In our data, the cheapest Tokyo stays rated 4.0 or higher start at about 41 to 42 euros a night for two guests (Tora Hotel Asakusa, TOKYO-W-inn Asakusa, Tokyo Guest House Ouji Music Lounge).
Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive, but for visitors paying in euros it has become surprisingly affordable. The weak yen means a bowl of ramen, a train ride or a night in a guesthouse often costs less than at home. And some of the city's finest moments cost nothing at all: the incense smoke at Sensō-ji, the forest around the Meiji Shrine, the free view from the city hall towers in Shinjuku. In our data, well-rated stays start at about 41 euros a night, most of them in Asakusa.
The cheapest well-rated stays right now
We kept only places with a Google rating of at least 4.0. Prices are for two guests, 25 to 28 November 2026, read from Google Hotels in October 2026, lowest price we found for that offer.
| Hotel | From per night | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tora Hotel Asakusa | about 41 € | 4.3 (149 reviews) | 10 sites |
| TOKYO-W-inn Asakusa | about 42 € | 4.4 (351 reviews) | 2 sites |
| Tokyo Guest House Ouji Music Lounge | about 42 € | 4.1 (583 reviews) | 8 sites |
| TOKYO GUEST HOUSE ITABASHI-JUKU | about 43 € | 4.3 (245 reviews) | 2 sites |
| plat hostel keikyu haneda home | about 50 € | 4.3 (431 reviews) | 6 sites |
| Bedgasm | about 52 € | 4.4 (96 reviews) | 2 sites |
Good to know: Hostels may list a dormitory bed or a private room, so open the hotel page and check what the cheapest offer includes. Prices change daily, so treat the table as a snapshot.
Why people love it
- Old and new side by side. Temples next to skyscrapers.
- The trains. Fast, clean and on time.
- The food. From ramen counters to the Tsukiji Outer Market.
- The neighbourhoods. Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Akihabara feel like different cities.
What to experience
- Visit Sensō-ji in Asakusa early in the morning or after dark.
- Walk to the Meiji Shrine through its forest from Harajuku.
- Cross Shibuya Crossing and watch it from above.
- Take in the free view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku.
- Eat breakfast at the Tsukiji Outer Market.
- Spend an evening in Golden Gai or Omoide Yokochō.
What does it cost?
Sensō-ji, the Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, the city hall observatory, Ueno Park and the Imperial Palace East Gardens are free. Tokyo Skytree and teamLab charge by day and time, so check online. In our weekly hotel prices Tokyo was cheapest for a check-in in mid-January and most expensive in late November, during the autumn colours. Our full list with entry prices, opening hours and how to get there is on the Tokyo city page.
How to save even more
- Compare the total price with taxes and fees, see taxes and fees explained.
- Choose free cancellation while your plans are open, see free cancellation explained.
- Check smaller booking sites and the hotel's own website too, see cheapest way to book a hotel.
Questions
Where are the cheapest rated hotels in Tokyo? In our data, in Asakusa and in guesthouses in northern districts such as Itabashi and Ōji, plus capsule-style hostels.
When is Tokyo cheapest? In our hotel prices, January; cherry blossom (late March to early April) and November are the busiest times.
Are these prices permanent? No. They are a snapshot for late November 2026. Compare your own dates.