Shinjuku, also known as "the city that never sleeps," is Japan's premier entertainment district that attracts many travelers from both domestic and international destinations.

The area boasts numerous attractive spots including the dazzling neon-lit "Kabukicho," the deep and charming "Golden Gai," and the new entertainment mecca "Tokyu Kabukicho Tower." To fully enjoy such exciting nights, securing a safe and reliable accommodation base is essential.

For this article, I selected hotels based on the following three important criteria.

An iconic hotel in Kabukicho, offering a secure and stylish base for nightlife adventures

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is a landmark hotel marked by the iconic "Godzilla Head," located in the heart of Kabukicho. The excellent location is a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit and just a few minutes' walk to Kabukicho and Golden Gai. The surrounding area is lively and Godzilla is highly visible, making it hard to get lost on nighttime walks.

The hotel offers a wide variety of room types, including exclusive concept rooms that Godzilla fans must see and rooms where you can enjoy spectacular Godzilla views. The strict security system requires card keys to operate guest elevators, ensuring women can stay with peace of mind.

The front desk operates 24 hours and supports four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. The concierge service that guides guests to recommended tourist spots is also noteworthy.

The "Shinjuku Toho Building" that houses the hotel contains numerous commercial facilities including movie theaters, restaurants, and convenience stores, allowing guests to fully enjoy sightseeing and dining.

Unwind in an open-air bath with night views at this stylish retreat in the heart of Shinjuku

The APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower is a highly convenient hotel located in the heart of Kabukicho. While the rooms are compact, functionality is prioritized, with space under the bed to store luggage such as suitcases.

Free Wi-Fi, large LCD TV with mirroring function, refrigerator, electric kettle, nightwear, and amenities are all provided.

Although the hotel is in a lively area, soundproofing is perfect with earplugs provided in guest rooms. The APA Hotel original "Cloud fit" mattresses offer excellent comfort and are highly praised in reviews for ensuring a good night's sleep.

My personal recommendation is the gender-separated panoramic large public bath on the hotel's top floor! Especially bathing in the open-air bath while viewing Shinjuku's night scenery is perfect for healing after nightlife fatigue. Incidentally, people with tattoos can also use the bath if they can be covered with APA Hotel stickers.

Elevators require card keys to operate, ensuring safe and secure nightlife enjoyment even at late hours.

With excellent access and attentive support, this classic hotel is ideal for navigating Tokyo with ease

Located at what could be called the entrance to Kabukicho, this hotel offers unparalleled access to Shinjuku's night spots! Directly connected to Seibu-Shinjuku Station and about a 5-minute walk to Shinjuku Station. Connected by underground passages, making movement easy even for rainy day nightlife.

Particularly noteworthy is the comprehensive services for international visitors. The hotel's first floor houses a JNTO-certified foreign visitor information center that provides popular tourist spot guidance as well as railway ticket sales.

Furthermore, guest rooms offer services to easily check Shinjuku tourist information using AR technology. Online medical consultation with medical interpreters in 22 languages is available from the hotel, providing reliable support in case of illness.

The hotel front desk operates 24 hours, of course. Security prevents non-guests from accessing guest room floors, ensuring peace of mind.

Enjoy a peaceful retreat above the buzz of Shinjuku, with dazzling night views from the high floors

The Odaky Hotel Century Southern Tower is a hotel in an excellent location just a 3-minutes walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit and 1 minute from Toei Subway Shinjuku Station A1 Exit. Kabukicho and Golden Gai are also accessible within walking distance. The appeal is being able to return safely to the hotel at night by walking through well-trafficked streets.

All guest rooms are located on high floors over 100 meters above ground, offering panoramic views of Shinjuku's brilliant night scenery without being bothered by ground-level noise. After enjoying night spots to the fullest, healing your tired body while gazing at the sleepless cityscape is the ultimate luxury!

The front desk operates 24 hours. AI speakers and multilingual chatbots are installed in all guest rooms, actively addressing multilingual support for foreign travelers. The "Odakyu Southern Tower" housing the hotel also maintains 24-hour security management, with thorough attention to safety.

With excellent access and soundproof rooms, this hotel offers a peaceful stay near Tokyo’s nightlife

Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku is a reasonably priced hotel with Kabukicho and Golden Gai within walking distance. Located a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit and 3 minutes from the bus terminal "Busta Shinjuku," it's convenient for surrounding sightseeing. Compared to the East Exit side where Kabukicho is located, the South Exit has a calmer atmosphere, but still with foot traffic at night, giving most people a greater sense of security.

With many foreign tourists using the hotel, front staff can handle English in addition to Japanese. What caught my attention was the room service by transport robot "W3" that started in April 2025. Since the robot carries luggage to designated floors, swift service is available even during late-night hours when staff is limited.

The hotel surroundings have abundant restaurants and convenience stores, so you won't have trouble with meals or sudden shopping needs. The guest rooms' soundproofing is excellent, with many reviews mentioning quiet stays. Since airport limousine buses arrive and depart here, it's very convenient for tourists with large luggage.

