Ginza is one of the best Tokyo neighborhoods to stay for first time Japan travellers or return visitors.
The area has great transport links, lots of tourist friendly and local restaurants like Ginza Lion Beer Hall, great night-life plus the best shopping in Tokyo – best of all, there are lots of Ginza hotels big and small to suit all budgets.
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We have stayed in Tokyo on many occasions and have compiled this accommodation list based on the Ginza hotels we’ve stayed in or recommendations from our Japan Travel Tips Facebook group which now has over 45,000 members.
From hotels with city views to budget accommodation, this is our guide to the best Ginza hotel accommodation in Tokyo in 2025.
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Why choose Ginza hotels to stay in?
We’d recommend checking out our Tokyo neighborhoods guide which lists 10 different districts we’d suggest visiting including Akihabara, Odaiba, Asakusa and Ikebukuro.
However, in terms of the best places to stay in Tokyo, Ginza takes some beating especially for first time travellers to Tokyo.
Ginza is a very safe neighborhood with many shopping malls and some truly unique shops like Japan’s biggest toy store (Hakuhinkan Toy Park Ginza) and Ginza Itoya, a 100 year old 12 storey stationery store.
There are many attractions to see in Ginza itself plus you can walk to Tsukiji Outer Market Tokyo, Hamarikyu Garden or stroll over to Caretta Shiodome Sky View, one of Tokyo’s top observations decks on the 46th floor (free too).
Ginza also has lots of bars and restaurants in Ginza including one of our favourites, Tsuru Ton Tan Noodles on the 10th floor of Tokyu Plaza Ginza mall.
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How to get to Ginza
The neighbourhood of Ginza has excellent transport links.
There are three subway stations in Ginza:
- Ginza station (Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line and Hibiya Line
- Ginza-Itchome station (Yurakucho Line)
- Higashi Ginza station (Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line)
Plus you can also reach Ginza by train at these stations:
- Yurakucho Station
- Tokyo Station
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Booking Tokyo Ginza hotels – top tips
Once you are ready to start booking your Ginza hotel(s), there are a few general rules and tips:
- Peak season in Japan is generally classed as the summer months but you’ll also find room rates are likely higher during public holidays, golden week (in May) and cherry blossom season (usually in March / April).
- We find agoda.com and booking.com have the best room rates for Tokyo / Ginza hotels Tokyo.
- Online rates for Ginza hotels are generally better than booking in person. We even had a situation where we tried to extend a Tokyo hotel booking at reception and the staff kindly informed us we should book it on Agoda instead as it would be cheaper!
- If possible, book your Ginza hotel rooms several months in advance as the room rates tend to increase in the months before you arrive – also consider making use of the ‘cancellable’ room options that some hotel booking sites have like Agoda.
- We watch room rate prices in Tokyo a lot and they generally rise the closer you get to arrival – some go up a lot in price, especially Asakusa, Shibuya and Shinjuku. So book well in advance if you can.
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Ginza hotels and accommodation
Here are some highly rated Ginza hotel and accommodation suggestions for all types of budget:
High end and luxury Ginza hotels ($$$)
The Peninsula Hotel (5*)
One of Tokyo’s most luxurious hotels, The Peninsula has 9 restaurants, a swimming pool overlooking Imperial Gardens plus a spa and wellness center.
It is such a good Ginza hotel, the only downside is you might not want to explore outside after treating yourself to such a sublime stay.
Location-wise, it is literally a couple of minutes walk from all the main shopping malls and is connected to Hibiya Metro station – you can also see much of Tokyo from their 24th floor bar.
If you really want to treat yourself, the hotel can arrange an airport pick-up in their regal Rolls Royce limousine.
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Imperial Hotel Tokyo (5*)
Overlooking Hibiya Park and close to Hibiya MRT station, the Imperial Hotel in Ginza is one of the most historic and revered hotels in Japan, dating back to the 1890s.
The hotel has eight restaurants and four bars, plus a swimming pool and spa.
Many rave about the hotel buffet breakfast and free tea sets and newspapers – some bookings quality for a free taxi from the airport.
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The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic
New upscale hotel located minutes away from the subway station with modern rooms and suites. Opened in 2018, the hotel is known for its outdoor terrace and guests love the fresh pyjamas that are provided every day.
The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic in Ginza is close to Yurakucho and Hibiya stations and many luxury malls are on your door-step.
Facilities include a restaurant/bar and fitness center plus excellent tea and coffee making facilities in each room.
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Muji Hotel Ginza
This minimalist hotel is spread across the upper levels of the flagship store of the minimalist home goods brand Muji store, where you can buy clothing and everyday essentials.
The hotel is located a 3 minute walk from Ginza metro station and offers rooms with stylish wood-panelled walls and interiors that use repurposed paving stones from trolley ways that ran through Tokyo 100 years ago!
Guest reviews say there is a daily happy hour for guests consisting of sake and snacks and that the beds are very comfortable, although the rooms are quite small.
Check rates and availability for Muji Hotel Ginza on booking.com | agoda.com
Mid-Range hotels in Ginza ($$)
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome (4*)
A short walk from Ginza station and just 2 minutes walk from Ginza Six and Ginza Core Shopping Mall, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome is one of the few Tokyo hotels that has a public bath onsite (on level 2).
