10 Best Budget Hotels Near Shinjuku Station – Affordable Stays In The Most Vibrant Tokyo District

Many tourists will choose Shinjuku when thinking about where to stay in Tokyo. This article lists down 10 awesome budget hotels conveniently located within walking distance of Shinjuku Train Station. Most Tokyo hotels are notoriously expensive, but the below hotels offer decent rooms at reasonable rates.

1. Central Hotel Tokyo

Central Hotel Tokyo is a new hotel that offers modern comfy rooms at affordable rates. However, note that the hotel does not provide free WiFi so make sure you have a pocket WiFi or SIM card. The best part about this hotel is its location, as it is just a 4 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

2. Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo is a well-known chain hotel with new and modern rooms. It is conveniently located in the Golden Gai and Kabukicho (Tokyo’s red light district) area. According to online reviews, the breakfast buffet is quite sumptuous. The hotel is a 9 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

3. HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku

HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku is a decent hotel that has comfortable and very quiet rooms. The WiFi strength is excellent. It is just a 9 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

4. Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku is a longstanding hotel that offers decent rooms and good service. The best thing about the hotel is its location, as it is just a 6 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

5. ibis Tokyo Shinjuku

ibis Tokyo Shinjuku is a popular chain hotel with modern artistic rooms and good amenities. There are many bars, restaurants and convenience stores in the vicinity. It is just steps from Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station and a 7 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

6. Kadoya Hotel

Kadoya Hotel is a decent business hotel that offers good service and clean rooms. You can opt to top up for the “comfort rooms”, which are slightly larger. For some reason, the hotel uses traditional keys (instead of key cards) for the rooms. The hotel is just a 5 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

7. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is a good value-for-money four star hotel that offers clean cozy rooms, sumptuous breakfast, and great shower facilities. This is the hotel with the famous Godzilla Head on top of the building! It even has Godzilla themed rooms. The hotel is just a 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

8. Shinjuku Prince Hotel

Shinjuku Prince Hotel offers small but clean rooms. It is conveniently located in Kabukicho (Tokyo’s red light district), just an 8 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

9. Tokyu Stay Shinjuku

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is a wonderful value-for-money hotel that has excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. It is part of the well-known “Tokyu Stay” hotel chain. The rooms are clean, modern, and comfortable, though they are quite small. The hotel is located in the heart of Shinjuku with many surrounding attractions. It is right beside Shinjuku-Sanchome Station, and is just an 8 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

10. Capsule Hotel Shinjuku 510

Capsule Hotel Shinjuku 510 is a capsule hotel located in Kabukicho (Tokyo’s red light district). The hotel has designated male-only and female-only floors, which is good for solo female backpackers. The highlight of this “hotel” is its large common bath and sauna. The hotel is a 12 minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

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