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Hotels in Tokyo had a reputation for being expensive, but after years of devaluation and increased competition, prices are now more affordable.
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Shinjuku
Huge entertainment & shopping district and home of Tokyo's main gay scene, Shinjuku Ni-chome. Its great location, transport links and choice of hotels make it the most popular area with gay visitors.
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
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2-14-5 Kabuki-Cho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo
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2023 Most Booked
Top 25
2018 Most Booked
Top 25
Why this hotel? Walk to the gay district. Stylish modern & very affordable.
The modern Shinjuku Granbell is in the heart of the Kabuki-cho entertainment district, just 10 minutes' walk from Shinjuku's gay bars Leo Lounge, Alamas Café, Arty Farty, etc.
The hotel offers stylish, uniquely designed guest rooms with very comfortable beds, free WiFi, iPod dock, flat screen TV with video on demand, refrigerator, electric kettle.
We like the views from the rooftop terrace bar and Restaurant G which serves pretty good French & Italian food. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and English-speaking staff.
The hotel offers stylish, uniquely designed guest rooms with very comfortable beds, free WiFi, iPod dock, flat screen TV with video on demand, refrigerator, electric kettle.
We like the views from the rooftop terrace bar and Restaurant G which serves pretty good French & Italian food. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and English-speaking staff.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Restaurant
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
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1-20-2 Kabukicho, Tokyo
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2023 Most Booked
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2018 Most Booked
Top 25
Why this hotel? Close to the gay nightlife Excellent value. Fabulous spa.
The modern APA Shinjuku-Kabukicho Tower is located in the heart of the vibrant Kabuki area, close to train connections at Shinjuku. The Ni-chome gay district is just a 10-minute walk away
The compact, air-conditioned guest rooms feature free WiFi, large flat screen TV’s, mini-fridge, desk. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning, massage services.
Of special note is the hotel’s top-floor modern spa with open-air jacuzzi. There is a restaurant & café onsite, although a huge range of food choices are at the doorsteps.
The compact, air-conditioned guest rooms feature free WiFi, large flat screen TV’s, mini-fridge, desk. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning, massage services.
Of special note is the hotel’s top-floor modern spa with open-air jacuzzi. There is a restaurant & café onsite, although a huge range of food choices are at the doorsteps.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Restaurant
Citadines Shinjuku
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1-28-13 Shinjuku, Tokyo
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2018 Most Booked
Top 100
Why this hotel? Central location. Close to the gay scene. Great value. Apartment style.
The award-winning Citadines Shinjuku has a great central location, a 5-minute walk from the train station. The gay nightlife, the lively Kabuki district, shops & restaurants are within easy access.
Each modern, apartment features a kitchenette, flat screen TV, DVD player, free WiFi. The Citadines has a gym, laundry room, bike rental service. Daily Continental breakfast is served in the lounge.
Each modern, apartment features a kitchenette, flat screen TV, DVD player, free WiFi. The Citadines has a gym, laundry room, bike rental service. Daily Continental breakfast is served in the lounge.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
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1-19-1.Kabuki-Cho, , Tokyo
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2023 Most Booked
Top 100
2018 Most Booked
Top 100
Why this hotel? Walk to gay bars & clubs. Great value for money. New hotel.
The new high-rise Gracery Shinjuku has a great location, a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku JR and the Kabuki red light district. Gay bars in Ni-chome gay village are 10 minutes away. Many restaurants and shops all around.
This hotel features a 24-hour reception, Italian restaurant and a coffee shop with a terrace. Coin-operated laundromat, dry cleaning & ironing services are available.
Each modern, compact guest room features free WiFi, flat screen TV, desk, electric kettle. Many rooms offer beautiful city view. Excellent value for money.
This hotel features a 24-hour reception, Italian restaurant and a coffee shop with a terrace. Coin-operated laundromat, dry cleaning & ironing services are available.
