Budget Travel - Tokyo Late March economy accomodations

Any suggestion for budget accomodations in Tokyo?
This is my very first time and I will only stay two days. I want to take the train from Narita to Tokyo.
I am looking for easy access to the trains (metro)

We had a rather lengthy thread about this a year ago.. I suspect it would still be rather accurate.

Tokyo budget accomodations have increased about 10x since 2002.... decent deals out there.

We had a rather lengthy thread about this a year ago.. I suspect it would still be rather accurate.

Tokyo budget accomodations have increased about 10x since 2002.... decent deals out there.

Do you by chance have the link? I keep getting "sorry no matches"
I hoping someone who has been there could guide. I just don't want to relied on my travel guide book.
Thanks!

Two good choices include Kodomo no Shiro and the Asia Center.

The Metropolitan (Crowne Plaza) in Ikebukuro comes up on priceline in the $100 range. I've stayed there on PL and non-PL bookings and it was very good.

Here is the link you seek:

http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=622407

I can recommend the Villa Fontaine chain - I stayed at the Ueno (Tokyo) and Shinsaibashi (Osaka) branches two years ago and was impressed by the low cost (under Y10,000 a night for two people) and easy access to subways. We're going again in a few months and I booked them again (but giving the Shiodome location a shot, just to be a little closer to the west side of the city).

Rooms are small, but they're clean, comfortable, non-smoking rooms available, free internet (except Shinsaibashi), laundry in the basement, close to at least subways, and free breakfast each morning.

If you're coming from Narita, you can catch the train direct to Ueno station and it's a very short cab ride to the hotel.

Here is the link you seek:

http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=622407

^Got it!

Try either: http://travel.rakuten.co.jp/en/en_kensaku.html

or: http://www.japanhotel.net/ .

If you're looking at even cheaper places, you could consider a place called K's house. It was relatively new, clean and although they're mainly a hostel they had a few private rooms as far as I remember..

Here is the link you seek:

http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=622407

We've had two mega threads on budget accommodation in Tokyo. That's probably the best one, the other is this
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=536176

mat1090
Deals and offers change a lot throughout the year.
If you book far enough in advance you should always be able to find decent, clean, but tiny private rooms for between ¥2,500 and ¥3,000 where you share toilets and showers/baths. These are unlikely to be within spitting distance of a direct connection to NRT though - but are not too hard to access nonetheless (I've stayed at the New Koyo, others have stayed at the Juyoh).

If you'd rather have private ensuite facilities then rooms can be had from ¥5,000 to ¥9,000 (and more if you want to pay more) - this option will likely put you nearer a convenient station/neighbourhood with more 'going on'
eg http://www.flyertalk.com/reviews/review.php?review_id=174 in East Shinjuku where singles go from ¥5k

But for between ¥6k and ¥10k it's occasionally possible to grab a more 'luxe' room at a fraction of the usual rate.

At the true budget end of the scale a room for two is usually around double the price of a room for one so people travelling together can often get a better deal at a higher class hotel
eg. Comfort Inn Narita is ¥5220 for a single and ¥9,900 for a twin/double room whereas the 'better' rated Mercure often has twins/doubles available for ¥9,000.

This means hotels that offer great deals for single travellers may not be the best option for those travelling in pairs (or in bigger groups).

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I'd be happy to look up and post some recommendations for you if you tell me: the dates you want (and your departure flight time), if you are travelling alone, budget and bathroom preference (do/don't mind sharing)

LapLap,

Arriving in NRT at 3:50p on 4/25 AA169 departing NRT on 4/28 4p
I want to try the Priceline option. I don't know if will work for me.
We are two sharing a room with a private bath preferable.

LapLap,

Arriving in NRT at 3:50p on 4/25 AA169 departing NRT on 4/28 4p
I want to try the Priceline option. I don't know if will work for me.
We are two sharing a room with a private bath preferable.

I also stayed at the Crowne Plaza via priceline... nice place, bit small. Very 3*, across the street from Ikebukuro station.

I also stayed at the Crowne Plaza via priceline... nice place, bit small. Very 3*, across the street from Ikebukuro station.

Thank for replying! Is this the Crown Plaza Metropolitan-Tokyo?
I want to try it through PL

LapLap,

Arriving in NRT at 3:50p on 4/25 AA169 departing NRT on 4/28 4p
I want to try the Priceline option. I don't know if will work for me.
We are two sharing a room with a private bath preferable.

