Shinjuku is a convenient area with easy access to airports and Tokyo’s major sightseeing spots, as well as many options for shopping and dining.

That said, station buildings and nearby entertainment districts can get crowded, so when traveling with children, routes and places to eat can take a little extra planning.

Many hotels in urban areas have compact guest rooms, so for family trips, it helps to check not only whether the hotel is close to the station, but also the room size, nearby shopping options, and facilities such as kitchens and washing machines.

Here are 3 key points to focus on when choosing a hotel that is perfect for a family stay in Shinjuku.

Below, we introduce 10 hotels and apartment hotels in Shinjuku that are easy to stay at even for family trips with children.
The comparison table below summarizes the maximum number of guests, kitchen and washing machine availability, and nearest station for each facility.

This apartment hotel works well for family trips and group trips. All guest rooms are 40 square meters or larger. Some rooms can accommodate up to six adults plus two children, making it easier to keep accommodation costs per person down. Up to two children aged six or under can share a bed free of charge per room.

The spacious rooms make it easy to open suitcases, and even families with babies can move around comfortably inside the room. The bathroom, washbasin, and toilet are separate so it’s easy for families to divide up bath time and get ready for the day.

All rooms are equipped with a kitchen, IH stove, microwave, refrigerator, tableware, cutlery, cookware, and dining table. You can prepare light meals for the family or children in the room and enjoy a relaxed meal even on days when everyone is tired of eating out. Rental items such as rice cookers, toasters, and additional tableware are also available. This environment makes self-catering during multi-night stays easier.

Around the hotel are convenience stores such as FamilyMart and 7-Eleven, and the 24-hour supermarket Maruetsu Petit Nishi-Shinjuku 3-chome Store is within a 10-minute walk. It is easy to buy prepared dishes, boxed meals, and light snacks for children, making in-room meals convenient on days when eating out feels like too much.

There is a coin-operated laundry inside the facility, which is useful when you want to wash children’s clothes or towels during a multi-night stay. For room cleaning, towels are replaced and rooms are vacuumed daily; for multi-night stays, bathroom areas are cleaned and beds are made once every two days, excluding the kitchen and the check-in day. Amenities such as toothbrushes and slippers can be picked up at the front desk as needed.

The hotel is about an eight-minute walk on foot from Exit A2 of Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line, and about a ten-minute walk on foot from the South Exit of JR Shinjuku Station. With support from multinational staff and multilingual interpretation apps, it also provides peace of mind for first-time travelers to Japan.

Check-out is at 11:00, which is on the later side, making it convenient for families who need time to get children ready. Guests can leave luggage free of charge from 7 AM to 10 PM, so on the day of arrival, you can head out without dragging your bags around to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatories, or in the evening, enjoy the powerful projection mapping show TOKYO Night & Light, which has also been recognized by Guinness World Records, as a family. This hotel makes it easy to stay according to your family’s daily rhythm while taking time to enjoy meals and breaks in a guest room with a kitchen.

The “Adjoining Room A,” which is highly popular with families, consists of an 18-square-meter room plus a 25-square-meter room, for a total of 43 square meters. It can accommodate up to four adults.

The “Adjoining Room B,” which is also easy to use for larger groups, offers a spacious total of 61 square meters, with a 20-square-meter room and a 41-square-meter room connected by an internal door. The 20-square-meter room can accommodate two guests, and the 41-square-meter room can accommodate up to three guests, including futon use, for a total capacity of up to five adults. Since guests can move between the two rooms while still having private rooms for sleeping, it is ideal for three-generation trips or stays with another family.

*At this hotel, preschool children can share a bed free of charge, up to one child per bed. The maximum number is three children for Adjoining Room A, and three to four children for Adjoining Room B. However, considering the bed widths in Adjoining Room A, which are one bed of 160 cm and two beds of 110 cm, sharing beds at full capacity may feel a little cramped. For a more relaxed and comfortable stay, we recommend using the room with two to three adults plus children.

All rooms are equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer, and microwave. Laundry detergent is also provided in the room to make multi-night stays convenient when you want to wash children’s clothes every day. Some guest rooms also come with a dedicated simple kitchen, supporting longer stays.

All guest rooms feature ReFa showerheads, hair dryers, and shampoo products, and there are also plenty of free rentals for beauty appliances such as hair irons. Another appealing point is the hotel’s family-friendly hospitality, including the installation of bed guards and the provision of children’s amenities.