Each modern, compact guest room features free WiFi, flat screen TV, desk, electric kettle. Many rooms offer beautiful city view. Excellent value for money.
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Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Tokyo
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2-7-2, Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
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Why this hotel? Convenient location. Excellent staff. Great for shopping.
Located next the Shinjuku Central Park and directly linked to Tochomae Station, the Hyatt Regency offers well-appointed rooms, 7 dining options, beautiful indoor pool, well-equipped gym and a fabulous spa.
Guest rooms have large windows with views of the trendy Shinjuku area. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable.
The hotel provides free shuttle service to Shinjuku. From there, it's just a short walk to to the all the gay bars in Ni-chome, and a huge range of shops and restaurants should keep you busy all day.
Guest rooms have large windows with views of the trendy Shinjuku area. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable.
The hotel provides free shuttle service to Shinjuku. From there, it's just a short walk to to the all the gay bars in Ni-chome, and a huge range of shops and restaurants should keep you busy all day.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Internet Access
Massage
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming pool
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Shinjuku Prince
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1-30-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Walk to gay bars. Near Shinjuku Station & Kabukicho nightlife.
Perfect location for gay night crawlers. Shinjuku Prince Hotel in the Kabuki entertainment district, near the metro station and just 10 minutes' walk to AiiRO Café, Dragon MEN, Arty Farty gay club.
This large hotel features decent-sized, modern rooms with free WiFi, flat screen satellite TV, fridge and safe. The restaurant on the 25h floor offers panoramic city views. Massage service available.
The hotel is surrounded by a huge range of shops and department stores. You can easily connect to Shibuya by the subway. One of the most popular Tokyo hotels on Travel Gay.
This large hotel features decent-sized, modern rooms with free WiFi, flat screen satellite TV, fridge and safe. The restaurant on the 25h floor offers panoramic city views. Massage service available.
The hotel is surrounded by a huge range of shops and department stores. You can easily connect to Shibuya by the subway. One of the most popular Tokyo hotels on Travel Gay.
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Bar
Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Internet Access
Massage
Restaurant
Shop
Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo
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1-2-9, Kabuki-Cho Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Very near the gay nighlife. Close to the Metro station.
The Citadines Central Shinjuku is in the heart of the Kabuki-cho nightlife district, just a couple of minutes walk from all the gay bars in Shinjuku Nichome and train station. Many shops and restaurants are nearby.
Modern guest rooms feature contemporary design, air conditioning, LCD TV, an assortment of bathroom amenities and free WiFi.
The hotel has its own restaurant, grocery/convenience store and laundry facilities. The staff are helpful, knowledgeable and can speak English.
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Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Restaurant
Shop
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Premier Grand
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Nishishinjuku 2-2-1 Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, , Tokyo
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Why this hotel? Close to the gay district. Near Shinjuku Station. Popular with gay guests.
A consistently popular hotel on Travel Gay. Keio Plaza is located near the Shinjuku Station, and is within walking distance of gay venues like AiiRO Café, AiSOTOPE Lounge.
This modern high-rise hotel has 1,400 rooms, complete with first-class facilities including a gym, an outdoor pool and a massage spa.
The in-house Nan-En restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine from different regions, and the Kagari Japanese restaurant serves up some surprisingly exciting Japanese food.
This modern high-rise hotel has 1,400 rooms, complete with first-class facilities including a gym, an outdoor pool and a massage spa.
The in-house Nan-En restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine from different regions, and the Kagari Japanese restaurant serves up some surprisingly exciting Japanese food.
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Bar
Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Shop
Spa
Swimming pool
APA Hotel Shinjuku Gyoemmae
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2-2-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku ;, , Tokyo
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2023 Most Booked
Top 25
2018 Most Booked
Top 25
Why this hotel? Very close to the gay nightlife. Metro station nearby. Excellent value.
