E Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku

Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo


This traveller favourite has friendly staff, lots of city info and an excellent location – just in front of the Higashi-Shinjuku subway station. Rooms are typically small, but have a clean, modern feel and comfortable double beds. Those on the main street might get some noise, but some have nice night views. There's a coffee shop on the ground floor.


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