Area Accommodation Overview
Many travelers choose Asakusa for its long-established Senso-ji, lively Nakamise shopping street, convenient transport and wide accommodation choice. You can reach Tokyo’s major sights while enjoying a traditional atmosphere. Read on for hotel tips.
Transport Advantages of Staying in Asakusa
Asakusa has very convenient transport, including the Ginza Subway Line, Toei Asakusa Line and Tobu Skytree Line. Major sights such as Ueno, Ginza, Shinjuku and Shibuya are easy to reach. Narita and Haneda airports are not far by direct train, which suits international travelers.
Accommodation Character of Asakusa
Asakusa has hotels from budget hostels to upscale ones. Many rooms overlook Tokyo Skytree or the Sumida River, so guests can enjoy the city’s night view. Nearby, traditional snacks and long-established shops let travelers experience traditional culture.
Upscale Hotel Recommendations
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts
OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts belongs to the city sightseeing hotel series of this well-known Japanese brand. It sits in a prime part of Asakusa, within a 3-minute walk of Senso-ji. Its design blends traditional Asakusa cultural elements for a high-quality stay.
The rooms are well equipped with comfortable beds, and some room types look out on Tokyo Skytree or Senso-ji. The “OMO Base” on the top 13th floor overlooks both the Senso-ji grounds and Tokyo Skytree, creating a unique Tokyo Asakusa stay.
- Access: about a 4-minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Highlights: OMO Base on the 13th floor (views of Senso-ji and Skytree), design-focused rooms, 98 rooms in total
- Best for: couples and honeymoons, luxury getaways, in-depth travel
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: Grasria Asakusa Hotel
Grasria Asakusa Hotel is in a side street near Asakusa Station and offers business-style accommodation. The rooms are clean and comfortable and can sleep 2 to 3 people. The hotel has no lavish decor but very high value for money, a quality choice for those on a limited budget.
The rooms are fully equipped, with comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Breakfast is mainly Western style with a wide variety. Located in a quiet spot amid the bustle, it suits travelers who need a quiet environment.
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: Asakusa View Hotel
Asakusa View Hotel (Japanese: 浅草ビューホテル) is one of Asakusa’s few large high-rises and a well-known local landmark. Its 28 floors hold 326 rooms. Rooms offer Skytree views or city views toward Shinjuku and Mt. Fuji, and facilities include an indoor pool and a beauty salon.
- Access: directly connected to Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express; about a 10-minute walk from Senso-ji
- Highlights: indoor pool, Skytree / city-view rooms, beauty salon
- Best for: travelers who value views and a large hotel, family trips
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu is a rare traditional inn near Nakamise-dori and Senso-ji, combining atmosphere with good facilities. Rooms come in Japanese-style and Japanese-Western styles. A large cypress-wood bath on the 6th floor overlooks the Senso-ji five-story pagoda and Tokyo Skytree.
- Access: about a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Ginza Line), near Nakamise-dori
- Highlights: 6th-floor cypress-wood large bath with views, Japanese and Japanese-Western rooms, traditional ryokan atmosphere
- Best for: travelers who love traditional Japanese culture and value location and atmosphere
Mid-Range Hotel Recommendations
The Asakusa area has many mid-range hotels, which are not only convenient for transport but also include many high-value options. Below are five mid-range hotels suited to different needs; whether you are on a business trip, a family trip or a romantic getaway, you can find a suitable choice.
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa
The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa is a stylish mid-range hotel whose rooms have a work desk, a kettle and city views, with decor that is both modern and functional. For travelers who value room quality but do not want to exceed a mid-range budget, it is a good-value Asakusa stay. Its work desk, kettle and city views make the kanzashi tokyo asakusa hotel a stylish mid-range choice.
- Access: about a 6-minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Highlights: city-view rooms, work desk and kettle, free Wi-Fi
- Best for: business trips, travelers who value room quality
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: Asakusa Tobu Hotel
Asakusa Tobu Hotel sits across from Tobu-Asakusa Station, near convenience stores and restaurants. Some upper-floor rooms see Tokyo Skytree. It suits travelers who want to walk to Senso-ji and Nakamise-dori. Check availability and rates on Booking.
- Access: about a 1-minute walk from Tobu-Asakusa Station
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Wing International Select Asakusa Komagata
Opened in 2016, Hotel Wing International Select Asakusa Komagata is about a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. It is within a 7-minute walk of both Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line and Kuramae Station on the Toei Oedo Line. The rooftop offers a free observation terrace with views of the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree.
- Access: about a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
- Highlights: free rooftop observation terrace, Sumida River and Skytree views, 24-hour front desk
- Best for: business travelers, travelers who value convenient transport
Budget Hotel Recommendations
For travelers on a limited budget, the Asakusa area also has many good-value budget hotels. Below are several affordable, conveniently located options.
