Tokyo has been a must-visit travel destination for Australians for years, and with the late-night city enjoying a boom in international tourism, it’s the right time to be looking at the perfect accommodation.
The electric streets of Akihabara, the sleek and efficient Shinkansen, and the diverse, delicious Fuji-sized mountains of Japanese food – there’s plenty to do in Japan’s capital. But where are the best places to stay in Tokyo? While you could book a top-end hotel, Tokyo also has an impressive range of highly rated Airbnbs, which may be more your style if you’d prefer an entire home or want the kind of ‘local’ experience a hotel may not offer.
Here, we take a look at some of the best Airbnbs the Japanese capital has to offer. After a busy day navigating Tokyo’s bustling streets and slurping steaming bowls of ramen, you could come back to a sprawling multi-level Shibuya apartment, a traditional Japanese crash pad or a quiet, cherry blossom-fringed loft. These are seven of the best Airbnb Tokyo stays to book when planning your next trip to Japan.
Our top Airbnb Tokyo picks
- One Shibuya Hill: Urban Oasis (here’s why)
- Shadow Sakura Nakameguro (here’s why)
- Villa Lusso (here’s why)
The best Tokyo Airbnbs to book in 2025
Best Airbnb in Tokyo for large groups
Location: Shibuya
Sleeps: 16
Did someone say home away from home? One Shibuya Hill is a spacious four-floor, five-bedroom home tucked away in the heart of Shibuya, just a convenient 10-minute walk to the JR Station. Unwind on the private rooftop with sprawling views of Shibuya, perfect for relaxing after long days of sightseeing, or kick-start your day with an early morning stretch session in the sun-drenched yoga studio.
Reasons to stay:
- 10-minute walk to Shibuya JR Station
- Private rooftop
- Pet-friendly
- Four bathrooms with rain showers
Best for a sanctuary at the end of the day
Location: Shinjuku City
Sleeps: 9
This four-storey house may be tucked away into a quiet, residential area of Tokyo but it’s only a stone’s throw from the action. With a private rooftop, onsen-style baths and an at-home cinema, this is the ideal home away from home for large groups enjoying the best Tokyo has to offer.
Reasons to stay:
- Five-minute walk to Shinanomachi Station on the JR Sobu Line
- Private rooftop
- Onsen-style baths
- Private cinema
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Best for modern Japanese style
Location: Shinjuku
Sleeps: 8
A Japanese-style apartment updated with delicate, luxurious touches, Villa Lusso is located just a seven-minute train ride from central Shinjuku Station. The traditional dining room is laid with traditional tatami mats and the paper-covered shoji sliding walls invite soft natural light for a tranquil at-home dining experience.
Reasons to stay:
- One minute from the local Nakai Station;
- Seven-minute train ride from Shinjuku Station
- Traditional Japanese tatami dining room
Best Airbnb for a taste of Japanese life
Location: Asakusa
Sleeps: 7
This Airbnb is the one to book for travellers seeking an authentic Japan experience on their Tokyo visit. Located behind the historic and iconic Sensoji shrine, one of Asakusa’s key attractions, this home away from home will immerse you in both culture and comfort. With a traditional low-table dining room and tatami mats with futons for sleeping, this is the perfect spot to enjoy humble home-style comfort.
Reasons to stay:
- Five-minute walk to Asakusa Station
- Located behind the iconic Sensoji
- Direct trains to Narita and Haneda airports
Best for trendy neighbourhood eateries
Location: Sagenjaya
Sleeps: 9
This renovated 86-year-old double-storey home is a chic blend of modern Scandinavian and traditional Japanese architecture. Classic Scandinavian clean lines and natural wood bedrooms and frames combine with soft tatami to sleep up to nine guests, making this home perfect for families and groups of friends. Sangenjaya is packed with local restaurants, cafes and bars – and it’s just a six-minute walk from the local Den-en Toshi subway station, which will take you straight to Shibuya in 5-7 minutes.
Reasons to stay:
- Outdoor traditional Japanese-style bath
- Five-minute walk from the subway station
- Both Western and Japanese-style bedding options
- Spacious with high ceilings
Best for first-time visitors
Location: Minato City
Sleeps: 6
If views and location are important factors to your accommodation decision, then this is the unit for you. Located in Minato City, this Airbnb has stunning views of Tokyo Tower, which is also just a 12-minute walk away.
Reasons to stay:
- Located in the heart of Tokyo
- Five-minute walk to Azabu-Juban station
- Air conditioned
Best Tokyo Airbnb for longer stays
Location: Shinjuku
Sleeps: 6
A newly renovated loft-style apartment in the heart of Shinjuku, Matsuri Loft House’s design features thoughtful nods to traditional Japanese décor. The flooring of the upstairs sleeping space is a traditional tatami mattress, where guests are able to unroll their futon beds. Sleek multicoloured natural flooring is echoed in the walling, and floor-to-ceiling windows invite ample natural light into the room.
It’s currently only available for a minimum 32-night stay, so if you’re planning to stay in Tokyo for a while, there’s likely to be less competition for this Airbnb.
Reasons to stay:
- Five-minute walk to Hatsudai Station
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Japanese-style room with modern twists
Is it better to stay in an Airbnb or hotel in Tokyo?
Like any city, staying in an AIrbnb opposed to a hotel provides a different travel experience. In Tokyo, Airbnbs tend to be located around the fringes of cities, in more residential areas (though still in close proximity to a station), whereas hotels are generally in the heart of the city.
Is an Airbnb cheaper than a hotel in Tokyo?
Opting for an AIrbnb can be cheaper than a hotel in Tokyo, although it does depend on where you stay. As an example, we looked at a 2-night booking in October 2025 and found Airbnbs with prices ranging from around $350 to $840 per night (for entire places only), while hotel prices ranged from $229 to over $2000 per night.
As with most locations where you have a choice between holiday rentals and hotels, you’re likely to be able to choose either based on your budget. So the other aspect to consider is the experience, with Airbnbs potentially offering more room and a wider range of amenities (such as a stocked kitchen and laundry), while a hotel is the choice for those just looking for a bed (and possibly room service) after a long day of travel.
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