The Ward of Shibuya in Tokyo has a small amount of quality hotel options with fairly good guest ratings. It’s a popular place to stay with lots of great restaurants and shops, but it’s a little isolated from the rest of the city. We think Shibuya is a fantastic place to stay on a second or third visit to Tokyo because it’s a quieter area and you won’t need to be close to the city’s major tourist attractions.
In this guide we show you the 8 best hotels in Shibuya Tokyo for all budgets, based on our experiences.
Our Experience In Shibuya
We’ve explored Shibuya on two separate trips to Tokyo; in the fall of 2018 and during the cherry blossom season in 2023. In addition to eating fantastic ramen, we’ve also visited popular attractions like Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the awesome Shibuya Sky observation deck.
Shibuya is one of our favorite places to walk around in Tokyo and we’ll definitely be back again the next time we’re in Japan. Our advice is to stay as close as possible to Shibuya Station so you have instant access to the Tokyo metro network. Read more about us.
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Shibuya Hotels Map
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- Green stars – Low budget
- Red stars – Mid range budget
- Blue stars – High budget
How We Order Hotels
We’ve hand picked 8 Shibuya hotels for you to consider booking by taking into account previous guest ratings, location, value for money and our own experiences in the area. Read more about our editorial process.
Hotels in this guide are listed in order of average nightly cost. We analyzed nightly prices on three future dates in different seasons so we could order with a degree of accuracy.
You’ll find 4 x cheap hotels, 1 x mid range budget hotel and 3 x luxury hotels. We periodically update our guides to ensure the previous guest ratings from Booking and Google reviews are accurate.
1. Hotel Wing International Premium Shibuya
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.0 / 10
- Google – 4.1 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant, breakfast available, laundry
- Location: Shibuya
- Metro: Shibuya Station
Hotel Wing is one of the cheapest hotels in Shibuya offering a good level of quality. The cheaper guest rooms are very compact but this is to be expected in Tokyo and especially at the lower end of budget. You can book a room here for well under $200 USD per night.
Reviewers rate staff and location the highest at Hotel Wing. For a budget hotel in Shibuya, this is a quality place to stay with solid guest ratings and a nice quiet location around 5 minutes from the famous scramble crossing.
BOOK: Hotel Wing International Premium Shibuya
2. Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.1 / 10
- Google – 3.9 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant and bar, laundry
- Location: Shibuya Station
- Metro: Shibuya Station
Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel is a popular cheap hotel in Shibuya. It has a superb location just steps from the scramble crossing, Shibuya Sky observation deck and Shibuya Station which provides direct links to the airports and all of Tokyo.
Reviewers rate staff and location the highest at Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel. Again, rooms here are tiny if you choose the cheapest option and there may also be a 2 night minimum stay. But this is another great low budget hotel in a fantastic spot.
BOOK: Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
3. JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.5 / 10
- Google – 4.1 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, breakfast available
- Location: Shibuya Station
- Metro: Shibuya Station
JR East Hotel Mets is one of the better cheap hotels in Shibuya. It has a 2 night minimum stay, but it has a sensational location directly above New South Exit from the JR Station, so you can connect directly to the hotel from Narita airport.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at JR East Hotel Mets. This is a higher quality hotel in the low budget category but the rooms are still small. It’s all about location and convenience at this hotel.
BOOK: JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya
4. All Day Place Shibuya
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.5 / 10
- Google – 4.3 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant, breakfast available, laundry
- Location: Shibuya Station
- Metro: Shibuya Station
All Day Place is one of the best hotels in Shibuya all things considered. It has excellent reviews from thousands of previous guests, a superb location, a fantastic on site pizza restaurant with craft beers and most importantly, affordable prices.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at All Day Place. You can choose between different room types ranging from compact to king. The few luxury hotels in Shibuya are considerably more expensive than this hotel, so it’s a great all-round package at a lower price point.
BOOK: All Day Place Shibuya
5. Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.4 / 10
- Google – 4.1 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, 2 on site restaurants and bar, breakfast available
- Location: Shibuya Station
- Metro: Shibuya Station
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is a solid mid range budget Shibuya hotel with pros and cons. It’s main selling points are 2 high floor restaurants and high floor guest rooms with views directly overlooking Shibuya Scramble Crossing. But it’s a little dated and in need of refurbishment.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu. It has a superb location with direct access to Shibuya Station and it has larger guest rooms than any of the cheaper hotels in this list, but it’s also slightly more expensive.
BOOK: Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
6. Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.7 / 10
- Google – 4.4 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant and bar, breakfast available, laundry
- Location: Shibuya Station
- Metro: Shibuya Station
Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu is a hugely popular Shibuya hotel with excellent ratings and a top location. This 4 star hotel is more expensive but you get a modern and luxurious place to stay with more consistent positive comments by previous guests.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu. You can book rooms with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Tokyo, which would be awesome by day and night.
