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YAWP! backpackers - Hostel

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Lobby lounge
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Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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8-26-1 Takasago Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, 125-0054
  • Place, Katsushika Symphony Hills Cultural Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokyo Skytree
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sensoji Temple
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

1 bed out of 12, shared with other guests

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

2 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

3 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

YAWP! backpackers - Hostel

Hostel in Tokyo with free breakfast and a restaurant
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Bathrooms are shared.
YAWP! backpackers - Hostel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and video-game consoles. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel. During your stay, you'll be close to Tokyo Skytree. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • 9 minutes by car from Tokyo Skytree and 9 minutes from Sensoji Temple
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. YAWP! backpackers - Hostel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe.

This Tokyo hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily.
YAWP! backpackers - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

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
Check-in hours are 11 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to midnight.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 11 AM - 3 PM
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

YAWP! backpackers - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

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

8/10 Good

Hudson

Travelled with group
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

Jan Alexie

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

2/10 Terrible

Narsha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host ‘greeted’ me with a threat - that if I don’t follow his rules, he’ll get angry and if I don’t like it I can go immediately and he’ll say I was a no-show. I’ve never stayed somewhere with such an oppressive atmosphere all thanks to the owner. He’s like a petty flatmate who leaves notes everywhere about drops of water on the floor, and huffs and puffs if he spots any…There are much bigger issues with this place, such as a lot of rubbish piling up in the kitchen daily, his stuff piled in the dorm room and all over, as he actually stays there too, stuffy musty dorm room as windows never opened so no air, most of all, the way he speaks to & treats people is very poor. I heard from several guests and had experiences myself. He doesn’t allow people to sit on the furniture after midnight, I was made to eat my dinner in the dark alley outside at night when I was sat just outside of the hostel entrance, because he said it ‘annoys the neighbours’, one day I was looking for ice cubes and he said so rudely ‘don’t touch’, shushing guests…so many instances. Generally rude, unwelcoming & bad vibes, discourteous doesn’t begin to describe him. In a country full of polite, helpful people he stands out for all of the wrong reasons. There’s nothing to do in that area so the extra money you think you’ll save, gets used on transport anyway. It’s cheap for a reason because he feels it entitles him to behave badly. take my advice and stay somewhere you’ll feel welcome and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

NOUMAN

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhruba

Travelled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

hui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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

Walter

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Camila

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lex

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

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

8/10 Good

MARIANO

El dueño súper accesible, la cama es cómoda, la ducha y el toilet estaban limpios. Sin embargo, en el área compartida había objetos arrumbados y algunos sectores llenos de polvo. La cocina es muy chiquita y durante unos días estuvo la basura allí.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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

10/10 Excellent

Jese

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Tak truly made the stay memorable. He genuinely enjoys running a hostel and is happy to help with finding local gems and organizing outings with other guests. From kareoke to movie nights to the best local ramen shop Tak is your guy. The hostel is also right next to an amazing little bento shop, near both a 711 and family mart, coffee down stairs, and a five minute walk from a great train station.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honest opinion...

In my opinión, this is not a hostel. This is the owners apartment with a bunch of strict rules that makes staying uncomfortable and awkward. Everyone has to follow the rules or he gets angry (because he is behind you 24/7). A hostel is not Just a place to sleep, its also a cool social space where people want to relax while they can meet other backpackers, but that was not how this was. Most of the travellers are adults and they dont want a strict mom behind them telling us not to spill a drop of water in the kitchen or bathroom. My suggestion: bro just chill out, get a volunteer to clean sometimes and focus more in Hospitality and make everyone have a good environment and enjoy their stay. You make people feel ALOT of anxiety. I would recommend paying more somewhere else to be able to breathe. It was unnecessary stress on our trip we would have rather avoided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023