The Shin-Okubo International Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (391 reviews)
Shinjuku-ku Hyakunincho 1-1-10 , Tokyo , JP

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near Shinjuku / good transport access
Friendly, helpful staff with good English
Good value / very affordable
Daily cleaning in many rooms and luggage handling
Close to many dining options (neighborhood food praised)
Cons:
Mixed cleanliness: occasional sour smell, cigarette odor in main building, insect bites reported
Thin walls / noise from other guests
Some rooms small, dated interior, carpeted floors and poor window views
Shower layout issues / some rooms lacked requested bathtub
Noisy mini-fridge / loud climate control in some rooms
No elevator in parts of the property

Categories

Cleanliness
7.3
Mixed comments: some guests noted daily cleaning and clean bathrooms, while others reported sour/old smells, cigarette odor in the main building, and insect bites — overall below the target rating.
Service
9.2
Consistently positive: staff described as very friendly, attentive and helpful (24h reception, good English proficiency, luggage handling and courteous service).
Location
9.3
Strong positive sentiment: repeatedly described as strategic/very good location near Shinjuku, excellent transport links and surrounded by great food options.
Room Quality
7
Mixed to negative: guests reported small/older rooms, thin walls/noise, carpeted floors, windows facing walls, shower layout issues and some rooms lacking expected bathtubs.
Amenities
7.4
Mixed: essentials like air conditioning and luggage storage were available and appreciated; some rooms had bathtubs, but issues noted include loud mini-fridges, noisy exhaust fans and lack of elevator in parts of the property.
Value for Money
9
Very positive: multiple guests highlighted the low price and good value for money for the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.2
Generally positive overall: strong location and helpful staff drove positive stays despite some cleanliness and room-quality shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 07:17

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute walk from JR Shin-Okubo Train Station and 10 minutes from vibrant Shinjuku, International Hotel offers a prime location for exploring Tokyo.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at The Shin-Okubo International Hotel features a private toilet and shower, a mini-fridge, an electric kettle with green tea, and complimentary toiletries.

Unique Amenities
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a free-use washing machine, a microwave, an LCD TV in the lounge, and even a free-use internet PC in the lobby. Plus, the owner speaks fluent Russian for added convenience.

Book your stay at International Hotel now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience during your Tokyo adventure.

Important information:

Please note that children under 7 years old cannot be accommodated at this property.

DIRECTIONS: From the exit of JR Shin-Okubo Train Station, go right, walk under the underpass, then take the first right. Follow this narrow road next to the train tracks for 656 feet, then turn left at the first intersection you encounter. Turn right at the 2nd street you come to, after about 328 feet. The hotel is 197 feet straight ahead, at the corner of the next block.

Please note, there is no elevator available at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 391 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.3
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Veronika • extended_group • se
10
Pros:

Jättesköna sängar och nära till tåg , promenadavstånd till Shunjuku , bra ställe

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Léonie • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Shizuka • couple • jp
6
近くで本格韓国料理を堪能して、泊まるならココ！
Pros:

駅から近く、飲食店が沢山あって夕食や朝食に困らなかった。

Cons:

部屋にお湯が沸かせたけど、お茶の粉末しか無かったからコーヒーもあるといい。

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Corey • couple • us
10
Pros:

Convenient location. Close to the train station.

Cons:

Very clean.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Tenzin • couple • ca
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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TOSHIKI • solo_traveller • jp
2
怖かった
Cons:

部屋の扉のロックがチープすぎる。うるさい。

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Ayaka • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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luisrock69 • couple • es
10
Recomendable
Pros:

Buena ubicación, zona tranquila, la habitación limpia, alrededores muchos sitios para comer...recomendable

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Desiree • couple • it
10
Pros:

Tutto posizione e pulizia
Ristoranti e supermercati subito sotto la struttura

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
G
garnier • couple • fr
6
Fonctionnelle sa dépanne mais que pour qu elle que jours
Pros:

Le personelle étais très gentille et arrangeant pour les valise

Cons:

Serviette salle et odeur d’humidité croissante dans la salle de bain

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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RUI • couple • jp
1
最悪
Pros:

ない

Cons:

汚い臭い

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Donato • couple • ca
8
We had a great time staying here and really appreciated the accomodations for such a fair price.
Pros:

This hotel was very small, but very comfortable and clean. We really appreciated the daily cleaning and fresh towels as that was not the experience everywhere we stayed in Japan. It was in a good location with lots of restaurants and convenience stores close by for quick snacks and breakfast. The metro was a short walk away. Overall is was a great spot for us considering the very fair price we paid.

Cons:

The room had a slightly musty smell every time we got back. The room was very clean, we never felt uncomfortable, but the smell was present. It definitely did not affect our stay, but I think it's just because it's an older building.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Yanire • couple • es
4
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • ae
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • se
7
Great and affordable, not very calm
Pros:

Being able to check in at midnight when we got delayed helped a lot. The place itself was charming and staff always avaliable and nice.

Cons:

The ceilings and walls were VERY thin. We slept pretty bad due to lots of noise from the upstairs. Late at night and early morning it sounded like someone was running back and forth, very noisy. Laundry was not functioning when we were there, so we had to use nearby coin laundry - Which was also fine. The area feels distinctly not Japanese, so if this is a value, I'd pick another area.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • se
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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TAKESHI • extended_group • jp
8
最高
Pros:

旅行

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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TONY. ROOZ • solo_traveller • us
5
Could be better...
Pros:

Great staff , clean room, and very close to all attractions Shinjuku has to offer!

Cons:

Very basic room, like you are back in the 80's Motel 6 set up, no window, pitch dark in the middle of the day, very small bathroom, very small bed, but comfortable, 24 inch TV with 5 Japanies station only, no WIFI , nothing international about this hotel, it might be okay if you are staying for one night and are about 5 feet tall...!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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bb • couple • jp
5
価格が安いがその分設備の不備が多い
Pros:

価格が安い

Cons:

共用の風呂のカギが壊れていた点と隣の部屋の声が良く聞こえる

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Laura Carreras Serra • solo_traveller • es
7
Bona relacio qualitat preu i molt bona ubicacio!
Pros:

La situació

Cons:

Instalacions antigues

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee