Where to Stay in Tokyo:
Area & Hotel Guides
Tokyo area comparisons, hotel planning guides, transit information and chain-store tips.
First trip to Tokyo?
Where to Stay in Tokyo: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors
Not sure which area fits your trip? Start with this side-by-side comparison of nine Tokyo areas.
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Popular Tokyo hotel bases
Explore 28 Tokyo hotel-area guides: start with the three featured areas below, then browse the remaining areas in the directory.
Akihabara
Electronics, anime, and surprisingly useful rail connections for exploring eastern Tokyo.
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Ueno
Museums, Ameyoko markets, practical hotels and direct Skyliner services between Keisei-Ueno and Narita Airport.
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Asakusa
Senso-ji and an old-town setting, with Tobu services toward Tokyo Skytree and Nikko. Check the hotel route to the correct Asakusa station.
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Open guides for Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, and more.
- Shinjuku→
- Shibuya→
- Tokyo Station / Marunouchi→
- Ginza→
- Ikebukuro→
- Odaiba→
- Roppongi / Akasaka / Azabu→
- Shinagawa→
- Shimbashi / Shiodome→
- Suidobashi / Korakuen→
- Omotesando / Harajuku→
- Ebisu / Meguro→
- Hamacho / Ningyocho→
- Kanda / Jimbocho→
- Kinshicho / Kameido→
- Kamata / Oimachi→
- Kita-Senju→
- Nihonbashi / Kayabacho→
- Hamamatsucho / Takeshiba→
- Kagurazaka / Iidabashi→
- Kichijoji→
- Nakano / Koenji→
- Ryogoku→
- Tsukiji / Toyosu→
- Yanaka / Nezu / Sendagi→
Choose a chain that fits your trip
Compare room size, public baths, locations, prices, and the trade-offs that rankings alone miss.
Tokyo Hotel Chains Explained
Compare 10 Japanese hotel chains across 30 Tokyo hotels—from compact rooms and public baths to longer-stay comfort.
Tokyo transit, explained simply
Suica & Pasmo Guide
Which IC card to get and how mobile Suica works
Narita Airport Access
Skyliner vs N'EX vs bus—the honest comparison
Haneda Airport Access
Monorail, Keikyu, or taxi into the city
JR Yamanote Line
A loop line serving many central Tokyo bases; some areas need another line or transfer.
Tokyo rail guides by route
Compare JR routes, subway transfers, private railways and local rides in 20 focused guides.
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Metro, Shinkansen, airport access, buses, taxis, and late-night essentials.
Chain stores that actually help travelers
Browse more Tokyo shopping & dining guides
Cafés, department stores, electronics, lifestyle shops, and restaurant chains.
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Our guides compare station access, hotel conditions and transport options to help you plan your stay. Read our editorial policy for how we use sources and distinguish research from firsthand observations.
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