Cheapest hostels in Japan

Located 3.1 kilometres from Nagoya Station, this hostel offers easy access to attractions like Oasis 21 (3.2 kilometres) and Nagoya Castle (4.3 kilometres).
Enjoy a budget-friendly stay with a shared kitchen, bar, and free WiFi, perfect for exploring Nagoya.

Conveniently situated in Nara-shi, Bnbplus Sarasa Nara is a mere 17-minute walk from Nara Station, placing you within 19 kilometres of Iwafune Shrine and Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with a seating area, fridge, and private bathroom, alongside free WiFi and on-site parking for an affordable stay.

Located in Osaka City's Fukushima district, this hostel is ideally situated just 2 minutes' walk from Shin-Fukushima Station, offering excellent access to attractions such as Osaka Castle and Kyocera Dome Osaka, all within 5 kilometres.
This budget-friendly guesthouse provides complimentary WiFi in public areas, an on-site restaurant and bar, and is a smoke-free environment, making it a convenient and affordable choice for travellers exploring Osaka.

Located in Fukuoka City, Hostel Toki is a mere 6-minute walk from Higashisumiyoshi Park and conveniently close to Ninjin Park, Otowa Park, and Sugawara Shrine.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with essential kitchen facilities like a fridge and microwave, alongside free WiFi and an on-site bar, making it an affordable choice for exploring Fukuoka.

Sana Inn Town, a budget-friendly hostel in Wakayama Shi, is conveniently situated 1.8 kilometres from Wakayama MIO and an 18-minute walk from Wakayama City Museum, with other cultural sites like the Museum of Modern Art also nearby.
This affordable accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms and some units feature a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for travellers seeking cheap and cozy lodgings.

Just a minute's walk from JR Teradacho Station on the Osaka Loop Line, Osaka Guesthouse Nest offers a prime location for exploring Osaka City, with Osaka Castle and Dotonbori a mere 10 kilometres away by train.
This budget-friendly hostel provides complimentary WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, and well-equipped shared facilities including a kitchen with a microwave, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Just a 6-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle, this budget-friendly hostel in Matsumoto offers an affordable stay with excellent ratings for location and cleanliness.
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, free WiFi, and convenient access to Matsumoto Station, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.

Just 1.8 kilometres from the iconic Himeji Castle, Shironoshita Guesthouse offers a budget-friendly stay in Himeji Shi.
This affordable hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar, and convenient parking, making it an excellent choice for families exploring the area.

Located in Akiyoshi, TRIP BASE COCONEEL is 32 kilometres from Ejio Park and 37 kilometres from Tokiwa Zoo and Tokiwa Park, offering a tranquil base for exploring the region with budget-friendly options.
This hostel features a kitchen with a fridge, freezer, microwave oven, and dishwasher, alongside air conditioning, a terrace, on-site restaurant and bar, and complimentary WiFi, making it an affordable choice for your stay.

Located in Osaka City, this hostel is conveniently situated approximately 2.2 kilometres from Tsutenkaku and other historical sites, with Matsunomiya Shrine and Tsurubashi Shopping Street also nearby.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, bar, and terrace, making it an affordable and comfortable choice for travellers exploring Osaka.

Perfectly situated, WeBase Hiroshima is just 965 meters from the Atomic Bomb Dome and a 12-minute walk to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, offering a prime location for exploring the city's historical heart.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, complimentary WiFi, and a communal lounge, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for all travellers.

Conveniently located just 3 minutes' walk from Nakasu Kawabata Subway Station, WeBase Hakata Hostel in Fukuoka City provides excellent access to local attractions like Tocho-ji Temple, just 10 minutes away on foot, making it a truly budget-friendly base for exploration.
This hostel offers a shared kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and microwave, air conditioning in all rooms, and a terrace, alongside board games and puzzles, ensuring a comfortable and engaging stay for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Located in Kurashiki Shi's historic Bikan district, Hostel Cuore Kurashiki is just 200 metres from the Ohara Museum of Art and a 10-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station, offering a budget-friendly base for exploration.
This hostel provides free WiFi in public areas, on-site laundry facilities, and bicycle rentals for an extra fee, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Conveniently located in Miyazaki, this hotel is a short walk from the Miyazaki Prefectoral Office and the Miyazaki City Tourist Information Centre, with the Miyazaki Science Centre and Tachibana Park within 2 kilometres.
This budget-friendly hotel offers a swimming pool, spa, and on-site restaurant, alongside free WiFi in public areas for a comfortable and affordable stay.

Located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, R Star Hostel is conveniently situated within 1.9 kilometres of Nijo Castle and Samurai Kembu Kyoto, and 2.6 kilometres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, air conditioning, and a garden, providing a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers exploring Kyoto.

Montan Hakata Hostel is conveniently located in Fukuoka City's Hakata district, 700 metres from Shofuku-ji Temple and 900 metres from Tocho-ji Temple, offering an affordable base for exploring the area.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and on-site parking, with a bike hire service also available for guests.

Located in Arashiyama, Mulan Hostel is just a 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station and conveniently situated near Togetsukyo Bridge (8-minute walk), Tenryu-ji Temple (10-minute walk), and Fufunoyu Onsen (500 meters).
This budget-friendly hostel offers essential amenities including free WiFi, a shared lounge with a games area, and an on-site mini bar, making it an affordable choice for exploring Kyoto.

Conveniently located 1.3 kilometres from Kyoto city centre, Guest House Oumi is a mere 14-minute walk from the historic Nijo Castle, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This family-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a shared lounge, a garden, and a sun terrace, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay with excellent user and location ratings.

