The 11 Best Hotels in Tokyo (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 11 picks

The best hotels in Tokyo in 2026 are Aman Tokyo, the newly reopened Park Hyatt Tokyo, The Peninsula Tokyo, Hoshinoya Tokyo and Janu Tokyo for luxury, with TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street for design and Shibuya Stream Hotel, Hotel Gracery Shinjuku and Nui. Hostel for mid-range and value stays. Choose by neighborhood first: Marunouchi for the station, Shinjuku for nightlife, Shibuya for trendy areas and Asakusa for old Tokyo.

Pick the neighborhood before the hotel. Marunouchi and Ginza put you next to Tokyo Station and the shinkansen, Shinjuku and Shibuya are the nightlife and transit hubs, Roppongi and Toranomon have the newest luxury towers, and Asakusa is quieter, older and cheaper. Every hotel below sits within a short walk of at least one major station.

The list runs from top-end towers to a hostel with private rooms. For what to do once you are settled, see our guides to the best things to do in Tokyo and the best views in Tokyo.

1. Aman Tokyo — Otemachi

Ryokan-inspired suites on the top floors of Otemachi Tower, above the Imperial Palace.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples · Solo

Aman Tokyo occupies the top floors of the Otemachi Tower and blends Japanese design touches, including ikebana displays, washi paper doors and engawa-style platforms, with skyline views. Rooms are large and calm, and the Aman Spa has onsen-style baths, steam rooms and a 30-meter pool.

Dining includes Musashi for omakase sushi, plus Arva and La Pâtisserie. The Imperial Palace Gardens are next door and Otemachi Station sits below the tower.

Good to know: Book a room on the highest floors you can afford for the best skyline views, and reserve Musashi before you arrive.

Otemachi Tower, 1-5-6 Otemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004

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2. Park Hyatt Tokyo — Nishi-Shinjuku

The Shinjuku icon from Lost in Translation, reopened in December 2025 after a full renovation.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples · Solo

Park Hyatt Tokyo sits high in the Shinjuku Park Tower and reopened on December 9, 2025 after a 19-month renovation, with redesigned rooms by the Paris studio Jouin Manku. The New York Grill & Bar on the 52nd floor has been restored to its original look, and Ducasse Paris runs the brasserie Girandole.

The hotel is best known as the setting of the film Lost in Translation. Shinjuku Station is the nearest major rail hub.

Good to know: Treat the first months after reopening as a high-demand period and book well ahead; confirm which restaurants are open when you reserve.

3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-1055

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3. The Peninsula Tokyo — Yurakucho

Classic luxury opposite the Imperial Palace, a short walk from Ginza and Hibiya.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples · Families

The Peninsula Tokyo stands in Yurakucho between Ginza and the Marunouchi business district, facing Hibiya Park and the palace grounds. It suits travelers who want traditional five-star service and an easy walk to Ginza's department stores and restaurants.

Hibiya Station and Yurakucho Station are both within a few minutes on foot.

Good to know: Ask for a high-floor room facing the Imperial Palace or Hibiya Park when booking.

1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0006

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4. Hoshinoya Tokyo — Otemachi

A high-rise ryokan with six-room floors, tatami rooms and an onsen.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples · Solo

Hoshinoya Tokyo describes itself as a high-rise ryokan. Each floor works as a private ryokan of six rooms with a shared lounge called an ochanoma, and the 84 rooms sleep one to three guests. There is an onsen, a public bath, a spa, a pool and three restaurants.

Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out at noon. Guests are asked to remove shoes in the entrance, as at a traditional inn.

Good to know: Best for a first ryokan-style stay without leaving the city; it is about a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station's Marunouchi North Exit.

1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004

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5. Janu Tokyo — Azabudai

Aman's lifestyle brand in Azabudai Hills, with a large spa, pool and many restaurants.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples · Groups

Janu Tokyo is the first hotel from Aman's Janu brand and sits in the Azabudai Hills development. It has a wellness center with treatment rooms, a swimming pool, gyms with daily classes and several restaurants and bars, so it works as a social base rather than a retreat.

Azabudai Hills' shops, gardens and the teamLab Borderless museum are steps away.

Good to know: The hotel's official site lists more than one room-count figure; confirm room types and spa access when booking.

1-2-2 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041

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6. Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills — Toranomon

Hyatt's design-led hotel on the top floors of Toranomon Hills.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples · Solo

Andaz Tokyo occupies the upper floors of the Toranomon Hills tower and mixes contemporary design with Japanese details. It is a good choice for business travelers and couples who want skyline views, and Toranomon Hills Station is directly below.

Roppongi, Ginza and Shimbashi are each a short taxi or subway ride away.

Good to know: Rates are often lower on weekdays outside peak seasons; compare Hyatt member rates on the official site.

1-23-4 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001

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7. TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET — Jingumae

A design-minded boutique hotel on Cat Street, between Harajuku and Shibuya.

