What is Shinjuku Golden Gai like?

Shinjuku Golden Gai is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its top museums and notable monuments. Consider a visit to Hanazono-jinja as part of your Shinjuku Golden Gai travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shinjuku Golden Gai, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Shinjuku Golden Gai.

What is there to do in this Tokyo neighbourhood?

Hanazono-jinja is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Shinjuku Golden Gai. When you're sightseeing in Tokyo, Tokyo Dome and Shibuya Crossing are also worth a stop.

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a clean, tiled floor.

1. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHINJUKU

Shinjuku, 0.3 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A tall hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent orange sign for APA HOTEL.

2. APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Chuo

Kabukicho, 0.2 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Mayur

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern restaurant with a wooden bar, pendant lighting, and a view of greenery outside.

3. HOTEL AMANEK Shinjuku-Kabukicho

Kabukicho, 0.2 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Sam

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building entrance with a sign reading "Toyoko Inn".

4. Toyoko Inn Tokyo Shinjuku Kabukicho

Kabukicho, 0.4 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Paul

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

5. Premier Hotel Cabin Shinjuku

Kabukicho, 0.4 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Caryl

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

6. Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Kabukicho, 0.3 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A building with a large, lifelike dinosaur sculpture on the facade.

7. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Kabukicho, 0.3 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

matthew

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A cityscape at night with high-rise buildings, illuminated windows, and a busy street.

8. E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku

Kabukicho, 0.5 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Lizette

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern building with a cafe and bar on the ground floor, large windows, and a prominent sign.

9. La'gent Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho

Kabukicho, 0.5 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Erika

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A high-rise building with illuminated windows at night, a balcony with a wooden floor, and a glass-enclosed room with a bed and seating area.

10. HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku

0.7 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A buffet with various dishes including noodles, fried items, and a soup dish.

11. Hotel Listel Shinjuku

Shinjuku, 0.6 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Donald

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

12. Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Kabukicho, 0.5 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Cody

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lobby with a large illuminated blue chandelier, a reception desk, and a framed artwork on the wall.

13. Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo - Shinjuku

Kabukicho, 0.4 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Dillon

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and buildings.

14. Hotel Rose Garden Shinjuku

1 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, a bed, a desk, and a walk-in closet.

15. WPÜ HOTEL SHINJUKU

0.6 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Melissa

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern elevator area with dark wood paneling and a sleek, metallic elevator door.

16. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku

Shinjuku, 0.6 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Shane

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with wooden paneling, a central seating area, and multiple tables and chairs.

17. Shinjuku Prince Hotel

Kabukicho, 0.4 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Debbie

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL TOKYU STAY".

18. Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Eastside

Kabukicho, 0.4 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Jose

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, outdoor seating area, and potted plants.

19. THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku

1.6 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Sadaf

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, and modern furnishings including sofas and a coffee table.

20. BESPOKE HOTEL Shinjuku

Kabukicho, 0.3 km from Shinjuku Golden Gai

Luke

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Shinjuku

This major ward of Tokyo offers a variety of opportunities, from skyline views to trendy restaurants, to its large, peaceful park.

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A bustling urban street with a prominent glass building, various commercial signs, and a crowd of people.

Shibuya

Step from Tokyo’s busiest train station into streets filled with endless shopping and dining options and the largest concentration of “love hotels” in the city.

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A modern building with a geometric facade and illuminated signage, including a prominent 'NISSAN CROSSING' sign.

Ginza

Named after a silver-coin mint, this district has a long association with affluence. Today it’s where you’ll find some of Japan’s most upmarket labels, restaurants and galleries.

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A traditional Japanese gate with red pillars and intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and people.

Asakusa

Follow the footsteps of centuries of worshippers along a street filled with traditional snack stalls and through the gates of one of Tokyo’s most popular temples.

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A park with cherry blossoms, a lake, and modern buildings in the background.

Ueno

Try the hanami tradition of admiring flowers as you walk past cherry blossoms and delve into the history of this area through its museums and ornate temples.

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Top Shinjuku Golden Gai Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Small room but very clean and well stocked"

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo - Shiodome

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. It is very conveniently located close to the train station which was a big plus. There is also a drug store and convenience store located within the building. The staff were also very friendly and helpful with forwarding our luggage to our next stay. We will definitely be staying here again."

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Our top choices for Shinjuku Golden Gai hotels

1. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN SHINJUKU

2. APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Chuo

3. HOTEL AMANEK Shinjuku-Kabukicho

4. Toyoko Inn Tokyo Shinjuku Kabukicho

5. Premier Hotel Cabin Shinjuku

6. Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

7. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

8. E Hotel Higashi Shinjuku

9. La'gent Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho

10. HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku

11. Hotel Listel Shinjuku

12. Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

13. Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo - Shinjuku

14. Hotel Rose Garden Shinjuku

15. WPÜ HOTEL SHINJUKU

16. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku

17. Shinjuku Prince Hotel

18. Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Eastside

19. THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku

20. BESPOKE HOTEL Shinjuku

Where to stay in Shinjuku Golden Gai

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Top Shinjuku Golden Gai Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

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