Not may hotels with Priceline in Tokyo. There's the CP - which is in Ikebukuro (but nowhere near Shinjuku) and there's the Intercontinental Tokyo Bay near Hamamatsucho (30 mins walk from Ginza).

The CP can often be had for around $100 (¥10,000) but it will get you the Economy Double room (seen here http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/TYOMP/rooms - second photo)
Personally I don't think it's much of a bargain. The room is pretty small and I don't much like the area it's in.

My suggestions as alternatives to the CP would be:

one of the Hotels Villa Fontaine (rate includes light breakfast)
http://www.hvf.jp/eng/
Similarly priced to the CP on PL (and often nicer) rooms can be found at the Villa Fonatines at Ueno, Hamamatsucho, Nihombashi & Hatchobori
The Roppongi Annex offers modern rooms with King Size beds for just ¥12,000

Asia Center of Japan
Double room (approx 20m2 - a fair size) 3 nights ¥33,390 yen tax inclusive
http://www.asiacenter.or.jp/eng/index.html
Which is right in the centre of Tokyo

*Oakwood Yotsuya
Studio Apartment with double bed $93 a night
http://www.oakwood.com/serviced-apartments/furnished/JP/Tokyo/prop7805.html
This is a particularly good price but you may not be able to book it at this price through Oakwood themselves. Usually I'd suggest http://www.agoda.com - but I can't get their website to open right now. Run a search for Oakwood Yotsuya and you should be able to find this price with other booking sites, otherwise contact them directly to see what they say.
- Just checked now Agoda is back up - no dice!
It IS available through www.hotels.com for ¥10k a night

THIS MAY BE A RED HERRING! Unfortunately I can't find the Oakwood Shinjuku through any alternative booking sites to Oakwood (there were some fantastic deals last year for this property) but the Oakwood site does publish the price as being from ¥11,000 for a studio double - which I can promise would be a heck of a lot nicer than the CP. Rate here includes use of gym. http://www.oakwood.com/serviced-apartments/furnished/JP/Tokyo/prop6921.html


If you are still actually budget minded and just want a place to crash in a convenient location there's also

http://www.asukahotel.com/
Has double rooms in it's Annexe (4 storeys with no lifts) from ¥7,800 and is in the Shinjuku area - rooms are ensuite but you also have free access to its communal (gender segregated) baths
Bookable through http://travel.rakuten.co.jp/en/ (trusted website)

Near Ueno station (ultra convenient for the Keisei line to/from Narita and for the rest of Tokyo)
http://www.tougane-h.com/e/index.html - has refurbished doubles from ¥8,400

Hotel Cerezo has doubles from ¥8,000 (much less on weekends - not applicable for you, alas)
http://www.h-cerezo.com/index.php?id=51
also bookable on the rakuten site - where it is called Hotel Serezo

And don't forget that link to the http://www.hotel-parkinn.com/ East Shinjuku where ensuite semi-double rooms are just ¥6,600
(email them to make a reservation - but keep your English simple)

ing again in a few months and I booked them again (but giving the Shiodome location a shot, just to be a little closer to the west side of the city).
NB- Shiodome is in the East of Tokyo, not far from Ginza and Tokyo Station. I agree this would be an excellent location. (The price of a room is a little higher than at other HVF locations - at ¥14,000 for a semi-double it's outside what most of us regard as 'budget')

Thanks to the OP for asking and bigger thanks for those replying. These recommendations will definitely help me during my trip in Falls as well.

I've been looking at Oakwood for our (ddrewgirl and I) for three nights in Tokyo. I am thinking of either shinjuku or the two roppongi apartments. Do all of them have kitchens? Would they have pots and pans too? I am not sure what we are going to be doing in tokyo yet since it's our first time there. Strickly speaking of the rooms themselves, are there big differences between the three apartments?

thanks,
drew

Thanks to the OP for asking and bigger thanks for those replying. These recommendations will definitely help me during my trip in Falls as well.