¥¥¥Best for Couples · Solo

TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET sits on the pedestrian Cat Street linking Harajuku and Shibuya. The hotel describes itself around the idea of socializing as a form of social contribution, and it pairs guest rooms with an all-day diner, TRUNK(KITCHEN), focused on seafood, and a kushiyaki restaurant, TRUNK(KUSHI).

It suits travelers who want a fashion-district base with independent shops and cafes on the doorstep.

Good to know: Harajuku and Shibuya are both walkable; confirm current rooms and business hours on the hotel site before booking.

5-31 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001

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8. SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL — Shibuya

Tokyu hotel connected to Shibuya Station, with a 4th-floor lobby and Shibuya Stream next door.

¥¥¥Best for Couples · Families

Shibuya Stream Hotel, formerly Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu, is a Tokyu Hotels property connected to the Shibuya Stream complex. It links directly to the JR Shin-Minami exit and to Exit C2 for the Fukutoshin, Hanzomon and Toyoko lines.

That makes it one of the easiest hotels in the city for arriving with luggage. Shibuya Crossing is a short walk away.

Good to know: Take the yellow elevator from street level to the 4th-floor lobby; allow a minute or two from the JR Shin-Minami ticket gate.

3-21-3 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002

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9. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku — Kabukicho

A mid-range Shinjuku hotel in Kabukicho known for its Godzilla head terrace.

¥¥Best for Groups · Families

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku stands in Kabukicho with a life-size Godzilla head on its 8th-floor terrace and Godzilla-themed rooms. It is the pick for fans and for anyone who wants a central Shinjuku base at a mid-range price.

Shinjuku Station is a short walk, and Kabukicho's bars and restaurants are outside the door.

Good to know: Terrace access has been suspended according to some booking listings; check the official site before you plan around the Godzilla head.

1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-8466

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10. THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC — Asakusa

Mid-range design hotel steps from Senso-ji's Kaminarimon gate.

¥¥¥Best for Couples · Groups

The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon by Hulic sits on the road leading to Kaminarimon, so Senso-ji and Nakamise-dori are a short walk away. It is a strong mid-range pick for a base in old Tokyo.

Asakusa Station on the Ginza and Asakusa lines is close by.

Good to know: Book an upper-floor room facing the temple side if you can; check the hotel page for current room views.

2-16-11 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034

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11. Nui. HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE — Kuramae

A converted warehouse hostel with private rooms and a cafe-bar, near Asakusa.

¥Best for Solo · Groups

Nui. is a design-forward hostel in a former warehouse in Kuramae, on the quieter east side of Asakusa. It offers both dorm beds and private rooms, with shared bathrooms and a living room, and the ground-floor cafe turns into a bar in the evening.

It is a good option for solo travelers and budget couples who still want a social atmosphere.

Good to know: The cafe runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the bar from 6 p.m.; the hostel asks guests to confirm hours before visiting.

2-14-13 Kuramae, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0051

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Frequently asked questions

Which area is best to stay in Tokyo for first-timers?

Shinjuku and Shibuya are the easiest bases: both are major rail hubs with endless restaurants and late-night options. Marunouchi and Ginza suit travelers who want a calmer base next to Tokyo Station for day trips. Asakusa is cheaper and more traditional but farther from the west side of the city.

What is the best luxury hotel in Tokyo?

Aman Tokyo, The Peninsula Tokyo, Park Hyatt Tokyo and Janu Tokyo are the names most often at the top. Aman and Hoshinoya both take a Japanese-inspired approach, while Park Hyatt is the high-floor Shinjuku classic that reopened in December 2025 after a 19-month renovation.

Are there good-value hotels in Tokyo?

Yes. Business-style hotels from Tokyu, Gracery and similar chains give you a clean private room in a central location for much less than the luxury towers. Hostels such as Nui. in Kuramae offer private rooms as well as dorm beds.

When should I book a Tokyo hotel?

Book as early as your dates are fixed, especially for cherry blossom season in late March and early April, autumn leaves in November and the year-end holidays. Luxury hotels with few rooms, such as Hoshinoya Tokyo, fill first.

Do Tokyo hotels have onsen baths?

A few do. Hoshinoya Tokyo has an onsen and a public bath, and Aman Tokyo has onsen-style baths in its spa. Most business hotels offer only standard bathrooms, so check the hotel page if a soak matters to you.

Which Tokyo hotels are good for families?

Look for larger rooms and a central station connection. Shibuya Stream Hotel connects directly to the JR Shin-Minami exit at Shibuya Station, which makes arrivals with luggage and kids simple. Check each hotel's family room options before booking.

1. Aman Tokyo — Otemachi

2. Park Hyatt Tokyo — Nishi-Shinjuku

3. The Peninsula Tokyo — Yurakucho

4. Hoshinoya Tokyo — Otemachi

5. Janu Tokyo — Azabudai

6. Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills — Toranomon

7. TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET — Jingumae

8. SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL — Shibuya

9. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku — Kabukicho

10. THE GATE HOTEL Asakusa Kaminarimon by HULIC — Asakusa

11. Nui. HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE — Kuramae

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