Cheap hotels in Japan
1401 properties at or below the local median price across 11 destinations in Japan, from € 31 per night for two adults.
Cheap hotels in Japan at a glance
We track 1401 properties at or below the local median price across 11 destinations in Japan. Tokyo has the most with 195; Kanazawa has the lowest starting price at € 31 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 51 to € 150 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country. Staying in Hakone costs about 2.9 times what Kanazawa does for the same kind of property, so if your plans are flexible the destination matters more than the hotel.
| Destination | Properties | From / night | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 195 | from € 75 | € 99 |
| Osaka | 186 | from € 36 | € 60 |
| Kyoto | 179 | from € 34 | € 57 |
| Fukuoka | 147 | from € 48 | € 77 |
| Naha | 144 | from € 33 | € 53 |
| Sapporo | 117 | from € 37 | € 63 |
| Nagoya | 113 | from € 40 | € 62 |
| Kanazawa | 101 | from € 31 | € 51 |
| Hakone | 95 | from € 71 | € 150 |
| Hiroshima | 81 | from € 36 | € 55 |
| Nara | 43 | from € 33 | € 61 |
What to look for in cheap hotels in Japan
This list is the lower end of what is actually bookable in each destination, measured against that destination's own prices rather than a fixed number. Cheap in Zurich and cheap in Hanoi are not the same figure, and a single global threshold would return nothing in half the world.
Before you book, check
- What is not included: breakfast, wi-fi, towels in hostels, and city tax are the usual four.
- The location. A very low rate is often paid for in travel time to anywhere you want to be.
- The guest rating for cleanliness specifically, which is where budget properties diverge most.
- Whether reception is staffed around the clock, if you arrive late.
The cheapest rate on a property is often non-refundable and room-only. Compare the total you will actually pay, including breakfast and tax, rather than the headline. We show the typical starting price rather than the single lowest rate for exactly this reason.
Worth it for: Long trips where each night compounds, short stops where the room is only for sleeping, and anyone spending the money on the destination instead.
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Frequently asked
How many cheap hotels are there in Japan?
We can currently book 1401 across 11 destinations in Japan, starting from €31 per night for two adults.
Which destination in Japan has the most?
Tokyo, with 195 properties at or below the local median price.