Book and Bed Tokyo
Ever dreamed of living in a bookshelf-room like in Beauty & The Beast? Dreams do come true, because Book and Bed Tokyo is a hostel in Ikebukuro with shelves of endless books, bedrooms hidden within. Over 2,000 books are for your browsing. Sleep for ¥3,800 to ¥4,800 per night, or hangout for ¥500++ per hour during the day.
Location: 1-17-7, Lumiere buillding 7th floor, Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku Tokyo, Japan 171-0021
Bunka Hostel
Bunka Hostel was once a pachinko parlour converted into a modern-day Japanese living space. The seven floors of accommodation is beautifully designed by artist Hiroko Takahashi, and centrally located in the tourist hub of Asakusa. Dorm rooms are most popular with 128 dormitory beds at prices as low as ¥3,000 per night. All female dorm is available. You can choose the only one exclusive family room available too, at ¥16,800. The ground floor hosts an Izakaya bar that serves some popular local food and sake.
Location: 1-13-5, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan 111-0032
Backpackers Hostel K’s House
This backpacker hostel is a favourite in Tokyo — there are twelve of them in Japan. Appealing most to the solo backpackers, Hostel K’s attracts likeminded travellers, so you’ll be sure to meet some cool people during your stay. This particular hostel is conveniently location near the Kuramae Station on the Oedo line, modern and clean, with super helpful staff who have the best ideas to explore Tokyo. Private rooms, dorms, and female-only dorms are available from ¥2,000 onwards.