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Hotel Okura Tokyo of a business hotel Nui
MAP K5 • 2-10-4 at affordable rates. MAP R3 • 2-14-13
Toranomon, Minato-ku Rooms are basic but Kuramae, Taito-ku • 6240-
• 3582-0111 • www. reasonably spacious. 9854 • www.backpackers
okura-nikko.com • ¥¥ A free buffet breakfast japan.co.jp/nui_en • ¥
While the Okura’s is available to overseas From the Toco team
main building is being guests and staff all comes this hip hostel in
reconstructed in time speak English. a converted warehouse.
for the 2020 Olympics, High-ceilinged dormi-
the South Wing remains Green Plaza tories and private rooms
open. The lobby here Shinjuku share the communal
sports a retro style, and MAP B3 • 1-29-2 bathrooms while on the
the rooms are spacious Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku ground floor is a popular
and comfortable. • 3207-5411 • www. café-bar that attracts
hgpshinjuku.jp/en • ¥ the area’s creatives.
Hotel S Unlike many capsule
MAP C6 • 1-11-6 Nishi- hotels that accept Retrometro
Azabu, Minato-ku • only men, Green Plaza Backpackers
5771-2469 • www.hr- also has a women-only MAP Q2 • 2-19-1 Nishi-
roppongi.jp/en • ¥¥ floor and sauna with Asakusa, Taito-ku • 6322-
A fun option that suits a communal “resting” 7447 • ¥
the nightlife vibe of the area or compact private An appealing hostel set in
area, Hotel S’s boutique- rooms. The large a converted old wooden
style rooms come in communal bath and house located in Asakusa,
a range of individual outdoor rooftop bath Retrometro offers just
themes from zen sim- here are an added bonus. two compact dorms and
plicity to duplexes with is run by an experienced
grassy colored and Khaosan Tokyo Japanese traveler who
textured carpets. Laboratory knows how to make her
MAP Q3 • 2-1-4 Nishi- guests feel at home. A
Keio Plaza Hotel Asakusa, Taito-ku stylish establishment
MAP A4 • 2-2-1 Nishi- • 6479-1041 • www. with a serene vibe.
Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku khaosan-tokyo.com/en/
• 3344-0111 • www. laboratory • ¥ Sakura Hotel
keioplaza.co.jp • ¥¥ Perfect for families MAP L1 • 2-21-4 Kanda-
One of the best bases with young kids, this Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku
for visiting the sights of hostel has a range of • 3261-3939 • www.
Shinjuku. Room rates vividly painted rooms sakura-hotel.co.jp • ¥
here are reasonable, with a double and A popular choice with
given its location among single bed, as well as budget-range travelers,
the skyscrapers of dorms sleeping four, the Sakura Hotel offers
West Shinjuku and its all of which have en accommodation options
first-rate amenities, suite bathrooms. comprising shared dorms
including several and miniscule, but cozy,
restaurants, stores, K’s House Tokyo private rooms, all non-
and an outdoor pool. MAP R3 • 3-20-10 smoking. The English-
Kuramae, Taito-ku speaking staff are very
Budget Hotels • 5833-0555 • www. friendly, and the hotel’s
kshouse.jp/tokyo-e • ¥ good location in the book
Asia Center of Set in a yellow-painted district is a bonus.
Japan building a short walk
MAP C5 • 8-10-32 south of Asakusa, this Toco
Akasaka, Minato-ku comfortable hostel has a MAP G1 • 2-13-21
• 3402-6111 • www. mix of dorms and private Shitaya, Taito-ku • 6458-
asiacenter.or.jp • ¥ rooms, a roof terrace, and 1686 • www.backpackers
In the heart of fashionable a pleasant lounge, where japan.co.jp • ¥
Aoyama, the Asia Center you can hang out and A geisha used to live in
offers all the facilities meet fellow travelers. this lovely 1920s wooden

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