The consistently gay-popular APA Shinjuku-Gyoemmae is located just a couple of minutes' walk from the Ni-chome gay nightlife. The popular 24 Kaikan Shinjuku sauna is even closer.
Modern guest rooms have flat screen TV, free WiFi, fridge, electric kettle. We like their large spa & jacuzzi (separate areas for men and women). Vending machines and laundry rooms are available, and reception is open 24 hours.
The hotel also has its own restaurant, although plenty of dining options are nearby. A very popular choice on Travel Gay Asia.
Modern guest rooms have flat screen TV, free WiFi, fridge, electric kettle. We like their large spa & jacuzzi (separate areas for men and women). Vending machines and laundry rooms are available, and reception is open 24 hours.
The hotel also has its own restaurant, although plenty of dining options are nearby. A very popular choice on Travel Gay Asia.
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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Spa
Tokyu Stay Shinjuku
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160-0022 Tokyo Prefecture, Shinjuku-ku,Shinjuku 3-7-1, Japan, , Tokyo
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2023 Most Booked
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2018 Most Booked
Top 100
Why this hotel? In the gay village. Next to Shinjuku Station. New hotel.
Located in the heart of the Shinjuku and next to the subway, Tokyu Stay is a popular choice with gay visitors as it is just a few minutes' walk to Arty Farty club, Dragon bar, Alamas Café, etc.
Guest rooms are compact but very modern. Each features a comfortable bed, free WiFi, flat screen TV, fridge and air purifier/humidifier. Upgraded rooms include a washer & dryer.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk where free luggage storage service is provided. Many restaurant choices , convenience shops, cafés and Isetan Department Store are nearby.
Guest rooms are compact but very modern. Each features a comfortable bed, free WiFi, flat screen TV, fridge and air purifier/humidifier. Upgraded rooms include a washer & dryer.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk where free luggage storage service is provided. Many restaurant choices , convenience shops, cafés and Isetan Department Store are nearby.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
E-hotel Higashi Shinjuku
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2-3-15 Kabuki-cho, Tokyo
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Popular hotel. Next to subway. Walk to gay bars.
Located next to the Higashi-Shinjuku subway station, the great-value E-HOTEL has just about everything you need - free WiFi, self-service laundromat, 24-hour convenience shop, computer station and Tully’s Coffee shop on the ground floor.
Guest rooms feature comfortable beds, flat screen TV with movies on demand, air conditioning, electric kettle. Laptops are available for rent at the 24-hour front desk.
The Kabuki entertainment district and the Ni-chome gay bars and clubs are just 10 minutes' walk away.
Guest rooms feature comfortable beds, flat screen TV with movies on demand, air conditioning, electric kettle. Laptops are available for rent at the 24-hour front desk.
The Kabuki entertainment district and the Ni-chome gay bars and clubs are just 10 minutes' walk away.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Shop
Shibuya
Known for its chaotic crossroads outside the train station, Shibuya is packed with shopping malls, restaurants, boutiques and nightclubs. Its central location makes it a popular base for tourists.
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
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1-12-2, Dogenzaka, Tokyo
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Why this hotel? Great for shopping. Excellent views & value for money. Gay-popular.
Perfect for shopping. The great-value Shibuya Excel Tokyu is located right above the Mark City shopping mall and surrounded by trendy boutiques and shops.
Modern guest rooms feature flat screen satellite TV and minibar. Some have views of the Shibuya intersection. In-house restaurants 'Shunsai' and 'A Bientot' serve excellent food with panoramic views.
The hotel is linked to the Shibuya Station, making it easy to get around Tokyo. Gay bars in Shinjuku can be reached in 15 minutes. There's a bus service to/from Narita airport in front the hotel.
Modern guest rooms feature flat screen satellite TV and minibar. Some have views of the Shibuya intersection. In-house restaurants 'Shunsai' and 'A Bientot' serve excellent food with panoramic views.
