Tokyo Guesthouse Options That Will Help You Have A Little More Yen In Your Pocket

Why stay in a Tokyo guesthouse? If you're wanting to spend less money on your accommodation so you can have more yen to enjoy the action in the city, then one of these Tokyo hostels is a great budget option.

Not only are they cheaper than conventional hotels, thet are also a lot more fun if you're looking to find like-minded people to hang out with on your travels. We've listed our favorites below : )

How do you go about choosing a Tokyo guesthouse? Are there any special rules in Tokyo hostels?

Before booking your stay in a Tokyo guesthouse, make sure you are happy with the house rules. There's often a minimum age requirement which varies from place to place.

While this may seem a little strict, remember that most of this type of accommodation is shared so the owners want to make sure everyone who stays will get a good sleep without too much disruption from other guests.

Our second point of caution is to find out what the lock-out rules are at your Tokyo guesthouse. There may not be any, in which case no problem. If there are, however, and you turn up after the door's been closed you may find yourself spending the night on the street or finding a local coffee house or manga cafe to while away the time till sunrise! Actually my fella can testify to this one... he ended up outside the back door one night : )

Always double check this kind of information once you arrive at your Tokyo hostel. Sometimes rules change and we may not be the first to kmow about it.

For more information about backpacking in Tokyo just follow the link to our article and have a safe trip.

Our Top Tokyo Guesthouse Picks

• Asakusa Area - Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou Hostel
  This hostel is located near the Tsukuba Express train station in Asakusa and Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line.

• Asakusa Area - Ks House Tokyo
  With a Seven Eleven convenience store nearby, this guesthouse is in a handy location close to Kuramae Station on the Asakusa and Oedo Lines.

• Asakusa Area - Khaosan Tokyo Guest House
  The Khaosan Guesthouse is right next to the Sumida River and very close to Kaminarimon Street and the action at Sensoji Temple.

• Asakusabashi - Khaosan Tokyo Ninja
  I love the name of this place! I mean don't you just want to have a Ninja experience! This Tokyo guesthouse is close to Kanda River and JR Asakusabashi Station. Akihabara is not far away if you're an electronics or gadget lover.

• Ueno Area - bAKpAK Tokyo Hostel
  This is definitely a social place to stay with different events and nighttime activities regularly planned for guests. It is very close to a pachinko parlor so is not the quietest of venues, but if you fancy partying during your time in Tokyo, this could be the option for you.

• Ueno Area - Tokyo Backpackers
  The Tokyo Backpackers Hostel offers dormitory style accommodation. Just outside the Yamanote line near Ueno, you can check out the local area and attractions in Ueno or head into town on the train.

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