Cheap Hotels Tokyo

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1. Kayak: Book a Hotel Room in Tokyo
2. Concierge.com: Tokyo Royokans  
3. Frommer's: Tokyo Hotels
4. Fodor's: Tokyo Hotels  
5. TripAdvisor: Tokyo Hotel Reviews (Under $100)  
6. Lonely Planet: Tokyo - Where to Sleep
7. Wcities: Inexpensive Tokyo Hotels

Affordable Hotels in Tokyo

•   Prices posted reflect those of the cheapest rates for the cheapest room type with 1-2 person occupancy. Prices are likely to increase during holidays and weekends.
• Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu ( Taito-ku, ¥7,700 - ¥9,450) Phone: 81-3-3843-2345
  • Concierge.com Recommendation   : "Guests have a choice of two Japanese-style rooms with tatami, futon mattresses, and a shared bath, or 21 en-suite Western versions with beds."

• • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[This ryokan] represents the best of modern yet traditional Japanese design -- simple yet elegant..."

• • Fodor's Review   : "The best options are the rooms with futon bedding and tatami floors; the Western rooms, plain but comfortably furnished, are less expensive."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "This is the place for a full-on traditional inn experience without breaking the bank."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Sawanoya Ryokan (Taito-ku, ¥5,040 - ¥9,450) Phone: 81-3-3822-2251
  • Fodor's Choice   : "The inn is very popular with budget travelers, so reserve online well in advance."

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "This is a great place to stay thanks to Sawa-san's enthusiastic devotion to his neighborhood, which he readily imparts to his guests..."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Very homestyle, it's also efficiently run and well maintained. Friendly staff work their matter-of-fact magic to make you feel right at home,"

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Homeikan (Bunkyo-ku, ¥6,195 - ¥11,550) Phone: 81-3-3811-1187
  • Concierge.com Recommendation   : "Homeikan is a traditional Japanese inn situated in three separate buildings (Honkan, Daimachi, Morikawa) in a quiet residential neighborhood near Tokyo University."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "[T]his lovely place is my number-one choice if you want to experience an authentic, traditional ryokan in a traditional neighborhood."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Hotel Asia Center of Japan (Minato-ku, ¥4,935 - ¥8,925) Phone: 81-3-3402-6111
  • Fodor's Review   : "Established mainly for Asian students and travelers on limited budgets, these accommodations have become generally popular with many international travelers for their good value..."

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Great rates make this a top choice if you're looking for inexpensive Western-style accommodations in the center of town..."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Rooms are pleasingly simple, and the hotel has an airy, relaxed attitude to it."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Andon Ryokan (Taiko-ku, ¥8,190) Phone: 81-3-3873-8611
  • Concierge.com Recommendation   : "[The Andon] offers friendly Japanese-style accommodation at very low rates."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Clean, minimalist and modern, Andon Ryokan's tiny tatami rooms are a better deal for two people than for one..."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Annex Katsutaro Ryokan (Taito-ku, ¥6,300 - ¥10,500) Phone: 81-3-3828-2500
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Opened in 2001, this thoroughly modern concrete ryokan is a standout for its simple yet chic designs, spotless Japanese-style rooms"

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The building is modern and new, and unlike typical ryokan, each room has its own Western-style bathroom."

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

Hostels in Tokyo

• Lonely Planet: Tokyo Hostels
• Hostelz.com: Tokyo Hostel Reviews
• Yahoo! Travel: Hostel in Tokyo, Japan

• Tokyo International Youth Hostel (Shinjuku-ku) Phone: 81-3-3235-1107
  • Fodor's Choice   : "[F]or an additional ¥1,200 over the standard rate, you can eat breakfast and dinner in the hostel cafeteria."

• • Frommer's Recommended: "Rooms are very pleasant, with big windows, and each bed has its own curtain for privacy."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Every room in the house boasts dazzling views of Shinjuku-ku and the remnants of the Imperial Palace's Edo-era moat snaking along the side of the building."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating   (Note: Community rating; may change)

Hotel Chains in Tokyo

• Sunroute Hotel Chain: Tokyo/Kanagawa Area Hotels
• Choice Hotels International: Japan Hotels

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