Are there any "home-like hotels" in Tokyo? Introducing comfortable hotels with kitchens!
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"Hotels that feel like home" are popular overseas, but perhaps there are some people in Tokyo who would like to stay in a "hotel that feels like home" as well.
This "home-like hotel" is fully furnished and equipped, creating a comfortable and relaxing space that is perfect for families and long-term stays.
In this article, we will introduce 10 noteworthy hotels in Tokyo, explain why they are popular, and provide tips on what to look out for when staying at one. Please take note of the differences between these hotels and your average hotel, and use this article as a reference.
The editorial team of "GIVE" runs an apartment hotel. They are currently disseminating information on the hidden charms of Nakano Ward.
10 home-like hotels in Tokyo that are sure to catch your eye
Here are 10 of the most popular home-like hotels in Tokyo. Each room is equipped with a kitchen and washing machine, making it suitable for long-term living. Some properties can be rented out entirely, making them suitable for large groups.
GIVE Shibuya Honmachi
You can enjoy a variety of styles, including simple modern, natural, and American vintage.
For example, Room 401 is a 53m² 1LDK type room with a West Coast feel. The furniture is made from old wood, creating a calm atmosphere, and the blue accents give it a sea-like style.
It is located in a relatively quiet residential area, so it is recommended for those who want to spend some relaxing time.
| Address | 5-11-18 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku |
| access | 9 minutes walk from A2 exit of Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station on the Toei Oedo Line |
| Fee | From 15,000 yen |
| equipment | ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Subscription-compatible TV ・Shampoo, towels, rice cooker, coffee maker |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Hatagaya Hikawa Shrine Hatagaya Fudoson (Komyosan Shogonji Temple) New National Theater [Recommended restaurants] Eiraku (Chinese/Stand-up Soba) Ramenya Shima (Ramen) Asian Palm Shibuya Honmachi (Thai and Indian cuisine) |
SHIBUYA PARK RESIDENCE
SHIBUYA PARK RESIDENCE offers a total of six rooms, and is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time with their guests, featuring a combination of vintage furniture. The rooms also have balconies and hammocks, so you can experience an extraordinary feeling in a hotel that feels like home.
| Address | Shinwa Building, 2-14-6 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku |
| access | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line "Yoyogi-koen Station" West Exit 10-minute walk from Odakyu Odawara Line "Yoyogi-Hachiman Station" Exit 1 |
| Fee | From 12,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Shampoos ・Towels ・Rice cooker ・Amazon fire stick or subscription-compatible TV |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Tokyo Camii (Islamic architecture/mosque) Rose Garden (Yoyogi Park, seasonal flowers and green space) Hakuju Hall (Classical Music Hall) [Recommended restaurants] restaurant Gout (French) Saxe Bleu Diner (American Diner) Yamate Chaya (cafe and Western set meals) |
GIVE Higashi Nakano
GIVE Higashi Nakno is a five-story building with four rooms, and also has an Italian restaurant called Trattoria Shunraku on the first floor.
Each room has its own unique features, such as Room 210, which features dried flowers, and Room 401, which gives off a warm wooden feel, so please choose the room that best suits you.
| Address | 4-19-8 Higashinakano, Nakano Ward |
| access | JR Chuo Line/Sobu Line/Toei Oedo Line "Higashi-Nakano Station" East Exit Tokyo Metro Tozai Line "Ochiai Station" 2B 3-minute walk |
| Fee | From 14,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Amazon Fire Stick ・Shampoos, towels, rice cooker |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Higashi-Nakano Ginza Street Shopping District (a retro shopping street perfect for strolling) Tetsugakudo Park (Philosopher's Park with Japanese garden and historical sites) polepole Higashinakano (mini-theater/movie theater) [Recommended restaurants] Kashiwagi (Ramen/Salt Ramen and Chicken Dishes) Pao Caravanserai (Pakistani/Afghan cuisine) Yakiniku Bazooka F Higashinakano Branch (Yakiniku/Hormone/Genghis Khan) |
GIVE Kagurazaka
"GIVE Kagurazaka" is a hideaway hotel located in Shinjuku Ward that opened in January 2024.
There are three rooms in total, the largest of which is Room 202, a 3LDK room that can accommodate up to eight people. It is also equipped with a projector, so you can enjoy watching movies.
The space feels like home, so you can enjoy your stay with a large group of people as if you were having a home party.
| Address | 19-7 Iwatocho, Shinjuku-ku |
| access | 1 minute walk from A3 exit of Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station on the Toei Oedo Line 5 minutes walk from 1b exit of Kagurazaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line |
| Fee | From 14,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Washer/dryer ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Shampoos ・Towels ・Rice cooker ・Amazon fire stick or subscription-compatible TV |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Tokyo Camii (Islamic architecture/mosque) Tetsugakudo Park (Japanese garden and historical park) polepole Higashinakano (mini-theater/movie theater) [Recommended restaurants] Dip Mahal Kagurazaka (Indian cuisine) Le Parisien (French Bistro) Teppanyaki Iwakura (Teppanyaki, Japanese cuisine) |
WABI＆GIVE
Located a 5-minute walk from Araiyakushi Station, WABI & GIVE can accommodate up to 8 people and is a 2LDK apartment on three floors.
