Hotels with a Bar near Shinjuku Station
Shinjuku Station handles more passengers than any other station in the world, and the streets around it never really go quiet. Even so, after a long flight or a day crossing Tokyo, a hotel with its own bar spares you the search for a seat in a crowded izakaya. The nine hotels in this selection all have one, from the rooftop bar of the Shinjuku Granbell Hotel near Golden Gai to the trendy bar of the HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, rated 9.0, and the cafe-bar of the Imano Tokyo Hostel for travellers on a tight budget.
Shinjuku is two districts in one. To the west, Nishi-Shinjuku is a grid of office towers and large hotels, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and its free observation decks. To the east lie the department stores, the Kabukicho entertainment area, the narrow alleys of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, and the green expanse of Shinjuku Gyoen. The station links the JR Yamanote and Chuo lines, the Odakyu line to Hakone, the Keio line and the Narita Express.
From rooftop bars to hostel counters
Shinjuku has thousands of bars, but many are tiny, full by early evening or reserved for regulars. A bar in your own hotel gives you a reliable table, menus that are easier to read, and a short ride in the lift at the end of the night. It also helps when jet lag wakes you up at odd hours and you just want a quiet drink nearby.
The two hotels that put the bar at the centre of the stay sit on the east side, close to the nightlife. The Shinjuku Granbell Hotel is a polished four-star with a rooftop bar, an art gallery and a French and Italian restaurant, a short walk from Golden Gai and its alleys of tiny bars. The HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel, is the best rated in this selection at 9.0, with stylish rooms offering city views, an Italian restaurant and a trendy bar, a few minutes on foot from Kabukicho. Both also offer kitchens in some rooms, handy if you stay for a week or more.
For the full high-rise experience, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is the landmark choice, with more than fifteen thousand reviews. It combines several restaurants, a shopping arcade, a gym, an outdoor pool and a bar, which makes it almost a small town within the Nishi-Shinjuku skyscraper district. The Hotel Century Southern Tower, a short walk from the Busta Shinjuku bus terminal, offers a lounge, three restaurants, a gym and a bar, and it is a practical base if you plan to take a highway bus to Mount Fuji or other regions the next morning.
Two contemporary towers give a more relaxed option between work and play. The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, rated 8.6, stands near Kabukicho with a cafe, an Italian eatery, a restaurant and a bar, and it is listed as kid-friendly. The Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku, near Busta Shinjuku, pairs an Italian restaurant and a cafe-bar with a spa and conference facilities, a good fit for business travellers who need meeting space. The Shinjuku Prince Hotel, a four-star near Kabukicho, adds a cafe, a buffet restaurant, a restaurant with city views and a bar to the list.
Travellers who want to keep their budget for the city also have choices. The Imano Tokyo Hostel, with dorms and private rooms, runs its own cafe and bar a short walk from Golden Gai, and the shared space makes it easy to meet other travellers. Laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi help on longer trips. The HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku is a casual property west of the station with streamlined rooms, a low-key restaurant and bar, and complimentary coffee, the most modest option here with a rating of 7.6, yet a simple base close to the business district.
A traveler's perspectiveMy recommendation depends on the kind of night I have in mind. For a drink with a view before heading into Golden Gai, I would choose the rooftop bar at the Shinjuku Granbell. For the best rated stay with a lively bar, I pick HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU. If I needed a pool and every service under one roof, the Keio Plaza would be my choice, and on a tight budget, the Imano hostel.
4.5Guest scoreBarHOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
Stylish rooms with city views, Italian dining, and a trendy bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel is a contemporary hotel a short walk from Kabukicho, and it is kid-friendly and accessible. Some rooms include a kitchen, which helps families prepare simple meals or snacks for children, and the stylish rooms come with city views that young travellers enjoy. An Italian restaurant and free Wi-Fi complete the offer. Kabukicho is lively at night, so I would plan family outings by day. More than 1,100 guests give it a score of 9.
4.3Guest scoreBarHotel Gracery Shinjuku
Modern high-rise with dining, a bar, and family-friendly amenities near Kabukicho
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Gracery Shinjuku is a contemporary 4-star high-rise a short walk from Kabukicho, and it offers kid-friendly and accessible facilities, which helps with strollers. Rooms are relaxed, and the cafe and Italian eatery make meals with children simple. Kabukicho is lively in the evening, so families may prefer to explore it by day. A bar, a restaurant and parking complete the picture, and more than 6,000 guests give the hotel a score of 8.6.
