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YAWP! backpackers - Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers find comfort and convenience just steps from Tokyo Skytree, where continental breakfast fuels daily adventures and a peaceful terrace offers relaxation

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YAWP! backpackers - Hostel, near Tokyo Skytree, offers travelers continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Features include laundry facilities, a tranquil terrace, and an on-site restaurant. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for 1 bed out of 12, shared with other guests

Free WiFi

1 bed out of 12, shared with other guests

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 2 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

Free WiFi

2 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 3 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

Free WiFi

3 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Located in Katsushika, a neighbourhood in Tokyo, YAWP! backpackers - Hostel is near a train station. Tsukiji Outer Market and Toyosu Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tokyo Bay and Ueno Park. Tokyo Disneyland® and Tokyo DisneySea® are not to be missed. Visit our Tokyo travel guide
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8-26-1 Takasago Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, 125-0054

What's nearby

  • The epitome of Japanese garden. #trovember #lifeatexpedia #discoveryoftheweek #fall #autumn
    Shibamata Taishakuten Temple
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Takasagotenso Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Teishakuten Sando
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Katsushika Shibamata Torasan Memorial Hall
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Katsushika Symphony Hills Cultural Center
    6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Keisei-Takasago Station
    3 min walk
  • Yotsugi Station
    5 min drive
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • 麺心國もと
    2 min walk
  • 鳥貴族京成高砂店
    2 min walk
  • ヒマラヤ
    4 min walk
  • 鳳龍軒
    2 min walk
  • 餃子の王将
    4 min walk

About this property

YAWP! backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Tokyo Skytree
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Video game consoles, DVD players and electric kettles

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (11 AM - 3 PM) and Monday - Sunday (6 PM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are 11 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to midnight.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 available for a fee (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 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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 6 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

YAWP backpackers Hostel Tokyo
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YAWP! backpackers - Hostel Tokyo
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Frequently asked questions

Is YAWP! backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 PM.

Where is YAWP! backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Katsushika, this hostel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Tokyo Skytree, Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine. Yoshiwara Shrine and Kaminarimon Gate are also within 6 miles (10 km). Keisei-Takasago Station is only a 3-minute walk and Shibamata Station is 10 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

YAWP! backpackers - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan Alexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host, clean, and we'll organized.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hudson

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The place was lovely if you’re looking for a quiet place to stay. The owner was amazing, our favourite person we met in Japan. Truly a kind and welcoming person who was fun to talk to and spend time with. Highly recommend if your on a budget.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! It’s was very cozy, very friendly, thank you !
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

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

Loved my stay

Tuk was an amazing host. I left an item there and he offered to ship it to my next hostel for free. He cares about his guests and will even help you with a map of where to go. The hostel beds were comfortable and rooms/ toilets were decently clean. It is also conveniently next to the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient area although a little secluded from all the big tourist attractions but with it's own attractions.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool hostel! Has a chic coffee shop and clothing shop downstairs, host was extremely nice and made sure that people were comfortable, right next to Keisei Takasago station for easy commute. I had a great time talking and hanging out with host and fellow hostelmates, will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aguilar Jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, Tak is a very good. Just please be respectful and mindful! The place has really homey feel to which is great and since the lobby is just the living you get to talk with the other guest a lot. If you travel alone this is the spot
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

IBrahim

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

Happy

thank you for the service.will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host is so kind, speaks various languages and keeps the place tidy and comfortable :) He even helped with my luggage. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Camila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tak is very cool, he will explain a lot of things and share experience with you if he has visited your country! The beds and toilets are fine for the price. Beds very confortable. The only thing its not very clean! The toilet and room smells a little bit. But we had a very good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is run and maintained by the owner only. The guy is intresting to chat with. He is giving me atypical Japanese charateristics. The cleaness is well maintained, only the facility parts like the staircases are not for everybody, especially eho are with bulky items and have health issues like knee problems because this biilding does noy have lifts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place definitely needs some cleaning and organization. The host is kind, however I would like to highlight that I struggled with communication. A small example: while I was organizing some coins on the counter, the host came up and grabbed my money, then attempting to give me other coins in exchange... this was super random and action done without any verbal communication. I had to stop him and reverse the exchange I never asked for. If you have any issues with hoarding behaviours or a lack of cleanliness, I would skip over this place. Otherwise, decent location, close to a train station and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhruba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hostel in an old eastern part of Tokyo, where the charm of the old city blends nicely with the hustle and bustle of the modern city just a few stops away. Tak's (owner) place is situated about a 7 minute walk from Keisei Takasago station, which will be your central point to all the other major stations. Once you get to Nippori station, then you're good to go mostly everywhere. Now the hostel itself is an old style Japanese home that has been turned into one, with nice beds and the usual hostel amenities (i.e. shared washroom, shower, kitchen etc.). Tak's got style, and you see it shine through the place. The man himself is a genuinely fun person, and he'll more than likely show you around the area if he's free, while giving you solid tips. He took my buddy and I, along with 2 others to try out the local izakaya and food shops. If you're looking for a unique sleeping place with a great owner to drop your bags off while you travel around Tokyo, then Yawp is right for you! P.s. to Tak - once I become a famous author, feel free to sell the signed runners I left if you havent donated them already lol
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful host, comfortable beds and a great atmosphere. I felt safe leaving my stuff behind, but there are lockers as well for small valuables. Well worth it for a solo traveller like me :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for backpacking
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, will definitely come back.

6/10 Okay

Christopher

It's okay for the money you're paying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

よかったです。Wonderful!

This was the best experience I've ever had . I was nervous about going to Tokyo but Tak made me feel right at home . I enjoyed our conversations, laughs , and good times. The bed was amazingly comfortable that I slept soundly. Thank you Tak for everything. I'm looking forward staying again . 😃
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay, everyone there was super friendly, especially the man who runs the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Burak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures on the website are completely different from reality. The person at reception is really rude. They won't let you sit in the common area after midnight and have ridiculous rules like you have to lock the door every time you go out. A truly awful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pleasant staying here. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

It has everything a backpacker needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is s very good and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYUCKRAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Hostel ever~ Im just looking forward to visit again soon. Thanks a lot host TAKU^^
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This backpackers has a strong community feeling thanks to Takuro, who knows how to host and connect guests very well. He even cooked dinner for us one night! Although the accommodation is out of the city centre, it is very close to a train station so getting around was still fairly easy. Thanks for the stay Tak :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024