BOOK: Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu
7. Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.8 / 10
- Google – 4.2 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, 8 on site restaurants and bar, breakfast avilable, fitness center, indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub
- Location: Shibuya
- Metro: Shibuya Station
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel is the only true luxury hotel in Shibuya. It’s expensive but it occupies rooms on the 19th floor and above of the Cerulean Tower building, which means you’ll have stunning views over Tokyo or even Mt Fuji if your room is west facing.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel. The gym and pool areas look fantastic, but you’ll have to pay extra if you want to use the amenities. If you end up splurging on this hotel, you could save money by eating out in Shibuya.
BOOK: Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
8. The Aoyama Grand Hotel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.3 / 10
- Google – 4.4 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant and rooftop bar, breakfast available
- Location: Kita-Aoyama
- Metro: Gaiemmae Station
The Aoyama Grand Hotel is a wildcard entry to our list because it’s technically a 20 minute walk to the northeast. However, this top rated luxury hotel with exceptional reviews is the perfect alternative to downtown Shibuya if you’re visiting Tokyo on a comfortable budget.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at The Aoyama Grand Hotel. It has sky high scores, upscale rooms with city views and a cool rooftop bar to relax with a drink after a long day exploring Tokyo. Gaiemmae metro station is also just steps from the entrance.
BOOK: The Aoyama Grand Hotel
Is Shibuya A Good Place To Stay In Tokyo?
Shibuya is a great place to stay in Tokyo. It’s energetic and full of life, but it has a quieter overall feel when compared to other areas of Tokyo such as Shinjuku. In Shibuya you can enjoy plenty of shopping and choose between lots of quality restaurants.
You might have heard Shinjuku touted as the most famous Tokyo tourist hotspot? But we can tell you from experience that hotel prices in Shinjuku are higher and the area is overcrowded. We think Shibuya is perfect if you want a more laid back atmosphere or you’re traveling on a lower budget.
One of the downsides to staying in the Shibuya area is that it’s isolated in the southwest of Tokyo. Most attractions and Tokyo JR Station are easy enough to access with Tokyo’s extensive metro system, but you’ll end up spending a lot of time riding the metro if you plan to tick off Tokyo’s major attractions.
Best Hotels In Shibuya By Reviews
We always look at guest reviews when booking our hotels in new travel destinations. Previous guest reviews are a fantastic resource to use because you can see genuine unbiased pros and cons from a wide range of real people.
But it’s important to use reviews as a guide only because you might not necessarily agree with others. Let’s take a look at the best hotels in Shibuya Tokyo as per genuine user generated reviews from popular online resources.
1. Booking.com
According to previous guest reviews on Booking.com, your top three hotel options are:
2. Hotels.com
According to previous guest reviews on Hotels.com, your top three hotel options are:
3. Google
According to previous guest reviews on Google, your top three hotel options are:
4. Tripadvisor
According to previous guest reviews on Tripadvisor, your top three hotel options are:
Affordability
Shibuya’s hotels are relatively cheap for the Tokyo area, but they’re still higher than most other popular tourist spots in Japan like Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima.
Within Tokyo, you’ll find hotels are more expensive in Shinjuku and around Tokyo JR Station when compared with Shibuya. You can pick up a quality Shibuya hotel room for around $180 USD per night on the cheap end and around $600 USD per night on the more expensive end of the budget scale.
One important thing to note is that Shibuya has far fewer hotels overall when compared to other touristy districts of Tokyo like Shinjuku or Ginza. We recommend booking your hotel in advance so you get a better selection of rooms and cheaper rates.
Added Tax
Bear in mind when booking your hotel that you’ll pay 10% hotel tax on top of your base rate. So, let’s say the basic nightly room cost at a cheap hotel is $180.00 USD for one night, your actual total cost is going to be $198.00 USD.
- When booking your hotel using Booking.com look under the price for includes taxes and fees. This means the price you see is final and will not be subject to further add ons.
- Conversely, if you see text reading something like +$15 for taxes and fees, that means you’ll pay the hotel room cost + the additional 10% tax.
Certain hotels may also add on a property service tax which will show in the included taxes section. You may also have to pay a small city tax fee per person per night when you check in or check out.
Our Verdict
There’s a reasonably good selection of hotels available in Shibuya, Tokyo. It’s a great place for food, shopping and tourist attractions, but we’re surprised there aren’t more quality hotel choices.
JR East Hotel Mets and All Day Place are your two best low budget hotel options. Shibuya Stream, Cerulean Tower and Aoyama Grand are all excellent luxury hotel options for your visit to Tokyo. Given the choice, we would stay at Aoyama Grand because it oozes understated class.
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We hope this guide to the best hotels in Shibuya helps with planning your visit to Tokyo!
Please let us know if you have any questions or need help planning your trip to Tokyo by commenting below.
Happy Booking,
Mark and Kristen
Best Hotels Anywhere
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