Ginza comes from the Japanese word ‘gin’ meaning 'silver’ and 'za’ meaning 'guild,’ as this was where Japan’s silver was minted. Now one of the most famous shopping areas not just in Japan but in the entire world, Ginza has shops, art galleries, nightclubs, must-try ramen restaurants, and cafes, to name a few. There is also a plethora of things to do here such as attending ceremonies, visiting art exhibits, exploring museums, and more! As Ginza is a popular spot, a lot of travelers stay in hotels here, a number of which are quite expensive. But, fret not - there are nearby capsule hotels where you can stay and which are easily accessible by train, taxi, and car. Fair warning though, taxi fares aren’t cheap in Japan! Read on for a list of the top capsule hotels near Ginza, Japan, where you can stay for a night or two.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 04, 2024.
1. Capsule Net Grand Customer Ueno Store (from USD 24)
Capsule Net Grand Customer Ueno Store is a 3-minute walk away from Ueno Station, which means it’s a 14-minute train ride to Ginza. Via taxi or car, it’s a 12-minute ride. It provides separate floors for males and females.
With a sauna, public bath, relaxation areas with comic books, shower room, laundry services, dining area, convenience store, and free WiFi, it’s a great option for guests who just want to take a break while in Japan. The staff can speak Japanese and English, so you won’t have much of a problem when staying here! They also provide free towels, pajamas, toiletries, hairdryers, and phone chargers. Tablets can be rented for free.
Gran Custama Ueno
Address: 6-8-20 Ueno, Taito-ku
783 meters (0.5 ft) from Ueno Zoo
2. Nine Hours Otemachi (from USD 44)
Nine Hours Otemachi is a capsule hotel in Tokyo with a semi-futuristic feel to it. Its chic and organized layout will leave you feeling like you’ve come out of a science fiction movie. Here, only persons of the same gender can check into one room. The property is equipped with a heating system for the colder months and air conditioning for the summer. It’s non-smoking all throughout, has a shared bathroom with a hairdryer, and free WiFi!
Within the capsules, a USB and charging port are provided. At their 24-hour front desk, the staff speaks both Japanese and English. Children over seven years old are welcome to stay here. To get to Ginza, walk for about 5 minutes to Takebashi Station, and from there take a 15-minute train ride.
nine hours Otemachi-Imperial Palace
Address: Chiyoda-ku Kanda Nishikicho 3-11-15
2.91 km (1.9 mi) from Ueno Zoo
3. Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori (from USD 16)
Affordable rates for budget travelers, great value for money
Clean facilities, 24-hour reception, free drinks, and convenient location near Nippori Station
Close proximity to Nippori Station, easy access to public transport, and nearby attractions such as the Tokyo SkyTree and Senso-ji temple
Convenient access to nearby restaurants, cafes, and a public bathhouse, with free drinks available at the hotel
Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori is one of the best options for cheap hotels near Ginza, Tokyo. The interior features warm tones with touches of red, and it offers three-walled capsule rooms which have power outlets, shelves, reading lights, and luggage storage. Of course, free WiFi is available here too.
From the nearby Nippori Station, it’s a 22-minute train ride to Ginza (or an 18-minute taxi or car ride away). The staff can speak English and Japanese. In the lobby, you will find a travel guide and a computer which is available to use. Nearby is a paid parking lot. Best of all, an owl named Mori sits atop the front desk, ready to greet guests!
Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori
Address: Arakawa-ku Higashi Nippori 6-59-3
1.48 km (1.0 mi) from Ueno Zoo
4. Leo Yu Capsule Hotel Nishifunabashi (from USD 21)
Affordable rates for a short stay, with health and safety measures in place.
Clean, well-maintained facilities with laundry, individual showers, and micro saunas.
Convenient location near the station, easy to find and access transport options.
Availability of drinks and noodles, but limited dining options within the hotel.
Leo Yu Capsule Hotel Nishifunabashi is a capsule hotel that is 25 minutes away from Ginza via car or taxi. From the nearby Nishi-Funabashi Station, it’s about a 30-minute train ride to Ginza Station. It has rooms with air conditioning, towels, and slippers.
Offering a modern vibe, the interior’s neutral colors make it look chic and spotless. It also has VIP facilities for guests who opt to pay for a nicer room. With a shared bathroom catering to all your hygienic needs (toiletries are free!) and free WiFi, this place definitely provides a convenient stay for all.
LEO YU Capsule Hotel Nishifunabashi
Address: Katsushikacho 2-412
16.64 km (10.4 mi) from Ueno Zoo
5. Global Hotel Tokyo (from USD 27)
Affordable rates with good value for money, especially for solo travelers.
Clean facilities, comfortable beds, private lockers, and a rooftop area for relaxation.
Conveniently situated near Shin Okubo and Shinjuku stations, close to dining and nightlife options.
Proximity to Korean restaurants, convenience stores, and a central location for easy access to various dining options.
Global Hotel Tokyo is found in Shinjuku and has a modern feel to it. There is no elevator here, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs only, so if you have difficulty climbing upstairs, it’s best to check if you can book a room on a lower floor. The rooms are non-smoking and are segregated by gender. They are equipped with a socket near the bed, and guests have access to a terrace with garden views and clean bathrooms.
Air conditioning and free WiFi are available. The staff can speak English, Japanese, and Korean. To go to Ginza, you can take a 20-minute taxi or car ride, or a 15-minute train ride from Shinjuku Station to Ginza Station.
