Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro

Bilingual staff, a well-stocked beer fridge and easy access to Ikebukuro Station make this budget hotel a favourite among travellers looking for a warm bed for the night, or even a long-term stay. Rudimentary single rooms cost ¥6,800 and doubles start at ¥9,000, though you can get a dormitory bed for ¥3,200. The hotel has a shared kitchen, while you can grab a bite or sample a few of the 60 different world beers on offer at the Sakura Café, which stays open 24 hours a day.