If you’re planning your first family stay in Tokyo, you may have looked up sightseeing information and been looking forward to the trip. But, have you ever worried about the practical side of the trip? Maybe the room won’t be big enough for everyone’s luggage? Will the hotels in popular areas get booked quickly? Will it be difficult to eat out and get vegetables every day, especially with children?

For those who want to make a Tokyo stay with a large group even a little more comfortable, apartment hotels equipped with kitchens, washing machines, and spacious living rooms are a smart choice.

At an apartment hotel, you can enjoy prepared food bought at department-store food floors or supermarkets at your own pace in your room, wash clothes after a day of sightseeing, and discuss the next day’s plans with your family, making a longer stay feel a little more like living in Tokyo.

In this article, a travel writer familiar with Tokyo introduces hotels that work well for longer stays, while taking into account each area’s features and appeal, facilities, access, and the surrounding environment.

Tokyo is easy to get around by train, but the atmosphere of the city and the stay experience differ greatly depending on the area.

Do you want to prioritize airport access, enjoy shopping, or choose a place that makes sightseeing with children easy?
For family trips and group trips, it is important to consider not only the spaciousness and facilities of the hotel, but also how easy it is to dine, shop, and sightsee in the surrounding area.

Below, we summarize the main areas introduced in this article. Choose an area that matches your stay style while imagining how you want to spend your time in Tokyo.

This area is convenient for those who want to make travel before and after flights as easy as possible, such as late-night arrivals or early-morning departures.

Around Haneda Airport Terminal 3, you can have meals and shop at the large airport-connected complex "Haneda Airport Garden," or soothe the fatigue of a long flight at the natural hot spring facility "Izumi Tenku no Yu Haneda Airport."

For family and group trips, where travelers often move around with large suitcases, getting around on the arrival day or the day before returning home can become a burden. By staying at a hotel around the airport, you can have dinner inside the facility or at the airport after check-in, then have plenty of time the next morning to pack and check for forgotten items. Before returning home, it is great that you can buy extra souvenirs at Haneda Airport Garden or shops inside the airport, then organize your suitcase in your room before departure.

Although it is a little far from the center of Tokyo sightseeing, it is a practical place to stay for nights before or after late-night or early-morning flights, as well as for those who want to calmly pack on the final day of a long stay.

This area is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy Tokyo’s food culture and shopping.

In Tsukiji, you can enjoy a distinctly Japanese stroll through town, tasting sushi and seafood bowls at "Tsukiji Outer Market," where fresh seafood and Japanese ingredients are sold, visiting "Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple," which has an impressive Indian-style exterior, and seeing "Kabukiza Theatre," where kabuki performances are held.

It is also easy to access Ginza, where you can enjoy shopping at large commercial facilities such as "Ginza Six," which is home to brand shops and restaurants, as well as long-established department stores such as "Ginza Mitsukoshi" and "Matsuya Ginza."

By staying at an apartment hotel, you can also buy prepared food and seafood at Tsukiji Outer Market, or bento and sweets selected at Ginza department-store food floors, bring it back to your room and enjoy everything with privacy. Even on days when you are tired from eating out repeatedly, gathering around a relaxed meal with family or friends in your guest room’s dining area lets you savor Tokyo’s food at your own pace.

In the morning, explore Tsukiji early, then return to the hotel for a break before the busiest hours. In the afternoon, enjoy shopping in Ginza, and at night, feast on takeout food and sweets in your room. This ease of balancing sightseeing and rest is the appeal of staying in Tsukiji and Ginza.

This area is suited to those who want to enjoy shopping and strolling through town in a calm atmosphere.

In Marunouchi, it is easy to stop by the greenery-filled "Kokyo Gaien National Garden," as well as commercial facilities in front of Tokyo Station such as "Maru Building" and "Shin-Marunouchi Building." In Nihonbashi, you can enjoy shopping at "Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store," one of Japan’s leading long-established department stores, and "Coredo Muromachi," which is home to restaurants and shops. If you go a bit further toward Ningyocho, many people enjoy strolling along "Amazake Yokocho," which is lined with sweet shops and long-established stores.

