Cheapest hostels in Japan

Located in Nara-shi, Yuzan Guesthouse offers a unique experience in an old Japanese-style house, situated just a 15-minute walk from Nara Station, with attractions like Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church and Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore approximately 22.5 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi, a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and air conditioning, making it an affordable and convenient choice for travellers.

Located in Fuji-Yoshida Shi, Mt Fuji Hostel Michael's is conveniently situated 3.2 kilometres from Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway and 5.8 kilometres from Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, offering budget-friendly accommodation.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and features a terrace, garden, restaurant, and bar, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring the area.

Located in the Hagi Onsen-kyo district, this budget-friendly hostel is a 7-minute walk from Kikugahama Beach and 2.7 kilometres from Shokasonjuku Academy and Shoin Shrine.
This 25 square meter guesthouse offers complimentary WiFi, a shared kitchen, and bicycle parking, with check-out available between 05:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Located in Kōchi Shi, this hostel offers a budget-friendly stay with complimentary breakfast and evening curry, just 8 minutes by train from the city centre and adjacent to a Lawson convenience store.
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and on-site parking (for a fee), with free bicycles available to explore the area, approximately 33.8 kilometres from Daizen-ji Temple and Nishihama Park.

This budget-friendly hostel in Osaka City's Naniwa district is located a stone's throw from Tsutenkaku Tower and its shopping street, with Nipponbashi and Spa World within 500 meters.
Offering free WiFi and a communal kitchen, this hostel provides affordable accommodation with easy access to Ebisucho Station, just 600 meters away.

Guest House Tokonoma is a budget-friendly hostel located in Shimo-yuge, approximately 72 kilometres from Hiroshima Airport.
This accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a garden, making it a cheap and cozy option for travellers.

Located in Central Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo is a short walk from the historic Kitano Tenmangū shrine and Senbon Shakado temple, and less than 2 kilometres from Nijo Castle.
This budget-friendly hostel offers guests a garden and kitchen facilities, alongside complimentary WiFi in public areas, making it an affordable choice for exploring Kyoto.

Located in Kyoto, this hostel is a 5-minute walk from the International Manga Museum and 1.2 kilometres from the city centre, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring.
Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, and a garden with a terrace, alongside bicycle rental for convenient local travel.

This modern Kyoto townhouse hostel, built in 2018, is conveniently located within 1 kilometre of Kyoto Station, Shijo, and Gion, with Sanjusangen-do just a 6-minute walk away and Fushimi Inari Shrine easily accessible, offering an affordable base for exploring the city.
Offering private capsule-style beds and a cafe and bar area perfect for socialising or remote work, this hostel provides excellent value and is a budget-friendly option for travellers.

Located in Hakuba Mura, this hostel is a 19-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort and 1.6 kilometres from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, barbecue facilities, and an outdoor fireplace, with ski storage and easy access to skiing, cycling, and hiking.

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.

Perfectly situated in Hiroshima City Centre, Guesthouse Akicafe Inn is a mere 4-minute walk from Hiroshima Station and 0.7 kilometres from Chosho-in Temple, offering excellent accessibility for budget-friendly travellers.
This hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, free WiFi, and a shared lounge, making it an affordable and comfortable base for exploring Hiroshima.

Located in Osaka's Nishi Ward, Hotel The Rock is a mere 6-minute walk from Samuhara Shrine and Nanba Shrine, placing you within easy reach of key city attractions.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a shared lounge, providing an affordable base for exploring the city, with a fridge available in rooms for added convenience.

Just 500 meters from the iconic Hells of Beppu, this hostel offers a prime location in Beppu Shi, putting you steps away from attractions like Golden Dragon Hell and White Pond Hell.
This budget-friendly hostel provides free WiFi in public areas, on-site parking, and convenient laundry facilities, making it an affordable choice for exploring the hot springs.

Located in Nagasaki-shi, this hostel is conveniently situated 4.2 kilometres from the Atomic Bomb Museum and 4.8 kilometres from Peace Park, with Nagasaki Station, Nagasaki Museum of History, and Oura Catholic Church also nearby.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a fridge, microwave, and a terrace with city views, perfect for a cheap and cozy stay.

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.

Perfectly situated in Nagoya's Nakamura Ward, this 2-star capsule hotel is just 6 minutes' walk from Nagoya Station and 1.1 kilometres from the city centre, with Nagoya Castle 2.7 kilometres away and Oasis 21 3.2 kilometres distant.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, this hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, with bilingual staff available to assist and a convenient luggage room for early arrivals.

