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Choosing where to stay might be daunting, what if, you know, a list of some capsule hotels and other budget-friendly accommodations right here for you to choose from? Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, which makes its accommodation way higher than normal, but not that you can’t find an affordable one.
Cheapest accommodation: Capsule hotels in Tokyo
Nine Hours Shinjuku-North Capsule Hotel
One of the top modern capsule hotels, they have separate floors for gents and ladies in Shinjuku. All pods are air conditioner equipped, with your individual lockers on the shower floor. (Yes, a whole floor just for showering).
It’s just 3 minutes ride to Shinjuku station, 30 minutes on foot to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and 10 minutes to Shibuya by train.
Address: 1-4-15 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, 169-0073.
Nearest stations are:
- Shin Okubo Station (Yamanote Rail Line): 2 minutes on foot.
- Seibu Shinjuku Station (Seibu Shinjuku Rail Line): 9 minutes on foot.
Tokyo Ginza Bay Hotel – Fancy Capsule Hotel
Located in the top luxury area, the Ginza district of Tokyo, with over 200 beds available. Ginza has good access to the main spots in the city. And as the center of Tokyo “Ginza”, it is the best location as a base for business and sightseeing.
Only 1km away to the old Tsukiji Fish Market (vendors are still there!) and 8km away from the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.
Address: 7-13-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, 104-0061.
Nearest stations are:
- Higashi Ginza Station (Toei Asakusa Subway Line): 7 minutes on foot.
- Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Subway Line): 8 minutes on foot.
Do-c Ebisu
What is the different from Do-c and others? A Finnish-style Sauna. Free of charge!
Within 5 km radius of the hostel, you can access to landmark Tokyo Tower and Meiji Shrine
Address: 1-8-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan, 150-0013.
Nearest stations are:
- Ebisu Station (Yamanote Rail Line): 3 minutes on foot.
- Naka Meguro Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Rail Line): 15 minutes on foot.
Ueno Station Hostel Oriental I
Right at the big Ueno district, Ueno Station Hostel Oriental I offer budget-friendly pod with small lockers available for rent.
Asakusa, Akihabara and Ginza only within 10-minute by subway, 10 minutes on foot to Ueno Park and 12 minutes to Tsukiji Fish Market.
Nearest stations are:
Address: 6-9-9 Ueno, Taito-ku, Ueno, Tokyo, Japan, 110-0005.
- Okachimachi Station (Yamanote Rail Line): 3 minutes on foot.
- Ueno-Hirokoji Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Subway Line): 5 minutes on foot.
A little pricier accommodation at the top attractions in Tokyo
Oak Hostel Sakura
Tokyo Skytree is at your doorstep, one of the tallest, and coolest building in Japan, where you can see all of Tokyo on its observatories at 350 m.
10 minutes on foot to Sumida Aquarium and 2 km by train to the 7th-century Sensō-ji temple.
Address: 4-6-9, Narihira, Ryougoku, Tokyo, Japan, 130 0002.
Nearest stations are:
- Oshiage Station (Toei Asakusa Rail Line): 7 minutes on foot.
- Honjo-Azumabashi Station (Toei Asakusa Subway Line): 14 minutes on foot.
Enaka Asakusa Central Hostel
Low budget room at the heart of Asakusa, the old-beauty of Tokyo
Address: 1-29-9 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, 111-0032.
Nearest station are:
- Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Rail Line): 7 minutes on foot.
- Tawaramachi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Subway Line): 9 minutes on foot.
Ishino Spa Roppongi Vivi Capsule Hotel
Top night attraction district, the flying Roppongi, where you can find top bars and pubs.
Address: Roi Building, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Nearest station:
- Roppongi Station (Metro Hibiya Line and Oedo Line): 3 minutes on foot
- Roppongi Itchome (Namboku Line): 10 minutes on foot
- Azabu-Juban (Namboku Line and Oedo Line): 10 minutes on foot
Some other honor mentions
Business Hotel APA
Appear to be on every train station in Tokyo. APA hotel chain is one of the oldest in Tokyo, main purpose is to serve businessmen and women during their busy trips.
Business Hotel LIVE
One of the competitor of APA Hotels, with newer accommodations.
Love hotels
A weird of choice but this is one of the experience you should try in Tokyo, can’t be disclosed at the moment.