I've been looking at Oakwood for our (ddrewgirl and I) for three nights in Tokyo. I am thinking of either shinjuku or the two roppongi apartments. Do all of them have kitchens? Would they have pots and pans too? I am not sure what we are going to be doing in tokyo yet since it's our first time there. Strickly speaking of the rooms themselves, are there big differences between the three apartments?

thanks,
drew

I was going to book the Oakwood Shinjuku for my last stay (it was available for about ¥9k a night ^) but a ridiculously amazing offer came up allowing us to stay at the Strings and the ANA IC for less than half that - so I have to admit that I never stayed there although I did put in all the research :).

As the Oakwood properties aren't usually regarded as 'budget' options it's unlikely you'll get much info here. I've only stayed at the Mansions in Roppongi once - which was another serviced apartment. Kitchen there was stocked, but only to a basic level.

But to be honest, prepared food is so, so cheap in Japan that it rarely makes economic sense making anything but some breakfast yourself. (Turn up at the food hall of a department store - such as Isetan - about 1 hour before closing time and you'll usually see bento boxes going for discounts of 50% or more - often 70% the discount goes up as closing time approaches. This means you can usually enjoy a delicious dinner/breakfast for $3/$4. Lunch is a marvellous time to eat out with many restaurants offering fantastical value set lunches for around $8 - same food at the same place in the evening will often cost many times what it costs at lunch times. There's also a ton of places where you can get a bowl of noodles for under ¥400 in the evenings. You can eat like a king for under ¥2k a day in Tokyo - if you're prepared to spend $20 on lunch, even Michelin starred dining is within your reach).

Here's a thread from the Japan forum entitled "Which Oakwood?"
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=723045 - you're likely better off asking your questions there.

Not may hotels with Priceline in Tokyo. There's the CP - which is in Ikebukuro (but nowhere near Shinjuku) and there's the Intercontinental Tokyo Bay near Hamamatsucho (30 mins walk from Ginza).

The CP can often be had for around $100 (¥10,000) but it will get you the Economy Double room (seen here http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/TYOMP/rooms - second photo)
Personally I don't think it's much of a bargain. The room is pretty small and I don't much like the area it's in.

My suggestions as alternatives to the CP would be:

one of the Hotels Villa Fontaine (rate includes light breakfast)
http://www.hvf.jp/eng/
Similarly priced to the CP on PL (and often nicer) rooms can be found at the Villa Fonatines at Ueno, Hamamatsucho, Nihombashi & Hatchobori
The Roppongi Annex offers modern rooms with King Size beds for just ¥12,000

Asia Center of Japan
Double room (approx 20m2 - a fair size) 3 nights ¥33,390 yen tax inclusive
http://www.asiacenter.or.jp/eng/index.html
Which is right in the centre of Tokyo

*Oakwood Yotsuya
Studio Apartment with double bed $93 a night
http://www.oakwood.com/serviced-apartments/furnished/JP/Tokyo/prop7805.html
This is a particularly good price but you may not be able to book it at this price through Oakwood themselves. Usually I'd suggest http://www.agoda.com - but I can't get their website to open right now. Run a search for Oakwood Yotsuya and you should be able to find this price with other booking sites, otherwise contact them directly to see what they say.
- Just checked now Agoda is back up - no dice!
It IS available through www.hotels.com for ¥10k a night

THIS MAY BE A RED HERRING! Unfortunately I can't find the Oakwood Shinjuku through any alternative booking sites to Oakwood (there were some fantastic deals last year for this property) but the Oakwood site does publish the price as being from ¥11,000 for a studio double - which I can promise would be a heck of a lot nicer than the CP. Rate here includes use of gym. http://www.oakwood.com/serviced-apartments/furnished/JP/Tokyo/prop6921.html


If you are still actually budget minded and just want a place to crash in a convenient location there's also

http://www.asukahotel.com/
Has double rooms in it's Annexe (4 storeys with no lifts) from ¥7,800 and is in the Shinjuku area - rooms are ensuite but you also have free access to its communal (gender segregated) baths
Bookable through http://travel.rakuten.co.jp/en/ (trusted website)

Near Ueno station (ultra convenient for the Keisei line to/from Narita and for the rest of Tokyo)
http://www.tougane-h.com/e/index.html - has refurbished doubles from ¥8,400

Hotel Cerezo has doubles from ¥8,000 (much less on weekends - not applicable for you, alas)
http://www.h-cerezo.com/index.php?id=51
also bookable on the rakuten site - where it is called Hotel Serezo

And don't forget that link to the http://www.hotel-parkinn.com/ East Shinjuku where ensuite semi-double rooms are just ¥6,600
(email them to make a reservation - but keep your English simple)

Thanks you did a lot of leg work for me! This is my very first time and I am excited and very confused!
Which one of all of those might be more convenient in regards to train/metro transportation?

