Yes, you can get a room in central Tokyo for less than US$140 per night! Here are the best Tokyo hotels in the budget category, all personally inspected.
Remm Hibiya
A budget hotel in Tokyo costs less than ¥20,000 (about US$136) for a single, twin or double. Here are our favorite budget hotels in the city, based on price, quality, location and service. Here are some highlights from the list:
- Lowest price - Super Hotel Asakusa: Less than US$100 per room on average.
- Best location - Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku: Next to Higashi-Shinjuku Station.
- Best for families – Ueno Touganeya Hotel: Great family rooms and ultra-low rates.
- Best quality – Dormy Inn Akihabara: Midrange hotel features at budget rates.
- Best feature – Remm Hibiya: In-room massage chairs.
- Scroll down for all the details.
Dormy Inn Akihabara double room
Dormy Inn Akihabara (Akihabara)
(View on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
With a sento, free ramen, coin washing machines and super-reasonable budget rates, this hotel is a great value.
Remm Hibuya room with massage chair
Remm Hibiya (Ginza)
(View on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
With a great location convenient to Ginza and Tokyo Station, in-room massage chairs, a Café Muji restaurant, and rates from budget to moderate, this is one of the best hotel deals in the city.
Touganeya Hotel double room
Tokyo Ueno Touganeya Hotel (Ueno)
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With a great location, just steps from Ueno Station, a full no-smoking policy, excellent family rooms and a friendly staff, this hotel is a winner.
Super Hotel Asakusa triple room
Super Hotel Asakusa (Asakusa)
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Up in Asakusa, this simple, convenient business hotel is reasonably comfortable and the rates are super cheap.
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku guest room
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku (Shinjuku)
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There aren’t many good budget hotels in sought-after Shinjuku, but this is one of them. It’s a bit of walk to the station, but you’re next to a subway station that will get you there in a minute or so. It’s a very well run and efficient business hotel.
Akihabara Washington Hotel twin room
Akihabara Washington Hotel (Akihabara)
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With a super-convenient Akihabara location, good simple rooms, and rates from budget to moderate, this hotel is a great value.
Richmond Hotel Asakusa twin room
Richmond Hotel Asakusa (Asakusa)
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Located right in the heart of Asakusa, this stylish business hotel is a step up from others in its class. It’s the perfect location for exploring Asakusa and Ueno.
b Tokyo Ochanomizu triple room
The b Tokyo Ochanomizu (Ochanomizu)
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A very simple business hotel in a decent Ochanomizu location. Rates among the cheapest in town.
Comfort Hotel guest room
Comfort Hotel Tokyo Kanda (Akihabara)
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This very simple business hotel is in Kanda, which is one stop north of Tokyo Station. Kanda itself is packed with restaurants.
Hotel Sardonyx guest room
Hotel Sardonyx Ueno (Ueno)
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This business hotel up in Ueno is a great value and it’s quite close to the sights and the Yamanote Line.
Unplan Kagurazaka guest room
Unplan Kagurazaka (Imperial Palace Area)
(View on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
This sociable hostel has dorm rooms and private rooms and some of the lowest rates in town. It’s a GREAT value.
Hotel Monterey Hanzomon guest room
Hotel Monterey Hanzomon (Imperial Palace Area)
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A little out of the way but a great value. It’s a nice hotel and it’s quite close to a subway station.
More Information
- If you’re really looking to save some money and you want an “only in Japan” experience, try a night in a capsule hotel.
- If you’re able to spend a little more, consider a midrange hotel.
- Location is hugely important in Tokyo, so check our Where to Stay in Tokyo page.
- For more hotel choices, check out Tokyo Hotels page.
Where Are These Places Located?
See these places on the Truly Tokyo Google map:- Open the Tokyo map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you're using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Tokyo guide
- Check Tokyo accommodation availability and pricing on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Tokyo
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Tokyo to Osaka and Tokyo to Hiroshima
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a Japan SIM card online for collection on arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda airports. Or rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- Compare airline flight prices and timings for the best Japan flight deals. Check my guides to arriving at Narita Airport and at Haneda Airport.
- If you're visiting more than one city, you might save money with a Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
