Asakusa & Sumida River
This tidy little inn has only three small tatami rooms and no en-suite bathrooms but tons of charm. There are touches of calligraphy, attractive woodwork…
Must-see hotels in Tokyo
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Designed in burnished metallic tones, the Candeo rises up from the heart of Roppongi, its high-level rooms all offering good views towards either Roppongi…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Branding itself the 'hotel that never sleeps', Innsomnia incorporates contemporary design in a smart and attractive way. There are cute gimmicks, such as…
Ginza & Tsukiji
One of the gigantic, glittery gems of the Shiodome development, the Conrad is a strong contender for the attention of upmarket travellers looking for a…
Tokyo
This slick capsule hotel inside Narita Airport has roomy, space-age pods; men and women have separate sleeping and shower rooms. It's also possible to…
Tokyo
This sleek little business hotel on cherry-tree-lined Sakura-dōri has contemporary lines and a minimalist look. Rooms are the usual compact business-hotel…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
The rooms here are tiny and basic, but you won't find a hotel in Shinjuku (and this close to the station!) with more creative panache. Apartment Hotel is…
Ginza & Tsukiji
You're unlikely to find anywhere cheaper to stay in central Ginza than this branch of a capsule hotel chain. The footbath to soak weary feet at the ground…
Tokyo
The Mandarin's atrium lobby and all rooms offer breathtaking views. Kimono-weaving designs add a local touch to the sleek, spacious rooms. There are three…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
The Cerulean is Shibuya's only luxury hotel, just slightly removed from the train station area and up a small hill. It has big rooms with big beds;…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Architecturally open and bright despite its somewhat labyrinthine layout, the Grand Hyatt is gorgeously chic. Smooth mahogany and natural fabrics give an…
Asakusa & Sumida River
This homey, modern hostel, with comfy sofas in the living room, cooking facilities and a roof terrace, is a backpacker fave. Service is friendly. From…
Tokyo
Mixing subtle Japanese details with contemporary design, Ryumeikan strikes the right balance between comfortable amenities, polite service and a winning…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
Rooms are stark to the point of having zero personality, but this fairly new hotel has easy access to the subway and Shinjuku's nightlife. Double rooms…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
The hipster capsule-hotel brand occupies a glass box building with floor to ceiling windows – not massively private or spacious, but cool to look at…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
An academic air hangs over this retro hotel that's owned by seven major Japanese universities. It's a quirky place but the rooms are great value given the…
Ueno & Yanesen
More like a modern hotel than a traditional ryokan, the family-run Annex Katsutarō has spotless, thoughtfully arranged tatami rooms. It’s ideal for…
Asakusa & Sumida River
The riverside location, nicely designed dorms and rooms in cool blues with a Nordic feel and an on-site craft brewery and restaurant are all appealing…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Stylish, modern and reasonably priced, this branch of a business-hotel chain offers 140cm-wide beds and a complimentary buffet breakfast. It’s close…
Ginza & Tsukiji
You can take your pick from various drinks and amenities kits at the reception of this very centrally located business hotel. Rooms are well designed,…
Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo
Ginza & Tsukiji
Mitsui Garden's upmarket business hotel has a super-convenient Ginza location, and with online deals the rates can be affordable. It's all quite…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
This is a long-standing, great budget option with a sociable atmosphere. Staff are bilingual and helpful, and the rooms, though basic and tiny, are…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
This slick business hotel is a great deal if you manage to book one of its relatively spacious rooms at its low occupancy rate. Pluses include a coin…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
The location, right in the thick of Shibuya, is the draw here. Rooms are compact, though attractively decorated; double beds are 160cm wide. There's a…
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Ginza & Tsukiji
If you book ahead and online, rooms at this upmarket business hotel can be a steal. It has a great location, pleasantly decorated rooms, and a high-rise…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
This older, but clean and well-run, capsule hotel in Kabukichō is just for women. Amenities include a big shared bath, sauna, pyjamas, towels, hairbrushes…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
Part of the Tokyo Dome City complex, which includes the baseball stadium, this massive hotel (with more than 1000 rooms) is smack in the middle of the…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
This is a rare, truly budget option in Shinjuku, just blocks from the neighbourhood's nightlife (but in a location that allows you to avoid passing…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
This modern capsule-hotel chain offers 2.5-sq-metre cabins with decent headroom and floor space filled with a comfy mattress. Upgrade to 4.4-sq-metre 1st…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
The Granbell is very popular with visitors from all over. It has a variety of room choices at a different price points (from small budget singles to…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
Bright and modern, Citadines has compact studios with queen-sized beds, kitchenettes and a sitting area. Some rooms have additional sofa beds (extra…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Nadeshiko is a cool concept: a capsule hotel just for women upgraded with ryokan-style touches, for example guests get to wear colourful yukata and zori…
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa
Asakusa & Sumida River
With rooms on the 6th to 13th floors, this sleek business hotel offers decent-sized and well-equipped rooms for a reasonable price. There are pleasant…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
This traveller favourite has friendly staff, lots of city info and an excellent location – just in front of the Higashi-Shinjuku subway station. Rooms are…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
The rooms here are tiny, but what you’re really paying for is convenience: the hotel is just a couple of minutes walk from Shinjuku Station. Though the…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
On the grounds of a former estate, Hotel Chinzanso has a strolling garden among its many amenities. The interior is lavish, strewn with antiques (though…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Sleep among the bookshelves at this appealing hostel combined with a library. There are also double bunks for ¥6800. Until 8pm it also doubles as a cafe…
Ginza & Tsukiji
Cone-shaped lanterns dot the high-ceilinged black-marble lobby of this affordable business hotel. Sculptural red blobs and flame-themed art on the walls…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Located in a former office building, laid-back Anne has standard wooden bunk beds, modern toilets and showers. There's a cosy lounge too, where a simple…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
This combined cafe-bar and hostel on a pleasant shopping street offers dorms with rickety wooden-box bunks. There's one tatami-mat room that's the double,…