At an apartment hotel, you can bring back to your room bento, prepared food, and Japanese sweets selected at "Gransta Tokyo" inside Tokyo Station, "Hoppe Town," the basement food floor of Daimaru Tokyo, or long-established department stores in Nihonbashi. Especially on days when you are tired from walking around sightseeing or shopping, being able to gather around a relaxed meal in your guest room’s living or dining area is a welcome point for family and group trips.

The Hatchobori area also offers easy access to Tokyo Disney Resort. Staying at an accommodation there is convenient when you want to return to the hotel after spending a full day at the park, do laundry, and have a light meal in your room. Since you can wash children’s clothes and towels to prepare for the next day, you can pack lighter while still enjoying multi-night stays.

This area is recommended for those who want a balanced mix of sightseeing, shopping, and dining. As a major terminal where JR, subway, and private railway lines gather, Shinjuku makes it easy to travel to areas such as Shibuya, Harajuku, and Tokyo Station.

There are also plenty of shopping spots popular with inbound travelers, including "Isetan Shinjuku" and "Shinjuku Takashimaya," which offer fashion, cosmetics, and department-store basement food floors, as well as "Disney Store Flagship Tokyo," one of the largest Disney Stores in Japan.

It is perfect for those who want to fully enjoy Tokyo-style sightseeing spots, such as shopping and strolling through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden during the day, then visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatories or enjoying the projection mapping show "TOKYO Night & Light" at night.

For longer stays, it is also worth checking whether the hotel is in a location that makes it easy to return between shopping and sightseeing. By staying around Shinjuku, you can bring prepared food, bento, and sweets bought at department stores and station buildings back to your room on days when you want to avoid eating out. It is also convenient because you can put down the luggage you accumulated while shopping, then easily head out again in the evening or later.

This area is suited to those who want to enjoy lively Tokyo while relaxing in their room with family or a group.

This area is perfect for those who want cultural experiences, shopping, pop culture, and a deep shitamachi downtown culture all in one place.

Ueno Park is home to the "Tokyo National Museum," the "National Museum of Nature and Science," and "Ueno Zoo," all of which make for a fun-filled day for family travelers and adults.

The nearby "Ameyoko" area is also appealing since it is lined with food shops and clothing stores that you can check out while walking around and looking for souvenirs.
In the morning, visit Ueno Park and museums, then at lunch, buy street food, dried foods, and sweets in the Ameyoko area, and in the evening return to the hotel for a break. Apartment hotels give you that unique comfort of being able to spread out and organize what you bought in your room, or rest early when children get tired.

If you travel a bit further toward Akihabara, you will also find large electronics retailers such as "Yodobashi Akiba," as well as many anime- and game-related shops. After taking your time looking around for figurines, character goods, electronics, and more, you can organize your luggage at the hotel and prepare for the next day’s sightseeing. If your guest room has a kitchen or microwave, you can also spend the evening on days when you are tired of eating out by heating up prepared food bought around Ueno Station or Ameyoko and eating it in your room.

This area lets you enjoy Tokyo-style old downtown culture and landmark sightseeing. In Asakusa, you can stroll around "Senso-ji Temple," known for its Kaminarimon Gate, and "Nakamise-dori Street," lined with Japanese goods and sweets. Renting a kimono for a morning stroll and taking photos, or even riding in a rickshaw, really makes you feel like you are in Japan.

Toward Oshiage is also "Tokyo Skytree," a symbol of Tokyo, and "Tokyo Solamachi," which brings together shops, restaurants, an aquarium, and more, making it easy to enjoy sightseeing and shopping in one place. It is also easy to plan a very Tokyo kind of day, such as enjoying food-hopping and temple visits in Asakusa during the day, then moving to Oshiage in the evening or later to enjoy the night views around Skytree.

