Hakone Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Hakone cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Hakone, Japan range from $21 to $87/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 7 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23.

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $21/night.

At $21/night and up, Hakone is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Japan.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 3 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T21:03:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include December 1 (one night),December 2 (one night),December 3 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Hakone

Where to stay

Most budget beds sit around Hakone-Yumoto, the Odakyu Romancecar terminus from Shinjuku and the base of the Hakone Tozan Railway. It has convenience stores for cheap meals and puts you at the bottom of the mountain loop without needing a taxi.

Getting around

Buy the Hakone Free Pass at Shinjuku station before you leave Tokyo. It covers the full Hakone Tozan Railway up to Gora, the ropeway over Owakudani, and the Lake Ashi pirate boats (the Romancecar from Shinjuku needs a separate limited-express ticket). One full sightseeing day and it pays for itself.
Get on the ropeway to Owakudani before 10am. Tour buses from Tokyo unload in force by mid-morning and the viewing platforms above the sulfur vents get packed quickly.
Skip the sit-down restaurants in Gora and Miyanoshita for lunch. The 7-Eleven near Hakone-Yumoto station is two minutes from the platform and saves you a good chunk of change per meal, which covers an onsen entry fee.

When to go

Weekday nights in January and February are when hostel rates bottom out. Golden Week (late April through early May), cherry blossom weekends in late March, and autumn foliage weekends in November book up weeks ahead.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Hakone cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23. Dorm beds currently range from $21 to $87/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Hakone?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Hakone include December 1, December 2, December 3.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Hakone?

HostelHound currently tracks 7 hostels in Hakone, Japan.

How much do hostels in Hakone cost in December?

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $21/night.

Is Hakone affordable compared to other hostel cities in Japan?

Hakone is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Japan, with dorm prices starting from $21/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Hakone?

Most budget beds sit around Hakone-Yumoto, the Odakyu Romancecar terminus from Shinjuku and the base of the Hakone Tozan Railway. It has convenience stores for cheap meals and puts you at the bottom of the mountain loop without needing a taxi.

What is the best time of year to visit Hakone?

Weekday nights in January and February are when hostel rates bottom out. Golden Week (late April through early May), cherry blossom weekends in late March, and autumn foliage weekends in November book up weeks ahead.