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Best Hotels in Tokyo (2026)

Where you stay in Tokyo shapes your trip, because journeys across the city can take time. The area around Tokyo Station and Marunouchi is the most practical base for shinkansen trips and airport connections: Aman Tokyo sits above Otemachi Station, The Peninsula Tokyo is between the palace and Ginza, and Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo is three minutes from the Yaesu North Exit at a mid-range price. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo in Nihonbashi offers luxury in a quieter, more traditional neighbourhood with many restaurants in the building.

Shinjuku suits travellers who want nightlife and transport on the doorstep. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, with its Godzilla head, has 970 rooms and late check-in, while UNPLAN Shinjuku is a flexible budget option near the Shinjuku Gyoen garden. For the old city, The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon is steps from Senso-ji, and Nui. Hostel and Bar Lounge in Kuramae is a sociable budget base with direct trains to both airports. TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET puts you between Shibuya and Harajuku, and Hotel Niwa Tokyo near Suidobashi is a calm mid-range choice. Rooms are compact by international standards, so check sizes, and book early for cherry blossom season and autumn.

10 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Tokyo

  1. Aman Tokyo Luxury hotel, OtemachiA serene luxury hotel on the top floors of Otemachi Tower, pairing minimalist Japanese design with a spa, 30-metre pool and city views.
  2. The Peninsula Tokyo Luxury hotel, MarunouchiA luxury hotel on a Yurakucho corner between Marunouchi and Ginza, with commanding city views towards the Imperial Palace grounds.
  3. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Luxury hotel, NihonbashiA luxury hotel on the upper floors of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, with a spa and around ten restaurants and bars in historic Nihonbashi.

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1. Aman Tokyo

Luxury hotel$$$$Otemachi

A serene luxury hotel on the top floors of Otemachi Tower, pairing minimalist Japanese design with a spa, 30-metre pool and city views.

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