It is also recommended to bring back Japanese sweets bought at long-established shops in Asakusa, or bento, prepared dishes, and sweets selected at Tokyo Solamachi, and savor them slowly with family or friends in your room. Since sightseeing areas are often crowded during the day, you can also aim to return to the hotel and rest when children get tired, then stroll around the area again at night when it is less crowded.

The Kinshicho area also has many large commercial facilities and is convenient for shopping. This area is suited to family and group trips that want to balance the lively atmosphere of sightseeing areas with everyday shopping convenience, while having plenty of time to relax in the room.

This area is famous for shopping, anime, and character-related spots, and has its own distinctive culture.

The large complex "Sunshine City" brings together shops, restaurants, an aquarium, observation facilities, and more, with plenty to see and do across an entire day regardless of the weather. The surrounding area is also dotted with popular spots for anime, manga, and character fans, such as "animate Ikebukuro Main Store" and "Pokemon Center MEGA TOKYO."

You can plan a day that is easy for both children and adults to enjoy, such as spending the morning at Sunshine Aquarium and the observation facilities, then visiting character shops, department stores, and electronics retailers in the afternoon. Even if you end up buying a lot of goods and souvenirs, being able to return to the hotel once and organize your luggage is a major advantage for family and group trips.

By bringing back bento, prepared food, and sweets selected at department stores or station buildings and gathering everyone for a meal in your guest room, you do not have to search around for crowded restaurants. And if your accommodation has a washing machine or laundry facilities, you can wash the clothes you wore while walking around for shopping and sightseeing, and head out lightly again the next day.

It is also easy to access Shinjuku and Shibuya, making this area perfect for those who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

When choosing an apartment hotel in Tokyo, it is wise to check not only the area, but also room size, facilities, and other conditions before booking.
Here are three points to check before your stay.

First, check the number of guests, number of beds, and room size. Many standard business hotels in Tokyo have compact guest rooms, so for family trips and group trips, be sure to check the room size and bed configuration before making a reservation.

Apartment hotels often offer larger rooms and more beds compared with standard hotels, making it easier for families of around four to six people or small groups to stay in the same room.

If the accommodation has a living room, dining area, and multiple bedrooms, you can spend time together during the day and sleep in separate bedrooms at night. This makes them suitable not only for family trips, but also for group trips with friends and three-generation family trips.
That said, the number of children who can share beds, as well as the availability of extra beds and baby cribs, differs by facility. Rather than judging only by the maximum number of guests shown, do make sure to check the actual bed configuration and children’s accommodation conditions as well.

Many apartment hotels are equipped with kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves, cookware, and tableware, which is a major advantage because it makes it easy to prepare breakfast and light meals in the room.

During a long stay, when eating out repeatedly can become tiring, simply being able to eat prepared food bought at a nearby supermarket or department-store food floor, or easily heat up children’s meals, can greatly reduce the burden of travel.

For travelers who tire of eating out every day, such as elderly family members, people with dietary restrictions, or those traveling with small children, self-catering facilities are a major plus.

If the facility has an in-room washing machine or shared laundry, it is easier to wash clothes, especially during stays of three nights or more, helping you reduce the amount of luggage you absolutely need. This is especially convenient in summer or when traveling with children, as being able to wash clothes and towels frequently is helpful.

It is also worth checking whether the room has a bathtub, which helps soothe the fatigue of sightseeing, as well as how easy the bathroom area is to use. Choosing rooms with separate baths and toilets, or rooms with multiple washbasins, makes morning preparations and evening baths smoother, especially with a large group.

It can be difficult to judge actual usability and comfort during your stay from official websites and photos alone. Before making a reservation, be sure to check guest reviews on booking sites as well.

In particular, reviews from families, group travelers, and long-stay guests are helpful. Comments from people who have actually stayed there can reveal useful details, such as room size, bed comfort, kitchen usability, laundry facilities, the surrounding shopping environment, and access from the station.