Breakfast is 2,640 yen per adult, including tax. It is served as a Japanese and Western buffet, with items such as freshly baked bread, square onigiri rice balls, a smoothie bar using seasonal fruits and vegetables, and Chinese rice porridge. A hotel breakfast gives families time to discuss the day’s sightseeing route while choosing menu items that are easy for children to eat.

Guest reviews particularly praise the smoothies made with fresh fruit. The complimentary coffee available in the second-floor lobby lounge is also well received, a perfect provision when you want to take a short break during your stay.
The hotel is about a three-minute walk from Exit A1 of Higashi-Shinjuku Station, and about a five-minute walk from Exit E1 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station. JR Shinjuku Station and Seibu-Shinjuku Station are also within walking distance, making the location convenient for sightseeing and shopping. The 24-hour supermarket Maruetsu Shinjuku 6-chome Store is very close by, and there are also many convenience stores in the surrounding area.

Within walking distance are also many family-friendly shopping spots, such as Isetan Shinjuku and Disney FLAGSHIP TOKYO, one of the largest Disney Stores in Japan. During the day, you can enjoy walking around Shinjuku and shopping, then bring prepared dishes bought at a department store food floor or nearby supermarket back to your room and enjoy dinner at your family’s own pace, without rushing tired children through another restaurant meal.

Most guest rooms are 25 to 28 square meters, and some can accommodate up to three adults by adding a sofa bed. Children aged six or under can stay free of charge, up to one child, when sharing a bed in the same room with a guardian. Connecting rooms that allow two adjacent rooms to be used together are also available, making the hotel ideal for families and group trips. Together these can accommodate four to five adults.

Baby cribs are available for a fee and in limited numbers, so be sure to reserve in advance if you would like to use one. There is also plenty of storage space for easy organizing of suitcases and clothing, so the room feels more spacious. Room cleaning is also available, so guests can enjoy a clean and comfortable environment.

All rooms are equipped with system kitchens, and guests can use refrigerators, microwaves, tableware, cutlery, cookware, and more. This makes it easy to prepare baby food, children’s light meals, and allergy-friendly meals inside the room.

There is a convenience store right outside the hotel, and supermarkets and many restaurants are also scattered around the area. Isetan Shinjuku is also within walking distance, so guests can take out prepared dishes or boxed meals from the department store food floor and enjoy them in the room.

Yakuhiguchi Shinjuku-gyoemmae Store, about a three-minute walk from the hotel, has a wide selection of daily necessities and medicines. Nearby, Sugi Pharmacy Shinjuku 2-chome Store is also open until 23:00, making the location convenient for sudden shopping needs when traveling with children. The hotel has a coin-operated laundry, which is useful for long stays and laundry when traveling with children. A fitness area is also available for those who want to get some light exercise during free time in their stay.

The hotel is about a five-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and about a 15-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Fukutoshin Line and Toei Shinjuku Line, giving it access to three train lines. It is also close to Shinjuku Gyoen, so guests can spend the morning walking in the park with children, then visit areas such as Ginza, Tokyo Station, and Shibuya during the day. On days when you are tired from sightseeing, you can return to the room early, let the children rest, and discuss the next day’s destination as a family. Being able to plan your trip at an easy pace while staying in the city center is another nice point. Many reviews also mention that the staff are kind and that the hotel helps families from overseas stay with peace of mind.

The “Luxury Family Room” is 46.3 square meters and can accommodate up to five guests. The “Deluxe Select,” which can accommodate up to four guests, is available as a connecting room, with a combined space of 71 square meters across two rooms. Preschool children who do not need a bed can share a bed free of charge, up to one child per adult. Inside the hotel is a laundry room exclusively for guests, where coin-operated all-in-one washer-dryers can be used 24 hours a day.

Families can also borrow a wide range of items, including baby bottle sterilizing sets, baby formula preparation devices, baby baths, child toilet seats, diaper trash cans with lids, baby cots, bed guards, and children’s amenity sets. The 47th-floor guest-only lounge SKY PLAZA IBASHO also has a kids’ space so you can spend time with children without worrying about the weather. In addition, Shinjuku Chuo Park, located just behind the hotel, has large playground equipment and a water play area, allowing families to smoothly choose between indoor and outdoor play areas depending on the weather and the children’s mood.