Step up your stay with premium comfort and a standout breakfast experience

The JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Shinjuku is operated by Japan's railway company "JR Kyushu." The interior features modern design that subtly incorporates Kyushu traditional crafts and Japanese elements. It’s located about a 3-minutes walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit, 10 minutes' walk to Kabukicho, and 13 minutes' walk to Golden Gai with good access.

The hotel was built slightly off the main street, so the surrounding environment is quiet. The 24-hour comprehensive discount store "Don Quijote Shinjuku Station South Exit Store" is nearby, which is great since you can get most necessities even in the middle of the night. Guest rooms feature an open design with large windows extending from floor level. Simmons pocket coil beds and highly-rated Imabari towels are available in all rooms, properly healing bodies tired from having so much fun.

On the hotel's first floor is the restaurant "Akasaka Umaya Shinjuku," supervised by kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke III, where you can taste cuisine abundantly incorporating carefully selected ingredients from Kyushu, a treasure trove of food. The recommended Japanese-Western buffet breakfast, which also includes international cuisine, receives high praise from guests.

Enjoy the nightlife, then take your time the next day with a comfy stay and late checkout near the station

E-Hotel Higashi Shinjuku is a cost-conscious hotel attractive for its reasonable rates in the Shinjuku area. It boasts an excellent location right next to Higashi-Shinjuku Station A1 Exit, with Kabukicho accessible in 9 minutes' walk and Golden Gai in 6 minutes' walk.

The front desk operates 24 hours a day with staff supporting Japanese and English. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and wired internet, equipped with flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, nightwear, and amenities. The guest rooms have high soundproofing performance with no concern about outside noise, earning a reputation in reviews for quiet stays.

The late 12 PM checkout is also a point not to miss! Even if you return late from the previous night's activities, being able to prepare leisurely in the morning is wonderful.

The hotel's first floor has a 24-hour convenience store and Tully's Coffee, very convenient for sudden shopping, breakfast, or breaks.

From Kabukicho to Koreatown, this hotel puts Tokyo’s best night spots just steps away

APA Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Higashi is a representative hotel in the Higashi-Shinjuku area that's also close to night spots outside Shinjuku. It boasts excellent access, about a 2-minutes walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station A1 Exit. While it's about a 15-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station, using the subway allows smooth access to Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Roppongi, Ginza, Asakusa and other areas.

Not only Kabukicho and Golden Gai, but also Shin-Okubo's Koreatown is within walking distance, allowing you to visit areas bustling until late at night. Guest rooms feature compact yet functionality-focused design with ample under-bed storage space.

All rooms are equipped with 50-inch or larger TVs and cast functionality allowing video streaming from smartphones. Support for high-speed "Wi-Fi 6" in all rooms is also a point not to miss!

Despite being located near a lively area, the soundproofing equipment is solid, earning a reputation for quiet stays. Elevators to guest floors have card key authentication systems, showing consideration for guest safety.

Look out over Tokyo’s most legendary night alley from the comfort of your room

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo is accessible from multiple stations: about a 8-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit, about 5 minutes from Tokyo Metro "Shinjuku-sanchome Station" B9 Exit, and about 7 minutes from Toei Oedo Line/Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line "Higashi-Shinjuku Station" A1 Exit. Located within Kabukicho, the biggest advantage is being able to overlook Golden Gai from guest room windows.

The surrounding area has abundant restaurants and entertainment facilities, making it very convenient for tourism and nightlife. However, since it's quite lively, I recommend bringing earplugs if you're concerned about noise.

The hotel's first floor has a 24-hour convenience store, and the front desk also operates 24 hours with many foreign staff for peace of mind. All rooms have free Wi-Fi. Humidifiers, air purifiers, and DVD players are also available for loan upon request.

While accommodation rates are reasonable, many highly-rated reviews mention clean and comfortable rooms, which is also a point not to miss.

A comfort-focused hotel with all the amenities you need for a relaxed, self-paced long-term stay

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is a hotel with the concept of "staying like living," where many guest rooms are equipped with washer-dryers and microwaves. Some rooms even have mini-kitchens, making it very convenient for long stays or travelers who want to cook after nightlife. Being able to do laundry while sleeping is also great for minimizing luggage.

High-speed Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, with basic amenities like hair dryers, slippers, and toothbrushes provided. While guest rooms are compact, they're well-equipped for comfortable stays. Trouser presses and humidifiers are also available.

It boasts excellent access with only an 8-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and about a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, with Golden Gai 8 minutes and Kabukicho 7 minutes away; major night spots are within walking distance.

The 24-hour front desk has English-speaking staff on duty, allowing foreign travelers to use the hotel with confidence.

Don't worry if the hotel perfect for your Shinjuku nightlife adventure is fully booked. Shinjuku is home to many other fantastic and highly-rated hotels. Plus, Tokyo offers other great areas to enjoy the nightlife, like Shibuya. Let us help you find a hotel that perfectly matches your travel style.

Once you've decided where to stay, why not look for experiences unique to Shinjuku? Create unforgettable memories with popular tours departing from Shinjuku or special activities that let you dive into the city's nightlife and Japanese culture.