Thanks you did a lot of leg work for me! This is my very first time and I am excited and very confused!
Which one of all of those might be more convenient in regards to train/metro transportation?

Woah! That was a long quote to post! :eek: :) (please feel free to snip mine - or anyone's - down)

ALL of them are convenient for metro services - some are also on the Yamanote train loop.

Which area you choose really does depend on you.

Night owl?
Many people really like Roppongi, which can be described as one of Tokyo's potentially seedier neighbourhoods. Many of the city's foreigners congregate there and it has some notoriety for its nightlife. As a comparison you could say its the equivalent of London's Leicester Square or NY's Times Square - but these are incredibly loose comparisons. I don't personally like the area, but then I'm not someone who seeks out English speakers when I go out in the evening (no need to if you like dancing :) ). I stress - many people do like Roppongi, so if you're a night owl you should consider staying in the Villa Fontain Roppongi Annex - you'll be saving on taxi fares so the extra ¥2k for a room there is worthwhile.
There are also two major swanky developments in this area - Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown - each with an array of shops, dining options and a gallery. Tokyo Midtown features a 24 hour supermarket which is just an excuse for full frontal food porn of the most obscene kind (Precce Premium).

Museums, temples, sumo and quirky shopping districts (electrical and 'kitchen town) and the Yanaka district (one of Tokyo's quieter greener areas full of temple gardens - this recently posted link (http://flickr.com/search/?q=YaNeSen&w=all) shows photos of this area) - not so good for nightlife
Ueno
Hotel Villa Fontaine Ueno, Hotel Tougane and Hotel Cerezo
+ on the Yamanote line - a circle train that will get you cheaply and quickly to most other parts of Tokyo you'll want to see

High Energy city living, shopping, bars, skyscrapers (the area where Lost in Translation was filmed)
Shinjuku
Asuka Hotel
Park Inn (West Shinjuku - 20 mins walk from main Shinjuku station, but other stations are nearer)
(or you might like to see what the rates are like at the Shinjuku Washington Hotel PHOTOS (http://www.hflight.net/forum/b-hotel_japan_korea/m-1176012971/))
+ Also on the ultra convenient Yamanote line

Yotsuya is just under 2 miles from Shinjuku, Roppongi and Tokyo stations. Transport options are good (JR & metro) and a taxi back from any of these places shouldn't set you back more than ¥2k (although walking would be fine late at night). It's a lovely neighbourhood with upscale Akasaka (with many of its own bars) at your door step.
I'd suggest you stay here at the Oakwood.
The Asia Center is in the Aoyama/Akasaka area not far from Yotsuya and has excellent metro connections. Rooms are very well sized here, but wool is used in the bedding so ask for this not to be used if you have allergies (rooms can be kept warm enough for bedsheets and bed spread only - they make the beds with a blanket sandwiched between the two - once removed I had no problems and would stay here again)

Tokyo Station area... ish
Fantastic area to walk in. Access to Neonlit Ginza, High Rise office buildings and upmarket shopping districts with plenty of dining and bar options. An excellent area also for gourmands and those wanting to take advantage of super lunch offers. Easy access to rest of the city.
The other Villa Fontaines I mentioned are around the Tokyo Station area and also make excellent bases. If an early morning visit to Tsukiji Fish market (best to be here before the trains start running) is on the cards look into staying in this zone.
Another hotel worth considering would be the Yaesu Pearl Hotel (a semi double is available for ¥12,600 - tax inclusive from http://www.japanhotel.net/data/hotel_information.asp?HotelID=614) which is a short walk from Tokyo Station (Yamanote and metro lines) in a great location. Rooms are styled in a Japanese fashion here. Please see this photo tour: http://www.hflight.net/forum/m-1171194348/ which shows a semi double room.

To be honest, I limited my choices to places in areas that I thought would be suitable for a first time visitor. Ikebukuro doesn't feature on my own list of recommendations. It is convenient for Yamanote line access and Shinjuku is only a few stops away, but little else.

