Tokyo Ryokan

Oozing hidden charm, this traditional-style inn is located in the centre of Asakusa, the heart of Tokyo's old downtown, and offers wonderfully intimate stays from as low as ¥3,500 per person. With only three rooms (one double and two triples) on the premises, all laid out with tatami floors and designed by Japanese architects, Tokyo Ryokan feels more like a private home than a hotel. Showers and bathrooms are shared, while free Wi-Fi is available at the common room on the ground floor. The friendly staff speak fluent English and the detailed website even recommends sights and restaurants nearby.