GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

City centre hotel within easy reach of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

In the heart of Tokyo, GLOU Higashi Shinjuku offers a serene retreat with its beautiful garden and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy express check-out and get help from multilingual staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Garden
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Fridge
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Tomorrow

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Loft)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Service Room (B1 Floor)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2

Loft Room(Loft Bed)

Sleeps 2

Service Room (B1 Floor)

Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

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About the area

1-1-38 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 169-0072

What's nearby

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Waseda University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Meiji Jingu Shrine - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
Tokyo Dome - 11 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 18 min drive
Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) - 52 min drive
Shin-Okubo Station - 10 min walk
Seibu-Shinjuku Station - 12 min walk
Okubo Station - 14 min walk
Higashi-shinjuku Station - 2 min walk
Shinjuku-sanchome Station - 12 min walk
Nishi-waseda Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk
‪Tully's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
‪THE SMOKIST COFFEE 東新宿店 - ‬3 min walk
‪CoCo壱番屋 - ‬2 min walk
‪バーミヤン - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

When you stay at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Waseda University. Also, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and National Stadium are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Higashi-shinjuku Station is 2 minutes and Shinjuku-sanchome Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- One child (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No on-site parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Fridge

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:

The city tax ranges from JPY 100–200 per person, per night, based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 10,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Hotel

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Tokyo

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

Does GLOU Higashi Shinjuku offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GLOU Higashi Shinjuku does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at GLOU Higashi Shinjuku and nearby?

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku has a garden.

What's the area around GLOU Higashi Shinjuku like?

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku is in Shinjuku, a short 2-minute walk from Higashi-shinjuku Station and 10 minutes' walk from Okubo Park.

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GLOU Higashi Shinjuku Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

I loved it here! Staff was amazing and the room was perfect. Very close to train stations. I will definitely book here again!!

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

23 Dec 2023

I will definitely book here again, the location is both convenient and just tucked away enough not to be noisy. Staff is very friendly.

Connor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

This property was a great little find in Shinjuku. Hosts were amazing and the property was exactly as expected. Very clean, and AC was great in the heat of the summer!

Paula, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 Oct 2024

Loved our stay at this hotel! Great value for the price. The room was bigger than we expected of Tokyo; the staff were super helpful and friendly; check-in and checkout process was very smooth. Location is fantastic - we explored most of Shinjuku and Shibuya just walking from the hotel. The subway stop is 3 minutes away as well. Highly recommend this spot!

Ekaterina, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

20 Jul 2024

Great location for catching the trains and exploring shunjuku. Limited size as advertized. Amazingly accomodating staff they deserve more than five stars.

Mitchell, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

30 Sept 2024

Great value and excellent location. Very clean as well and easy check-in/-out. Only a bit small/narrow especially with the bed on the upper floor but that’s not uncommon in Tokyo. At times, the wi-fi is a bit patchy/unstable but nothing too bad. Highly recommend as an affordable option!

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

23 May 2024

Overall would recommend.

Well located - 10-20min walk to most touristy things in Shinjuku, and 2 min walk to the subway for everything else. Tiny as everyone says. Open your suitcase & put it under the bed for some space. If you have carry on plus checked luggage, probably not the hotel for you. The bathroom is tight, but totally useable.

Kathryn, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

22 Nov 2023

This room is good enough for one person. But because I should use ladder to get bed, it’s quite scary when I wake up the morning. (It’s almost 2m height)

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 Apr 2023

It was literally right next to a train station so you could get anywhere you wanted. food street and shopping around the corner. the staff (ken m) feel bad i don't remember girls names were so helpful. i literally bothered them day and night for directions and they would draw maps and call places to help make reservations. rooms were small but that's only cause i have huge suit cases. the showers had great pressure and hot water.

10/10 Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

This property was awesome to stay at! A short walk fro Golden Gai with plenty going on nearby!

Jason, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

16 Apr 2024

In general, the stay was good. The bathroom was a little small for me but no big problem. There is a humidity smell the bathroom, but air extraction and a door help.

Alvaro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 Dec 2023

Was great!

Great location. Not in the thick fo things but about 20 min walk from the Shinjuku train stations and tons of food options.

Samantha, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

28 Oct 2023

Pretty Okay Stay

GLOU is located in the residential area away from Korean Town in Higashi Shinjuku. It is a 3-minute walk from exit B1 from the Fukutoshin Line (Tokyo Metro) and a 13-minute walk from the JR Shin-Okubo station. Check-in progress was straightforward, and our room was very spacious for a room in Tokyo. We stayed across from the main building, where reception and coin laundry are located. Some issue we had during our stay was the odor (the room smelled like feet-maybe because the room was carpeted and the ventilation was not amazing; I had to get room refresher spray day) and squeaky bed/bed frame. It would've been nice if there was a humidifier since the air does get air throughout the night. Overall a nice space where we can comfortably lay out all our luggage in the room; a good 12 min walk to Golden Gai/Kabuki-cho. 7-11/Lawson are within 2-3 blocks away. Located near busy streets with lots of Korean shops.

6-night trip

6/10 Good

16 Oct 2023

깨긋하지만 너무 좁고 시끄럽고 다소 위험했던…

저렴한 비용을 이유로 선택한 숙소였기때문에 많은 기대는 안했었지만 사진이나 소개 내용에 복층에 사다리를 타고 올라가서 앉은 키가 조금 큰 사람은 머리가 부딪힐 것 같은 천장아래서 자야한다는 안내는 없었다. 사다리가 엄청 불편했고, 가장 힘들었던 부분은 방음이 안된다는점, 쿵쿵거리고 시끄러운 말소리 다들리고 바깥이랑 바로 연결된 창문이어서 바깥에서 전화하는 소리 다 들린다. 추천하자면 깨끗한 침구랑 실내, 청소해주는 서비스, 욕실의 물살은 좋다. 그냥 하루종일 돌아다니다 피곤해서 잠자는 숙소용으로는 가성비 깨끗함으로 괜찮다. 키가 크거나 몸집이 좀 있는 분들은 아마 복층침대는 사용 못할것 같다. 방의 컨디션을 잘 알아보고 예약하시길…

3-night trip

6/10 Good

21 Aug 2021

寝具の匂いが気になりました。

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

27 Mar 2019

Gran zona y personal muy colaborador

Cumple con todas las condiciones y necesidades con una buena relación, calidad precio (aunque eso depende de las fechas, es bonito, seguro y sus instalaciones son nuevas). Su personal es de lo mas atento, cordial y muy colaborador. Instalaciones cómodas y modernas, el formato es de pequeñísimo departamento, con lo que sugiero (en general) evitar llevar gran equipaje a Japón. La zona es la mejor para alojarse, en mi opinión ya que hay diversas maneras de movilizarse y hay una línea de metro al lado, también lugares cómodos para comprar alimentos y o desayunar o por ejemplo comprar algunas entradas. No está en una avenida principal sino en una pequeña calle lateral, lo que no representa problema, pero mejor llegar con Google maps o traer la dirección impresa en japonés. Escribo esto porque otros comentarios me ayudaron a organizarme. Buen viaje!

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 Mar 2019

The location in Shinjuku is excellent. It is very clean and entire staff are very friendly and helpful. If you want an authentic Tokyo experience that reflects the way locals live ( the units are your typical Tokyo apartment) in nice location, this is for you. It does not have the amenities a regular hotel has. But with so many things to do in Tokyo and vicinity, we only needed the place for shower, sleeping and storage. Love this place!

Claire, 7-night trip