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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Taito, a neighbourhood in Tokyo, is home to Hostel Kura. Tsukiji Outer Market and Toyosu Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ueno Zoo and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. 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

  • Kitchen Town
    Kitchen Town
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ueno park Shinobazu pond and modern buildings at autumn in Tokyo, Japan
    Ueno Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Here is a little street late at night near Akihabara and Ueno park. #japan #tokyo #akihabara #city #streets #neon #lights #night #shops #restaurants
    Ameyoko Shopping District
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • AGGYR7 tiger, Ueno Zoo, Tokyo, Japan
    Ueno Zoo
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sensō-ji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
    Sensoji Temple
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
    4 min walk
  • カフェ・ベローチェ
    4 min walk
  • 日高屋
    4 min walk
  • 喜多方食堂
    4 min walk
  • らーめん 稲荷屋
    3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Kura

Hostel near Ueno Park
Close to Sensoji Temple and Ueno Zoo, Hostel Kura provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel Kura feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and bidets

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Hostel Kura Tokyo
Hostel Kura Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Kura Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Kura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Kura?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hostel Kura located?

Located in Taito, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kitchen Town, Sensoji Temple and Ueno Park. Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Dome are also within 3 miles (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 selected 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

10/10 Excellent

Nader

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

8/10 Good

Cyril

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

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sofie

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

8/10 Good

だいき

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JinU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LAURA FERNANDA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024