Updated: Recommended Hotels in Shinjuku
Shinjuku is the central district of Tokyo, and it has always been a favorite among travelers. It has everything you could want: restaurants on every corner, from premium spots to budget-friendly options that keep your wallet happy. Its shopping area is even more dazzling, with countless malls selling brand-name goods, clothing, and electronics, and shops where you can often find rare sneakers. It's not just a daytime destination either — the nightlife is just as lively, with plenty of Tokyo-style bars and eateries. Best of all, the district has convenient transport, with trains reaching every attraction. It's a great spot for both shopping and food lovers.
1. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Tokyo-Higashishinjuku (formerly Sunroute Higashi Shinjuku)
A simple, chic boutique-style hotel. It's right next to Higashi-Shinjuku Station, so getting around couldn't be easier. There's also an airport limousine service straight from the airport to the hotel. Although it's close to the city center, it's in a slightly quieter area that isn't too crowded. Restaurants and convenience stores surround the hotel, so if you get hungry late at night, there's affordable food nearby, and some shops are even open 24 hours. There's also a relaxing massage service for anyone tired after a long day of walking.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Vending machines
- Currency exchange service
- Luggage storage service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Airport shuttle service
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Higashi-Shinjuku Station (about a 2-minute walk).
2. Shinjuku Prince Hotel
This is one of the most popular hotels among visitors, and it won't disappoint. It has a modern style that looks simple yet is fully equipped with everything you need. If you're worried about your room smelling like cigarettes, you can choose a non-smoking room. You can also count on the food here, with a dining room, coffee shop, and bar. If you're tired and want a buffet without going far, this hotel is a great choice — tasty, good value, with plenty of options, and buffets served both for lunch and dinner. The service here is excellent too.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Currency exchange service
- Vending machines
- Luggage storage service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Multilingual staff service
- Tour services
- Steam room
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Seibu-Shinjuku Station (about a 2-minute walk), or at Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station (about a 6-minute walk).
3. Nine hours Shinjuku-North
A capsule-style hotel with a super modern design, great for solo travelers or anyone comfortable with this style. There's no need to worry about sharing a floor with the opposite sex, since the floors are clearly separated by gender. Even though it's a capsule, the beds are roomy enough to move around comfortably. Bathrooms are shared, but the facilities are fully equipped. Best of all, every room is non-smoking, so there's no need to worry about lingering cigarette smoke. There's also a common area where you can sit and get things done.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Express check-in/check-out service
- Locker service
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Shin-Okubo Station (about a 2-minute walk).
4. Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower
A premium business hotel decorated in a sleek, stylish way. If you're after beautiful city views, this is the place — the hotel occupies floors 19 to 35 of a high-rise building, with the main lobby and reception on the 20th floor, and rooms starting from the 22nd floor up to the 35th. The rooms are fairly spacious compared to the standard for city-center hotels. The location is excellent if you're planning to explore the city, since it's close to both attractions and public transport, including buses and trains, plus plenty of places to eat.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Currency exchange service
- Cash withdrawal service
- Luggage storage service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Vending machines
- Coffee shop
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Express check-in/check-out service
- Airport transfer and shuttle service
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Shinjuku Station (about a 6-minute walk), or at Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station (about a 12-minute walk).
5. KOKO Hotel Shinjuku Yotsuya (formerly Hotel Wing International Premium Tokyo Yotsuya)
A modern hotel offering both Western-style rooms with beds and rooms with Japanese-style futons. Since there are both smoking and non-smoking rooms, choose carefully when booking. The bathroom amenities are excellent too, with even makeup remover oil and face wash provided — every detail is well thought out. It's also close to everything: subway stations, malls, supermarkets, and convenience stores, so you can eat and shop anytime. The breakfast buffet in particular is generous, with fresh bread baked daily and vegetables chosen to be pesticide-free. Free coffee, tea, water, and ice are available 24 hours a day.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Free tea, coffee, and drinking water available 24 hours
- Currency exchange service
- Luggage storage service
- Vending machines
- Coffee shop
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Massage service
- Hiking activities
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Yotsuya-sanchome Station (about a 3-minute walk), or at Akebonobashi Station (about a 9-minute walk).
