Are you looking for a place that is friendly to both your tummy AND wallet during your trip to Tokyo? Lucky for you, we've rounded up 8 affordable accommodations that are near halal food places! You can now put more budget into savouring Japan and filling up your tummy with oishii food at your convenience?
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Note: Do note that for any holiday destination, there will be some periods which will affect the hotel rates. Please check the prices before making a booking.
Asakusa
1. Sakura Hostel Asakusa
Located just 6 minutes away from Asakusa metro station, Sakura Hostel has a friendly environment and is catered towards Muslim visitors! Their staff even write about their experiences with guests in an online staff blog for everyone to read☺️
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The hostel even offers big rooms of six or eight beds, so there's no doubt that it's absolutely perfect for huge families?
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In the area of Ueno, you can find a halal restaurant which is within the vicinity of the hostel. Visit Samrat restaurant and try their tasty Indian food! And if you're lazy to go out, good news for you as halal cup noodles are also available at their open kitchen?
Address: 2-24-2 Asakusa Taito-ku, Tokyo Japan 111-0032
Rate: From USD$70 on Agoda
2. Asakusa Central Hotel
The name of the hotel perfectly describes itself! It is on the central location of Asakusa, with easy access to sightseeing spots such as Tokyo Skytree and Ginza. How convenient?
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Central Hotel successfully managed to embrace both the new and old cultures of Japan! Their rooms offer subdued decor, with brown and gold hues to help you relax after a busy day of sight-seeing.
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And of course not forgetting our food trail! The hotel is also located very close to Sushi Ken and Naritaya Ramen shop. You would totally be spoilt for choice?
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Address: 1-5-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, 111-0032
Rate: From USD$65 on Agoda
3. Khaosan World Asakusa Hostel
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Khaosan World is a fusion of traditional Japanese hospitality with quirky, brightly-coloured rooms! This bright and modern accommodation will absolutely delight you with its clean design?
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You will never be hungry trying to find food at any time of the day! Spot the three halal restaurants surrounding it - Asakusa Sushi Ken, Naritaya Ramen Shop and Sekai Cafe. Yummy in my tummy!
Address: 3-15-1 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, 111-0035
Rate: From USD$68 on Agoda
4. Juyoh hotel
Here at Juyoh Hotel, you can choose between a Western-styled or a Japanese-styled room! How cool is that??It's only a 9-minute walk from Minami-Senju metro station and located in a quiet and safe neighbourhood rather than a commercial land like Shinjuku, so that's a plus point!
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Some of the famous tourist attractions nearby include Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, and also Tokyo National Museum! While you're in area, don't forget to check out the food, which includes thethree famous halal food places in Asakusa?
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P.S. We have included these three in the ultimate guide to halal Japanese food here!
Address: 2-15-3 Kiyokawa, Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, 111-0022
Rate: From USD$24 on Agoda
Shinjuku
1. City Hotel Lonestar
Located in the heart of Shinjuku, City Hotel Lonestar is aptly designed for business and leisure travels. The rooms are cosy AND convenient! It's only a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchōme metro station, and the gardens of Shinjuku Gyoen is just 8 minutes away on foot?
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It's also located just a few streets away from a unique eatery called Shinjuku Gyoen Ramen Ouka that serves ramen with a bowl of rice, and it's absolutely oishii!?
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P.S. find out more about this delicious restaurant here!
Address: 2 Chome-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tōkyō-to 160-0022, Japan
Rate: From USD$91 on Agoda
2. Kadoya Hotel
Kadoya Hotel is appealing because it is small and chic, is not crowded with people, AND is still in a pretty convenient location! A bustling area with activities in the day in Shinjuku, but quiet at night, staying true to their passion for their Pleasant Sleep Program. Their beds are to sleep for?
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Apart from the top quality room, the service is excellent too! The staff here are very friendly and they always try their best in helping Muslim guests on their search for Halal food restaurants?
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#HHWT tip: From this hotel, take a short 14 minutes’ walk to Shinjuku Gyoen Ramen Ouka, and try out their unique dish called ochazuke!
Address: 1-23-1, Nishi-Shinjuku,Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0023
Rate: From USD $78 on Agoda
3. Sakura Hotel Hatagaya
Sakura Hotel Hatagaya is both a hostel and a hotel, and is surrounded by a variety of cuisines (just in case we miss our local delicacies back home?) From the hotel, you can also walk to a nearby restaurant called Malaychan for some Malaysian cuisine!
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Halal food is also served at the café on the first floor of the hotel. One of their Egyptian’s staff, Mohammed serves his ultra-popular Egyptian lunch menu, which usually sells out really fast!
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There's also a prayer room on premise and Tokyo Camii mosque is just within a walking distance!
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Rate: From USD$65 on Agoda
Roppongi
1. APA Hotel Nishiazabu
With only a 5-minute walk from Hiro'o Station, the rooms at APA Hotel Nishiazabu are a great choice for travellers who are interested in clean streets, friendly locals and culture!
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It is also located near Kusumoto, which serves various kinds of high quality bento set meals. They even provide delivery service to certain areas, which is definitely to your advantage if you stay at APA Hotel! Also, fancy some Miyazaki Prefecture herb? Check out Sumiyakiya, which delivers a tasty fusion of Korean and Japanese cuisine?
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#HHWT tip: This hotel is also a walking distance to Roppongi!
Address: 4-4-5 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan, 106-0031
Rate: FromUSD$99 on Agoda
So, there you have it! Are you now convinced to try out a taste of Japan when there are so many nearby affordable accommodations at your doorstep? We truly hope you are! Now there’s nothing to stop you from venturing into the land of sushi and ramen!