Tokyo's hotel market is extraordinary in range and quality — the city has more five-star hotels than any other in Asia, but also some of the world's best-designed budget properties. Here's where to stay in 2025.
Iconic Luxury (¥80,000+/night)
Aman Tokyo (Otemachi): Perhaps the world's finest urban hotel. The 33rd–38th floor of the Otemachi Tower house just 84 rooms with cathedral ceilings, washi paper panels, and views over the Imperial Palace Forest. The 30-meter indoor pool, traditional Japanese onsen, and Aman's exceptional service create a Tokyo experience unlike any other. From ¥130,000/night.
The Peninsula Tokyo (Hibiya): The most glamorous classical luxury hotel in Tokyo — the grand lobby, the Lobby Bar's afternoon tea, and the rooftop Peter bar represent peak old-world hotel culture. From ¥80,000/night. The location overlooking the Imperial Palace moat is unrivaled for central Tokyo.
Design Hotels (¥25,000–60,000/night)
Park Hyatt Tokyo (Shinjuku): Immortalized by Lost in Translation, the Park Hyatt occupies the top 14 floors of Shinjuku Park Tower. The New York Bar (51st floor) provides the film's signature Tokyo view. Rooms from ¥40,000/night. The Pool on the 47th floor is one of Tokyo's most extraordinary hotel facilities.
Trunk Hotel (Shibuya): Tokyo's best lifestyle hotel — a design-conscious property that partners with local restaurants, brands, and cultural institutions. The rooftop bar and neighborhood-focused programming make it the choice for visitors who want to engage with contemporary Tokyo culture. From ¥30,000/night.
Mid-Range Excellence (¥12,000–25,000/night)
Dormy Inn Premium Akihabara: The Dormy Inn chain sets the standard for mid-range business hotels — large natural onsen on the top floor, free late-night ramen service, excellent breakfast, and reliably high standards. From ¥12,000/night. Available in most major Tokyo neighborhoods.
Mustard Hotel Shibuya: A design-forward mid-range hotel by the same team behind the beloved Mustard Hostel. Rooftop bar, coffee program, natural materials. From ¥18,000/night.
Budget (Under ¥8,000/night)
Nui Hostel (Asakusa): Tokyo's best hostel by wide consensus — a beautifully renovated Shitamachi building with a ground-floor café-bar open to the neighborhood. Dorm from ¥3,200, private rooms from ¥12,000.
9h (Nine Hours) Akasaka: The capsule hotel chain that elevated the format to design status. Clean, minimal, and surprisingly comfortable. From ¥4,000/night. The shared bath facilities are excellent.
Neighborhood Guide
Shinjuku: Best transport hub, widest hotel range. Asakusa: Most character, best for traditional Tokyo feel. Shibuya: Best for contemporary culture and nightlife access. Roppongi: Best for arts and international restaurant scene. Ginza: Best for shopping and central Tokyo access.