The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, and is located just outside the underground passage. Access is easy even on rainy days or when traveling with a stroller.

Within walking distance are supermarkets such as Seijo Ishii, which offers imported foods and high-quality prepared dishes, and BIORAL Shinjuku Keio Department Store, which carries organic and natural foods. This makes it easy to buy carefully selected prepared dishes and boxed meals. During the day, families can play to their hearts’ content at Shinjuku Chuo Park just behind the hotel, and in the evening, pick up children’s favorite takeout at places such as the basement food floor of Keio Department Store. At night, while looking out over the beautiful Tokyo night view from the windows of this high-rise hotel, families can enjoy dinner on their own without worrying about the surroundings, spending a luxurious yet peaceful time together.

The Scenic Twin Room is 31 square meters. With an extra bed, it can be used as a triple room accommodating up to three adults. Connecting rooms are also available by linking two adjacent rooms, so it is recommended to confirm in advance if you would like to use this option. Children under 12 can share a bed free of charge, and the restaurant also offers menus for preschool children.

Guest rooms are located on the 22nd floor or higher, with a very popular view overlooking the Shinjuku cityscape from the windows. Depending on the room type and direction, guests may be able to look down toward Shinjuku Station, which is sure to delight children who love trains. Although there is no coin-operated laundry inside the hotel, there are dry cleaners and coin-operated laundries scattered around the hotel area.

The hotel is about a three-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station’s New South Gate and Busta Shinjuku. Since it can be accessed smoothly via Shinjuku Southern Terrace, it offers outstanding convenience not only for sightseeing within Tokyo, but also as a base for wider-area travel with children to popular suburban destinations such as Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Hakone.

Within walking distance is a My Basket, where it is easy to purchase food, boxed meals, and daily necessities, as well as a Kinokuniya, a supermarket on the basement floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya, making it easy to buy carefully selected bread and prepared dishes. If you spread out bread or prepared dishes bought on the way back from sightseeing in your guest room, you can relax while looking out over the Shinjuku cityscape and trains.

*Due to renewal construction, accommodation operations are scheduled to continue until check-out on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after which operations are planned to be suspended in stages. Please check the latest information on the official website or other sources before making a reservation.

The Twin Room and Wa Modern Twin are 24 square meters and can accommodate up to three guests. Preschool children under six can share a bed free of charge, up to one child per bed. All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and electric kettle, and the rooms are popular as compact yet comfortable spaces.

There are 7-Eleven and FamilyMart convenience stores about a one-minute walk from the hotel for convenient access to light snacks and daily necessities. Within walking distance is also the 24-hour supermarket Maruetsu Shinjuku 6-chome Store and the 24-hour drugstore Welcia O-GUARD Shinjuku Store for easy access to prepared dishes and boxed meals, as well as over-the-counter medicine if a child suddenly feels unwell.

On the second floor of the hotel, all-in-one washer-dryers that can be used 24 hours a day are available. They are convenient for multi-night stays when you want to wash children’s clothes or towels. Microwaves are also available on the 4th and 7th floors, so guests can heat boxed meals or prepared dishes and eat them in their rooms. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet with more than 40 items. With plenty of options such as bread and rice dishes, it is easy to find something for children with likes and dislikes to enjoy. Families can relax and enjoy breakfast together before sightseeing. Preschool children eat free of charge.

The hotel is about an eight-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, about 2 minutes on foot from the North Exit of Seibu-Shinjuku Station, and about a six-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station. Shin-Okubo Station is also within walking distance, making it smooth to travel to different areas. Although the hotel is located in the Kabukicho area, the entrance uses a security door that can be unlocked with a card key or intercom. It is suitable for families who want to keep accommodation costs down while using Shinjuku as a base for sightseeing.

For families, the spacious “Premium Double Room” with a good view, at 33 square meters, and the “Yuen Suite Room,” at 51 square meters, are recommended. Both have a maximum capacity of four guests, and futons are prepared when three or more guests stay. Yukata robes, setta sandals, tabi socks, and other in-house wear are also provided, allowing guests to enjoy a stay that feels like a Japanese ryokan while still being in the heart of the city, such as changing into yukata with children or relaxing at night with futons laid out side by side.

On the 18th floor is a large public bath with an open-air bath where guests can enjoy hot spring water transported from the source of Hakone-Ashinoko Onsen. You can bathe while looking out over the Shinjuku cityscape, perfect for refreshing yourself after a tiring day of walking around sightseeing spots.

