Looking For Cheap Accommodation in Tokyo? Cut Your Tokyo Budget In Half With These Fantstic Tips

By Alma J. Alma J.
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Alma is a keen traveler who came for a short vacation in Japan which turned into a life-long admiration for the Japanese culture. Tokyo is ...

If you are coming over to visit Japan and looking for cheap hotels or discount hotel deals, it might surprise you to hear that there are plenty of affordable places to stay in.

Lets start with some background info. Tokyo is a huge city. So, the closer you stay to a subway station, the easier it will be to move around. Do not settle for a hotel that is more than 10 min walk to the nearest subway station.

Here are 3 best options for cheap Accommodation in Tokyo

Capsule Hotel - These Extremely cheap hotels are a great solution for a tight budget, and for anyone looking for a cheap hotel Tokyo.Capsule hotels are popular among tourists thanks to very affordable rates. Each guest gets a small sleeping space (capsule) which includes a TV, radio, alarm clock and adjustable lighting.There is room for a few personal items like your cell phone and books on the shelves. Larger stuff will have to be stored in a locker outside the capsules.The open side of the capsule is shut by a curtain or a screen. Here is one that is f, clean and well located - Green Plaza Shinjuku Capsule.Apartment rental - Yes, even if you're coming for 2-3 days. You'll be surprised to learn that there is a nice variety of Tokyo apartments for rent on a daily basis. There's another reason other than price to rent an apartment-Apartments in Tokyo are more spacious and convenient than Hotel Rooms which are tiny in Tokyo. It's also a great way to get to know the locals and see life in Japanese culture. Another option is apartment swapping. Check out home exchange sites.Hostels in Tokyo-if you don't mind sharing a room with a few other travelers, then this is a very good solution. Prices are very reasonable, and there are a few hostels in Tokyo which are a legend for great service and a "homey" atmosphere - Khaosan Tokyo Samurai, & K'S House Tokyo.

As you can see-Budget accommodations in Tokyo can be easy to find once you decide what you're willing to compromise on - space or privacy.

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Alma is President and Co-founder of an honest and hard working company-TokyoTopGuide, which is in the Tokyo tourism business for over 20 years. She believes that knowledge and preparation is the key to a tight and well balanced travel budget.

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