Mustard Hotel

Top choice in Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa


Mustard is the most exciting of Shibuya's new crop of hotels. The glossy white interior is the work of design firm Tripstar, and there are a variety of sleeping spaces to accommodate different budgets. The hotel is within walking distance of Shibuya, Daikanyama and Ebisu (though 10 minutes from the nearest station, Shibuya). The English-speaking front desk staff have tips for local hang-outs.


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