--- title: "Backpacker's Mini House vs Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL: which hotel is better?" description: "Backpacker's Mini House or Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL in Tokyo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/backpacker-s-mini-house-tokyo-vs-tokyo-ootemati-hostel-tokyo/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-10 --- # Backpacker's Mini House vs Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL Both are in Tokyo, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Chiyoda ## [Backpacker's Mini House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/backpacker-s-mini-house-tokyo/) - **Guest rating:** 9.1 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.6 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1178430/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Chiyoda ## [Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tokyo-ootemati-hostel-tokyo/) - **Guest rating:** 4.8 · Below average - **Location score:** 8.8 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233987/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart. ### Choose Backpacker's Mini House if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 4.8) ### Why is Backpacker's Mini House better than Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL? 1. Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 4.8) (+4.3) 2. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ### Why is Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL better than Backpacker's Mini House? 1. Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Backpacker's Mini House | Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.1 (+4.3) | 4.8 | | Location | 8.6 | 8.8 | | Public transport | 8.9 | 9.7 (+0.8) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.0 (+3.9) | 5.1 | | Guest rating | 9.1 (+4.3) | 4.8 | | Number of reviews | 194 | 315 (+121) | | Google rating | 4.7/5 | – | | Google reviews | 78 | – | | Rank in Tokyo | top 12% (+88%) | bottom 1% | | Location | | Location score | 8.6 | 8.8 (+0.2) | | Distance to Chiyoda centre | 1.1 km (−130 m) | 1.3 km | | To public transport | 360 m | 210 m (−150 m) | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 160 m | 170 m | | Shops within 500 m | 21 | 24 (+3) | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | – | | Rooms | – | 1 | | Listed amenities | 5 | 7 (+2) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Tokyo Skytree | 4.6 km | 4.6 km | | Tokyo Tower | 4.0 km | 4.0 km | | National Museum of Western Art | 2.9 km | 3.0 km | | Sensō-ji Temple | 3.9 km | 3.9 km | | Artizon Museum | 1.5 km | 1.3 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tokyo-ootemati-hostel-tokyo/prices/) ## Location 160 m apart Backpacker's Mini House: city centre: 1.1 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL: city centre: 960 m, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Tokyo [Tokyo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/tokyo/tokyo/weather) ## Backpacker's Mini House or Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL: common questions ### Which is better, Backpacker's Mini House or Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL? They are evenly matched. Backpacker's Mini House is stronger in guest rating; Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Backpacker's Mini House or Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Backpacker's Mini House is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL. ### How far apart are Backpacker's Mini House and Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL? The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL vs bnbplus Kanda Terrace](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bnbplus-kanda-terrace-tokyo-vs-tokyo-ootemati-hostel-tokyo/) - [Tokyo,ootemati HOSTEL vs Manga Art Hotel Tokyo](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/manga-art-hotel-tokyo-tokyo-vs-tokyo-ootemati-hostel-tokyo/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/backpacker-s-mini-house-tokyo-vs-tokyo-ootemati-hostel-tokyo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/