The Global Hotel Tokyo
Address: Shinjuku-ku, Hyakunincho 1-8-17
6.77 km (4.3 mi) from Ueno Zoo
6. Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Shinbashi (from USD 39)
Affordable with free drinks, curry breakfast, and amenities
Freebies like phone chargers, noise-cancellation earplugs, and toothbrush; massage chair; clean pajamas
Conveniently located near Shimbashi station with easy access to eateries and bars
Complimentary curry and rice breakfast, free drink bar including alcohol, and 24-hour onsen access
Anshin Oyado Capsule Hotel Shinbashi is a males-only capsule hotel located just a few steps away from Shimbashi Station, which is just a short walk to Ginza. It gives off forest vibes because of its wooden interiors and the plants in almost every corner. It has non-smoking rooms and each room has outlets, headphones, TV, and free WiFi.
It also has amenities such as a public sauna, an on-site cafe, laundry services, and a complimentary drink bar (with all-you-can-drink soft drinks!). If you also speak and understand a little Japanese, that’s a plus, because the staff are not as fluent in English but are willing to help in any way they can!
Anshin Oyado Tokyo Shinbashi Ekimaeten-Male Only
Address: Minato-ku Shinbashi 3-21-6
5.83 km (3.7 mi) from Ueno Zoo
7. nine hours Akasaka (from USD 38)
Affordable prices for a Tokyo stay, good value for money
Provides towels, pajamas, slippers, and toiletries; clean and modern facilities
Convenient, central location with good subway connections; close to restaurants, bars, and attractions
Good breakfast at a nearby café; plenty of dining options nearby
Nine Hours Akasaka is a capsule hotel with separate rooms for males and females. It features rooms with a minimalist design that looks beehive-like with its warm yellow lights. It’s non-smoking all throughout and has air conditioning, a shared bathroom, and luggage storage.
With free WiFi and amenities such as towels, pajamas, slippers, and toothbrushes, as well as brewed coffee in the lobby, it definitely promises convenience. The 24-hour front desk has staff that can speak Japanese and English, and children over 7 years old are allowed to stay there. To get to Ginza, it’s an 18-minute train ride from Akasaka Station and a 15-minute taxi or car ride away.
9h nine hours Akasaka sleep lab
Address: Minato-ku Akasaka 4-3-14
5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Ueno Zoo
8. Hotel Tomariya Ueno (from USD 35)
Hotel Tomariya Ueno is a capsule hotel that showcases Japanese arts and culture, with wall art of geishas, sumo wrestlers, and Japanese calligraphy. Rooms are separate for males and females, and the beds are clean and comfortable. Situated near Ueno Station, it will take you a 14-minute train ride to get to Ginza, and via taxi or car, about 10 minutes.
It has a shared lounge, shared bathroom, kettle and microwave, laundry services, and free WiFi and toiletries. Within each room, there is a power outlet and a clothes rack. Compared to the other capsule hotels on this list, the staff here can speak English, Japanese, and Chinese.
Hotel Tomariya Ueno
Address: Taito-ku Higashiueno 4-20-4
748 meters (0.5 ft) from Ueno Zoo
9. Moon Station Hotel Tokyo (from USD 273)
Moon Station Hotel Tokyo is close to Kameido Station, which is a 26-minute train ride to Ginza. Where the present meets the future, step inside the rocket ship-like rooms. This property has a shared bathroom, shared lounge, and, of course, free WiFi.
Care to step off your rocket ship for some food? They have vending machines in the lobby, and there’s a convenience store nearby. This capsule hotel can accommodate both males and females in one room. A parking lot is available, charging 1,000 JPY (9 USD) per day. A 24-hour front desk is available with staff who can speak Japanese and English.
MOON STATION HOTEL TOKYO
Address: Koto-ku Oshima 3-1-6
5.72 km (3.6 mi) from Ueno Zoo
10. First Cabin Shinbashi Atagoyama (from USD 51)
Reasonable pricing for a central location with spa facilities.
Spa, common spaces, dedicated working desks, toiletries, hair dryers, and coin laundry.
Conveniently situated between two Mita line stations, close to convenience stores and supermarkets, and a 15-minute walk to Tokyo Tower.
Limited food selection in the vicinity, but lit food options available; breakfast provided by the hotel.
First Cabin Shinbashi Atagoyama is a capsule hotel with a modern vibe to it. It’s a 10-minute walk to Toranomon Station where you can take a 20-minute train ride to Ginza. It has spacious capsule rooms with a power outlet, clothes hangers, and even storage space. There’s a restaurant, on-site vending machines, coin-operated laundry machines, and separate floors for males and females.
A 24-hour front desk can be found here with staff who can interact in both Japanese and English. The shared bathrooms and toilets provide free toiletries, towels, and hairdryers for use.
First Cabin Shinbashi Atagoyama
Address: Minato-ku Nishishimbashi 3-10-7
6.09 km (3.8 mi) from Ueno Zoo
Capsule hotels are all around Ginza, Japan
While Ginza does have hotels travelers can stay in, they’re not exactly cheap; capsule hotels provide you a place to rest and sleep at a good price while being near one of the most famous shopping centers in the world. With the Tokyo subway allowing you to commute like a local, it has never been easier to explore and go about Tokyo and visit Ginza! Just a walking distance from subway stations, the capsule hotels on this list are definitely worth checking out, so what are you waiting for?
Frequently asked questions about capsule hotels near Ginza
1. Which capsule hotels near Ginza have WiFi?
Most of the capsule hotels listed above have WiFi so that guests can stay in touch with loved ones and stay up to date on current events. Some of them are Nine Hours Otemachi, Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori, Leo Yu Capsule Hotel Nishifunabashi, and Global Hotel Tokyo.
2. Which capsule hotels near Ginza have parking?
Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori is one of the capsule hotels near Ginza that provides free parking for its guests. If you have a car with you and want to be free from hassle, then staying at this hotel is the best option for you.
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