When you stay at Hostel Kura, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree. Also, Tokyo Dome and Ueno Park are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Inaricho Station is 4 minutes and Tawaramachi Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age – 19
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Communal living room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
The city tax ranges from JPY 100–200 per person, per night, based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 10,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Towels are available for an extra charge of JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hostel Kura Tokyo
Hostel Kura Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Kura Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tokyo
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostel Kura offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostel Kura does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostel Kura?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostel Kura?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hostel Kura.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Kura?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hostel Kura and nearby?
Hostel Kura has a garden.
What's the area around Hostel Kura like?
Hostel Kura is a short 4-minute walk from Inaricho Station and 16 minutes' walk from Sensoji Temple.
Hostel Kura Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
2 June 2024
Ask for towels when you check in
Hiroshi
Hiroshi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 January 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2019
Verified traveller
8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 December 2019
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.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2019
Good location to Ueno station. The place was very clean and tidy. The private beds also great and comfy. Would definitely stay again
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2019
It was generally nice but at night i could hear people snoring