6. Book Tea Bed SHINJUKU-GYOEN
A small hotel that packs a lot of style into one place. The design keeps to a quiet, understated tone that feels simple yet pleasant to look at. It's well laid out, and even with limited space, it has everything you need. Fans of American-style breakfast will love the tasty breakfast served here every day. If you want to enjoy some nature after checking in, you can take a walk at nearby Shinjuku Gyoen park.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Coffee shop
- Bar
- Dining room
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station (about a 2-minute walk), or at Shinjuku-sanchome Station (about a 5-minute walk).
7. Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku
A hostel with a truly distinctive design — it feels just like sleeping inside a library. Wood accents throughout give it an open, relaxed feel, and the common area is packed with books to read. It combines a chill vibe with a stylish look, so you could spend all day reading without getting bored. For book lovers who want a stylish stay with easy access at a budget-friendly price, this one is well worth it.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Safe deposit box
- Luggage storage service
- Express check-in/check-out service
- Bar
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Seibu-Shinjuku Station (about a 1-minute walk), or at Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station (about a 5-minute walk).
8. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Another hotel that's popular with visitors, since it's in the city center yet not too crowded, with easy access and plenty of food nearby. It gets livelier the later it gets, making it a great fit for night owls who want to experience Tokyo's nightlife. The rooms are clearly divided into non-smoking and smoking types, and solo female travelers can book a women-only non-smoking floor. The highlight that many guests love is the chance to take photos with the Godzilla head on the 8th floor.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Dining room
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Multilingual staff available
- Massage service
- Air purifier
- Steam room
- Vending machines
- Coffee shop
- Cash withdrawal service
- Currency exchange service
- Airport shuttle service
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Seibu-Shinjuku Station (about a 5-minute walk), or at Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station (about a 4-minute walk).
9. Imano Tokyo Hostel
A loft-style hostel with a touch of Japanese flavor. Rooms come in both dormitory and private styles. The dorm rooms have a dedicated floor and zone for women, so you can feel at ease. The private rooms are compact, hotel-style, with futon bedding on Japanese tatami mats. If you'd like to cook for yourself, there's a shared kitchen with full equipment for preparing your own ingredients. The best part might be the stylish standing bar on the 1st floor, done in kakuuchi style, where you can experience a genuine slice of Japanese culture — and there's seating provided for anyone not used to standing, so no need to worry about tired legs.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Shared kitchen
- Bar (kakuuchi style)
- Coffee shop
- Coin-operated laundry machine
- Safe deposit box
- Family room
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Shinjuku-sanchome Station (about a 4-minute walk), or at Higashi-Shinjuku Station (about an 8-minute walk).
10. Hyatt Regency Tokyo
A premium hotel with a sleek, luxurious design. You can feel the elevated atmosphere the moment you step into the lobby. The rooms are more spacious than most city-center hotel rooms. On clear days with few clouds, rooms on the higher floors may even offer a distant view of Mount Fuji. The service standard is impressive at every level, living up to the Hyatt name's strong reputation.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Sauna
- Fitness room
- Massage service
- Tour services
- Vending machines
- 24-hour room service
- Concierge service
- Currency exchange service
- Prayer room
- Airport transfer and shuttle service
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Tochomae Station (about a 2-minute walk), or at Nishi-Shinjuku Station (about a 6-minute walk).
11. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
A hotel with a classic design. The rooms live up to the premium price, spacious enough that they never feel cramped, with just the right amount of space. There are several room types and styles to choose from, and the higher the floor, the more beautiful the night view of the city. Guests who choose a higher-priced room also get free access to the lounge. Breakfast is impressive too, with up to 4 different styles to choose from. There are also rooms designed for guests with disabilities. It's truly a hotel that goes all out.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Currency exchange service
- Concierge service
- Cash withdrawal service
- Library
- Luggage storage service
- Private check-in/check-out
- Ticket booking service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Babysitting service
- Kids club
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Tochomae Station (about a 7-minute walk), or at Nishi-Shinjuku Station (about an 8-minute walk).
12. Blue Empire in Shinjuku
A hotel with an apartment-style feel, homey rather than formal, and decorated in a cute, comfortable way. There are also rooms that comfortably fit three guests. Even though the rooms are compact, they come with everything you need, including a bathroom, and some rooms even have a small kitchen so you can buy groceries from a nearby supermarket and cook a homemade meal.
Additional Services and Amenities
- Kitchen
- Family room
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Coin-operated laundry machine
- Luggage storage service
- Express check-in/check-out service
- Taxi service
Price
Rates vary by season and room type.
Access
Get off at Shin-Okubo Station (about a 4-minute walk), or at Seibu-Shinjuku Station (about a 7-minute walk).