Akasaka-No Sato

Tokyo Guest house

7Very good306 reviews

A no-frills adults-only stay near Tokyo Little House, with free Wi-Fi and a 7.0 guest rating.

From€22per night
Tokyo Apartment House Inn T Shinjuku Budget Stay
7.1good265 reviews

Compact Shinjuku inn with kitchenette rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a prime location steps from transport and dining.

From€98per night
Times Inn 2F T Good value

Times Inn 2F

Tokyo Guest house

7.1Very good221 reviews

Clean, compact rooms near Kamata Station and Haneda Airport, with genuinely helpful staff and great value.

From€16per night
Sumida Nagaya S Highly rated

Sumida Nagaya ★★

Tokyo Guest house

9.6Perfect146 reviews

A tiny adults-only guesthouse in Tokyo with a 9.6 guest rating, where the hosts' warm hospitality and homemade pastries make you feel at home.

From€52per night
Ohana Tokyo House - Vacation Stay 71660V O Self-catering
6.6Nice36 reviews

Self-catering guesthouse in Tokyo's Adachi Ward with free Wi-Fi and a full kitchen.

From€42per night
渋谷eアドレス Hotel - Tokyo Shibuya Base
9Perfect17 reviews

A practical Shibuya base, 900 m from the Nezu Museum and close to two major rail hubs.

From€215per night
レンタルルーム目黒 Compact & Convenient

レンタルルーム目黒

Tokyo Guest house

7.8Very good15 reviews

A straightforward twin room in Tokyo's Meguro area, close to Himonya Park and a quick walk from Swing Himonya Golf Course.

From€29per night

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Guest Houses in Tokyo

Tokyo's guest houses are a great way to save money and meet people, but the experience varies widely by neighbourhood. In areas like Yanaka, you can stay in a serene, traditional house with garden views for around ¥14,491. For the best value, look toward the quieter wards—prices start as low as ¥2,389 at properties like Tokyo Tower View Guest House. Typically, you'll get shared bathrooms and kitchens, which keeps costs down and encourages interaction with other travellers.

Guest Houses in Shibuya

While true guest houses are rare in the heart of Shibuya's scramble crossing, you can find a handful of budget-friendly options just a train stop away in the surrounding districts. Staying here puts you near the city's trendiest shopping and nightlife, but expect to pay a premium for the location—prices tend to be higher than the citywide average. For a quieter but still central base, consider a spot near Gotanda like the highly rated No Borders Hostel (9.6), which offers easy access to Shibuya and beyond. A simple dorm in this area can cost around ¥3,000–5,000 per night.

Guest Houses in Shinjuku

Shinjuku is a hub for nightlife and neon, and its guest houses reflect that energy. You'll find budget stays like OYO Hotel Hikari House, a budget feature with rooms from around ¥4,936. For a more intimate feel, Kyu Kyu Hotel is a tiny 8-room guesthouse within a 9-minute walk of the Samurai Museum. Prices here are competitive—around ¥8,000–12,000 for a private room—and you're never far from the station or the area's famed Golden Gai alleyways.

Guest Houses in Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro offers a more laid-back alternative to Shinjuku and Shibuya, with excellent transport links. This district is great for families and groups, as properties like Kosumosu Ikebukuro Shinjuku Private House provide private spaces with kitchen access from around ¥10,032. You'll find a quieter, more residential feel than the city's busiest hubs, yet still have plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Budget dorms can be found for under ¥4,000, making it a wallet-friendly base.

Guest Houses in Roppongi

Roppongi is known for its international vibe and nightlife, but guest houses are limited in this central district. For those who do stay, the trade-off is a superb location near Tokyo Tower and the subway, as seen with the Tokyo Tower View Guest House—a solid budget base from ¥3,185. Being here puts you close to upscale dining and entertainment, but options are scarce, so booking early is essential. You'll also be within easy reach of central business areas and cultural spots.

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest guest house in Tokyo?

On this page, the cheapest options start at 2,389 JPY per night. Unito Light Shimbashi and Guest House Sakura both sit at this price point, offering simple, no-frills dorms and a social setting. These are ideal for budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location and value over frills.

Which guest house is best for a quiet stay in Tokyo?

For a peaceful retreat, look to Mokkoan, a small, serene guesthouse with garden views and its own orange marmalade, or Hanare in Yanaka, a traditional stay praised for its calm atmosphere. Both are located in quieter central neighbourhoods, perfect for a relaxed escape from the city's hustle. Expect to pay in the 14,000–20,000 JPY range for these top-rated stays.

What is the average price of a guest house in Tokyo?

Guest house prices in Tokyo vary widely, but you can find private rooms for around 8,000–14,000 JPY and dorm beds from as low as 2,389 JPY. The exact price depends on the district, season, and the property's style—traditional houses and modern, well-equipped residences tend to be at the higher end. For the best rates, consider travelling during the low season or booking mid-week.

Which district should I choose for a first visit to Tokyo?

For a first visit, Shinjuku is a great base thanks to its central location, endless dining, and direct train access to iconic spots like Shibuya and Asakusa. If you prefer a more cultural and relaxed stay, Yanaka or Ueno offer a traditional side of Tokyo with easy access to museums and parks. Places like Akihabara and Ryogoku offer great transport and a mix of modern and historical attractions.

How do I get from Narita or Haneda Airport to my guest house?

The most convenient option is the airport limousine bus, which drops you off at major hotels in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and other hubs. From there, a short subway or taxi ride will get you to your guest house. Alternatively, the Narita Express and Keisei Skyliner connect to central stations like Tokyo and Ueno, while the monorail from Haneda gets you to Hamamatsucho, from where you can change to the Yamanote line. For late-night arrivals, taxis are available but expensive.

Guest Houses in Tokyo

Tokyo's guest houses are a world away from its gleaming high-rises, tucking you into quiet neighbourhoods like Yanaka, Suginami, and Sumida. They often bring a social heartbeat — shared kitchens, garden terraces, and lounges where travellers trade stories — while the city's trains keep everything else within reach. Expect to trade some private space for atmosphere and price, with stays ranging from around ¥2,389 for a simple dorm to ¥49,841 for a private residence with modern comforts.

You'll find a broad mix here: some are traditional, with tatami mats and sliding doors; others are minimalist capsules with just a bed and Wi-Fi. While most properties on this page are guest houses, a few are of other types, such as budget hotels, so scroll through to see the full range. Whether you're looking for the energy of Shinjuku or the calm of a residential street near Ueno, the list reflects the city's diversity.

The bottom line

This collection of guest houses in Tokyo suits social travellers, backpackers, and anyone looking to stretch their yen without sacrificing the chance to meet people. If you want more privacy, a private room at a budget hotel, or need specific amenities like a 24-hour front desk or parking, you'd be better served browsing our full list of accommodations in Tokyo. For those who prefer the energy of a hostel with common areas and organised activities, our dedicated hostels page is also worth a look.