October 2022: Please note First Cabin Tsukiji has now permanently closed. See our Tokyo Hotels page for hand-picked recommendations of Tokyo hotels to suit all budgets and tastes. For a quick overview of the best areas to stay in Tokyo, see our Where To Stay In Tokyo page.
Modeled on the private rooms of an airline lounge, First Cabin Tsukiji is a decent choice for those on a tight budget. It’s near the fish market.
First Cabin is located in Tsukiji, which is not the most convenient location in Tokyo (after you’ve seen Tsukiji Fish Market, you’ve pretty much exhausted the neighborhood sights). But, it’s close to a subway station, so you aren’t that far from the rest of Tokyo.
The concept for the First Cabin chain is a first-class seat in an airliner or those sleeping rooms you find in some good airport lounges. What this means is a very small room with just a curtain to close it off from the hall. So, it’s really more like a guesthouse. The rooms are pretty comfortable – a step up from a capsule hotel, which is the main competition in this price range. Bathroom facilities are shared and they’re pretty nice.
In summary, this is a good choice for those on a really tight budget. But, if you’re willing to spend a few thousand yen more, you can get a proper room with an en suite bathroom at a simple business hotel in Tokyo. See our Best Tokyo Budget Hotels page for some recommendations.
English name:
First Cabin Tsukiji
Japanese name:
ファーストキャビン築地
English address:
2-11-10 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045
Japanese address:
〒104-0045 東京都中央区築地2-11-10
Price:
Budget
:: Check availability and pricing for First Cabin Tsukiji on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Internet:
wifi access
Non-smoking rooms:
Yes
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 1-minute walk from exit 4 of Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line.
Telephone:
+81-3-5148-1130
Near To Here:
First Cabin Tsukiji is located in Tokyo's Tsukiji district. See our complete list of things to do in Tsukiji, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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See our Tokyo Hotels page for hand-picked recommendations of Tokyo hotels to suit all budgets and tastes. For a quick overview of the best areas to stay in Tokyo, see our Where To Stay In Tokyo page.
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