The hotel is themed around "light and harmony," and features a distinctive fireplace right at the entrance. Despite its simple design, the hotel offers a tranquil space where different materials, such as stone and concrete, blend seamlessly.
| Address | 5-32-5 Arai, Nakano Ward |
| access | 5-minute walk from the south exit of Araiyakushimae Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line 18-minute walk from the north exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo/Sobu Line/Tokyo Metro Tozai Line |
| Fee | From 20,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Shampoos ・Towels ・Rice cooker ・Dryer ・Subscription-compatible TV ・Baby bed |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Baishoin (Temple) Arai Yakushi Park (Park) Tetsugakudo Calligraphy Museum (museum and cultural facility) [Recommended restaurant] Mori no Nakano Cafe (cafe) GRAND PA Nakano Arai Branch (Italian Pizza) Toriyasu Nakano Branch (Yakitori and Izakaya) |
GIVE Araiyakushi
This five-story hotel has a rooftop terrace on the top floor. It is located in a corner of the Arai Yakushi Ai Road shopping street, surrounded by restaurants and traditional streetscapes.
There are compact one-room apartments and spacious 1LDK apartments, which can be chosen depending on the number of guests and purpose of use.
| Address | 1-36-4 Arai, Nakano Ward |
| access | 12 minutes on foot from the north exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo Line/Sobu Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line; 7 minutes on foot from the south exit of Araiyakushimae Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line |
| Fee | From 10,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Amazon Fire Stick ・Shampoos, towels, rice cooker |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Tetsugakudo Park (historical park and walking spot) Around Araiyakushimae Station (downtown atmosphere) Nakano Broadway (Subculture Mecca and Shopping Mall) [Recommended restaurants] Grand Pasta Nakano Arai Branch (Italian pasta specialty store) Toriyasu Nakano Branch (Yakitori and Izakaya) Mori no Nakano Cafe (cafe, Western food) |
GIVE Meidaimae
"GIVE Meidaimae" offers six designs to choose from depending on the purpose of your trip and the number of people in your group. The hotel is ideally located for access to Shinjuku and Shibuya, and there are plenty of restaurants and supermarkets nearby, making it a comfortable place to live even for long-term stays.
Being in the Meidaimae area, there are many restaurants that cater to students and offer good value for money, making it easy to enjoy eating out.
| Address | 1-45-10 Matsubara, Setagaya-ku |
| access | 5 minutes walk from the central exit of Meidaimae Station on the Keio Line and Inokashira Line in Tokyo |
| Fee | From 14,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Washing machine ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Shampoos ・Towels ・Subscription-compatible TV ・Rice cooker ・Laundry room ・Gym |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Setagaya Hachiman Shrine (Shrine) Hanegi Park (park and nature walks) Setagaya Literary Museum (museum and literary exhibition) [Recommended restaurants] Kushiyaki Matsubara (Yakitori and Izakaya) Trattoria Latina (Italian) Toritake (Japanese cuisine/chicken dishes) |
Totonou＆GIVE
As the name suggests, this is a hotel with a sauna where you can "get in shape." It is not available for hourly rental, but guests can enjoy the sauna as many times as they like.
It can accommodate up to 6 people, so if you split the cost it's good value for money.
| Address | 1-35-5 Chuo, Nakano Ward |
| access | 3 minutes walk from A1 exit of Nakano-sakaue Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Oedo Line |
| Fee | From 25,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Shampoos ・Towels ・Rice cooker ・Subscription-compatible TV |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Nakano Sunplaza (concert hall and event facility) Nakano Marui (shopping mall) Tetsugakudo Calligraphy Museum (museum and calligraphy exhibition) [Recommended restaurants] Takano Fruit Parlor (fruit parlor/cafe) Japanese Sake Bar, Washu Bar Fuku (Japanese Sake Bar) Smoked Food Workshop Kun (smoked food specialty store) |
ENGAWA＆GIVE
ENGAWA & GIVE is a privately rented hotel located in a shopping district.
The Japanese modern style room is a 2LDK that can accommodate up to 8 people. There is a veranda next to the entrance on the first floor, so why not enjoy a chat while enjoying the cool evening air? There is also a room with a terrace on the second floor.
| Address | 1-29-8 Arai, Nakano Ward |
| access | 10 minutes on foot from the north exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo/Sobu Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line 7 minutes on foot from the south exit of Araiyakushimae Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line |
| Fee | From 20,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Amazon Fire Stick ・Shampoos, towels, rice cooker |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Arai Yakushi Baishoin Temple (Temple) Nakano Ward East Library (Library) Nakano Central Park (Park) [Recommended restaurants] Cafe Papabubble (cafe and sweets) Curry Kobo Munich (Curry specialty restaurant) Bistro Saint Levan (French bistro) |
TOGOSHI 568 STAY
TOGOSHI 568 STAY, located two minutes from Togoshi Park Station, is a hotel with four rooms, each with a different atmosphere, including Japanese modern and natural.