Near Asakusa (Close to Akihabara): Remm Akihabara Hotel
Remm Akihabara Hotel is a business hotel near Akihabara Station with relatively low prices and thoroughly modern room design. Akihabara is about 2 train stops (about 6 minutes) or a 30-minute walk from Asakusa. It is not strictly an ‘Asakusa stay’, but it suits budget travelers willing to commute a little.
- Access: near JR Akihabara Station; about 6 minutes on the Tsukuba Express to Asakusa Station
Hotel Recommendations with Character
Family Stay Recommendation: MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Ekimae
MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Ekimae is an apartment-style hotel about a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station. Each room has a full kitchen, dining table and living space and is roomier than business hotels, so it suits families with infants or larger groups.
The rooms have simple kitchen equipment such as a microwave and a rice cooker, convenient for cooking or warming baby food. In the evening the whole family can relax together in the living area without being confined to the space around a single bed.
- Access: about a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Highlights: full kitchen and living room, microwave and rice cooker, spacious family rooms
- Best for: families with children, larger groups
Design Hotel Recommendation: THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon by HULIC
THE GATE HOTEL Kaminarimon by HULIC is an artistic design hotel near Senso-ji. Its design concept is themed on “art and culture”, and the rooms are uniquely decorated and full of creativity.
The hotel is just a step from Kaminarimon, with an excellent location. The rooms are small but very clean and comfortable, suiting travelers who like to experience design hotels.
- Access: about a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Highlights: design rooms themed on art and culture
- Best for: travelers who like design hotels and want to be close to Senso-ji
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa
The biggest highlight of Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa is the rooftop public bath with a view, one of the few chain business hotels that keep a large bath, and it also offers a free late-night ramen service in the evening.
- Access: about a 1-minute walk from Exit 5 of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro
- Highlights: rooftop public bath with a view, free late-night ramen
- Best for: business travelers, travelers who like soaking to relax
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: B:CONTE Asakusa
B:CONTE Asakusa is an apartment-style residential hotel, about a 5-minute walk from both Asakusa Station and Tawaramachi Station. The rooms have a simple kitchen and an in-room washing machine, suiting travelers staying longer who want to buy groceries and cook for themselves.
- Access: about a 5-minute walk from both Asakusa Station and Tawaramachi Station
- Highlights: in-room simple kitchen, in-room washing machine, long-stay deals
- Best for: long-stay travelers, small families
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: Onyado Nono Asakusa Natural Hot Spring
Onyado Nono Asakusa Natural Hot Spring’s biggest draw is its on-site large bath, fed by “kuroyu” (black water) hot spring water. It offers free late-night ramen and, in the evening, free ice cream. It is one of the few Asakusa hotels on this list with genuine hot spring facilities.
- Access: about an 8-minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Highlights: natural black-water hot spring large bath, free late-night ramen, sauna facilities
- Best for: travelers who like soaking to relax and value hotel facilities
Asakusa Hotel Recommendation: APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi Ekimae
APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi Ekimae is near Tawaramachi Station. Its small, functional rooms offer good value for budget travelers. Senso-ji and Kappabashi kitchenware street are within a 10-minute walk, and some room types have a large bath.
- Access: about a 2-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (elevator available)
- Facilities: large bath (some room types), functional rooms, 24-hour front desk
- Best for: budget-conscious independent travelers who value convenient transport
APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi Ekimae
APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi Ekimae is about a 1-minute walk from Tawaramachi subway station. Senso-ji and the Edo-Tokyo Museum are easily accessible. The hotel offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and a 14th-floor public bath. Its rooms are clean and air-conditioned.
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When to Book: When Does Peak Season Start? How Far Ahead Is Best?
Peak travel season in Tokyo’s Asakusa area usually runs from March to August each year. The cherry blossom season (late March to early April) and Golden Week (late April to early May) in particular bring crowds. We suggest booking at least 2-3 months ahead, especially if you plan to stay at a high-value or distinctive hotel.
For example, OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts and Asakusa Tobu Hotel are both popular choices and often fill up early in peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which Asakusa hotels have the most convenient transport?
The most convenient area for transport in Asakusa is around “Asakusa Station”, where the Ginza Line, the Toei Asakusa Line and the Tobu Skytree Line meet, and Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express is also nearby, making it easy to reach other major sights in Tokyo. The area around asakusa station is the most convenient place for transport in Asakusa.
How much is a night at an Asakusa hotel?
Hotel prices in Asakusa vary by season and room type, from budget to luxury. Most hotels do not publish rack rates on official websites, so check booking platforms. Prices rise in peak season, so book early for the best rates.
Are there family-friendly hotels in Asakusa?
Yes, the Asakusa area has several family-friendly hotels. For example, MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Ekimae is designed for families, with a full kitchen and living space in the rooms.
How far in advance should I book in Asakusa?
We suggest booking Asakusa hotels at least 2 to 3 months ahead, especially in peak seasons such as cherry blossom season or Golden Week. This helps you secure your preferred room type and price.
