11 Budget-Friendly Hotels in Tokyo That Won't Disappoint (2025 Edition)

1. Backpacker's Mini House [Otemachi]

Located in the center of Tokyo in the Kanda area, this dormitory-type lodging is great if you're traveling alone or with a group of friends. Male and female guests each have a gender-segregated floor for their safety and comfort. 

All of the rooms including the bedroom, washroom, and bathroom are shared among the guests.

Many of the guests are raving about the friendly and generous host by the name of Jiji, and they all seem to be in love with this character in the reviews. How heartwarming is it to be able to feel welcome in an unfamiliar country to spend some nights engaging in fun conversation with the host and the other guests?

2. Ficus Tokyo Akihabara [Akihabara]

Ficus Tokyo Akihabara is a facility that opened in October of 2017 in the Akihabara area and is just a minute on foot from Suehirocho Station. 

There are two types of rooms - the private family room and the private double bed room. The private family room is fitted with two double beds. Both of the room types are equipped with a toilet, bath and shower, basic toiletries, a refrigerator, and more to provide you with the basics for a comfortable stay.

There is also a shared kitchen with a microwave and basic utensils for guests to use. Given that the rooms are private and that all of the essential amenities and features are equipped, the rates are comparatively cheaper than other mainstream hotels in the area. Guests will definitely get more for their money!

3. Super Hotel Lohas Akasaka [Akasaka]

Super Hotel Lohas is a business hotel that features a large communal bath to soak your tired body after a long day.

Although the rooms are not very spacious, they are fitted with space-saving furniture and comfortable, clean beds. Another plus is that the whole establishment is non-smoking, so guests won't have to be bothered by the smell of cigarettes. 

The hotel more than makes up for its small rooms with it being in one of the most convenient locations in Tokyo - just around a 4-minute walk from the subway station of Akasaka with easy access to all of the major locations and sightseeing spots in the city, plus a convenience store on the first floor. What more could you ask for? Oh, and there are lots and lots of eateries, bars, and shops in the neighborhood, too!

4. Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only) [Akihabara]

Bay Hotel sits in the busy Akihabara area and offers safe lodging exclusively for female travelers. Guests will be accommodated in the seemingly typical capsule pods, but each pod is immaculately clean and surprisingly spacious. Security is also top-notch. You'll be provided with a key that unlocks all of the doors of the floors that are secured at all times.

The entire facility is decorated in soft pastels and the guests are pampered with the female-focused amenities and toiletries. Notice the cleanliness!

The best part of this hotel is its location, as it is conveniently located a mere 5-minute walk from Akihabara station with easy access to the electronic stores as well as the manga and anime subculture scenes. There are convenience stores and fast food places in the neighborhood if you get hungry. A quick ride on the trains and subways will take you to the other areas of Tokyo in no time. It is a great option for staying in a fun area for cheap.

5. Gran Custama Ueno [Ueno]

This capsule hotel is right near Ueno Station, with great access to other areas of Tokyo. What's unique about this facility is that it is a combination of an internet cafe, a manga cafe, and a Japanese-style bath mixed into a capsule hotel. In the lounge, you'll find a library of Japanese manga (comics) for you to dive into. If you're a manga fan, this is going to feel like home to you! 

This capsule hotel is pretty self-sufficient - within the building you can find all you will ever need, and there is a convenience store if you require anything extra. The pods are well-maintained and clean, and all the staff here are extremely hospitable.

Shower rooms are available to guests, but there is also a large Japanese-style bath in which you can stretch your limbs and enjoy a relaxing bath time. The sauna is another popular feature where you can unwind before hitting the sack. This hotel offers plenty of recreational facilities, so you'll have lots of things to do once you're checked in! 

6. Nine Hours Woman (Female Only) [Kanda]

Nine Hours Woman is another capsule hotel to cater exclusively to the increasing demands of female travelers. It is conveniently located near Kanda Station along one of the main roads lined with convenience stores and coffee shops.

The near-futuristic capsule units are stylish in their simplicity and have uniquely designed mattresses that allow for a level of comfort not possible with coil mattresses.

The minimal and polished shower rooms are equipped with all of the toiletries and amenities you will need for your stay. The rest of the facilities are spotless and well-organized, giving you an overall feel of the contemporary Japanese aesthetic.