The hotel is linked to the Shibuya Station, making it easy to get around Tokyo. Gay bars in Shinjuku can be reached in 15 minutes. There's a bus service to/from Narita airport in front the hotel.
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Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Restaurant
Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba
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3-23-1, Shiba, Minato Ward, Tokyo, Tokyo
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Why this hotel? Amazing city views. Sleek and stylish.
The Celestine is a upscale 4-star hotel in the Minato region of Tokyo, close to the Shibuya ward, the centre of gay nightlife.
The rooms are sleek and modern, giving you great comfort in a bustling region of the city.
Reviewers also loved the incredible views over the Tokyo skyline, an iconic sight.
The Celestine has a great high-end restaurant as well as a bar and coffee shop.
The rooms are sleek and modern, giving you great comfort in a bustling region of the city.
Reviewers also loved the incredible views over the Tokyo skyline, an iconic sight.
The Celestine has a great high-end restaurant as well as a bar and coffee shop.
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Bar
Fitness Centre
High-end restaurant
Spa
Dormy Inn Premium Shibuya Jingumae
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6-24-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Why this hotel? Great location. Walk to Harajuku & Shibuya Station. Very affordable.
Located in a quiet area between Shibuya and Harajuku, the Dormy Inn PREMIUM offers comfortable rooms and suites with flat screen TV, fridge and free WiFi.
This good-value hostel features a 24-hour sauna, onsen spa, massage services, laundromat, vending machines. A choice of Japanese and Western breakfast is offered. Staff are helpful, friendly but speak limited English.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Yoyogi Park and Takeshita Street. Shibuya and Harajuku stations are also 10 minutes away.
This good-value hostel features a 24-hour sauna, onsen spa, massage services, laundromat, vending machines. A choice of Japanese and Western breakfast is offered. Staff are helpful, friendly but speak limited English.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Yoyogi Park and Takeshita Street. Shibuya and Harajuku stations are also 10 minutes away.
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Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Restaurant
Sauna
Spa
Shibuya Granbell hotel
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15-17 Sakuragaoka-cho Shibuya-ku ;, , Tokyo
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Why this hotel? Popular choice. Great location. Near Shibuya Station.
The newly upgraded Shibuya Granbell has become a popular hotel with gay visitors. It is located just a short walk from the Shibuya Station, with easy access to the Shinjuku gay scene and Harajuku.
The hotel has various room types to choose from, each featuring flat screen TV, free WiFi, air conditioning and en suite, modern bathroom.
There is a Japanese-style pub and restaurant onsite. A 24-hour reception, room service and luggage storage services available.
The hotel has various room types to choose from, each featuring flat screen TV, free WiFi, air conditioning and en suite, modern bathroom.
There is a Japanese-style pub and restaurant onsite. A 24-hour reception, room service and luggage storage services available.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Taito
Taito is a northeastern district of Tokyo, with Ueno Station as its major hub. The area is famous for the temples of Asakusa, city walks, street markets, cheap hotels and a few gay cruise clubs.
Apa Hotel Keisei Ueno-Ekimae
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2 Chrome-14-26, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to, 110-0005, Japan, , Tokyo
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Why this hotel? Convenient location. Near gay cruise clubs, Ueno station. Great value.
The APA Keisei Ueno-Ekimae is a popular hotel on Travel Gay, due to its strategic location near the Keisei Ueno Station - just 5 minutes on the subway to the popular Asakusa. Many restaurants, stores and shops are nearby, as is the gay cruise & fetish club scene in Taito.
Each modern guest room features free WiFi, private bathroom, with shower & bath, air conditioning, flat screen TV, desk, fridge, electric kettle. The front desk is open 24 hours. Vending machines, luggage storage and money exchange services are provided.
Each modern guest room features free WiFi, private bathroom, with shower & bath, air conditioning, flat screen TV, desk, fridge, electric kettle. The front desk is open 24 hours. Vending machines, luggage storage and money exchange services are provided.
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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
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