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Tokyo offers the widest range of lodging choices of any Japanese city, including many international and domestic hotel chains, hostels, dormitories, capsule hotels and ryokan. Below we briefly introduce Tokyo's main districts, their advantages as a base for tourists and some recommended hotels: Shinjuku (more details) Shinjuku is a very popular district among tourists to stay thanks to its convenient location and abundance of shopping, entertainment and sightseeing opportunities. Many excellent four and five star hotels are located among the skyscrapers on the station's west side, while many cheaper options are concentrated on the east side and around the Kabukicho red light district. Green Plaza Shinjuku Capsule A well maintained, large capsule hotel, ten minutes from the station. Men only. Hostelworld rate unavailable rate unavailable Hotel Century Southern Tower The most conveniently located hotel in Shinjuku, just a few steps from the station entrance. Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Just a few steps from Shinjuku Station, this hotel ranks among Tokyo's best values. Agoda from $150 (1 person) from $167 (2 persons) Keio Plaza Hotel One of Tokyo's most popular hotels and best values, a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Agoda from $295 (1 person) from $295 (2 persons) Park Hyatt Tokyo Hotel 5-star hotel featured in Lost in Translation, a 15 minute walk from the station. Agoda from $521 (1 person) from $521 (2 persons) Shinjuku Washington Hotel Usually the most affordable hotel in Shinjuku's skyscraper district. Agoda from $125 (1 person) from $152 (2 persons)   Asakusa (more details) Asakusa is the recommended district to stay for low budget travelers with its wealth of inexpensive hostels, dormitories, budget ryokan and small hotels. It is also a great location for those looking for the old fashioned feel of Tokyo. Located a few subway stops off the Yamanote Line, it is neither the most convenient nor an inconvenient base for exploring the city. Asakusa Smile This hostel with dormitories and private rooms offers some of the cheapest beds in town. Hostelworld rate unavailable rate unavailable Asakusa View Hotel The largest hotel in Asakusa. Overlooking Sensoji Temple. Agoda from $167 (1 person) from $212 (2 persons) Backpackers Hostel Ks House Tokyo One of the most popular hostels in Tokyo. Hostelworld rate unavailable rate unavailable Hotel Kaminarimon Located directly next to Kaminarimon Gate, the symbol of Asakusa. Hostelworld rate unavailable rate unavailable Agoda from $73 (1 person) from $144 (2 persons) Khaosan Tokyo Kabuki One of the most popular hostels in Tokyo, located just a few steps from Kaminarimon Gate. Hostelworld rate unavailable rate unavailable Agoda rate unavailable rate unavailable Sakura Hostel Asakusa Popular hostel, just a few steps from the Sensoji temple grounds. Hostelworld rate unavailable rate unavailable Agoda from $32 (1 person) from $63 (2 persons)   Tokyo Station (more details) The Tokyo Station area is obviously a very convenient place to stay. Thanks to its central location, it is a convenient base to explore the entire city and offers easy access to/from Narita Airport. As the terminal station of multiple shinkansen lines, it also is the perfect base for long distance day trips. Several four and five star hotels are located adjacent to or in the close vicinity of the station, but low budget options are not available. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi 5-star hotel just a few steps south of Tokyo Station. Agoda from $690 (1 person) from $692 (2 persons) Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi Adjacent to Tokyo Station, this is one of the city's most convenient and comfortable hotels. Agoda from $252 (1 person) from $252 (2 persons) Imperial Hotel Tokyo This leading Japanese 5-star hotel is located a 5 minute walk from Yurakucho Station. Agoda from $442 (1 person) from $442 (2 persons) Mandarin Oriental Tokyo By many considered Tokyo's finest hotel. Marunouchi Hotel Tokyo A 4-star hotel just across the street from Tokyo Station. Agoda from $295 (1 person) from $353 (2 persons) Shangri-La Hotel Adjacent to Tokyo Station, this is the city's most conveniently located 5-star hotel. Agoda from $616 (1 person) from $618 (2 persons) The Peninsula Tokyo This 5-star hotel is located just a short walk from Yurakucho Station. Yaesu Fujiya Hotel The most affordable of the hotels in the close vicinity of Tokyo Station.   Roppongi (more details) A hotel in Roppongi will allow for easy enjoyment of the local nightlife scene. But also for the traveler uninterested in nightlife activities, the district's central location and choice of excellent hotels, make it worth considering. Roppongi is not located along the Yamanote Line, though. Grand Hyatt Tokyo Popular 5-star hotel inside Roppongi Hills. Hotel Ibis Roppongi Centrally located a few steps from the Roppongi junction. Agoda from $175 (1 person) from $236 (2 persons) Hotel Okura One of Tokyo's most prestigious Japanese hotels. Agoda from $296 (1 person) from $327 (2 persons) Ritz Carlton Tokyo Hotel Leading 5-star hotel on the top floors of Tokyo Midtown. Agoda from $678 (1 person) from $680 (2 persons)   Shiodome (more details) Shiodome is one of Tokyo's most pleasant and convenient places to stay. Centrally located, the modern city district offers multiple elegant hotels among its skyscrapers, as well as exciting dining options. The district's modern city planning allows hotel guests to reach Shiodome Subway Station and nearby Shimbashi Station on the Yamanote Line by covered or underground walking paths. Conrad Tokyo Hotel Agoda from $398 (1 person) from $446 (2 persons) Hotel Villa Fontaine Shiodome Agoda from $200 (1 person) from $226 (2 persons) Park Hotel Tokyo Agoda from $318 (1 person) from $318 (2 persons) Royal Park Shiodome Tower Hotel Agoda from $302 (1 person) from $302 (2 persons)   Odaiba (more details) Odaiba has a few very pleasant hotels, especially the Hotel Nikko Tokyo and Grand Pacific Le Daiba, that come with a certain resort atmosphere. The area's downside as a base is