Tokyo does not lack spectacular hotels or Airbnbs, but affordable stays that don’t break the bank can be harder to come by.
With new hotels cropping up left and right, everyone wants to be a part of this city, from popular hospitality brand Mitsui Fudosan to realtor giant Hulic, with their budget-friendly, luxury-lookalike in Ginza. If you’re in search of a property that’s both nice and relatively affordable, look no further. Every hotel on this list offers rooms for $300 or less, but even with their budget-friendly price tags, they don’t fall short of our standards due to their unique room designs, accolades, and savvy technological advances.
Whether you’re hoping to stay somewhere on the quieter side or prefer a place in the center of all the nightlife, Tokyo is a bustling city with a variety of wonderful neighborhoods. From apartment hybrids for long-term work trips to customizable room color palettes, we’re sure you’ll find a unique, charming stay that fits your budget. Plus, you’ll be able to use the extra coin on the world-renowned cuisine, interactive museums, and next-level shopping this city is home to. Below, find 12 of the nicest affordable hotels in Tokyo.
Nestled in the heart of the ever-so-trendy Shimokitazawa, Mustard embodies the neighborhood’s laidback vibe. Mustard acts as a meeting place for creatives to build community, create art, and hold performances. A fun bit of urban planning history is on display in the surrounding area: When officials buried the tracks of the Odakyu suburban metro line underground, a new opportunity arose to create more green space in an already cramped Tokyo. From there, the path from Higashi Kitazawa station all the way down to Setagaya Daita was created and is now home to shops, restaurants, and a handful of new hangouts.
