シタン CITAN
CITAN is a seven-story design hostel in the historic Nihonbashi/Kayabachoarea of central Tokyo, operated by Backpackers Japan. The same team behind Nui. And toco. The name comes from the Japanese word for "starting point," a nod to the Nihonbashi district where Japan's five great highways once began. The building runs from floors 1 to 7: a cafe on the ground floor, guest rooms on floors 2 to 7, and a bar-lounge and DJ venue in the basement.
The hostel offers 130 beds across 6 room types: mixed and female-only dormitories (4 or 8 persons), twin, single, queen double, and king double private rooms. All rooms share floor bathrooms. No private bathrooms exist in any room type. Dormitory bunks featureprivacy curtains, reading lights, and personal power outlets. Private rooms include a desk, wash basin, and hair dryer. The shared showers are stocked with Matsuyama LEAF & BOTANICS shampoo, conditioner, and body soap.
The ground-floor Berth Coffee stand is open to guests and the public, and reviewers consistently rate it among the best coffee in Tokyo. The basement bar-lounge serves craft beers (including the house IPA brewed by Beer Vista Brewery), natural wines, Japanese whisky, highballs, and a dinner menu that runs Sunday to Thursday until 11:30 PM and Fridays and Saturdays until midnight. Weekend DJ and live music nights bring in both hostel guests and locals from the neighborhood. The guest kitchen and common area have plenty of power outlets, a rental laptop at reception, and a full set of kitchen utensils.
Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Arrivals after 11:00 PM are not accommodated, a firm policy cited in multiple reviews. The building operates 24 hours via a back-door security code. Quiet hours are 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The basement bar-lounge dinner menu covers fish and chips, stewed beef cheek, pasta, and lighter snacks. Vegetarian options are available. CITAN does not bill itself as a coworking space, but the common areas with power outlets, the nearby cafe, and the well-connected location (Ningyocho and Kayabacho stations within minutes on foot) make it a practical base for remote workers on short to medium stays.
Based on Google reviews and website
130 beds, 6 room types (floors 2–7). All rooms share bathrooms. Check-in 16:00–23:00.
Mixed Dormitory (4 or 8 persons)
1 bed
Privacy curtains, reading light, personal power outlets, slippers, small locker, free WiFi
Female Dormitory (4 or 8 persons)
1 bed
Privacy curtains, reading light, personal power outlets, slippers, small locker, free WiFi
Twin Room
2 persons
Bunk-style twin beds, desk, wash basin, mirror, slippers, toothbrush, towel, hair dryer, free WiFi
Single Room
1 person
Loft bed, dedicated work desk, slippers, toothbrush, towel, hair dryer, free WiFi
Queen Double Room (Standard / Large)
2 persons
Queen bed (160×200 cm), desk, wash basin, mirror, slippers, toothbrush, towel, hair dryer, free WiFi
King Double Room (Standard / Large)
2 persons
King bed (180–194×200 cm), desk, sofa, full-length mirror, wash basin, slippers, toothbrush, towel, hair dryer, free WiFi
Based on Google reviews and website
Guest kitchen
Kitchen utensils, seasonings, power outlets. Open 24 hours.
Free WiFi
Building-wide. Rental laptop at reception.
Shared bathrooms
Per floor, 24 hours. Matsuyama toiletries provided.
Laundry
¥300/load. Dryer ¥100/30 min. Detergent free.
Berth Coffee (1F)
Specialty coffee and breakfast. Open to guests and public.
Bar & Dining (B1F)
Craft beer, natural wine, cocktails. DJ on weekends.
Luggage storage
Before/after stay. ¥500/night outside booking dates.
Free rentals
Towel, toothbrush, hair iron, earplugs, USB adapters.
Rental bicycle
¥500/hour and up.
Skincare amenities
LEAF & BOTANICS toiletries in showers. Package rental ¥600.
7-story building. No curfew — 24h back-door code access. No private bathrooms. Non-smoking.
Based on Google reviews and website
Check-in 16:00–23:00 — strictly enforced with no exceptions for late arrivals. Quiet hours are 23:00–08:00 inside and outside the facility. The back door is accessible 24 hours via a security code issued at check-in. No curfew once you are checked in. Luggage storage available (¥500/night outside your booking dates). Laundry ¥300/load, dryer ¥100/30 min.
Based on Google reviews and website
CITAN draws a genuinely international crowd of backpackers, long-term travelers, and remote workers. The basement bar-lounge is the social heart of the building: weekend DJ and live music nights attract both hostel guests and neighborhood locals, creating a mix that reviewers describe as organic rather than forced. Multiple guests report unexpectedly extending their stays because of the connections made here. The common area on the first floor — anchored by Berth Coffee — functions as a quieter daytime gathering point.
Resident Mix
Predominantly international travelers (backpackers, solo travelers, couples). Solo travelers and remote workers especially common. English widely spoken by staff and guests. All ages, skewing 20s–30s.
Nearest station
Ningyocho Station (Hibiya / Asakusa lines) (3 min walk)
Lines
See Google Maps
Ningyocho Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Toei Asakusa Line) is the nearest station, approximately 3 minutes on foot. Kayabacho Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai and Hibiya lines) is also within walking distance. From Haneda Airport, take the Keikyu Line to Ningyocho (approx. 35 minutes). From Narita Airport, take the Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then transfer to the Hibiya Line to Ningyocho (approx. 80 minutes total). A Lawson convenience store is immediately nearby.
Nihonbashi Kodenmacho is a low-key pocket of old Tokyo wedged between the financial district of Nihonbashi and the historic shitamachi streets around Ningyocho. The area has a neighborhood feel rare for central Tokyo — small shrines, independent shops, and quiet side streets sit alongside the modern city grid. Kodenmacho Station (Hibiya Line) connects directly to Ginza and Roppongi in 10 minutes, and Tokyo Station is reachable in about 15 minutes by bus or a 20-minute walk through Nihonbashi.
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