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title: "Hostel Kura, Tokyo: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostel Kura in Tokyo: rated 7.8 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★
# Hostel Kura

Taito, Tokyo, Japan

7.8 ·  Good 344 reviews ·  #1652 #1,652 of 1,930 in Tokyo ·  3.6/5 on Google, 99 reviews ·  8.3 Location score
## About Hostel Kura

Hostel Kura is a hostel in Taito, Tokyo, Japan. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 344 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 4.3 km from the centre of Tokyo. The nearest airport, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), is 18 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 30

- **Floors:** 1

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 86

6-6-9, Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku [hostelkura.com](https://www.hostelkura.com/)

## How Hostel Kura scores

Better rated than 13% of hotels in Tokyo

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Tokyo average

## Rating on Google

3.6/5

99 Google reviews

-   5★57%
-   4★21%
-   3★10%
-   2★2%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">稲荷町駅</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">220 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">41 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tokyo</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   我国ゴム工業誕生の地180 m
-   講道館柔道発祥の地210 m
-   お鍋の博物館450 m
-   黄金のアフガニスタン 東京国立博物館470 m
-   上野動物園470 m
-   Kuroda Memorial Hall470 m

## Hostel Kura: in detail

Hostel Kura offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Hostel Kura is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hostel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hostel's bar.

### Compare

## Compare Hostel Kura with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [ELE Hotel Higashi Ueno](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ele-hotel-higashi-ueno-tokyo-28933278/) Inn 30 m away
    
    7.7 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ele-hotel-higashi-ueno-tokyo-28933278-vs-hostel-kura-tokyo/)
-   [HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno-Inaricho](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-mystays-ueno-inaricho-tokyo/) Hotel ★★★ 120 m away
    
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-   [HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno East](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-mystays-ueno-east-tokyo/) Hotel ★★★ 230 m away
    
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-   [HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno-Iriyaguchi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-mystays-ueno-iriyaguchi-tokyo/) Hotel ★★★ 230 m away
    
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-   [HOTEL PRELE ASAKUSA](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-prele-asakusa-tokyo/) Guesthouse ★★★ 290 m away
    
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## Questions about Hostel Kura

### How do guests rate Hostel Kura?

Hostel Kura has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 344 reviews, which is better than 13% of rated hotels in Tokyo.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Kura?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Hostel Kura from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), is 18 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hostel Kura have?

Hostel Kura has 30 rooms on 1 floors.

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/)

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