Tokyo is a sprawling urban jungle that has a web of subways that even confuse the Japanese. Many see it as this big bustling metropolis; however, it’s a combination of many wards and municipalities that make it unique. Add all these and you get a metropolitan area of more than 30 million residents, the most populated in the world.

What many call Tokyo was Tokyo City. It is now segmented into 23 Special Wards, each one operates as a distinct city. This may seem imposing after reading it; however, as you explore the metropolis, you won’t even notice it. These interconnections flow through each other smoothly because of the vast and efficient public transportation system.

One of the benefits of Tokyo’s size for tourists is that you’ll have plenty of hotel, hostel and guesthouse options. You can stay in one of the wards and still have an easy time visiting attractions in other places.

Ideal Places to Stay

Some key points you need to know about an important railway line — the JR Yamanote Line. It is a train loop that connects the city’s major districts, Central Tokyo being part of it. This is important because a chunk of the city’s major attractions are accessible via the JR Yamanote Line. If you want to visit multiple spots in a day, you’ll use it often. Consider this when booking your accommodation.

There are three major places in Tokyo that are always mentioned when searching for a place to stay: Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. These locations are near direct airport buses and the Yamanote Line. Other than good accommodations, these areas have a number of restaurants and shops.

Apart from these three, there’s also Ueno in Taito. This area is about 40 to 70 minutes train ride away from the airport. You don’t have to change trains and walk a long time while carrying a heavy bag en route to your accommodation when you book your lodging in Ueno. Another thing is that it is closer to Akihabara compared to the other places mentioned. The area is a good choice for budget travelers as the area have many economy hotels.

If you want more options, Asakusa is a location to include in your shortlist. Although it’s not a shopping area nor along the Yamanote Line, it has an old world charm that will add a touch of history to your Tokyo trip. If you stay in this part of the city, you can easily get to the Asakusa Kannon Temple AKA Senso-ji. Here are some of the top accommodations in Tokyo as ranked by Agoda users.

Top Tokyo Hotels

Hotel Ryumeikan Ochanomizu Honten ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY	The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY
Mimaru Tokyo Nihombashi Suitengumae ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY	Palace Hotel Tokyo ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Top Tokyo Budget Hotels

Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Tokyo Akihabara ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY	MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY
Oakhostel Sakura ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY	GLANSIT AKIHABARA COMFORT CAPUSULE HOTEL ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

Top Tokyo Hostels

Hostel Chapter Two Tokyo ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY	Citan Hostel ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY
Hostal Reposo Hikifune Lodge ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY	SAMURAIS HOSTEL ikebukuro ➡️ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY