8 Best Hotels In Shinjuku, Tokyo’s Hottest Neighborhood

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As one of the most advanced countries in the world, Japan offers something unique you can’t get anywhere else. And Tokyo – the capital city of Japan, would be many’s first choice.

It is unexpectedly busy yet peaceful, providing convenience, world-class food, tradition and culture, and state-of-art technology like no other!

Check out our recommended ist of hotels in Shinjuku – one of the hottest neiboughhood in Tokyo to get the best experience of traveling in this capital city.

You can get almost everything in this district, from business, shopping, entertainment, best food to quiet park, with bustling and exciting atmosphere in every corner.

Related: Things to see and do in Shinjuku

Table of Contents

• Budget-Tier Rooms
• • Book and Bed Tokyo Shinjuku
• • Imano Tokyo Hostels
• • Ryokan Ichinao
• Mid-Tier HOTELS
• • Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku
• • The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku
• • Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku
• Top-End Hotels
• • Hyatt Regency Tokyo
• • Hotel Chinzanso

 

BUDGETED ROOMS

1. Book and Bed Tokyo Shinjuku

If you ever had a thought of how does it feel to stay in a library, Book and Bed might be your perfect option to experience that in real life.

As budgeted hotel in Shinjuku, Book and Bed is such a great steal.

Located in the heart of Shinjuku with plenty of restaurants and good transport connections, it is only couple steps away from Ikebukuro station exit.

If you want to get around, the hotel is only few steps away from Tokyo Mystery Circus and Seibu Shinjuku.

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Though the hotel is slightly hard to find as it’s a little bit tucked away, but once you step inside the property, it feels like an instant heaven especially for book lovers.

One thing that could describe it – place is almost too dreamy for a cheap hotel in Shinjuku.

There are only 12 ‘bookshelf beds’, that is basically a bookshelves got DIY-ed to create a space for bed and dark curtain for privacy.

It is possible to sit, but not to stand as each space only accommodate a single person on a mattress.

But most rooms have fairly comfortable amount of space for a single person to sleep and relax after a day of traveling.

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There is also an adjacent room with 18 bunk beds, with double-level rows of cubicle beds that is emphasizing in comfort, with white linens and black slippers for each guests.

Not many private spaces in here, but it is definitely a great hotel in Shinjuku if you want to find a friend while you’re traveling!

Book and Bed Tokyo Shinjuku 

Rate starts from $72

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2. Imano Tokyo Hostels

Another budget hotel in Shinjuku that’s worth to try is Imano Tokyo Hostels, ocated only 5 minutes away from Golden Gai  and 15 minutes away from Tokyo Tower.

There is also Shinjuku Central Park that’s used by locals for weekend picnic or just strolling around, only about 20 minutes’ walk!

The hostel itself comes with simple décor, yet very warm and welcoming.

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It usually filled with travellers around the world to create the best Tokyo experience, and easily for travellers to mingle and make new friends!

There are both private and dorms you can choose, depending on your travel budget.

Not only the dorms are comfortable and spacious enough, there are other bunk beds or capsule beds for more private space.

No worries, if you are not comfortable being in a mixed dorms, they also have dorms that split by gender to cater your needs.

Photo credit Imano Tokyo Hostels

If you’re looking for something more private, Imano Tokyo also have the Family Room which sleeps up to 5 people or Japanese Tatami room for the cultural experience.

Hotel amenities including safety deposit box, disposal slippers for all guests, bathroom and kitchen as common areas.

Imano Tokyo Hostels 

Rate starts from $67

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3. Ryokan Ichinao

If you’re coming to Japan for its cultural experience, try staying in Ryokan.

Ryokan is a type of traditional Japanese inn that typically features tatami-matted rooms and communal baths.

Usually, staying in ryokan tend to be quite expensive, but we found one that aren’t!

This could be considered cheap hotels in Shinjuku, that’s located in a good area of Shinjuku.

The surrounding area are either local residentials or small hostels, which could be the perfect place if you’re looking for a quiet place to relax.