4.2Guest scoreBarKeio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Luxe lodging with diverse dining, a pool, and a gym near Shinjuku Station
View hotel →Why guests love itKeio Plaza Hotel Tokyo stands in the skyscraper district of West Shinjuku and gives families a lot under one roof: an outdoor pool, several restaurants, a shopping arcade, a gym and warm rooms and suites. Parking helps if you arrive by car, and local attractions are within walking distance. With more than 15,000 reviews and a score of 8.4 out of 10, it is a proven choice. I would book it for a first family trip to Tokyo.
4.2Guest scoreBarHotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
Upscale Shinjuku hotel with dining, spa, and family-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku is a short walk from Busta Shinjuku, the bus terminal at Shinjuku Station, which makes arrivals with children and luggage easier. The hotel offers kid-friendly and accessible amenities, an Italian restaurant that suits most young appetites and a cafe and bar for quick breaks. Parents can enjoy the spa, and free Wi-Fi is included. More than 4,600 guests give it a score of 8.4, a reliable sign for a family stay in Shinjuku.
4.2Guest scoreBarHotel Century Southern Tower
Straightforward rooms with dining, a bar, and fitness near Shinjuku Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Century Southern Tower is a laid-back 4-star hotel a short walk from Busta Shinjuku, the bus terminal at Shinjuku Station, which makes arrivals with children and luggage simpler. Rooms are straightforward, and with three restaurants, a lounge and a bar on site, families have several choices for meals without going out. The hotel lists family-friendly amenities, parking and a gym. More than 5,200 guests give it a score of 8.4, a strong sign of steady quality.
4.1Guest scoreBarShinjuku Prince Hotel
Refined lodging with city views, a cafe, and a buffet eatery
View hotel →Why guests love itShinjuku Prince Hotel is a refined 4-star hotel that welcomes children and offers accessible facilities. Its buffet eatery is ideal for families, since everyone picks what they like, and there is also a cafe and a restaurant with city views. The hotel is well placed for exploring Kabukicho, which is lively at night, so parents may prefer daytime outings with young children. Parking and a bar are available, and more than 3,200 guests give it a score of 8.2.
4.0Guest scoreBarImano Tokyo Hostel/Cafe&Bar Shinjuku
Dorms and private rooms with a cafe-bar near Shinjuku Golden-Gai
View hotel →Why guests love itPrivate rooms alongside the dorms make IMANO Tokyo Hostel an option I would consider for a family on a budget, as long as you book a private room. The cafe and bar on site keep things relaxed, laundry facilities let you pack lighter, and Wi-Fi is free. Shinjuku Golden-Gai, the famous lanes of tiny bars, is a short walk away, so evenings around the hostel can be lively. An 8.0 rating across more than 800 reviews is solid.
4.0Guest scoreBarShinjuku Granbell Hotel
Polished lodging with a rooftop bar and a French/Italian restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itShinjuku Granbell Hotel is a 4-star address a short walk from Shinjuku Golden-Gai, an area better known for its tiny bars than for family outings, so parents should expect a lively evening atmosphere. On the plus side, some rooms include a kitchen, which helps with children's meals, and there is a French and Italian restaurant on site. Free Wi-Fi and parking complete the picture, and more than 3,300 guests give it a score of 8.
3.8Guest scoreBarHOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku
West-side rooms at 7-14-14 Nishi-Shinjuku, 7 minutes from the west exit
View hotel →Why guests love itHOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku suits families who value a calm base over space: it is on the west side of Shinjuku Station, among offices and residential blocks rather than the neon of Kabukicho. The walk from the west exit is about 7 minutes, manageable with children and wheeled cases, and the elevator and self-service laundry help on a longer trip. The restaurant and bar mean breakfast without going out. Rooms in this part of Tokyo tend to be compact, and the 7.6 score from 731 reviews is below most hotels around the station, so families needing two beds should check the room category carefully before booking.
Local tips
- 1Book the Shinjuku Granbell Hotel for its rooftop bar if you plan an evening in Golden Gai.
- 2Choose the Hotel Century Southern Tower or Sunroute Plaza if you leave from Busta Shinjuku by bus.
- 3Stay on the west side, at the Keio Plaza or MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku, for quieter streets at night.
- 4Take the Narita Express directly to Shinjuku Station to reach these hotels without changing trains.
- 5Pick the Imano Tokyo Hostel to meet other travellers at its cafe-bar without paying hotel prices.
- 6Visit the free observation decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building before an evening drink.