The hotel is close to the station, but is located in a quiet residential area, where you can enjoy eating your way around Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street. Rooms range from 27 to 40 square meters, making your stay feel like a compact home.
| Address | 5-6-8 Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku |
| access | 2 minutes walk from the north exit of Togoshi-koen Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line 9 minutes walk from A1 exit of Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line |
| Fee | From 10,000 yen |
| equipment | ·Wifi ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Kitchen ・Dishes and cutlery ・Washing machine ・Hair dryer ・Iron ・Shampoos ・Towels ・Subscription-compatible TV ・Rice cooker |
| What's nearby | [Tourism and cultural spots] Togoshi Park (natural park) Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street (Shopping Street) Hebi-kubo Shrine (Shrine) [Recommended restaurants] cafe & dining bar COLOHA Studio Irodori Togoshi Park (rental studio) 568 Building (complex facility/cafe) |
Reasons why people choose a "hotel like home" in Tokyo
Why choose a "hotel that feels like home" when staying at a hotel? Below are five reasons why you should choose a hotel that feels like home.
This is the key point!
・It has a kitchen so you can cook for yourself ・It is fully furnished with furniture and appliances ・You can relax in an environment similar to everyday life ・It is comfortable for families and groups ・It is ideal for long-term stays and vacations
There is a kitchen so you can cook for yourself
The kitchen is equipped, so you can cook whenever you like. For example, you can buy ingredients in the nearby shopping district and cook with your family or a group.
Especially if you're staying for a long period of time, eating out every time can be unhealthy and financially difficult. Also, cooking your favorite dishes during your stay at a hotel will be a memorable experience.
Fully furnished with furniture and appliances
Home-like hotels are fully furnished with furniture and appliances, so you can stay with minimal luggage. For example, having a washing machine means you can bring fewer clothes, making packing and moving easier.
In addition, the apartment is fully equipped with the following furniture and appliances, making it easy to live in and keeping initial costs down in the medium to long term.
This is the key point!
・Sofa ・Table ・TV ・Microwave ・Electric kettle ・Refrigerator ・Hair dryer ・Iron
Relax in an environment that is close to your everyday life
A hotel that feels like home allows you to spend your time relaxing in an environment that is close to your everyday life.
When you stay at a hotel, you may feel that you are being forced to be formal and not be able to relax as usual, but if you stay at a hotel that feels like home, you can continue to live your life as usual, relax, and unwind without any tension.
It doesn't have the special feeling of staying in a hotel, but it's recommended for those who want to relax in a space that is no different from usual.
A comfortable stay for families and groups
In a regular hotel, each room is clearly separated, but in a home-like hotel, each room has its own living room, making it easy for families and groups to stay comfortably.
In addition, a kitchen is also provided, so you can hold a home party. There are various room types, so it is best to choose one that suits the number of people staying with you.
Ideal for long-term stays and workcations
Hotels that feel like home, with kitchens and washing machines, are ideal for long-term stays or workcations.
Unlike regular hotels, these accommodations offer a high degree of freedom, such as the ability to cook your own meals and work in the living space. Many also have Wi-Fi and desk space, making them ideal for teleworking.
A home-like hotel is the perfect choice for those who want to stay in Tokyo and live like a local.
Things to keep in mind when staying at a "home-like hotel" in Tokyo
Here are three things to keep in mind when staying at a "hotel like home" in Tokyo.
This is the key point!
・There are only a few properties available, so it may be difficult to find one that meets your requirements. ・Check in advance whether the property has facilities. ・Check the surrounding area and rules for trash collection.
There are few properties available, so it may be difficult to find a property that meets your requirements.
Although the number of "home-like hotels" is gradually increasing, the number of properties is still limited compared to general business hotels and tourist accommodations.
Depending on your desired area, facilities, price range, etc., you may not be able to find the ideal accommodation right away. Especially during popular seasons and in urban areas, you will often need to make reservations early, so it is best to start looking early once you have decided on your plans.
Check in advance whether the facilities are available
Even though they are called "hotels like home," not all properties are equipped with full residential facilities. For example, the kitchen may be just a simple mini kitchen, and the washing machine may be shared.
It is important to check the details carefully before booking to make sure that the facilities you need are actually available, so it is a good idea to contact the official website or the operating company directly.
Check local information and garbage disposal rules
If you are staying for a long period of time, the comfort of not only the facility itself but also the surrounding environment will have a big impact on your stay. For example, be sure to check whether there are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, and how convenient public transportation is.
Also, if you're staying in an apartment rather than a hotel, you may need to follow local rules for garbage disposal. Sorting methods and collection days are often specified in detail, so it's a good idea to receive detailed instructions when you move in.
summary
If you are looking for a "hotel that feels like home" in Tokyo, we recommend accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and living facilities.
It features a flexible style that can accommodate long-term stays and workcations, allowing you to balance life and work in a relaxed environment.
However, the quickest way to have a comfortable stay is to pay attention to the number of properties, facilities, local rules, etc., and be sure to gather information beforehand. Find the hotel that's perfect for you and enjoy your "living trip" in Tokyo.
