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The 10 Best Hostels in Sendai, Japan

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Situated in Sendai, within 1.4 km of Zuihoden and 1.9 km of Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi, Sendai Guesthouse Hostel KIKO provides accommodation with free WiFi. 2.1 km from Sakuraoka Daijingu, the property is also 2.3 km away from the Site of Sendai Castle. The property is located 2.3 km from Sendai Museum.

i loved the hosts, it was also a great way of meeting other travellers and I loved Masamune the cat!

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Sendai

  • Avg. price/night: £62.25
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,610 reviews
    Room is of a good size, clean and has all the amenities one might need for a comfortable stay. Great location too with food options just below. I had really comfortable stay :)
    Jarrod
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £75.10
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,694 reviews
    Great location near train station but with quiet surroundings ( I don’t mind the sound of trains passing at all) A nice view at Floor 11 Small room but clean tidy and comfortable
    Chia Ying
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £61.11
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,444 reviews
    Really big room for Japan, good location, windows were sound proof couldn't hear anything from the street
    Rachael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £69.39
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,446 reviews
    Contemporary and comfortable. Great location. Walking distance to many restaurants.
    Meai Ling
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £48.22
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 179 reviews
    Very tasty and cheap breakfast, really big bath where you can relax
    Ilia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £35.63
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,343 reviews
    Was a great cheap stay right in Sendai close to all the shopping areas, restaurants and Sendai station. Rooms felt like space shuttles which had a cool charm to them. Lots of showers, sinks and toilets.
    Oscar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.98
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 232 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at. A great atmosphere and a great sleep 😊 I am really grateful for the amazing time I had.
    James
    Solo traveller
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 294 reviews
    +++ VERY social hostel. This was absolutely an excellent experience meeting new people. Very friendly. ++ Bed was comfortable.
    Samuel
    Solo traveller
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 294 reviews
    The staff clearly explained the property clearly and quickly. Sometimes hostel owners do this too slow. AC sufficiently kept the room cool even with a full room of guys. In room mini-safe storage was a nice perk and was perfectly sized for my Nintendo Switch case (but definitely nothing much larger than that). Roommates were quiet. Hostel cat was super cute and nice (watch the claws if he gets really comfy)
    ティート・サンタレ
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £35.63
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,343 reviews
    Good value for money, great location in an amazing city. Checking in and out was quick and efficient. You also get big lockers to store your possessions in which i appreciated as I had quite a bit of luggage with me and often I have found capsule hotel lockers to be small or non existent!! This capsule hotel is perfect if you need a place to rest your head at night after a busy day out and about. I highly recommend it especially for solo travellers / people travelling on a budget.
    Lucy
    Solo traveller