its somewhat isolated location from the rest of the city. Grand Pacific Le Daiba Hotel Centrally located hotel with good valued rooms. Agoda from $145 (1 person) from $152 (2 persons) Jalan rate unavailable rate unavailable Hotel Nikko Tokyo Popular, conveniently located hotel with spectacular views over Tokyo Bay. Agoda from $187 (1 person) from $187 (2 persons) Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel Most convenient hotel for visiting the Tokyo Big Sight convention facility. Agoda from $207 (1 person) from $207 (2 persons)   Haneda Airport (more details) Due to the inconvenient early-morning departures and late-night arrivals of many international flights, hotels around Haneda Airport have become popular among foreign travelers to spend their last respectively first night in Japan. Currently, only a single hotel, the Excel Tokyu hotel, is located on the grounds of the airport, but many more are located a short shuttle bus or train ride away. Shinagawa, a direct 20 minute train ride from the airport, is another popular place to stay among airport users. Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu The only hotel inside Haneda Airport. Located in the terminal 2 building. Agoda from $198 (1 person) from $233 (2 persons) Jalan rate unavailable rate unavailable Hotel JAL City Haneda Tokyo Located near the airport and connected with it by free shuttle buses. Agoda from $114 (1 person) from $138 (2 persons)   Shinagawa (more details) Shinagawa does not have much sightseeing to offer, but it is among Tokyo's most convenient districts to stay in terms of transportation. Shinagawa Station is not only located along the Yamanote Line, but also offers direct connections to both of Tokyo's airports, and is served by the Tokaido Shinkansen, the high speed train line to Kyoto and Osaka. Keikyu EX Inn Shinagawa-Ekimae Jalan rate unavailable rate unavailable Shinagawa Prince Hotel Agoda from $247 (1 person) from $247 (2 persons) The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo Agoda from $230 (1 person) from $330 (2 persons)   Shibuya (more details) The trend setting district of Shibuya offers several hotels to those wishing to conveniently enjoy the district's many shopping and nightlife options. But Shibuya's location along the Yamanote Line and multiple subway lines, also make it a convenient base to explore the entire city. The Tokyu corporation runs not only a lot of Shibuya's shopping facilities, but also three of the district's most prominent and convenient hotels, all located within short walks of the station. However, Shibuya does not offer many low budget choices. Unconventional lodging can be found on the Love Hotel Hill. Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel A quality level higher, but slightly less centrally located than the other Tokyu hotels in Shibuya. Google Japan is headquartered in the same building complex. Agoda from $341 (1 person) from $343 (2 persons) Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu Directly connected with Shibuya Station and located within the attractive, recently opened constructed Shibuya Mark City complex, this is Shibuya's most convenient hotel. Agoda from $278 (1 person) from $318 (2 persons) Shibuya Tokyu Inn Very centrally located, this is the most inexpensive of the Tokyu hotels in Shibuya. Agoda from $198 (1 person) from $236 (2 persons) Jalan rate unavailable rate unavailable   Ginza (more details) The Ginza is a good location for those seeking easy access to the district's many shopping, dining and night life options. Located a 15-20 minute walk from Tokyo Station and the Yamanote Line, it is neither the most convenient nor an inconvenient place to base oneself. High to medium budget options are ample, but low budget options are hard to find. Mercure Hotel Ginza Tokyo Agoda from $153 (1 person) from $177 (2 persons) Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier Agoda from $186 (1 person) from $254 (2 persons) Jalan rate unavailable rate unavailable   Ikebukuro (more details) Ikebukuro is not Tokyo's best reputed district, but its location around the city's second biggest train station makes it a convenient place to stay. Ikebukuro is among the cheapest places along the Yamanote Line, and offers low budget options as well as comfortable three and four star hotels. Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Good value for its convenient location adjacent to Ikebukuro Station. Agoda from $132 (1 person) from $157 (2 persons) Sakura Hostel Ikebukuro One of the most affordable options in Ikebukuro, a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Hostelworld rate unavailable rate unavailable Agoda from $40 (1 person) from $114 (2 persons) Sunshine City Prince Hotel Located inside the popular Sunshine City complex in Ikebukuro. Agoda from $161 (1 person) from $161 (2 persons)   Akihabara (more details) A small number of hotels around Akihabara Station and across the district offer the ideal choice for those seeking proximity to Akihabara's otaku culture. Its location along the Yamanote Line makes Akihabara also a convenient base to explore the rest of Tokyo. Akihabara Washington Hotel Reliable business hotel just a short walk from Akihabara Station. Agoda from $150 (1 person) from $150 (2 persons) Dormy Inn Akihabara Business hotel with large bath near Suehirocho Station. Agoda from $126 (1 person) from $164 (2 persons) Remm Akihabara Hotel Chic hotel adjacent to Akihabara Station. Agoda from $147 (1 person) from $147 (2 persons)   Ueno (more details) Ueno offers several low and medium budget hotels and is convenient for access to/from Narita Airport. Located along the Yamanote Line and the Tohoku, Joetsu and Nagano Shinkansen, it is a convenient base for exploring the city and for side trips to the northern Kanto Region, the Tohoku Region, Niigata and Nagano. Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno Recently opened hotel with excellent location right in front of Ueno Station. Agoda from $190 (1 person) from $190 (2 persons) Jalan rate unavailable rate unavailable Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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