Where To Stay In Tokyo: 5 Best Areas & Favorite Hotels

I will always remember my first time to Tokyo. To me, it felt almost surreal to wander on the streets of Japan’s busy capital and I still remember the neon-lit skyscrapers and how amazed to see its historic temples in-between.

Nothing compares to visiting the breathtaking Meiji Shrine with its towering gate and extensive gardens around.

But Tokyo has much more to offer, and I am sure you will want to stop the time and have unlimited hours to enjoy this ancient, yet very alive and modern city.

If you are wondering where to stay in Tokyo, then this article is exactly what you need. Keep reading, and you will discover the best areas and hotels in Tokyo for your first visit.

Best Neighbourhoods To Stay In Tokyo

The Best Area To Stay Right In The City Center Of Tokyo: Shinjuku

Tokyo accommodation is very diverse, and Shinjuku is perfect for first-time travellers to Japan. Or if you are a shopping addict, then this is the place for you too!

Access to the rest of the city from here is very easy as its main train station Shinjuku connects you easily to other areas of Tokyo and even out of it.

The Best Choices For Accommodation In Shinjuku

Park Hyatt Tokyo

If anyone would ask me which is the best place to stay in Tokyo, I would always answer Park Hyatt without thinking twice.

Nothing compares to the spacious and elegant rooms, flawless service and well, the location right in the heart of the lively streets of Shinjuku. The highlight? The indoor pool from where you can see the snow-peaked Mount Fuji and a restaurant on the 52nd-floor offering spectacular skyline views.

JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Shinjuku

Conveniently located very close to the Shinjuku train station, the rooms are good size for the Japanese standard, which is usually very small!

In comparison to other more expensive hotels in the area, this is an affordable choice with the advantage of a superb location right in Shinjuku.

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

If you're looking for the best places to stay in Tokyo, GLOU is a clean, comfortable and quiet place to stay in Tokyo.

It is less than 4 kilometres away from the Metropolitan Government Building and Meiji Jingu Shrine, which can easily reached with public transport in 15-20 minutes. The rooms are small but quite new and highly functional.

The Best Area To Stay Near The Famous Crossing In Tokyo: Shibuya

If you want to feel Tokyo’s action 24/7, then this is your neighbourhood. Shibuya is that place where you will never have a dull moment.

Shibuya Crossing is very famous, being the world’s busiest crossing. Moreover, this location attracts a lot of young people keeping this neighbourhood vivid with their colourful clothes and hair.

The Best Choices For Accommodation In Shibuya

Hotel KOE Tokyo

Hotel KOE finely combines the present and the future and is an absolute beautiful hotel to stay at on your first visit to Tokyo.

Located in the centre of Shibuya and only a short 5-minute walk to the famous Shibuya crossing, Hotel KOE should be on your accommodation list for Tokyo if you're a lover of lifestyle and high-quality design like me!

Cerulean Tower Tokyo Hotel

As one of the best hotels in Tokyo, Cerulean Tower is located right near to the famous Shibuya crossing.

The hotel definitely gains its visitors with its elegant interior design and since all rooms are located on the 19th floor and above, you'll surely have some spectacular views over the city when you check in here.

Shibuya Granbell Hotel

Welcome to one of Tokyo's boutique hotels, impressing with its highly modern rooms. The en suite bathroom with a shower is a Japanese experience you shouldn't miss!

Located in a quieter part of Shibuya, the Grandbell Hotel offers easy access to food, shopping and everything else in just a few foot-minutes away.

Shibuya Hotel En

Comfortable rooms designed in Japanese essence and great service awaits you at Hotel En in Shibuya.

Free wifi in all rooms, 24-hour security and daily housekeeping will make your stay in Shibuya a breeze.

The Hippest Area To Stay In Tokyo: Roppongi

You cannot say you travelled to Tokyo if you didn’t make it to Roppongi. It is the place where you will taste Japanese entertainment to its maximum.

Once named the world's most notorious red light district, Roppongi has grown up and has become a lot more sophisticated in many parts.

The Best Hotel Accommodation In Roppongi

Grand Hyatt Tokyo

I love Roppongi, here, I said it! And I couldn’t recommend a better place to stay in Tokyo for the first-time traveller than Roppongi.

The Grand Hyatt sits on the edge of Roppongi Hills with its garden. Stylish rooms will take comfortable to a totally different level at this 5-star hotel and welcome you in an elegant and modern atmosphere. Plus, the Fiorentina Italian restaurant on the lobby level will make your mouth water.

Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi

What I like the most in this hotel are the stunning views, especially at night when the city glows. Plus it is very close to Roppongi Hills and the Mori Art Museum. Many other Roppongi attractions are just a stone's throw away too.

The spa & wellness center at Candeo Hotel makes for an excellent to start your day or to unwind after a day spent exploring the streets of Tokyo.

remm Roppongi

There is a lot to love about this hotel. Starting from its close proximity to Roppongi Hills to the on-site restaurant called Cedar The Chop House & Bar and of course, the comfortable rooms.

This hotel has everything you could want for your accommodation in Tokyo if you are looking for value for your money!

The Best Area To Stay In Tokyo To Take Public Transport Around Japan: Tokyo Station

From Tokyo Station you can easily get to other parts of the city and the rest of the country. For example, if you want to go to Kyoto or Osaka, you will take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station.

The area is filled with restaurants, shopping, bars and entertainment.

The Best Choices For Accommodation Near Tokyo Station

Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo

Located near Tokyo Station, Ascott Marunouchi which will impress you with its elegantly furnished rooms and attention to detail.

From the firmness of the beds to the delicious dishes served up at the on-site restaurant, the Ascott holds its promise as a great 5-star hotel and will surely make your stay in Tokyo nothing but memorable.

Oakwood Premier Tokyo

The Oakwood Hotel's advantage is that it is very close to Tokyo train station, which makes it a highly convenient place to stay in Tokyo.

From here, you will be very close to the famous Ginza shopping district. The studio-style rooms offer enough space including a fully-equipped kitchen which makes it a luxurious and comfortable option to stay for a few more days in Tokyo.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi

You will love this 4-star hotel in Tokyo if you want to spend memorable moments visiting Japans capital city without breaking the bank.

The area where Mitsui Garden Hotel is located is actually called Chiyoda, just north of the Tokyo Station, a good area to stay in Tokyo with a friendly, local community around and not too far from the famous Imperial Palace.

Best Area Stay To Stay In Tokyo For Shopping Fanatics: Ginza

And now we got to my favourite part: shopping. Tokyo offers endless possibilities to get the posh factor and shop from your favourite famous brands.

But Ginza is more than just shopping. It is also the home of the Imperial Palace which will impress you with its gardens.

The Best Choices For Accommodation In Ginza

The Peninsula Tokyo

Ginza. Here you are in the district of emperors, so you should feel like one in your hotel also!

The 5-star Peninsula Hotel will pamper you with a comfortable bed in well laid-out rooms and the magnificent pool area, plus spa centre and fitness club.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier

How does it feel to stay just a few steps away from the glam of the Ginza’s shopping malls?

All rooms at Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza are located above the 16th floor, so the city views are guaranteed here! The location of the hotel is perfect, a short 8-minute walk tot Tsukiji Fish Market as well as easy access to the main shopping streets of Ginza and a direct 40-minute train connection to Haneda Airport.

Mercure Hotel Ginza Tokyo

As part of the Accor Hotel Group, this hotel in Tokyo is very well connected all the famous shops of Ginza.

Clean facilities, generous rooms, and helpful staff are some of the features that put this hotel on top of my favourite list when looking for a great boutique hotel in Tokyo.

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