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Horikawa is a 2.5-star hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, conveniently located within 1.6 kilometres of Nishiki Market and Nijo Castle, with Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower also within 3.2 kilometres.
This budget-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, air conditioning, a Jacuzzi, and on-site laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers exploring Kyoto.

Located in Osaka's Minami district, this hostel is mere steps from Namba Walk Shopping Mall and just a 5-minute walk from Nippombashi Station, offering budget-friendly access to key attractions like Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater and Hozen-ji Temple.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a communal fridge, a microwave, and laundry facilities, making it a practical and affordable choice for exploring Osaka.

Directly opposite Nagasaki Chinatown, this hostel is a mere 2-minute walk from Tsukimachi Tram Station, offering excellent access to Nagasaki-shi.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a large public bath with saunas, and an on-site restaurant, making it an affordable choice 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.

Centrally located in Osaka, Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka is just 965 meters from Shimoyamatobashi and Nipponbashi Monuments, offering a prime spot for exploring the city.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a terrace, making it an ideal choice for affordable stays.

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, Piece Hostel Kyoto offers excellent access to Kyoto's attractions, with Nijo Castle a 10-minute subway ride and Kiyomizu-dera Temple a 10-minute drive away.
This budget-friendly hostel provides comfortable dormitory rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, free WiFi, and bicycle rentals, making it a practical and affordable choice for exploring Kyoto.

Conveniently located a mere 500 metres from Shichijo Station and 800 metres from JR Kyoto Station, this hostel in Kyoto offers a budget-friendly base with Rengeoin Sanjusangendo just an 11-minute walk away.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an on-site restaurant, alongside a tranquil garden and a shared lounge for relaxation.

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.

Conveniently located in Onomichi, this hostel is an 18-minute walk from Senkoji Temple and 2.3 kilometres from the Onomichi History Museum, offering an affordable base for exploring local culture.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and a shared lounge and bar, with some rooms featuring a terrace for a budget-friendly seaside escape.

Just a 14-minute walk from Himeji Castle, this budget-friendly hostel in Himeji Shi offers an excellent base for exploring historical sites within a 34-kilometre radius.
Enjoy essential amenities like free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, alongside an on-site bar and restaurant, with a strict cleaning schedule ensuring a comfortable stay.

Conveniently located in Beppu Shi, J-hoppers Beppu Guesthouse is a mere 500 meters from Beppu Station, offering easy access to Beppu Tower and the Statue of Kumahachi Aburaya, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site kitchen facilities, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for all travellers.

Conveniently located in Nagasaki-shi, this hostel is just a 3-minute walk from Nagasaki Station, placing you within easy reach of the Nagasaki Museum of History, 26 Martyrs Museum, and Fukusaiji Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and bike rental, making it an affordable choice for exploring Nagasaki's attractions.

Conveniently situated in Karatsu Shi, this hostel is a mere 13-minute walk from Nishinohama Beach, offering a budget-friendly escape near the seaside.
Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and a restaurant at this affordable accommodation, with major Fukuoka attractions approximately 48 kilometres away.

Located in Fuji-yoshida Shi, this hostel is just a 3-minute walk from Fujisan Station, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area, with the Yoshida-guchi Climbing Trail 20 minutes away on foot and Fujikyu Highland amusement park 1.9 kilometres distant.
Guests can enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, free private parking, and a shared kitchen equipped with a fridge and microwave, alongside bike hire and luggage storage services for easy exploration.

This budget-friendly hostel in Osaka City's Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district is just a 3-minute walk from Shitennoji Koshindo Temple and close to Horikoshi Shrine (0.6 kilometres).
Guests can make use of the shared kitchen and lounge area, ideal for travellers seeking affordable accommodation with good connectivity via free WiFi.

Conveniently located in Takayama, Sakura Guest House is a mere 10-minute walk from the historic Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and 0.8 kilometres from the city centre, offering an affordable base for exploring local attractions.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a tranquil garden, a shared lounge, and air-conditioned rooms, with the added benefit of free private parking, making it an excellent choice for travellers seeking comfortable and cheap accommodation.

Situated in Nakano Chō, Takamatsu Shi, this hostel is conveniently located less than 1 kilometre from Ritsurin Garden and Takamatsu's central shopping and art districts, with Ritsurin station a short walk away.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, Hostel Jaq Takamatsu provides free WiFi in public areas and an on-site restaurant, with a communal kitchen featuring a microwave and fridge for guest use.

K's House Kyoto is a budget-friendly hostel located a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Train Station, placing you just 10 minutes on foot from Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple, with Nishi-honganji and Higashi-honganji Temples a mere 5-minute drive away.
This hostel offers excellent facilities including free Wi-Fi, two kitchens for guest use, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views, making it an affordable choice for exploring Kyoto.

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.