There are convenience stores around the hotel, and within walking distance is the 24-hour supermarket Maruetsu Shinjuku 6-chome Store, as well as York Foods with The Garden Jiyugaoka Shinjuku Tomihisa Store, which is open from 10:00 AM to 11 PM. It is easy to buy prepared dishes and boxed meals so you can easily get some food even on days when you want to avoid eating out. The hotel also has laundry facilities, and each guest room is equipped with a refrigerator and electric kettle.

The hotel is about a seven-minute walk from Exit 3 of Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and about an eight-minute walk from Exit C7 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line. It is easy to access Shinjuku Gyoen and the Isetan Shinjuku area, and guests can stay in a calm area slightly away from the busy station-front area.

The 55-square-meter rooms include the “1 Bedroom Superior,” which can accommodate up to two guests, and the “1 Bedroom Superior with Study,” which can accommodate up to three guests. All rooms are equipped with a well-appointed kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, and dining area for an apartment-style stay where it is easy to cook and do laundry in the guest room.

Within walking distance is the 24-hour supermarket Maruetsu Petit Nishi-Shinjuku 6-chome Store, which is convenient for buying ingredients, prepared dishes, and boxed meals. Nearby is also Cocokara Fine Nishi-Shinjuku 7-chome Store, open until 11:;00 PM, and the 24-hour Welcia O-GUARD Shinjuku Store for easy access to daily necessities and over-the-counter medicine.

The property is about a seven-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station, and Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on the Toei Oedo Line are also within walking distance. This is an easy option for an urban stay, allowing guests to enjoy shopping and dining around Shinjuku Station while relaxing calmly in the room with family.

This is a landmark hotel inside Shinjuku Toho Building, famous for the “Godzilla Head” on the 8th-floor terrace. For families, the Triple Room with three single beds, at 28 square meters, or the spacious Comfort Twin, at 32 square meters, are recommended. Children aged six or under can share a bed free of charge, up to one child per bed. Bed guards are also available for rent, so it’s best to reserve in advance if needed.

On the eighth floor of the hotel is a coin-operated laundry and microwave for staying guests. Access to guest room floors is controlled by card key so people other than guests cannot enter the premises. Although the surrounding area is the lively Kabukicho district, the hotel provides an environment where guests can stay calmly inside.

Right nearby is the 24-hour Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store, which is convenient for buying daily necessities, snacks, and small items needed during travel. There are also many convenience stores and drugstores in the surrounding area, making the location easy to use for sudden shopping needs. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station and about a three-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Travel to major areas of Tokyo couldn’t be smoother.

Looking for an apartment hotel about a five-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, with easy access to the Shinjuku Gyoen and Shinjuku-sanchome areas? The building, rebuilt in the early 1970s, has been renovated since 2010, and is characterized by its distinctive red tile roof and guest rooms with different designs in each room.

The rooms are compact, but they are equipped with desks and unit baths with bathtubs, while the mini kitchens include IH stoves and electric kettles. Cookware is also provided for when you want to prepare simple light meals in the room. Since the property mainly offers compact rooms with a capacity of two guests, it is perfect for families who prioritize location and price for a small-group stay in Shinjuku, such as two adults or one adult plus a small child. Room cleaning is not provided during the stay, but fresh linens are distributed daily.

Takashimaya is about 250 meters away, and Shinjuku Gyoen and Isetan Shinjuku are about 500 meters away, making the location convenient for shopping and sightseeing. Accommodation rates are also relatively reasonable, and although the hotel is close to the station, guests can stay in a calm atmosphere. This makes it a good fit for families with elementary school-age children or older, or families who prioritize location and price even with compact guest rooms.

The area around Shinjuku Station is packed with large commercial facilities, restaurants, supermarkets, drugstores, and more. It is a convenient location where you are unlikely to have trouble shopping or dining during your trip. Even when staying multiple nights with children, another major appeal is that it is easy to buy anything you need nearby.

At large commercial facilities such as Isetan Shinjuku and Takashimaya Times Square, you can enjoy shopping and dining all in one place.

For dinner with children, conveyor-belt sushi restaurants such as Kura Sushi and Sushiro, which have many locations around Shinjuku Station, are great options. You can easily order using multilingual touch panels, choose your favorite sushi one plate at a time, and enjoy the entertainment-like experience of ordered sushi arriving on the lane, which is also highly popular among international guests traveling with children.