It is also important to check accommodation conditions before booking. Apartment hotels in Tokyo include not only hotel-licensed facilities, but also accommodations close in style to minpaku (private vacation rentals in special government zones),, condominiums, and vacation rentals.

At such facilities, certain laws and regulations might require guests to stay for two or three nights at a minimum. Some might also have particular rules, cleaning systems, or operational conditions.

If you want to stay for only one night, or use the accommodation before or after your arrival day or departure day, check the accommodation conditions on booking sites in advance.

First, we introduce two standout Tokyo hotels worth keeping on your radar.
We selected a large hotel directly connected to the airport, ideal for overnight stays before or after flights, and a new apartment hotel that works well as a base for sightseeing in Tsukiji and Ginza.
Both are worth a look if you are searching for a comfortable Tokyo base.

This large hotel is directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3 and can be accessed without ever having to go outside.

It is convenient for late-night arrivals, early-morning departures, and when you want to stay somewhere convenient on the day before returning home. If your travel plan prioritizes minimizing the burden of getting around, this hotel is especially easy. With 1,531 guest rooms in total, it is easy to book for family trips and group trips.

Although it is not an apartment type with kitchens, the hotel has restaurants, a convenience store, a shopping avenue, and coin-operated laundries, meaning meals, shopping, and laundry during your stay can all be handled within the hotel.

The natural hot spring facility "Izumi Tenku no Yu" has large public baths, open-air baths, saunas, and bedrock baths, perfect for soothing fatigue before or after a long flight. Hotel guests can use it at a preferential rate.

If you have free time on the day before returning home, you can check out Japan-style souvenirs at Haneda Airport Garden or inside the airport, then organize your suitcase slowly in your room. This hotel is recommended for those who want to spend hassle-free time with family until just before departure.

This new apartment hotel opened in April 2026.
It is appealing for its location, with easy access to some of Tokyo’s representative sightseeing spots: about a three-minute walk to Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, about a five-minute walk to Tsukiji Outer Market, and about an 11-minute walk to Kabukiza Theatre.

All 52 guest rooms can accommodate up to six guests and are therefore suitable for family and group trips. Some guest rooms are equipped with mini-kitchens and washer-dryers, and microwaves available 24 hours a day and paid coin-operated laundries are also available on the 5th to 9th floors.

After enjoying sushi or seafood bowls at Tsukiji Outer Market, you can return to the hotel for a break. In the afternoon, extend your trip toward Ginza and shop at places such as Ginza Six, Ginza Mitsukoshi, and Matsuya Ginza. On the way back, pick up prepared food and sweets at a department-store food floor and savor them in your guest room.

This is a noteworthy new base for Tokyo sightseeing that combines the comfort of a hotel with the lifestyle of a local.

Below, a travel writer well-versed in Tokyo's accommodations introduces the unique features of each area along with recommended apartment hotels. We suggest comparing the characteristics of each neighborhood first to find the perfect base for your travel style before checking out the hotel recommendations!

The area around Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, and Hamamatsucho is convenient not only for sightseeing within Tokyo, but also for travelers who prioritize Shinkansen and airport access.

Around Tokyo Station, you will find luxury serviced apartments, while around Nihonbashi and Ningyocho, there are apartment-style accommodations that make it easy to combine a multi-night stay with walks through old downtown neighborhoods.

The Hamamatsucho and Daimon areas also offer easy access to Haneda Airport and Tokyo Tower, making them convenient for both sightseeing and business. They are recommended for those who want to stay in Tokyo with a little more room to relax, as well as those who value ease of transportation.

The lineup of guest rooms is diverse, ranging from 38-square-meter studio types to 91-square-meter rooms with Japanese-style rooms, two-bedroom rooms of 105 square meters or larger, and even the 163-square-meter "Marunouchi Suite." There are two-bedroom rooms for up to four guests, as well as suites that can accommodate up to six guests, offering spaciousness that is convenient for family trips and three-generation stays.

