The 10 Most Unique & Coolest Hotels In Tokyo

Seeing the massive Godzilla head watching over Shinjuku should be on your list of things to do in Tokyo, but did you know the head is actually located on top of a hotel? And even better, that same hotel has a Godzilla themed room.

But even if you don’t decide to cough up that much money for a Godzilla-themed room, a standard room in Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is a perfect alternative. It’s one of the best hotels in Tokyo for first-time visitors.

Japan is known for its technology and robots, right? Well, Henn na Hotel has taken it to another level, employing multilingual robots in their facilities (yes, robots!)

They have various locations across Tokyo, but the one in Ginza is perfect for those visiting Tokyo for the first time. In some of the locations, there even are dinosaur robots staffing the front desk!

And don’t worry, there is actual human staff too.

Ever dreamed of staying up all night reading? Then this quirky little hostel in the middle of Shinjuku is the perfect place for you. While it’s slightly different than your usual capsule hotel (more on that later), it does have some cross overs.

Book and Bed is filled with books that you can read for free, and you’re given your own little sleeping pod hidden in the bookcases.

The Park Hotel in Tokyo is a wonderful hotel on its own, but the Artist Floor also makes it one of the coolest hotels in Tokyo.

All the rooms on the 31st floor have been painted by artists. Every room is unique, a real piece of art.

Similar to the artist floor of the Park Hotel Tokyo, all of BnA Studio Akihabara’s rooms are designed by artists.

Their rooms let you explore ideas of future urban living, design and functionality.

And for every booking, the artist received a cut. It’s a great way to support local artists while staying in an awesome hotel.

Talk about design! TRUNK (Hotel) is located in between Harajuku and Shinjuku and takes the best of Japanese craftsmanship and modern living.

This luxury boutique hotel is quite different from what you’d expect in Japan, but is by far one of the most quirky places to stay in Tokyo.

Staying in a capsule hotel is one of those bucket list things to do in Japan. Since space is a luxury in a crowded city like Tokyo, capsule hotels offer a unique solution: sleeping pods!

While they’re not always cheaper than “regular” hotel rooms, they’re a once in a lifetime experience.

There are quite a few capsule hotels in Tokyo, but Nine Hours is by far one of the better ones!

If you don’t have time to visit an onsen town while in Japan, why not stay in an onsen hotel during your time in Tokyo?

Onsens are natural hot springs that pop up all across the island. They’re very popular with locals and tourists alike – staying in Dormy Inn Akihabara gives you a chance to enjoy one of them while also having a unique place so stay. Win-win!

Tokyo is home to two Disney parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea. Both are incredibly fun to visit and if you want to stay in a unique hotel near the parks, the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel is a no-brainer.

There are a few hotels to choose from and most of the rooms are styled perfectly.

While technically a little bit outside of Tokyo, the Keio Plaza Hotel is the perfect place to stay for Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans.

It’s located near Sanrio Puroland (around 30 minutes from Shinjuku) and has various themed rooms, including the Hello Kitty room, the My Melody room and the Little Twin Stars room.