Guest House & Beach Cafe Fuego in Hyūga-shi offers a budget-friendly stay, located 26 kilometres from Saitobaru Park and 31 kilometres from Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo, with Totoro-ko just 24 kilometres away.
This hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and an on-site bar, making it an affordable option for exploring the local area.

Ideally situated in Kanazawa, this hostel is just 200 meters from Omicho Market and 100 meters from Meitetsu M'za, offering easy access to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle.
This budget-friendly hostel provides complimentary WiFi, a restaurant, and a shared lounge, with daily cleaning requiring guests to vacate between 11:00 and 15:00.

Just 500 meters from Kawaguchiko Station, this budget-friendly hostel offers excellent accessibility and is only 1 kilometre from Lake Kawaguchi.
Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya provides a shared kitchen, complimentary breakfast, and air conditioning, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring the area near Mount Fuji.

Perfectly situated in Shirahama Onsen, this hostel is just a 2-minute walk from the iconic Shirarahama Beach, placing you 1.4 kilometres from Heisogen Park and a 16-minute stroll to the Kishu Museum of Art.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, Guest Living Mu Nanki Shirahama provides air-conditioned rooms with tatami flooring, complimentary WiFi, and access to shared lounges, making it an ideal affordable option near the seaside.

Centrally located in Osaka City, &And Hostel Hommachi East is conveniently situated near Stage Ku, Nanba Betsuin Temple, and Namba Shrine, placing you just 21 kilometres from Itami Airport.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, complimentary WiFi, and family rooms, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.

Conveniently located in Kanazawa, this hostel is situated just 1.8 kilometres from Kanazawa Castle and offers easy access to Kanazawa Station, making it a great budget-friendly option for exploring the city.
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with a fridge and electric tea kettle, a shared lounge for interaction, and on-site private parking, with a terrace and garden providing pleasant outdoor spaces.

Located in Uji, this hostel is situated 10 kilometres from Daigo-ji Temple and 12.7 kilometres from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Offering complimentary bicycles and free Wi-Fi, this budget-friendly hostel provides a shared lounge and kitchen facilities, ensuring an affordable and comfortable stay.

Just 700 meters from the iconic Glico Man Sign and 900 meters from Namba CITY, The Stay Osaka Shinsaibashi offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district.
This hostel provides essential amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a shared lounge, with some rooms featuring a kitchenette for self-catering.

Conveniently located, Hotel The Gate Kumamoto is situated in Kumamoto, approximately 3.2 kilometres from Kumamoto Castle and 3 kilometres from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a shared lounge for relaxation and dining, and family rooms, making it an affordable choice for travellers with children.

Artbar & Guesthouse Ennova is a budget-friendly hostel in Atami, located 1.8 kilometres from Atami Sun Beach and 24 kilometres from Hakone-Yumoto Station.
This affordable accommodation offers a shared kitchen, bar, and in-house yoga classes, making it a great base for exploring the seaside town.

Centrally located in Kyoto, this hostel is just a 19-minute walk from Nijo Castle and 17 minutes from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, with Kyoto International Manga Museum also within 1.6 kilometres.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers.

Conveniently located in Kaizuka, ゲストハウス喜平 is just a 4-minute walk from Wakihama Ebisu Grand Shrine and 800 metres from Kanda Shrine, offering an affordable base for exploring the area.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air conditioning, free WiFi, and a garden, with bicycle rental available for discovering the 1 kilometre distance to Natural Education Museum or the 14-minute walk to Kaizukagobo Gansen Temple.

Perfectly located in Kyoto's Gion district, this hostel is just a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, putting you within easy reach of Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
This family-friendly hostel offers affordable accommodation with essential amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning, and a shared kitchen, making it a great base for exploring the city.

This hostel in Hakone-machi offers a traditional open-air hot-spring bath, perfect for experiencing Hakone's renowned onsen culture, and is a short 2-minute walk from the Daino-chaya bus stop on the Hakone Kyukaido Route K, with Hakone Yumoto Station located 1.2 kilometres away.
Enjoying a budget-friendly stay, guests can make use of the shared kitchen with complimentary tea and coffee, relax on the terrace with mountain views, and benefit from air-conditioned rooms and on-site laundry services.

Within 1.2 kilometres of Tokushima Station, Hostel Coliberty in Tokushima Shi offers a budget-friendly stay, conveniently situated a 12-minute walk from the Awa-Odori Community Hall.
This hostel provides air-conditioned family rooms, free WiFi, and a shared kitchen, making it an affordable and practical choice for travellers.

Conveniently located just a 14-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this hostel in Kyoto offers a budget-friendly stay with excellent transport links, being only 1.1 kilometres from Gion Shijo Station.
This renovated old wooden apartment building provides a unique, traditional Kyoto living experience with free WiFi in rooms and on-site private parking, whilst bike rental is also available for exploring the area.

Located in a historic district at the convergence of Onomichi Hondori Shopping Street and Iwami Ginzan Street, this hostel is housed within the architecturally significant former Bank of Chugoku Onomichi branch, built in 1966.
This budget-friendly hostel offers 16 rooms across 8 types, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and an on-site pub, all within easy reach of Onomichi's sea, mountains, and temples.

Located just 10 minutes on foot from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this Kyoto hostel offers a prime position for exploring the city's historical sites and is a short 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations on the Keihan Main Line.
This budget-friendly guesthouse provides excellent value with features such as air conditioning, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and bicycle rentals, making it an ideal base for discovering Kyoto.