Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge

Run by the same group behind Iriya's Toco. backpackers inn, this friendly Kuramae hostel boasts some nifty interior design and a stylish ground-floor bar (complete with grand piano) that seems to be as popular with local residents as it is with guests. Mixed dormitories start at ¥4,500 per person, while a private twin room starts at ¥13,000 per night, with shared bathrooms, a kitchen and free wifi. There's no curfew, but the common areas all close at midnight, making it better suited to early sleepers. Nui. is a short walk from the nearest subway station, and a 15-minute stroll from Asakusa.