
If you’re looking to book cheap in Japan, there are plenty of options that you can choose from now, especially with the multitude of capsule hotels that have sprung up. Capsule hotels or pod hotels are unique accommodation options and feature small and basic individual sleeping units called capsules. They basically run on the idea of providing minimalistic overnight accommodation in large numbers. Developed in Japan and now slowly catching up to the other parts of the world as well, capsule hotels are increasingly becoming popular owing to the privacy as compared to sharing spaces or dormitories, the convenience and the cost-effectiveness.
Other pocket-friendly accommodation options available include basic single rooms, twin-sharing or dormitory rooms. Based on how much you’re willing to spend and the kind of amenities you’re looking for, we’ve curated a list of handpicked budget hotels to cater to different price points. Check out the top-rated yet cheap hotels in Tokyo here!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) 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 May 26, 2025.
1. Economy Hotel Hoteiya
The property comprises of compact air-conditioned rooms that come with a television and a fridge each. Guests have an option to stay in a Western-style room or to try a Japanese style room with a tatami floor and futon bedding. Bathrooms are shared and guests have access to the 24-hour individual shower booths. The hotel has a coin-operated internet station and a coin launderette on-site. The hotel does not provide meals but a shared kitchen space and free green tea.
The property is in close proximity to the Sensoji Temple and the Asakusa area. The nearest station is the Miami-Senju Station from where Ueno, Akihabara and Ginza are only a 10-minute subway ride away.
Economy Hotel Hoteiya
Address: Taito-ku Nihontsuzumi 1-23-9
5.69 km (3.6 mi) from Tokyo Daijingu
2. Shinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel (from USD 46)
Located in the heart of the Shinjuku area, this capsule hotel offers compact capsule beds with a private television and an alarm clock. Meals are provided at the hotel restaurant which serves regular Japanese fare. Bathrooms and toilets are shared and the necessary amenities are provided. Lockers are provided for guests’ luggage and the hotel has a 24-hour front desk. The Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel is 350 m (1148 feet) from Shinjuku Train Station. Right across the street from the Shinjuku Ward Office, the hotel is a five-minute walk from Isetan Department Store, the lively Kabukicho area and Shinjuku San-Chome Subway Station. Also, the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a 10-minute walk.
Shinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel
Address: 1-2-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to, JPN, 160-0021
3.96 km (2.5 mi) from Tokyo Daijingu
3. Sakura Hotel Jimbocho (from USD 34)
The Wi-Fi enabled property hotel has rooms and dormitories on offer. The property has a 24-hour front desk, free luggage storage services, tour and travel desk, a coin laundromat and a shared lounge area with a microwave, refrigerator and internet PCs. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. The on-site cafe is open round the clock and serves international fare. The property is located at just a 2-minute walk from the Jimbocho Subway Station, a 5-minute walk from the Tokyo Station 10-minute walk from Nippon Budokan and the Imperial Palace. The property is also in close proximity to the popular Akihabara area and the Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Dome City Amusement Park.
Sakura Hotel Jimbocho
Address: Chiyoda-ku Kanda-Jinbocho 2-21-4
1.04 km (0.7 mi) from Tokyo Daijingu
4. Hotel Meigetsu (from USD 25)
This listing offers single and twin rooms with shared kitchen access. The units have both air-conditioning and heating, a television and free internet access. The toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. The hotel also features a lounge area with a personal computer available for guest use, a coin laundromat, free bicycle rental, a drink vending machine. The shared kitchen is well-appointed with a fridge, microwave, toaster. Hotel Meigetsu is an eight-minute walk from Minami-Senju Station and Ohashi Station. It is within a 25-minute drive from the Roppongi area and the Imperial Palace. It is a 35-minute drive from Meiji-Jingu Shrine and Haneda Airport. Narita Airport is a 75-minute drive away.
Hotel Meigetsu
Address: Arakawa-ku Minami-senju 7-21-10
6.26 km (3.9 mi) from Tokyo Daijingu
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5. Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori (from USD 20)
Convenient access to nearby restaurants, cafes, and a public bathhouse, with free drinks available at the hotel
Affordable rates for budget travelers, great value for money
Close proximity to Nippori Station, easy access to public transport, and nearby attractions such as the Tokyo SkyTree and Senso-ji temple
Clean facilities, 24-hour reception, free drinks, and convenient location near Nippori Station
This property features dormitory rooms and capsule-type units. Each unit is equipped with a luggage storage area, shelf, electric socket and reading light. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the property. A paid public bathing facility is located right next to the hotel. Other features include a 24-hour front desk, a free-use computer in the lobby, safety deposit boxes, complimentary coffee in the lobby and on the open terrace.
The hotel’s sushi restaurant, located just a minute away from the property caters to your meal requirements. The property is close to the JR or Keisei Nippori Stations, is a short stroll from Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street and a short drive from Asakusa.
Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori
Address: Arakawa-ku Higashi Nippori 6-59-3
4.04 km (2.6 mi) from Tokyo Daijingu
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