7. Guest House Tokyo Azabu [Azabu]

This facility opened in September of 2017 in the Azabu area. The closest station is just a minute away, and Tokyo Tower is around a 7-minute walk. There are restaurants, convenience stores, and coffee shops nearby, so the location is very convenient while still keeping a distance from the commotion of the busy streets. The pod-style units are surprisingly spacious with fresh linens provided.  

The entire guest house is well-secured and very clean. All of the showers and bathrooms are shared, but they are kept nice and neat. The friendly, English-speaking staff will make sure that your stay is pleasurable. 

8. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ueno-Okachimachi [Okachimachi]

Fresca Inn is a new hotel which opened in November 2017, right at the heart of the Ueno Okachimachi area and close to the multiple train stations and sightseeing locations.

Each room is equipped with a tablet, air purifier/humidifier, and Wi-Fi connection for your convenience, and you'll be sleeping comfortably in the top-quality Simmons bed. The rooms are relatively small, but there are upgraded rooms with more floor space available for you to choose from.

The hotel has special amenities for the female clientele who might be needing extra personal care products like bath salts, makeup remover, facial lotions, etc. They can also lend out facial steamers and curling irons at your request. All of the facilities are brand new and clean, and the location is great - you'll be getting a great value for the money!

9. Myoujin-no-Yu Dormy Inn Premium Kanda [Kanda]

Located just a 1-minute walk from the JR and subway Kanda stations and around a 5-minute walk from the main street of Akihabara, Dormy Inn Kanda provides safe and clean accommodation with special services for the guests.

The inn's biggest feature is the Myojin no Yu, a Japanese-style bath facility complete with an open-air bath and sauna to enjoy a nice relaxing bath time that'll leave your skin soft and glowing. The bonus is the complimentary beer or juice after your bath! That in itself is something you might look forward to coming back to, but there's more. From 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm every evening, a free bowl of ramen is served at the restaurant as a late-night snack. How nice is that?

The neatly-kept rooms are relatively spacious for a hotel in Tokyo so you'll have plenty of space to pack and store your luggage. All of the basic amenities will be provided for, and there are a restaurant and vending machines within the hotel as well as a convenience store on the ground floor. It's no wonder this hotel has great reviews!

10. Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan [Ochanomizu]

Shoryukan has over 65 years of history in offering hospitable accommodation to travelers in the Kanda Ochanomizu area. There are a few train and subway stations nearby with the main one being Ochanomizu Station, just around 6 minutes away on foot, so it's a great location if you are planning to make full use of the public transportation during your trip. Pictured above is the jazz cafe and bar, Olympus, where guests are welcome to enjoy a simple yet satisfying breakfast on the house to start off the day!

The hotel is designed with a modern Japanese decor and guests can stay in a room with either a futon to get the feel of the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) experience or a Western-style bedding. There are also rooms with a private open-air bath in the balcony if you wish to stay in luxury.

The large Japanese-style jet bath is another feature you don't want to miss at the end of a long day. Shoryukan has received numerous positive reviews for the exceptional quality of its services and staff. You'll be able to enjoy the accommodating atmosphere of a ryokan while appreciating the convenience of staying at a hotel.

11. Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo [Tokyo]

Are you willing to spend a little extra? Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo is a long-established hotel that has been offering the extravagant Japanese-style lodging experience for over 100 years. Located just 3 minutes away by foot from Tokyo Station along with other convenient subway stations in the area, Ryumeikan has great access to the other destinations in the city. 

Guests can choose from a variety of rooms. The upgraded units include a tatami space in addition to the bedroom to enjoy your own little piece of Japan in the comfort of your room. Some of the rooms boast a great view of the city from the windows as well, and all of them are fitted with top-quality mattresses and kept spotlessly clean.

Many of the guests find the in-room amenities and the full set of toiletries to be more than sufficient. International travelers seem to approve of the high-tech washlet toilets in the rooms as a whole new experience. Your stay at Hotel Ryumeikan will feel as if all of the Japanese culture, old and new, have been condensed into the lodging facility.

 

So, did any of these hotels strike your fancy? Most of these hotels earned high points for cleanliness and accessibility, but what made them extra satisfactory was the level of hospitality offered to the guests. The bottom line is, if you want guest approval, then it all comes down to how well the guests are treated. These hotels have been exemplary in displaying just that - accommodating their guests with the authentic Japanese hospitality.

*Please note that the estimated rates provide a general price range of the facilities; as such, the actual rates may vary depending on the time of your stay. In addition, the prices are subject to change without notice so please check with the facility prior to booking.