8 Best places to stay in Tokyo

The capsule hotel gets a slick reboot at this chain, offering smart sleeping pods in Shinjuku and elsewhere. Decent accommodation at very affordable prices.

Family-run ryokan (traditional inn), providing tradition on a budget in Tokyo’s old Yanaka neighbourhood.

Uber-hip Scandi-inspired boutique hotel with great access to Tokyo Station, Ginza, and key business districts. A chilled-out base for hipsters.

Plush boutique hotel for hipsters right in the heart of the trendsetting Harajuku, Omotesando and Shibuya triangle.

A recently-opened boutique hotel with just 6 rooms, each a unique art installation, in a convenient location in Akihabara.

A contemporary five-star luxury retreat, high above the city, offers bird’s eye views over Tokyo to Mount Fuji. Relax in the superb spa, employing authentic Japanese wellness rituals.

A high-rise, high-end contemporary take on the traditional ryokan with a great central location.

Uber lux, five star hotel with a prime location in central Tokyo for all travellers who can afford it. One of Tokyo’s swankiest addresses.