In addition, Japan’s unique family restaurants, such as Denny’s and Gusto, are also useful as casual dining spots where families with children can feel comfortable. They offer a wide variety of reasonably priced dishes, including Japanese, Western, and Italian-style meals, and many have children’s menus and child chairs.

Around the station are also drugstores such as Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Sundrug, which are convenient when you want to buy daily necessities or over-the-counter medicine.
Another reassuring point of staying in Shinjuku is that there are many locally rooted supermarkets and stores open until late at night. By making use of places such as the 24-hour Maruetsu Petit supermarkets and the urban compact supermarket chain My Basket, which has stores throughout the area, it is easy to buy drinks, light snacks, and breakfast ingredients.

Shinjuku not only offers excellent access to major spots around Tokyo, but is also a highly convenient hub for wider-area travel to places such as Hakone and the Mt. Fuji area, using Busta Shinjuku or the Limited Express Romancecar. In addition, local supermarkets and drugstores are concentrated here, so even family trips with children or multi-night stays can be more comfortable when you choose your accommodation.

When choosing accommodation for a family stay, it is important to look not only at the size of the guest room and whether there are kitchen and laundry facilities, but also how your family’s day might actually flow, such as whether Shinjuku Chuo Park, where children can play freely, is located very close by, or whether it is easy to go and see the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building projection mapping at night.

If you make good use of everyday conveniences such as revolving sushi restaurants popular with international families, Don Quijote stores geared toward international travelers, and 24-hour compact supermarkets, even trips with children, where unexpected situations are common, should be easier to enjoy without disrupting the pace of the whole family.

Around Shinjuku Station, spacious family rooms where large families can stay together, and apartment-type guest rooms where you can stay as if living there, are extremely limited. Once your travel dates are set, consider making reservations early, and enjoy a fulfilling stay in Shinjuku with the whole family.

Apartment hotels in Shinjuku are incredibly popular among families, and it’s not uncommon for them to be fully booked close to your travel dates. If your dream room is taken, don't worry! By expanding your search just a little bit, you can find excellent properties that are just as spacious and family-friendly.

Here is a curated list of alternative hotels with great access to Shinjuku that come highly recommended by families.

Located just a 12-minute train ride from Shinjuku on the JR Yamanote Line, this hotel is a mere 1-minute walk from Otsuka Station—making it incredibly easy to navigate even with a stroller.

The tatami-matted "YAGURA ROOM" feels like a secret base and is a huge hit with children! The rooms are cleverly designed to maximize space, offering the same level of comfort and convenience as a standard apartment hotel.

About 15 minutes from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line. Situated right in front of Tokyo Dome City (an amusement park) and "ASOBono!", a massive indoor kids' play area perfect for rainy days, this hotel offers an unbeatable environment for family trips. They also offer a wide variety of spacious guest rooms tailored specifically for families.

Once your accommodation is secured, it's time to plan some unforgettable memories! We have carefully selected popular "Shinjuku-departure" and "Tokyo-classic" activities that minimize transport stress for families traveling with heavy luggage and strollers, ensuring fun for all generations.

This highly popular Mt. Fuji sightseeing tour departs directly from Shinjuku (right in front of Tokyo Mode Gakuen). Rated 4.8 stars by nearly a thousand travelers, this family-friendly tour takes you to the most iconic viewpoints, including Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park, and the famous Chureito Pagoda. With a comfortable air-conditioned bus and an engaging English-speaking guide, it’s the most stress-free and cost-effective way for the whole family to enjoy Japan’s breathtaking scenery together.

"I'm worried about other passengers' eyes if my child starts crying on a tour bus..." "Navigating train stations with a stroller and tons of luggage is exhausting..." If these thoughts cross your mind, a completely private chartered vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide is highly recommended.

You can get picked up right from your hotel lobby in Shinjuku and driven straight to your destination, giving you complete peace of mind if the kids need a nap. Whether you are heading to Mt. Fuji, Hakone, or Tokyo Disney Resort, you can customize the itinerary to match your family's own pace for a perfectly stress-free sightseeing day.

This is a digital art museum where children can explore barefoot, completely immersing themselves in art made of light and water. Because it is an entirely indoor facility, it serves as the ultimate rainy-day backup plan and is an absolute must-visit spot during any trip to Tokyo.