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Hostel Kura

1.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Tokyo's bustling cityscape at this tranquil hostel near some of the city's most beloved attractions

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Hostel Kura sits just steps from Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo, offering guests a quiet garden space to unwind after exploring the city. Visitors can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the calm atmosphere that contrasts with Tokyo's energetic streets.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A single bed with white bedding in a room with wooden walls and a sloped ceiling.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Taito, a neighborhood in Tokyo, is home to Hostel Kura. Toyosu Market and Tokyo Midtown are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Tokyo Disney Resort®. Check out an event or a game at Tokyo Dome, and consider making time for Tokyo Disneyland®, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Tokyo travel guide
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6-6-9 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo, 110-0015

What's nearby

  • A street lined with buildings, a tower in the distance, and overhead power lines.
    Kitchen Town
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cityscape with tall buildings, a lake, and autumn trees.
    Ueno Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A narrow street lined with shops and signs, including a shoe store and a restaurant.
    Ameyoko Shopping District
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A tiger resting on a rock surrounded by greenery.
    Ueno Zoo
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers and a red building with ornate details.
    Sensoji Temple
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Inaricho Station
    4 min walk
  • Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express)
    10 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
    4 min walk
  • 日高屋
    4 min walk
  • カフェ・ベローチェ
    4 min walk
  • SITAL シトル
    3 min walk
  • American Diner ANDRA
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Kura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Kura?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel Kura?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hostel Kura located?

Located in Taito, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kitchen Town, Sensoji Temple, and Ueno Park. Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Dome are also within 3 mi (5 km). Inaricho Station is only a 4-minute walk and Tawaramachi Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostel Kura Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ask for towels when you check in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ca va.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

LIFANG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
泊まり心地が悪い、歯磨きが提供/販売されていなく、布団がほかのホステルより薄くて夜は寒い、荷物を置く場所も設けられていない。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NATSUMU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフはとても親切で、客室もとても清潔で素晴らしかったです
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

CHIEKO

当日は雨だったせいか、シーツが湿っている気がしました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

CHIAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
距離上野站需步行15分鐘,稻荷站約5分鐘,服務人員解說很清楚,我的床位置很好,不會吵,附近有超市及公共浴室,適合1個人來住
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

masanori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ダイニング

施設はきれいで快適でしたが、ダイニング狭く朝８時まで使えないのが不便でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

masanori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

自炊がちょっと

全体的には快適でしたが、ダイニングキッチンの利用時間が朝8時からでちょっと不便でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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6/10 Okay

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom stinks really bad! It looks kind of clean but the smell is just unacceptable. When i checked in they there was a mug with mold in my capsule! If you are planing on saving some money and eating at the hostel don't count on it. There is no kettle nor microwave to make your food warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
おそらく、ホステルとしては東京でナンバーワンでしょう。
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

(土)の滞在

チェックインの時しか関わりはありませんでしたがスタッフさんがとても感じよかったです。金庫がベット付近にあると良かったかなって思いました。入口でタバコを吸ってる外国人の方がいたので嫌でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to Ueno station. The place was very clean and tidy. The private beds also great and comfy. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was generally nice but at night i could hear people snoring
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
エアコンの音がうるさいかな。 ハシゴが垂直でしっかり固定されていないので登り降りが少し大変。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
兎に角、清潔。この値段の割には有り得ない。スタッフもフレンドリー。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
スタッフの方のおかげでとても快適に楽しく過ごさせていただきました！ ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
清潔でとつも良かったです。 バスマットなども換えのものが用意されていたり、定員さんの対応もとても良かったです。 ぜひ次回も利用させて頂きたいと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

KANAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタッフが親切、清潔、駅近く、快適でした
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
宿泊費が安かったので、設備に関して少し不安がありましたが、とても快適でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
レイトチェックインの時間をもう少し遅くして欲しい。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sofie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

だいき

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025