Where to Stay in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Good for

• First-time visitors
• Nightlife

First-time visitors and anyone prioritizing nightlife who want a well-designed hotel steps from Kabukicho's bars and restaurants.

Why we like it

• Sits directly in Kabukicho, putting Golden Gai and the area's restaurants and bars within a few minutes' walk
• Contemporary room design that stands out from the area's older business hotels
• On-site restaurant and bar give an easy option for evenings in
• A five-minute walk from Shinjuku Station keeps the rest of the city within easy reach

What to know

• Kabukicho stays loud well into the night, so street-facing rooms can pick up noise despite the hotel's own quality

Good for

• First-time visitors
• Couples

First-time visitors and couples who want a dependable, full-service hotel on the quieter west side of Shinjuku, close to the station but away from Kabukicho's late-night noise.

Why we like it

• Sits in the quieter skyscraper district, a five-minute walk from Shinjuku Station without Kabukicho's noise
• Sweeping city views from upper floors, including Mount Fuji on clear days
• A wide range of on-site restaurants covers most tastes without needing to leave the building
• Large by Tokyo standards, with rooms that give more space than most central hotels

Good for

• First-time visitors
• Nightlife

First-time visitors who want an easy-to-find, well-located base right at the edge of Kabukicho's nightlife, without paying for a design-forward hotel.

Why we like it

• A five-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station's east exit and three minutes from Seibu Shinjuku Station
• Sits right at Kabukicho's edge, with restaurants and bars immediately outside
• The rooftop Godzilla head and viewing terrace are a genuine, free point of interest for guests
• Comfortable, straightforward rooms that don't try to be more than they are

What to know

• Being on the edge of Kabukicho, street noise can reach lower and street-facing floors at night

Good for

• First-time visitors
• Budget travelers

First-time visitors and budget-conscious travelers who want a reliable, well-located hotel near Shinjuku Station without the higher rates of hotels closer to Kabukicho.

Why we like it

• A few minutes' walk from Shinjuku Station's south side, quieter than the Kabukicho side of the station
• Consistently priced below comparable hotels closer to the station's east exit
• Straightforward rooms with satellite TV and reliable WiFi cover the basics well
• Large enough to usually have availability even during busier travel periods