Some guest rooms are equipped with kitchens, microwaves, refrigerators, tableware, washer-dryers, and more. On days when you are tired of looking for restaurants during longer stays, bring back prepared food and bento bought at "Gransta Tokyo" inside Tokyo Station or "Hoppe Town," the basement food floor of Daimaru Tokyo, and enjoy them in the spacious dining area of the accommodation.
It is also just a short walk to Kokyo Gaien National Garden, appealing for its greenery-rich and calm atmosphere, Marunouchi Naka-dori Street lined with brand shops, and commercial facilities such as Marunouchi Building and Shin-Marunouchi Building.

One of the major appeals of this accommodation is that you can experience a stylish and calm "Tokyo lifestyle" while staying in the city, such as strolling around the Imperial Palace in the morning, shopping around Marunouchi and Nihonbashi during the day, and gathering around department-store foods in your room at night. Reviews also highly rate its sophisticated luxury feel, convenient station-connected access, and high-quality service.

Guest rooms of 57 to 59 square meters can accommodate four to six adults plus two children. Since each room has two bedrooms within a single guest room, families or friends can stay in the same room while keeping sleeping spaces separate.

Some guest rooms have two washbasins and two toilets, as well as both a bathroom and shower room, which is a major advantage because large groups are less likely to overlap during morning preparations and evening baths.
All rooms are equipped with IH stoves, cookware, tableware, microwaves, kitchens with large refrigerators, and full dining tables. Since there is also a washer-dryer in the room, it is easier to pack lightly when traveling with children or staying for a longer period.

During the day, enjoy eating around Amazake Yokocho and Nihonbashi, and at night, get some prepared foods, bento, and Japanese sweets at department stores and department-store food floors and try it all in your room. That way you can enjoy old Tokyo’s food culture in the privacy of your own space.

After the children have gone to sleep, spending adult-only time in the living room or discussing the next day’s plans is also a luxurious moment unique to suite-type accommodations. Reviews also mention the spacious rooms, the convenience of the two-bedroom layout, and the well-equipped facilities.

The approximately 35-square-meter guest rooms are equipped with washer-dryers, IH kitchens, large refrigerators, microwaves, rice cookers, and more, and can accommodate up to four adults. Since the facilities are compactly arranged, they are easy to use, and the rooms make it easy to spend multi-night stays as if you were at home.

The nearby supermarket "Maruetsu Petit Shiodome Shiosite Store" is open 24 hours and is a helpful place where you can pick up ingredients and daily necessities at any time.

After strolling around Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple, you can return to the room, do laundry, and take a break. Even on the day you arrive at Haneda Airport, you do not need to force yourself to search around for a place to eat out; you can heat up a light meal bought nearby and spend time in your room.

Located in the Suitengumae and Ningyocho area, where an Edo-period atmosphere remains, this hotel is about a three-minute walk from Suitengumae Station and about a six-minute walk from Ningyocho Station. The Tokyo City Air Terminal, or T-CAT, a major limousine bus hub connecting central Tokyo, is also easy to use, making travel to and from the airport convenient.

All rooms are equipped with IH kitchens, cookware, tableware, microwaves, large refrigerators, and washing machines with dryers, supporting self-catering and long stays. In addition to Japanese-Western rooms with tatami areas that can accommodate up to five adults, there are also guest rooms with a distinctly Japanese atmosphere.

The surrounding area is dotted with famous restaurants where you can enjoy Tokyo’s old downtown food culture, including "Tamahide," known for oyakodon, and "Ningyocho Imahan," a long-established sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant. This hotel is suited to those who want to sightsee at their own pace, such as savoring classic foods and sweets while strolling, then bringing prepared food and Japanese sweets bought nearby back to the room in the evening for a break.

This luxury service apartment is located near the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station and connected to the station via an underground passage.

All rooms are equipped with full kitchens, washing machines with dryers, large refrigerators, microwave ovens, IH stoves, tableware, cookware, and more. This hotel makes it easy to adjust meals, such as by heating children’s food or other ready-made meals and fruit bought at department-store food floors in your room, which is great for when you tire of eating out. Each family member can relax at their own pace in the spacious guest room while waiting for laundry to be completed.