But don’t worry, as this hotel also only few steps away from Tokyo’s best attractions.

These includes Belle Salle Shinjuku Central Park, Kumano Shrine, Memorial Museum, and many more!

Related: How to get around in Tokyo with public transport

Photo credit Ryokan Ichinao

This hotel would be easy to find among its other property with eye-catching exterior, that somehow looks like edgy Japanese traditional house, with its black wall.

Inside, the décor is quite simple and pretty straightforward just like the true Japanese house.

There are quite a range of room categories you can choose, depends on how many people you are traveling with.

Photo credit Ryokan Ichinao

The biggest room could fit up to 6 people, but all room have its own tatami that comes with floor heating and very comfortable beds that’s hard to leave in the morning!

There are not many amenities you can enjoy within this hotel in Shinjuku, but with its location, you bound to find many restaurants around!

Ryokan Ichinao 

Rate starts from $66

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MID-RANGE HOTELS 

4. Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku

Another Tokyo best hotels in Shinjuku that’s perfect for long-term stay.

Located in the Korea Town of Shinjuku, it’s surrounded by grocery stores, small shops, noodle bars, varieties of restaurants and shopping malls.

It is also very reachable to other top destinations in Tokyo, such as Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, Kabukicho, Roppongi, and many more.

The property state itself as apartment-style hotel in Shinjuku, with minimalistic and modern décor like white furniture or wood laminate accents.

The hotel offers a range of rooms from studio to two-bedrooms apartments with full kitchen, and the biggest room could fit up until 8 people!

Photo credit Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku

By Tokyo standard, Hundred Stay considered has a very spacious room hotel in Shinjuku, and decorated in a modern minimalist stay.

Just how a Japanese would be, the hotel’s space are thoughtfully accounted, like storage units that’s built into the walls or compact bathroom

There are premier-level rooms that feels trendier and more luxe, and some even have a floor-to-ceiling windows with city views.

The room also comes with top notch gadgets, such as digital TVs, DVD players, iHome docking stations, and Bose stereo system.

Photo credit Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku

Most of the rooms have complete kitchen or kitchenette, including sink, fridge, microwave, hotplate, electric kettle and cutleries.

This is why Hundred Stay has become one of our best hotels in Shinjuku with very great value!

Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku

Rate starts from $224

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5. The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Another best hotel in Shinjuku that could still fall into the affordable list, is The Knot Tokyo.

Located in the central location of Shinjuku, it is only a couple minutes of easy walk to Shinjuku Station!

Related: Best restaurants around Shinjuku station

And even on your way, you’ll get to see and visit many pivotal attractions in Shinjuku, such as egg-shaped Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower and various beautiful parks!

Plus, within short walk, you will find yourself in either Shinjuku Park or Shibuya crossing, which are top two destinations of Tokyo!

Photo credit The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

The hotel itself surrounded by convenience stores, restaurants, shops and green spaces which you will love.

When entering the hotel, it will almost instantly feel like you’re exactly the hippiest place of Tokyo with eclectic and live music in the morden lobby.

And just how Japanese do it, the check in made so easy and convenient with self-service kiosk to get the passcode as a key room.

There is also a long table in the lobby, which usually used for as a coworking space for guests or visitors of bakery that’s adjacent to the lobby.

Photo credit The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Although the rooms are tiny like a typical rooms in Tokyo (range from 14m2 to 20m2), but it was very well managed to avoid guests of feeling cramped.

There are no closet nor storage, so this is a property that would be more suitable for short stay!

And with the location and comfortable beds, it is one of best hotels in Shinjuku to stay!

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Rate starts from $107

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6. Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku

Another ryokan for you to try!

For culture lovers, this hotel in Shinjuku might be the perfect option for you to get the ultimate Japan experience!

With bamboo walkways, flower arrangements, tatami floors, incense burner and even hot spring onsen baths, this is definitely a gem in Shinjuku!

Only 15 minutes away from Shinjuku station, this hotel managed to give a serene sanctuary amidst the urban chaos of Tokyo!

