Hotel MyStays Nishi Shinjuku Review 2026: Perfect for Solo Travelers
Tokyo hotel prices can be steep, especially in Shinjuku. Find out why Hotel MyStays Nishi Shinjuku offers unbeatable value and location for your next solo adventure.
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Tokyo hotel prices can be steep, especially in Shinjuku. Find out why Hotel MyStays Nishi Shinjuku offers unbeatable value and location for your next solo adventure.
Tokyo Travel: Shinjuku Accommodation Recommendation
Hotel MyStays: My Solo Stay in Shinjuku
Text/Photos ©Haibubu
Recently, Tokyo hotel prices have soared, almost rivaling those in Europe,
making the cost of travel a significant burden.
Shinjuku, in particular, being a bustling city center popular with tourists,
it's challenging to find accommodation for around ~$69 a night.
Especially for solo travelers, accommodation costs can be quite daunting.
Today, I'm excited to share a gem I discovered on my recent solo trip to Tokyo —
a hotel that truly delivered on both location and value for money:
Hotel MyStays!
Hotel MyStays Nishi Shinjuku |
Check-in: 3:00 PM~ Check-out: ~11:00 AM Location: Shinjuku West Exit, 5-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station Accommodation Tax per person per night: 100 JPY Weekday rates: starting from ~$69 Weekend rates: starting from ~$104 |
📍 Hotel MyStays Nishi Shinjuku boasts
Nishi-Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station, Seibu-Shinjuku Station,
and even Shinjuku Station itself, all within a 10-minute walk. That's four major
stations within easy reach, making its location truly unbeatable.
Yet, the hotel's accommodation rates are surprisingly reasonable: weekdays start from around ~$69,
and weekends are often around ~$104,
making the cost of stay incredibly affordable for such a prime location.
My primary reasons for booking this hotel were, as I mentioned,
its unbeatable value for money and fantastic location.
While I often travel solo, I typically steer clear of shared accommodations like capsule hotels.
When I booked, Hotel MyStays had a room for one night, Sunday to Monday,
available for around ~$69.
Furthermore, having stayed at a hotel in this vicinity on a previous Tokyo trip,
I already knew that the area is brimming with local Shinjuku izakayas and fantastic restaurants,
and that Kabukicho isn't far either.
So, I didn't hesitate to book this place.
For solo travelers, especially women, safety is often a bigger concern than cost.
This vicinity is primarily a commercial district, filled with office buildings and scattered hotels,
which means it's generally very safe.
While there are local izakayas tucked away in the side streets,
most of them close before midnight,
so you won't find it crowded with late-night revelers or excessively noisy!
I compared several sites and booked where I found the best deal.
For hotel reservations, please refer to the link below!
Book Hotel MyStays Nishi Shinjuku
Next up, let's explore Hotel MyStays' lobby and
dive into its check-in process.
The lobby is located on the 2nd floor of the building.
It also houses the breakfast restaurant and luggage storage area,
so it didn't feel particularly vast.
Check-in was a breeze: simply present your passport and confirm your reservation.
📍 Do note that an additional accommodation tax of
100 JPY per person per night is charged, so factor that into your budget.
One of the hotel's great perks is the ability to pick up amenities directly from the lobby.
You could freely take and use anything you needed.
From cotton swabs, shower caps, cleansing oil, and razors,
it was so convenient to have everything you could possibly need.
What's more, since you could store your luggage before and after check-in,
I was able to enjoy my last day of travel without any worries.
As I was traveling solo, I had booked the most affordable room, a Standard Single.
But it seems there weren't many guests staying that day because
they assigned me a Standard Double Room!
(They upgraded my room without me even asking!)
Unlike most business hotels,
the room had a slightly unique layout.
For instance, the sofa was tucked away in a corner,
and the head of the bed wasn't right by the window—
it definitely deviated a bit from a standard room design.
Being a business hotel, the room wasn't sprawling,
but the walkway area still offered a decent amount of space.
Also, for privacy, the lower part of the window
had a sticker covering it, and it was designed
to open only just a crack.
Peeking above the sticker, the city view was actually quite stunning,
so it was a little bit of a shame that part of it was obscured.
Even though I had booked for a single guest,
the in-room amenities were thoughtfully set up for two people.
The bed was incredibly spacious, larger than a double,
and so soft and cozy that I had a wonderful night's sleep.
There was also a charming little sofa and table tucked in the corner,
perfect for enjoying a light late-night snack, which was a lovely touch.
The standard in-room amenities included coffee and tea,
a coffee pot, and hangers. Nothing overly fancy,
but everything you needed for a comfortable stay.
Additionally, the refrigerator, trash can, and a small chair
were neatly tucked away under the table on the right,
making it super convenient even for longer stays.
The bathroom in my room also had a pretty
unconventional layout, which was interesting!
The bathroom door was located off the room's entrance hallway,
and as you entered, you'd find the toilet and sink,
with the bathtub nestled deeper inside the room.
Having a bathtub was fantastic for soaking away the day's fatigue with a relaxing half-body bath at night,
and being tucked away so deeply made it feel wonderfully private!
Finally, when it comes to the bathroom amenities,
you'll find shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even a toothbrush,
so there's no need to pack extra shower essentials.
Plus, they provide both small and large towels,
making it super convenient to use one in the morning and another in the evening.
What truly struck me after my one-night stay at
Hotel MySTAYS Nishi Shinjuku was
that with this kind of price point, location, and quality,
you're bound to be highly satisfied!
It's close to most Shinjuku stations,
super convenient for an evening stroll to Kabukicho,
and best of all, it's wonderfully quiet at night.
I really think it's the perfect hotel for any traveler!
For more detailed information and to book your stay,
you can do so via the link below.
Before you book, make sure to check out today's review!
The hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of Nishi-Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station, Seibu-Shinjuku Station, and Shinjuku Station. Seibu-Shinjuku Station, in particular, is just a 5-minute walk away.
Weekday accommodation fees start in the low ~$70s, while weekend fees are in the mid ~$100s. For a single guest per night, a separate accommodation tax of ~$1 is charged.
In the lobby, you can freely take and use necessary amenities such as cotton swabs, shower caps, cleansing oil, and razors. Additionally, luggage storage service is available before and after check-in.
The Standard Double Room we were assigned had a unique layout, with the sofa in a corner and the head of the bed not by the window. It has a bathtub, allowing for a half-body bath. The area around the hotel is a commercial district with many buildings and hotels, so security is generally good.
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