From the laundry room that can be used with Apple Pay or coins to the buffet breakfast that has both western and Japanese choices, this is a good Ginza mid-range hotel.
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remm plus Ginza
After much research, we stayed at the 4 star remm plus Ginza on our first time staying in the area.
We liked the modern and stylish room which has a view of the water and it also had a massage chair. Our room was small but clean but the reception had the BEST range of toiletries and teas we’ve ever encountered.
Handily, remm plus Ginza is close to multiple subway stations and also a Don Quijote store is just across the road.
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza Premier (3*)
Daiwa Roynet is one of our favourite hotel chains in Japan and they have one of their more better hotels here – the Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza Premier.
One of Ginza’s newest hotels opened in 2015, this is a 1-minute walk from Ginza Itchome Station plus close to both Higashi-Ginza Station and Tokyo Station.
Guests like the free Daiwa Roynet toiletry selection, the in-room massage chairs and bath-tubs and the half a dozen laundry machines – there are two restaurants onsite.
Check rates and availability for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza Premier on booking.com | agoda.com | hotels.com | expedia.com
The Square Hotel GINZA (3*)
One of the more affordable hotels in Ginza, The Square Hotel is literally just a stone’s throw from the main shopping street and close to the famous 100 year old stationery store, Ginza Itoya.
As well as modern and airy rooms, the hotel has free bicycles so you can cycle around Ginza plus has a fitness center and spa.
Located near to Ginza station, the rooms are quite small but this is typical of Tokyo mid-range hotels.
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Karaksa Hotel Colors Tokyo Yaesu (4*)
Next door to Ginza’s Artizon Museum and a 6 minute walk from Tokyo Station, the karaksa hotel colors Tokyo Yaesu is one of the less expensive 4 star hotels in Ginza.
Some of the larger comfort rooms have their own washing machines and the breakfast serves a daily continental breakfast – you can even borrow board games from reception.
Guests also appreciate the free lounge with afternoon tea and snacks on the second floor –
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Sanchome
We’ve stayed in a few Sotetsu Fresa Inn hotels across Japan and they are usually of a good standard. Whilst they don’t really have a unique identity, you will get a good night’s sleep and the rooms are inexpensive.
The Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Sanchome is 5 minutes from Ginza station and handily on the line that goes to Haneda Airport. The rooms are a little small (again, quite normal for Japan) and most rooms have bath-tubs.
Some of the rooms have no windows (we always prefer a window room) and it is a stone’s throw from Asahi Inari Shrine.
Check rates and availability for Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Sanchome on booking.com | agoda.com | hotels.com | expedia.com
You might also want to check the rates of the sister hotel Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza-Nanachome.
Budget Ginza hotels $- $$
Henn na Hotel Tokyo Ginza
Have you heard about the Ginza hotel with robot receptionists? We love all things weird and wonderful in Tokyo so for a unique experience, stay at the Henn na Hotel Tokyo Ginza close to Shintomicho Station.
The rooms are compact but clean and comfy and the hotel is near to Tsukiji fish market (so why not try some fresh sushi or tamagoyaki for breakfast.
As well as the normal facilities you’d expect like free slippers and toiletries, guests can also purchase a virtual reality experience whereby you can rent VR Metaquest 2 Goggles and equipment from the reception – how cool?
Check rates and availability for Henn na Hotel Tokyo Ginza on booking.com | agoda.com | hotels.com | expedia.com
APA Hotels Ginza
APA Hotels in Japan are an affordable range of accommodation often in convenient locations. If you are looking for cheap hotels in Japan close to stations or near landmarks, APA Hotels might be for you.
APA stands for ‘Always Pleasant Amenities’ and their room sizes vary greatly, although they are all generally quite small but modern, in line with lots of mid-range Japanese hotels in city locations.
However, please note the owners have very controversial views so you may want to stay elsewhere. Find out more in our article – the highs and lows of APA Hotels >
There are several APA hotels in Ginza including APA Hotel Ginza Kyobashi Tokyo Eki Yaesu Minamiguchi and the slightly cheaper APA Hotel Ginza Shintomicho Ekimae.
Check rates and availability for APA Hotel Ginza Kyobashi Tokyo Eki Yaesu Minamiguchi on booking.com | agoda.com | hotels.com | expedia.com
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Livemax Higashi Ginza
Livemax is a budget range of hotels across Japan that are usually cheap and cheerful – whilst far from a luxury hotel, it is a affordable accommodation to stay in Ginza very near to Tsukiji Station.
Livemax is often half the price of the next cheapest hotel on this list BUT the hotel reviews are a bit hit and miss – if you just want somewhere to sleep after a long day of Tokyo sightseeing, Livemax Higashi Ginza may suit your needs.
This is also about a 15 minute walk from the main shopping area of Ginza (but you are much closer to the famous fish market, Tsukiji Outer Market Tokyo).
Check rates and availability for Livemax Higashi Ginza on booking.com | agoda.com | hotels.com | expedia.com
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