Finding a hotel in Tokyo is very easy because there is a wide range of options, from capsule hotels costing 20 euros per night to luxury resorts priced at 500 euros per day. However, finding the right hotel to suit your travel needs and budget can be quite challenging; this is because Tokyo is a vast metropolis spread over nearly 2200 km², divided into 23 special districts, which are essentially small cities with their own local governments and a total population of around 14 million people. Fortunately, the most interesting and ‘easy’ areas for fellow Travelers are relatively limited, and the most recommended ones, considering ease of transportation and proximity to the hottest districts and general nightlife, are:

• Shinjuku: Shinjuku Station – Kabukichō
• Shibuya: Shibuya Station – Shibuya Crossing
• Akihabara: Akihabara station and surroundings
• Minato: Roppongi Neighborhood – Roppongi Hills
• Tokyo Station / Shimbashi Station / Ginza

Travelsformen.com, thanks to your tireless Neighborhood Editor, in collaboration with“our man in Tokyo” (semi-cit. from Pulp Fiction ), has also compiled for the city of Tokyo a list of Hotels located precisely in these “strategic” areas, so that finding comfortable accommodation in line with one’s budget is quick and easy, or as they say, “without too much hassle.”

Hotels in Tokyo are generally the most expensive in Japan, and it’s difficult to find them at really low prices. However, there are Capsule Hotels (some of which are listed here among the budget options), which are a characteristic of Japan but also a rather unconventional type of hotel for the rest of the world. In many ways, they are similar to hostels in terms of shared bathrooms and facilities, but they offer more comfort and a bit more privacy within your own designated space. So, if you’re not familiar with them, it’s a good idea to research Capsule Hotels before choosing this type of accommodation. For some, it can be a great way to save money and a new experience, but it’s not for everyone.

Like many tourist cities in Southeast Asia, many hotels in Tokyo are considered ‘guest-friendly,’ meaning they won’t make a fuss if you want to invite a lady directly to your room for a few hours or overnight. The ones selected and recommended here on Travelsformen.com are 100% guest-friendly. (Generally, ‘love hotels’ are used for ‘clandestine meetings’ or to take advantage of hostess services, but it is also common for foreigners to use their hotel room to host occasional female-guests).

Selected hotels are categorized by price range:

• “Cheap” – Low prices for low budgets.
• “Quality/Price” – The right compromise: higher prices than the Cheap ones and many qualities similar to the Luxury ones, but without overdoing it.
• “Luxury” -For those who seek the top regardless of expense.

Prices listed refer to:“2 adults – 1 room” and are understood to be“from”, i.e., the lowest prices on AGODA (Always remember to book for two if you want to bring company to the hotel at no extra charge).