If you are feeling resourceful and up to a challenge you might like to try these hotels featured on Japanese booking sites.

http://www.wmt.co.jp/reserve/kanda/room.html near Kanda (good location and on Yamanote line)
Which has doubles from ¥10,500 according to jalan.net (¥10,700 if you want a little cooking area)

The Nihonbashi Nihetsu Inn has rooms with very nice double beds for ¥11,500 available on its website
http://www.n-inn.jp/hotels/nihonbashi/index.php (a picture of the bed only comes up on the booking page - it's nicer than the others and a good size)

Also near Kanda station there is this hotel: http://www.pelican.co.jp/centralhotel/room.html which has good sized double beds (not pictured on the website) for ¥10,290 a night (inclusive). Available at this price directly from the hotel.

According to Jalan.net it's possible to get a room for 2 for ¥8,000 yen on your dates here: http://www.hotelvilla.jp/room.html - which shows the rooms
And here's the English version of the Website http://www.hotelvilla.jp/e/guide.html - it's near Asakusabashi (once stop from Akihabara which is practically the same as being on the Yamanote line - metro links too)

http://www.sakura-hotel.co.jp/sakura-hotel_rates.html

http://www.sakura-hotel.co.jp/sakura-hotel_rates.html

The OP said they wanted a room for two with an ensuite bathroom.

This hotel offers double rooms for ¥8,400 - bathroom facilities are shared. Not what the OP was after.

The OP said they wanted a room for two with an ensuite bathroom.

This hotel offers double rooms for ¥8,400 - bathroom facilities are shared. Not what the OP was after.

oops. pardon me. i didn't read the thread very carefully. just was under the impression he was looking for cheap sleep based on his op.

Not something I would choose, but maybe some may enjoy the experience of staying in a Capsule Hotel.

Capsule Inn (http://www.capsuleinn.com/)
Everything About Capsule Hotels (http://www.yesicanusechopsticks.com/capsule/)

Before going to Tokyo, I'd recommend renting Lost In Translation.

Any suggestion for budget accomodations in Tokyo?
This is my very first time and I will only stay two days. I want to take the train from Narita to Tokyo.
I am looking for easy access to the trains (metro)


There is a great deal in Tokyo at the Comfort hotel Narita. It's about $50 bucks a night, fairly new hotel, very very clean, a terrific breakfast in the morning and it is right on both train lines. And very easy to get to from Narita (I believe it is the first stop and cost about 2 bucks) Then you exit the station and head down the stairs and you're there. About a 10 minute walk, but safe and easy... although you have to go down about 250 steps which might be hard if you're carrying a lot of luggage.

It's a really great hotel. Not in Tokyo, but still very easy and cheap. The fare on into Tokyo is about 7 bucks each way though, but still a great place to stay in Tokyo and the price can't be beat. I've stayed there on three different trips and would easily stay there on my next trip.

There is a great deal in Tokyo at the Comfort hotel Narita. It's about $50 bucks a night, fairly new hotel, very very clean, a terrific breakfast in the morning and it is right on both train lines. And very easy to get to from Narita (I believe it is the first stop and cost about 2 bucks) Then you exit the station and head down the stairs and you're there. About a 10 minute walk, but safe and easy... although you have to go down about 250 steps which might be hard if you're carrying a lot of luggage.

It's a really great hotel. Not in Tokyo, but still very easy and cheap. The fare on into Tokyo is about 7 bucks each way though, but still a great place to stay in Tokyo and the price can't be beat. I've stayed there on three different trips and would easily stay there on my next trip.

This hotel is nearly twice the price when two people stay there, so not such a bargain for the OP

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At the true budget end of the scale a room for two is usually around double the price of a room for one so people travelling together can often get a better deal at a higher class hotel
eg. Comfort Inn Narita is ¥5220 for a single and ¥9,900 for a twin/double room whereas the 'better' rated Mercure often has twins/doubles available for ¥9,000.

By using this hotel as a base from which to see Tokyo, you are effectively paying over $70 a night to stay here (including return transport costs) as well as spending an extra 2 hours + on the train unnecessarily.

I agree this is an excellent option for those wanting a single room who have a flight out of NRT at noon or before in which to spend their last night.

The OP is leaving on a late afternoon flight, so spending the last night in NRT is not such a great idea.