Photo credit Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku

Inside this hotel, you will find a minimal and modern take on traditional Japanese aesthetics and hospitality.

The serene atmosphere is set by the latern-lit walkway, lined with bamboo and stones which leads to the lobby.

There are 193 rooms in this ryokan-style hotel, which is far bigger than typical ryokan inns.

But, with the amount of the rooms, they still manage to give intimate and flawless service, a perfect reflection of Japan’s famed omotenashi.

Other features you can enjoy within the hotel are hotel’s restaurant on the ground floor, coin-operated laundries, ironing boards, and hot spring onsen baths.

The hot spring onsen baths’ water are delivered directly from Hakone region, to create better experience of ryokan!

Photo credit Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku

As for the rooms, it is stylish and temporary with traditional aesthetics.

Almost all have low-lying beds, tatami floor, dark ceilings, and atmospheric lightning to create better vibe of Japanese zen vibe.

There are even cotton kimono-style yukata towns and tabi socks lent for guests to wear to the onsen baths or restaurant!

Definitely this is one of best hotels in Tokyo Shinjuku to stay in!

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Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku

Rate starts from $139

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WHERE TO SPLURGE

7. Hyatt Regency Tokyo

For those whose looking for luxury hotels in Shinjuku, where other place to stay other than Hyatt Regency?

You can expect great experience from this international chain as it’s both comfortable and luxurious, yet still intimate and high level of hospitality.

Located only 13 minutes easy walk from Shinjuku Station, there are many spots around the hotel that’s worth to visit.

Read also: What to do in Tokyo?

That includes Meiji Shrine, the famous Isetan department store, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatories.

You can also expect good restaurants around the hotel, not only Japanese but also another international cuisine.

Photo credit Hyatt Regency Tokyo

Though it is not as affordable with Tokyo’s standard, the hotel seems quite simple yet elegantly furnished.

But they made it up with being spacious with most of the rooms are fit up to 5 people.

The room also comes with breath-taking panoramas of Mount Fuji and Shinjuku Central Park.

If you upgraded the room to Regency room clubs and suites, you’ll also treated to a lovely cake and wine welcome package, along with fresh fruit every day.

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As one of best hotels in Shinjuku Tokyo, it has eight restaurants from Japanese to French, large indoor pool on the 28th, well-equipped gym, and Joule Spa & Wellness.

There are also on-site beauty salon and barber shop, and free bus service to Shinjuku Station.

Hyatt Regency Tokyo 

Rate starts from $324

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8. Hotel Chinzanso

Who could say no to a beauty of greenery in the middle of the city?

That’s what Hotel Chinzanso is.

Photo credit Hotel Chinzanso

As a hotel in Shinjuku that’s located not too far from the train station, it is nestled in the middle of Tokyo’s famous Chinzan-so garden.

With its root extending to historical Japan era, constructed in 1952, the hotel is equipped with pebbled walking path, koi ponds, rich greeney, and pagodas.

When you’re stepping inside the property, you’ll be welcomed with a beautiful combination of vintage European décor and traditional Japanese accents, creating a real elegance and uniqueness.

The chandelier, antique furnishings and golden railings are emphasis its place as a luxury hotels in Shinjuku.

The rooms are also more spacious than other hotels in Shinjuku, and it’s decorated with classic European furnishings to create more elegance.

It is definitely a good place to peacefully rest, with its comfortable beddings and nice bathrooms.

Photo credit Hotel Chinzanso

There are also a couple of features guests can expect from a luxury hotel.

Such as couple dining spots, spa, indoor pool, and fitness centre.

There are also shoe-shine services, Pagoda Lounge Library and free shuttle on weekends and holidays.

But what made this hotel different than the rest of hotels in Shinjuku are its seasonal activities you can sign up to.

This including garden tours, kimono fittings, tea ceremony demonstrations, and Japanese lessons.

Think about better luxury hotels in Shinjuku than here?

Hotel Chinzanso 

Rate starts from $309

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