Researched guide · Checked on Oct 18, 2026
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Staying near Tokyo Station or Ginza puts you at the center of the rail network: the shinkansen, the Narita Express, and lines to every part of the city, with Ginza’s shops and restaurants a short walk away. Here are four hotels in the area.
Quick answer
Want to stay inside the station? The Tokyo Station Hotel is in the historic red-brick Marunouchi building.
Taking the shinkansen early? Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi is directly connected to the Nihonbashi Exit.
Staying a week or more? Tokyu Stay Ginza has washer-dryers in most rooms.
How we chose
We have not stayed at these hotels. We chose them from official information using the criteria below, so this is a researched guide, not a review. Check current prices, reviews and room details on the booking site before you book.
We pick only a few hotels in each area. Read how we choose hotels. Each hotel below says who it suits and who should look elsewhere.
- Directly connected to Tokyo Station, or within about a 5-minute walk of a Ginza-area station
- A mix of luxury and mid-range
- Clear official information on location and facilities
- A clear reason to stay, confirmed on the official website: for example a direct station connection, a large public bath, a free airport shuttle or a landmark location
Tokyo Station and Ginza hotels at a glance
| Hotel | From the station | Price level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tokyo Station Hotel | Directly connected (Marunouchi South Exit) | Luxury | A special stay, history |
| Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi | Directly connected (Nihonbashi Exit) | Upscale | Shinkansen, rainy days |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier | About 4 to 5 min from Shimbashi Station | Mid-range to upscale | Ginza, views |
| Tokyu Stay Ginza | About 2 min from Higashi-ginza Station Exit A1 | Mid-range | Longer stays, laundry |
The hotels
The Tokyo Station Hotel
| Location | Inside the Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building, directly connected to the Marunouchi South Exit of JR Tokyo Station. About 3 minutes on foot to the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line |
| Type | Luxury hotel in a historic station building |
| Good for | A special occasion, train lovers |
| Not ideal for | Tight budgets: it is a luxury hotel |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
A classic hotel inside the red-brick station building, which was completed in 1914. You can walk from your room to the shinkansen gates without going outside. See our Ginza and Tokyo Station guide.
- Step-free access and accessible rooms are available, according to the hotel.
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Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi
| Location | On floors 27 to 34 of Sapia Tower, directly connected to the Nihonbashi Exit of JR Tokyo Station |
| Type | High-rise city hotel |
| Good for | Early shinkansen, rainy days, views |
| Not ideal for | Travelers who want the Marunouchi and Imperial Palace side: it is on the Yaesu side |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
You can reach the lobby from the station without going outside, which is useful with luggage or in the rain. The Nihonbashi Exit is close to the Tohoku and Tokaido shinkansen gates.
- Tokyo Station is huge. The Nihonbashi Exit is on the east (Yaesu) side.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
| Location | About 4 minutes from Exit 1 of Tokyo Metro Shimbashi Station and about 5 minutes from the Ginza Exit of JR Shimbashi Station. About 10 minutes from Ginza Station |
| Type | High-rise city hotel |
| Good for | Ginza shopping, Tsukiji, city views |
| Not ideal for | Travelers who want to be at Tokyo Station: it is about 4 to 5 minutes from Shimbashi Station |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
On the south edge of Ginza, close to Shimbashi Station’s bars and restaurants. Tsukiji Outer Market is within walking distance. See our Tsukiji and Toyosu guide.
- Mitsui Garden has several hotels in Ginza. Check the full name when you book.
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Tokyu Stay Ginza
| Location | About a 2-minute walk from Exit A1 of Higashi-ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Toei Asakusa Line); about 3 minutes from Exit A7 of Ginza Station |
| Type | Apartment-style hotel |
| Good for | Longer stays, light packers |
| Not ideal for | Travelers who need a washer-dryer: not every room type has one, so check before you book |
| How we picked it | Researched: we have not stayed here |
Most rooms have a washer-dryer, so you can pack less. The Toei Asakusa Line from Higashi-ginza runs directly to Asakusa and, on some trains, to Haneda and Narita airports.
- Not every room type has a washer-dryer. Check the room details before you book.
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Tips for staying in Tokyo Station and Ginza
- Tokyo Station has many exits. The Marunouchi side faces the Imperial Palace; the Yaesu side faces Nihonbashi and Ginza.
- The Narita Express and many airport buses leave from Tokyo Station. See our Narita guide.
- Ginza is quiet late at night and on weekend mornings, but lively in the daytime. Main Street is closed to cars on weekend afternoons.
Compare this area with others in Where to stay in Tokyo.
FAQ
Is Tokyo Station a good place to stay?
Yes, especially if you plan day trips or shinkansen journeys. It is also central for sightseeing, though the evenings are calmer than in Shinjuku or Shibuya.
Is Ginza expensive to stay in?
Ginza has many luxury hotels, but also mid-range and apartment-style hotels like the ones in this guide.
Which hotel is best for an early shinkansen?
A hotel directly connected to Tokyo Station, such as Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi or The Tokyo Station Hotel.
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Sources
Hotel information in this guide comes from each hotel’s official website (checked October 18, 2026). We have not stayed at these hotels. Details change, so please check before you book.