LapLap

On the Hotel Park Inn website I can only check availability for 2 months in advance. I am looking to make a reservation for 2 people starting in June for about 3 weeks. I wanted to get the 6600 yen for the semi double internet rate. Can I email my reservation request for 4 months in advance?

Any good alternative hotel options for 2 people in the same area as a backup plan? I am looking for one that is within walking distance of Harajuku, Shinjuku and Shibuya areas (trying to cut down on train costs), including private bathroom/shower and no curfew. With a tight budget in mind. Thanks

LapLap

On the Hotel Park Inn website I can only check availability for 2 months in advance. I am looking to make a reservation for 2 people starting in June for about 3 weeks. I wanted to get the 6600 yen for the semi double internet rate. Can I email my reservation request for 4 months in advance?
I think it is highly unlikely that you will have any problems securing a room here for June. The hotel is significantly cheaper (for a small double) than any other hotel in the area I know of. (next cheapest in the area for two is the annex of the http://www.asukahotel.com/ - ¥7,800

Keep your English in your email to the Park Inn as simple as possible and send off your reservation request. It could be that they won't take your reservation so far in advance and you will be invited to apply again, but for such a long stay, I doubt it.

To note - on arrival you will probably be asked to pay for a portion of your stay before you can check in. This is quite normal for a budget hotel.
The decor is a little dark and dated, but the rooms themselves, although small, are fine. I thought the bed itself was pretty comfortable. You will need to leave your room for a few hours each day for housekeeping - if you need to sleep in, please communicate with the front desk - housekeeping staff may not have any English skills.
Should you have any problems communicating verbally, write down your requests clearly.

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As your stay is such a long one, can I suggest you ask specifically about your requirements in the Japan Forum. There may be a cheap weekly mansion that would suit your needs that I'm not aware of. Be sure to include your accommodation budget (which to me seems to be about ¥25,000 a week each)


If you are visiting for pleasure, you might like to consider splitting your hotel stay between here and a hotel in another part of Tokyo - this will help cut down travel costs if you plan to see other areas.

Do please report back! I'd love to hear how you get on.

The Prince hotels are relatively cheap - nothing fancy but there's one in Roppongi and one in Shinjuku - both are comfortable and ~120 per night or so this time of year.

The Prince hotels are relatively cheap - nothing fancy but there's one in Roppongi and one in Shinjuku - both are comfortable and ~120 per night or so this time of year.


The Roppongi Prince no longer exists. There are a couple in the vicinity, Park Tower Prince (http://www.princejapan.com/ThePrinceParkTowerTokyo/parktower-guesrooms.asp) (which is a fancy hotel) and the Tokyo Prince (http://www.princejapan.com/TokyoPrinceHotel/tokyo-guestrooms.asp), but these are more to the East - not really what most of us would consider Roppongi. Neither are budget options, although very occasionally, the Tokyo Prince might have a deal.
The Shinjuku Prince has very small rooms, about the same as the Shinjuku Washington Hotel. If you can get a good deal here, it's not a bad option.

There are four Prince Hotels in the Shinagawa area - the Shinagawa Prince is the one that most often has interesting rates available. For those not travelling alone, the New Takanawa Prince and the Grand Takanawa Prince also have sporadic deals (especially for those staying 3 nights or longer - don't bother with the Sakura Prince, where jacuzzis also come as standard, which is always pricey). I've managed to stay in large rooms at the Grand Takanawa (one of my favourite hotels) on several occasions for ¥12,000 plus taxes, but this comes out at just under ¥14,000 all in. I couldn't see these rates for the OP's dates (or any good deals from the other Princes). I tried to keep all my suggestions under the ¥11,000 a night mark and transgressed only occasionally. www.utell.com is usually the best place to look for Prince Hotel deals - and no commission and no need to pay until you check out.^

i stayed here a few years ago, and it's a great place for a great price.

http://www.andon.co.jp/home/map/index.html

8190 YEN for 2 people. this is closer to Ueno, it has an old feel to it. the street markets and such.
this location is good when you leave, since ueno has an express train to narita.

if you are a night person, you might want to find something in shibuya, shinjuku or some place where it's happening at night. (so you can stay out late and hang out before the subway closes around 12:30am)
you might want to check out www.agoda.com for hotel rooms.