Narita Airport Hotels

Narita International Airport is surrounded by hotels and we’ve stayed in a lot of them. Here is our list of Narita’s best and most convenient hotels.

JAL planes at Narita Airport: Daniel De Petro / Shutterstock.com

Narita Airport is about an hour outside of Tokyo, so if you’ve got an early departure or late arrival at Narita, you should consider staying in a hotel at or near the airport. There are two hotels on the airport grounds: one capsule hotel and one budget hotel. And just outside the airport perimeter, you will find a wide range of good hotels, and all of them offer free shuttles to/from the airport. Here are our favorite Narita Airport hotels.

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Hotels at Narita Airport

As mentioned above, there are only two hotels on the grounds of the airport. These are convenient if you want to be within walking distance of the terminals and gates.

Nine Hours Narita Airport

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Located right inside Narita Terminal 2, this upscale capsule hotel is good if you want to be steps from check-in counters and don’t mind cramped accommodations. It’s clean and efficient and it can be a lifesaver if you just need a place to lay your head after/before a long flight. And, rates are very cheap.

Narita Airport Resthouse

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This is the only other accommodation right at the airport. You can walk to the terminals, but many people prefer the free shuttle bus. It’s pretty much your standard Japanese business hotel. Rooms are a little dated, but they’re quite spacious and perfectly acceptable for a night. Rates are at the upper end of the budget category.

Hotels Near Narita Airport

Narita Town is pretty far from the airport, so your best bet is to stay in one of the hotels located right outside the airport grounds. Fortunately, there are at least a dozen hotels right next to the airport grounds. There aren’t many restaurants or shops in this area, so you’ll want to eat at the airport or at the hotel restaurant. Here are our top picks, based on proximity to the airport, quality and value:

Hotel Nikko Narita

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This large and comfortable hotel is where we stay when we need to stay near the airport. Rooms are spacious and well kept. There’s an outdoor pool that’s open in warmer months. And, the restaurant has a chocolate fountain or mochi bar that the kids love. There’s a convenience store in the lobby that is open 24 hours. And, best of all, the rates are very reasonable.

Hotel Mystays Premier Narita

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Another great choice just outside the airport grounds, the Mystays is a comfortable business hotel with some nice features like an indoor pool, a large sento-style bath and sauna (for a fee) and a decent restaurant. Rates are competitive.

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport

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The Narita Tobu is a large hotel just outside the airport. Like the Mystays, there’s an indoor pool and a hot tub. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and the restaurant is perfectly adequate for a meal or two. It’s another good choice.

ANA Crowne Plaza Narita

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With similar features and location to the above hotels, the ANA Crowne Plaza is yet another good choice for a night near the airport. The fitness center here is a little better than at the others, which might be decisive for fitness buffs.

Hotels in Tokyo Convenient for Narita Airport

The Narita Express (N’EX) train runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in about one hour, so it’s perfectly reasonable to stay at a hotel near Tokyo Station for early departures or late arrivals. The advantage of this strategy is the wide variety of shopping and dining options near Tokyo Station. The following hotels are all within five minutes’ walk of the Narita Express train platform.

The Tokyo Station Hotel

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Located within the Tokyo Station building, this is Tokyo’s best-located hotel for travelers. It also happens to be an excellent hotel with world-class concierges. Rooms are spacious and elegant and the staff is very welcoming. Highly recommended!

Marunouchi Hotel

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Directly beside Tokyo Station, with some great views over the tracks, this excellent midrange hotel boasts stylish rooms, a nice restaurant and competitive rates. It’s a great place to stay for your first or last night in the country.

Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo

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In a tower beside Tokyo Station, the Shangri-La is one of the finest hotels in Tokyo, with rates that are cheaper than the other international luxury brands in the city. It’s got everything you’d expect from a hotel of this class, including eye-popping views over Tokyo. For serious comfort within easy striking distance of the airport express, this hotel is tops.

Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo

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Right across the street from Tokyo Station, this midrange hotel is one of our favorite midrange hotels in Tokyo and we’ve stayed there several times. Rooms are very comfortable and the restaurant serves excellent, healthy Japanese food. It’s yet another great choice for a first or last night in the country.

Other Useful Narita Information

• For full details on trains, buses and taxis between Narita Airport and Tokyo, see our Tokyo Airport Transport page.
• If you need to stay at Narita itself, see our Narita Airport Hotels page for recommendations on the best places to stay
• Narita Day Trip Itinerary - perfect if you've got a long layover and want to see outside the airport
• Narita Airport Guide - a rundown of the eating, shopping and entertainment options at Narita Airport
• See our guide to arriving at Haneda, Tokyo's other major airport.

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