samboco 0 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 ALrighter, After two weeks in Hirafu I'll be heading down to Tokyo for 4 nights before I head back to the land of the credit crunch (UK) and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions as to which area of Tokyo would be best to find accomodation. Its obviously a pretty big place so if anyone knows which area to stay in would be best for good nightlife, good for tourist things, avoids thigns you would want to avoid etc then some tips would be most appreciated. Cheers guys, Sammyboco Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Shinjuku centre of everything Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks Thursday and samboco, was about to ask the same question. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Pretty much any of the major centres (JR stations) in Tokyo will be fine for you RE hotels, drinking and transport to other areas of Tokyo. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I stayed last time in Hotel Astil Ueno. It's 3 Minutes walk from Ueno station. Rooms are around ¥10,000 or so. You can book online, they don't ask for credit card when booking. I can fully recommend that place. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Taxis are expensive so I recommend staying near the action. You don't want to have to piss about with last trains that run long before the nightlife stops. Shinjuku/Shibuya area is best. Link to post Share on other sites
dusty23 0 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Apart from the Astil, are there any other hotels that people can recommended? we're first timers to Japan and are chasing a standard western style room close to the action. any recommendations would be apreciated. cheers, Dusty Link to post Share on other sites
Domokun_72dpi 0 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 If you like Tokyo and ueno, just google "cheap hotels ueno japan" there's a travellerpoint website which has ratings on places to stay, and even bookings. It may help you make up your own mind. But, definitely take the advice form the crew here, as they have been to many firsthand. I am in the same boat, cept I am staying by myself in Tokyo for a few days, so, finding a compromise between budget and cleanliness is important, and single rooms look to be only just a bit cheaper than double rooms. Good luck, and if you visit ueno, visit the Yamashiroya toy store! Link to post Share on other sites
indiego 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Citadines Shinjuku.. relatively new.. affordable.. decent location.. BIGGER ROOMS.. and it's not expensive.. Link to post Share on other sites
Mogul1 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 For reasonable rates at a location close to the Yamanote Line, I recommend the Shihagawa Prince. It's right across from Shinagawa Stn. Pluse the Prince Hotels have their own ski packages. Link to post Share on other sites
banjobiwan 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 ok i have a similar question except i am running extremely low on time. we need some accom at short notice for 8 nights, 4 people from 25/12 anyone know any cheap places good for short notice? hostels, ryokan, hotels ANYTHING around central tokyo but not restricted to...we are desparate. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I've done Ryokan & Hostel TOUKAISOU Asakusa a few times and have liked it. Choices between private rooms or hostel/dorm style. Not in central Tokyo but it's on the Ginza line (if memory serves). Cheap and chill. Just search for Asakusa Toukaisou and you should find their website. Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 hotel chain Tokyo Inn is a safe budget choice - google it. there's one in Shinjuku Kabuki-cho Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I think Hotel Grande Belle in Akasaka- Akasaka and Akasaka Mitsuke great part of tthe city- I lke the way it reads back the same as front as well ! Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Couple years back we used Ryokan Taito. They are on the web so Google should find them. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Originally Posted By: indiego Citadines Shinjuku.. relatively new.. affordable.. decent location.. BIGGER ROOMS.. and it's not expensive.. I will give it a try next month at will let y'all know. Rate is 13,000/room, about the same as a double in Astil. Have to add, when I walked around the Astil in Ueno I saw lots of small hotels. Some you can even book by the hour if you are just a little bit tired. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 11, 2010 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 11, 2010 Just to add to this thread - later today we will be adding to SnowJapan, for the first time, a few hotels that are in Tokyo. I will update this again when they are online. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 12, 2010 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 12, 2010 OK added 2 listings for Tokyo and created a Tokyo section: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/hotel/tokyo-accommodation.html Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 That is awesome - we have had great service from the hotel we use ... I shall ask them to consider using SJ also. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Originally Posted By: Kraut_in_HongKong Some you can even book by the hour if you are just a little bit tired. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 12, 2010 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thank you Mamabear. I'm quite certain that there is the demand there for a selection of places in Tokyo. All support is very much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 does he mean love hotels? Link to post Share on other sites
timcraig 0 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Quote: Some you can even book by the hour if you are just a little bit tired. not to drag this into the gutter but I think the hourly rate isn't so much for if you're tired! good thread. I'm in the Market for a room in Tokyo, for sleeping that is Link to post Share on other sites
kris kenzel 0 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have been travelling back and forth from Australia a fair bit recently, and have also been staying at Citadine...... staff are great , close to station, reasonably priced. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Originally Posted By: timcraig Quote: Some you can even book by the hour if you are just a little bit tired. not to drag this into the gutter but I think the hourly rate isn't so much for if you're tired! good thread. I'm in the Market for a room in Tokyo, for sleeping that is when are you there and how much are you looking to spend? Link to post Share on other sites
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