HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku

Right next to a cemetery, which was a bit spooky. The road and park next to it were full of little bugs. The elevator was really noisy. They forgot to give me breakfast vouchers when I checked in. And the breakfast was a weird Indian set meal.

Excellent! This is a very clean hostel, and it's super close to Senso-ji Temple. There's a subway station right next door and plenty of food options. It's perfect whether you're traveling solo or with friends.

I specifically chose this hotel for the Lady Gaga concert, for convenience. The soundproofing is terrible; I didn't sleep well the first night because of all the pipe noise, like water running and the internal AC pipes. It's also next to a cemetery, which made me a bit uneasy. The location is definitely good though, so make of that what you will. But regardless, Gaga is still totally worth it!

It was alright. I thought it would be cheaper than Ginza, but the prices were pretty similar.

The hotel's location is excellent, just a few minutes' walk from the subway station. Although it's in the bustling Shinjuku area, the hotel is tucked away in an alley, so the rooms are very quiet. The first night we stayed in a twin room, it felt a bit cramped, making it difficult to open our suitcases. After climbing Mount Fuji, we returned on the third day and spoke with the front desk to switch to a slightly larger twin room, which offered a bit more space. A great plus for this hotel is that all staff speak English, and some even speak Chinese, so there were no communication issues. I'd recommend this hotel for weekdays as it offers great value for money, but if you book on weekends or holidays, the price can increase by about 50%.