The location makes it easy to enjoy dining and shopping around Tokyo Station, and it is also easy to access Yaesu Shopping Mall and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. Baby cots are also available to borrow by request, making this a convenient choice for family trips with infants and toddlers.

The area around Ginza, Tsukiji, and Hatchobori is recommended for those who want to stay in central Tokyo and focus on Tokyo’s food culture and shopping.

In Ginza, department stores and brand shops are a highlight, while in Tsukiji, visitors can enjoy seafood at the outer market and enjoy atmospheric walks through town. Around Hatchobori, easy access to Tokyo Station and the Tokyo Disney Resort area is another appeal.

We selected recommended accommodations mainly from apartment-type properties that are convenient for sightseeing and shopping, and that make multi-night stays comfortable with kitchens and washing machines.

This hotel is convenient for sightseeing and shopping, with easy access to Tokyo Station, Ginza, and Tsukiji.

In the Ginza area, it is easy to find long-established department stores such as Ginza Mitsukoshi and Matsuya Ginza, as well as Ginza Six, where brand shops and restaurants are gathered. Toward Tsukiji, you can also enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market and Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.

All rooms are equipped with kitchens with three-burner stoves, cookware, washing machines, and bathroom drying functions for convenient self-catering and laundry during multi-night stays. The 40-square-meter Family Room can accommodate up to four guests, and the sliding door makes it easy to secure privacy around the bed area.

After walking around Ginza and Tsukiji, lightly heat up the prepared food and ingredients you bought, then enjoy a relaxed meal in your room. While the hotel is close to sightseeing areas, it is located in a calm area closer to Hatchobori, making it suitable for families who want to spend quiet evenings.

About a two-minute walk from Hatchobori Station. This hotel is convenient for sightseeing toward Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, and Ginza.

Guest rooms range from 38 to 76 square meters, and all rooms are equipped with kitchens and dining areas. Cookware and tableware are also provided, so you can eat prepared food bought at department-store food floors or supermarkets in your room, or easily prepare breakfast.

There is also a coin-operated laundry inside the hotel, convenient for trips with children and longer stays. Since there are rooms with loft beds, as well as connecting types that allow multiple rooms to be used together, it is easy to arrange for the number of people in your family or group trip.

After heading out toward Tokyo Disney Resort or Ginza, it is also nice to gather everyone in your room around the food you bought during the day. If you are traveling with children, choosing a Pokemon Room may make even the time spent in the room after sightseeing part of the travel memories.

The area around Ueno and Akihabara is perfect for those who want to enjoy Tokyo’s culture, old downtown energy, and pop culture all in one place.

In addition to popular spots such as Ueno Park, museums, and Ameyoko Shopping Street, the Akihabara area offers large electronics retailers and anime- and game-related shops. Ueno, which is easy to reach from Narita Airport, is also convenient for travelers who want to start sightseeing in Tokyo soon after arrival.

By choosing accommodations with spacious rooms and kitchens, you can take breaks in your room between shopping and sightseeing.

An apartment hotel located about a four-minute walk from JR Ueno Station. With good access from the Narita Airport area, it is also convenient for travelers who want to start sightseeing in Tokyo as soon as possible.

Guest rooms are 34 to 52 square meters, and rooms of 50 square meters or larger can accommodate up to six guests. All rooms are equipped with kitchens, cookware, and tableware, and guests can also use the coin-operated laundry inside the hotel. After visiting famous spots such as Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo, and the National Museum of Nature and Science, spread out light snacks and souvenirs bought at Ameyoko in your room and take a break.

Rooms with tatami dining areas make it easy to sit on the floor and eat, even when traveling with small children. If you choose a room with a projector, you can spend a relaxed evening with family after sightseeing.

This apartment hotel is convenient for those who want to enjoy shopping for electronics, anime, games, handicraft goods, and more, with easy access to Akihabara Electric Town, Yodobashi Akiba, Kanda Myojin Shrine, and the wholesaler district in Asakusabashi. Another nice point is that it is easy to travel to Ueno and Asakusa.

All guest rooms are 36 square meters or larger and are equipped with kitchens with IH stoves, large refrigerators, microwaves, cookware, and washing machines with dryers. The stay style is highly flexible, whether you want to organize goods and electronics bought in Akihabara in your room, or take a break in your guest room after looking for miscellaneous goods and souvenirs around Asakusabashi. The "Grand Japanese" type, which accommodates six guests, is also available, and its tatami space and futons make it easy for families and groups to spend time together.

The area around Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s leading districts, where you can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment to your heart’s content.

There are also sightseeing spots such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, both of which brim with Tokyo character both day and night. It is easy to travel to Shibuya, Harajuku, Ikebukuro, and the Tokyo Station area, and the area is also convenient as a departure point for Hakone and Mt. Fuji.
The accommodations introduced here are mainly apartment-type properties with kitchens and facilities that make multi-night stays easier and convenient for family and group trips.

This serviced apartment is located slightly away from the hustle and bustle of central Shinjuku. It is suited to those who want sightseeing and shopping during the while spending the evening in a calmer setting.

The location offers easy access to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, known for its rich seasonal nature, as well as Isetan Shinjuku and Shinjuku Takashimaya, which are convenient for shopping, and Disney Store Flagship Tokyo, one of the largest Disney Stores in Japan.

All guest rooms are equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes, microwaves, and refrigerators, and some room types can accommodate up to five guests. There is also a coin-operated laundry inside the hotel, convenient for multi-night stays and trips with children.

During the day, shopping in Shinjuku, buying prepared foods and sweets at department-store food floors, and bring it back to your room in the evening for a break allows you to avoid eating out too much.

Within walking distance of JR Shinjuku Station, this hotel is also well located for shopping around Shinjuku Station, exploring the skyscraper district of Nishi-Shinjuku, visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and heading toward Shinjuku Chuo Park, where you can feel greenery in the middle of the city. It is suited to those who want to enjoy the lively atmosphere of Shinjuku while spending quiet time at their accommodation.

Guest rooms range from 25 to 55 square meters, and some room types can accommodate up to three guests. All rooms are equipped with kitchens, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines, and drying functions, and some rooms also have dishwashers and large tables.

Nearby are 24-hour supermarkets such as Maruetsu Petit and Maruetsu for easy access to breakfast bread and drinks, children’s snacks, daily necessities, and more. After spending the day enjoying Shinjuku, you can heat up prepared food bought at a supermarket, run the laundry, and relax with your family, all in the privacy of your room.

About a ten-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station and about an eight-minute walk from Tochomae Station. This apartment hotel offers easy access toward the Nishi-Shinjuku skyscraper district, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Shinjuku Chuo Park. By using Shinjuku Station, it is also easy to access Shibuya, Harajuku, and Tokyo Station. It is a convenient base for sightseeing within all of central Tokyo.

Guest rooms are 40 to 60 square meters and can accommodate up to six guests. All rooms have kitchens and dining areas, making breakfast or light meals in the room an easy option. There is also a coin-operated laundry inside the hotel, so dealing with children’s clothes and the logistics of longer stays is less of a hassle. The surrounding area has many convenience stores and restaurants, and if you go a little farther, you can also enjoy department-store food floors and shopping at places such as Shinjuku Takashimaya and Isetan Shinjuku.

The areas around Asakusa, Oshiage, and Kinshicho are recommended for those who want to enjoy Tokyo’s traditions and landmark sightseeing. In Asakusa, you can experience old downtown culture at Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori Street, while in Oshiage, you can enjoy views, shopping, and dining at Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Solamachi.

The Kinshicho area also has many commercial facilities for shopping during your stay. With accommodations close to sightseeing areas, as well as places where you can stay as if living there with kitchens and washing machines, this area is a great choice for both first-time Tokyo trips and repeat visitors on longer stays.

