Travellers from around the globe can’t help but be captivated by Tokyo’s blend of modernity and tradition. This bustling metropolis of Japan’s capital city offers its visitors a complete package of iconic landmarks, rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge technology, and culinary delights. Hence, embarking on a journey amidst the neon-lit streets and bustling districts would not be complete without having a place to kick back and relax after a long day of roaming around Tokyo. From panoramic views of the city skyline to a more intimate and private oasis, this curated selection of accommodations will surely leave you with an unforgettable experience. Continue and read along this list of 6 handpicked best boutique hotels in Tokyo!

First on the list is a five-star luxury hotel concept by Hyatt located right in the heart of Tokyo at the Toranomon District of Minato. With a blend of traditional Japanese design and state-of-the-art amenities within a 52-storey skyscraper, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills offers guests 164 rooms, including eight sky suites with incredible panoramic views. Fan of jazz music? Enjoy a glass of wine and refreshments while listening to their live jazz during happy hour, coupled with the view of the city’s skyline and the Tokyo Tower from the roof-top bar. More of a traveller? Walk 5 minutes to the nearest subway, the Toranomon Subway Station, and enjoy a city tour from there. Take in the beautiful morning Tokyo sunrise from the comfort of your bed with just a click of the remote and immerse in the city’s unparalleled completely non-smoking, 5-star hotel experience!

Nearby Attractions:Tokyo Tower, Toyosu Area, Hamarikyu Garden, Naka-Meguro, Kiya, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine & Yoyogi Park, Shibuya, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Zojoji Temple, and The National Art Centre Tokyo.

Your trip to Japan will definitely be a memorable one if you decide on staying at one of Tokyo’s most exquisite hotels. Offering a peaceful stay right in the heart of the city, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is known as a museum hotel, thanks to their rich collection of artworks integrated throughout the hotel’s large complex. For museum aficionados, you’ll absolutely love staying in this boutique hotel immersed in omotenashi hospitality. Guests will have their senses feasted by its beautiful outdoor lobby, complemented with a big koi pond, small waterfall, and vibrant foliage. Designed as a Japanese tea ceremony room, all of the 60 luxurious suite rooms have either a garden or city view from which hotel patrons can choose from. With top-notch amenities, including a private whirlpool bath and steam sauna, and an exclusive access to the library and executive lounge, Gajoen Tokyo is a must-visit you won’t regret putting down on your list.

Nearby Attractions:Meguro Station, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Naka-Meguro Park, Meguro Parasitological Museum, and Gohyaku Rakanji Temple, Ryusen-ji Temple.

Built in 1924, Hotel K5 is a renovated historical building located in the midst of the bustling Nihombashi District. Combining elegance, lush, and comfort, their “nature in the city '' themed rooms are a sweet retreat from the city’s vibrant city, added with a personal record player and vinyl record collection. Offering travellers beautiful interior design, great ambience, and amazing amenities, and fully-equipped units, this property will make you not want to leave past your booking time. As an adult-only accommodation, it has an amazing location where guests can borrow bikes to actually explore around the hotel area freely! Some other better reasons for you to stay here are the bar, nightclub, coffee shop, and restaurant all within the same building.

Nearby Attractions:Daiichi Sankyo Kusuri Museum, Yasube Taketsu Horibe Monument, Jisshi Park, Tokiwa Park, National Film Archive of Japan, Odaiba Beach, Nihonbashi Station, and Tokyo Station.

Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku offers a traditional Japanese hotel experience combined with a touch of luxury, nestled on a quiet backstreet within the heart of bustling Shinjuku. With elegant and aesthetically pleasing rooms equipped with tatami mat flooring and sliding paper doors, it’s a sweet peaceful retreat that also offers guests an amazing view of Tokyo skyline from the room’s window panel. And what better way to end a long day of walking and exploring than to try the hotel’s public onsen (hot spring bath)! Feel like going out but too lazy to walk far? It’s great that this ryokan provides guests a traditional Japanese garden where one can unwind and take in the fresh air outside while still within the hotel area.

Nearby Attractions: Shinjuku Station, Sato Museum of Art, Samurai Museum, Place of Mokichi Saito’s Death, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Ichigya Kinenkan, and Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse.

For travellers who appreciate interior design, this two-adjacent-four-storey-buildings hotel might be the right place for you. Trunk Hotel’s gray stone facade, pretty terrace, and balconies decorated with tumbling green foliage looms over Tokyo’s Shibuya quiet neighborhood, where guests will likely immerse themselves in artworks by local artists and Japanese-made furniture throughout the property. Offering a selection of sleek-design accommodations surrounded by Shibuya and Harajuku dynamic and vibrant life, guests can hop between the comfort of their hotel rooms and nearby popular destinations. Whether you’re in Tokyo for a business matter, holiday, or solo-trip, Trunk Hotel is a must stay you won’t regret!

Nearby Attractions:The Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art, Nezu Museum, Hachiko Statue, Yoyogi Park, Nabeshima Shoto Park, Meijo-Jingumae Station, Harajuku Station, and Shibuya Station.

If you’re on a budget but still want to waste your nights in Tokyo comfortably, Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel should definitely be at the top of your list. Situated in the middle of Asakusa neighborhood, this groovy boutique hotel boasts a selection of lovely spacious rooms that come with a big window and its own private balcony that overlooks the city. For those who lay awake at night with their stomach growling, small restaurants around the hotel could be your stomach-filler. Exploring the neighborhood at night or in the morning could also be an option if you’re too tired to explore the city for the day. You can also choose to stay inside and sit on the big couch by the window to unwind while enjoying a continental, American or Asian breakfast!

Nearby Attractions:Denboin Garden, Sanyabori Park, Chiisanagarasunohonno Museum, Tokyo Origami Museum, Asakusa Train Station, Gate of Former Residence of Koda Rohan, and Kuramae Mizu no Yakata.

So, which one of the six best boutique hotels in Tokyo are you going to choose? All with its unique and state-of-the-art facilities, with a sprinkle of traditional touch, would definitely entice you into a needed rest after an exhausting day. Whether travelling by yourself, with a partner, or family, the list has it all. Better hurry and book your room through Traveloka App and Xperience Japan’s fascinating and magical capital city! Explore Traveloka for great deals on activities, flight and hotel. Visit Traveloka for more information!