Hotels in Tokyo, Japan offer a wide range that’s sure to meet the needs of every visitor’s budget and tastes.
Below is a list of our favorite hotels in Tokyo, Japan in some of the best areas of the city. Each one of these hotels has been personally scrutinized and chosen based on location, quality and value.
12 Recommended Hotels in Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya and Shinjuku
1. Shibuya Stream Hotel
The Shibuya Stream Hotel is located just steps away from the bright lights and crowds of the infamous Shibuya crossing. The hotel offers clean, modern rooms with great in-room amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Additional restaurants and shopping are located on the first, second, and third floors of the building. There’s also easy access to Shibuya Station where you can take either the Tokyo Metro Line or the JR Yamanote Line to explore the rest of Tokyo.
2. Hotel Century Southern Tower
The Hotel Century Southern Tower is smack dab in the middle of Shinjuku, the heart of neon Tokyo. There’s plenty of restaurants, cafés, and shopping around the hotel and station.
It’s an easy 3 minute walk to Shinjuku Station, so you can venture out and explore the rest of the city. It’s a nice walk from the station to the hotel down a broad pedestrian only promenade filled with greenery.
The hotel is currently undergoing renovations and will reopen in March 2028.
3. Keio Plaza Hotel
The Keio Plaza Hotel is located on the western side of Shinjuku Station, about a 10 minute walk from the bustling action that makes this area famous. Making this hotel a great retreat from within the city.
It’s an easy 5 minute walk to Shinjuku Station, so day trips and sightseeing are a breeze. The hotel also offers an Airport Limousine Bus from both Narita and Haneda airports.
As an added bonus, the hotel is part of the Tokyo Disney Resort Good Neighbor Hotels, which means they provide a shuttle service to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.
4. Park Hyatt Tokyo
Although the Park Hyatt Tokyo is located farther from Shinjuku than the other hotels on this list, it’s still worth a stay.
The hotel is renowned for its New York Bar located on the 52nd floor of the hotel that was featured in the movie Lost in Translation with Bill Murray.
The hotel is an approximate 20 minute walk to Shinjuku Station, making taxis a bit more necessary. They do offer an Airport Limousine Bus from both Narita and Haneda airports.
Ueno
5. Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno
The Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and is conveniently located within a 5 minute walk to Ueno Park, the number one place to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
Ueno Station is only a 3 minute walk from the hotel, giving you easy access to transportation so you can visit the local attractions and sights.
Tokyo Station & Ginza
6. Marunouchi Hotel
Conveniently located across the street from Tokyo Station, the Marunouchi Hotel is prime real estate. The Imperial Palace is an easy 10 minute walk from the hotel and the area is surrounded by high-end shops and restaurants.
The hotel offers an Airport Limousine Bus from both Narita and Haneda airports. If you come in on the Narita Express Train, the hotel has easy underground access to JR Tokyo Station.
7. Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
The Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier is located in the southern part of Tokyo’s fashion district, Ginza. The hotel is a short 5 minute walk to the Hamarikyu Gardens, and a 10 minute walk to the historical Wako Clock building.
The JR Shimbashi Station is only a 5 minute walk away, making it easy to get around the city.
8. The Blossom Hibiya
The Blossom Hibiya is a little more challenging to access from the airports, but once at the hotel, the location is great for getting around and seeing the sights. The hotel is minutes away from two major subway lines and the JR Yamanote Loop Line.
The Toei Asakusa line will take you to Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa’s Sensoji Shrine. The Tokyo Metro Ginza line will take you to Shibuya, Ginza, and Ueno. Then, there is JR Shimbashi Station to take you anywhere else you need to go.
9. Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier
The Mitsui Garden Nihonbashi Premier Hotel sits right between Tokyo Station and Ginza. The underground puts access to trains, subways, shopping, and restaurants just steps from your room. The hotel opened in 2018, so the rooms feel very modern.
We stayed in the Superior Twin room, and the layout made it feel more spacious. Plus, it was surprisingly quiet for being so centrally located. The hotel connects directly to Shin-Nihombashi Station, so getting around Tokyo couldn’t be easier.
10. The Tokyo Station Hotel
The Tokyo Station Hotel is located inside Tokyo Station. It was refurbished in 2012 with a classic European décor and has 150 guest rooms and suites outfitted with free Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations, Simmons beds, and top-quality amenities.
The hotel was listed in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice of Top 10 Hotels in Japan in 2025 and is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
11. Hoshinoya Ryokan Tokyo
Featured in Travel + Leisure’s lists of Best hotels in Tokyo and 500 Best Hotels in the World, the Hoshinoya Ryokan Tokyo is a modern take on the traditional Japanese inn.
Each guest gets their own floor, complete with dedicated staff instructed to meet their every need. This is Japanese hospitality and luxury combined at the highest of standards.
It’s also in a great location, just a 10 minute walk from Tokyo Station and to the Imperial Palace.
12. Hotel The Celestine Ginza
Hotel The Celestine Ginza is in a great location, just a 3 minute walk from Shimbashi Station.
The hotel is an easy 3 minute walk to JR Shimbashi Station and a 7 minute walk to Tokyo Metro Ginza Station. It offers access to both the JR train lines and the Tokyo Metro Subway lines.
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Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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