This apartment hotel is about a four-minute walk from JR Kinshicho Station. It offers easy access toward Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Solamachi, Asakusa, Ryogoku, and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. Around Kinshicho Station are commercial facilities such as Kinshicho Parco, Termina, and OLinas Kinshicho, where shopping and eating out is a breeze. Since it is not too close to sightseeing spots, it is also suited to those who want to balance old downtown sightseeing with everyday convenience.

Guest rooms can accommodate up to six guests, and all rooms are equipped with kitchens and dining areas. There is also a coin-operated laundry inside the hotel.

Another appeal is the themed rooms, such as Pokemon Rooms and Ukiyo-e Rooms. While enjoying Skytree and Asakusa sightseeing, you can shop at commercial facilities in Kinshicho at night and spend relaxed time in your room.

This apartment hotel has great access to major areas since it is about a two-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station and about a six-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station. It is convenient for walking around Nakamise-dori Street, Asakusa ROX, Kappabashi Kitchenware Street, and the Sumida River area, perfect for those who want to enjoy Asakusa-style town walks.

All rooms are equipped with kitchens and washer-dryers, and they also have IH stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, rice cookers, cookware, and tableware. The hotel can accommodate up to three adults, so smaller family trips on longer stays can enjoy themselves.

About a four-minute walk from Oshiage Station, this hotel is convenient for sightseeing around Tokyo Skytree. Tokyo Solamachi and Sumida Aquarium are also within walking distance, and access toward Asakusa is easy.

The 50-square-meter Family Suite can accommodate up to six guests. It is equipped with a kitchen, living room, washing machine, and bathroom drying function, offering facilities that make consecutive-night stays easy. After enjoying shopping and dining, you can return to your room for a break or admire Skytree from the rooftop terrace, enjoying a stay that feels distinctively Oshiage.

About a five-minute walk from Minowa Station. This apartment-style hotel is convenient as a sightseeing base for Ueno, Asakusa, and the Tokyo Skytree area.

All rooms are equipped with kitchens, dining areas, washing machines, and dryers. After sightseeing for the day, you can do laundry in your room, have a light meal, and rest to prepare for the next day. Since some rooms offer views of Skytree, this hotel is recommended for those who want to stay like a local in a quiet environment, slightly away from the bustle around Asakusa.

This area is popular among those looking to shop, eat, and find anime and character-related spots.

Starting with Sunshine City, the area brings together department stores, large electronics retailers, anime and manga-related shops, and more. People of all generations will find something that delights them.

It is also easy to get to Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ueno. Even access to Saitama areas such as Kawagoe is good. With spacious rooms and apartment-type accommodations with kitchens, this area is suited to those who want to enjoy their Tokyo stay based in a lively neighborhood.

A five-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. This hotel is located in a distinctly urban area nearby Sunshine City, character shops, and department stores.

During the day, you can visit the nearby Sunshine Aquarium and shops, then return to your room once to put down and organize the goods and souvenirs you bought before heading out again, making it an outstanding base. At night, you can spread out meals bought around the station or at department stores and enjoy Ikebukuro’s culture and time in your own room with family or a group without worrying about others.

Tokyo offers a wide variety of accommodations, from apartment hotels near stations that are convenient for sightseeing, to condominium-style accommodations that are easy for families and groups to stay in, as well as serviced apartments suited to longer stays.

If you want to enjoy a comfortable family trip, group trip, or longer stay in Tokyo, it is important to compare not only name recognition and location, but also the maximum number of guests, room size, whether there is a kitchen or washing machine, and the surrounding supermarkets and shopping environment. The ease of staying and ways to enjoy your trip can also change greatly depending on the area.

By choosing an area and accommodation that match the purpose of your trip, your stay in Tokyo should become many times more comfortable, almost as if you were living there.

Rooms for larger groups and rooms with kitchens and washing machines are limited in number, so once your travel dates are set, try to secure your favorite base early and start planning a wonderful trip to Tokyo.