Hotel Graphy Shibuya: A New Cozy Urban Hostel in the Center of Tokyo
Experience the Warmth of Home at Hotel Graphy Shibuya
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Shibuya is one of the most vibrant cities in Tokyo, a hub for young people, full of trendy stores, restaurants, bars, party clubs, and much more. It’s also one of the most popular choices for tourists to stay, with easy access to Narita airport and a variety of different accommodations.
From the famous Japanese capsule hotels to luxury hotels with incredible views of the city, there is a wide variety of options for all tastes and budgets. Among so many options, it can be difficult to choose one. We recently stayed at Hotel Graphy Shibuya, which just opened in March 2024, a perfect mix between design hotel and hostel, and in this article I would like to introduce the hotel and give my honest opinion.
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Hotel Graphy Shibuya
Hotel Graphy Shibuya is the newest opening of Lively Hotels, and the second under the Hotel Graphy brand. Lively Hotels, by Global Agents, has a total of 12 hotels currently in different cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Naha, Fukuoka and Sapporo, with 6 different distinctive brands.
A fusion between a hostel and a luxury but youthful hotel, Hotel Graphy is a hostel with an urban atmosphere where travelers from all over the world and locals can easily interact. Following the success of Hotel Graphy Nezu, and with Japan’s tourism revival, Hotel Graphy Shibuya has opened its doors in the heart of Tokyo.
Located between Shibuya and Ebisu stations, Hotel Graphy Shibuya is a budget-friendly accommodation that offers different types of rooms, from shared dormitory to private room and several services, such as a bar and restaurant with delicious dishes and unique cocktails, lounge and terrace, coin laundry and more.
The interior of the hotel is designed inspired by the old Shibuya train line, with old photos in the corridors. If you look closely at the ceiling in the corridors, reception and restaurant, you can see two very thin lines of light reminiscent of train tracks.
Keeping up with modern trends, at Hotel Graphy, you can complete the entire process using your mobile phone: from booking to check-in and check-out, to communicating with the staff via chat.
Restaurant & Bar: Graphic Grill & Bar
On the first floor past the reception we find the hotel’s restaurant and bar, where they serve special dishes and drinks of their own creation.
For meals, we have four menus inspired by modern American cuisine: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. The dishes have been carefully designed by their chef, and are a perfect mix between a detailed presentation and delightful taste.
Behind the bar, their experienced bartender has created original and delicious cocktails, which pair perfectly with the food. They also have their own original IPA craft beer that you can either drink there or take home as a souvenir or a present to someone.
Free Beer Time
Yes, you read right. At Hotel Graphy Shibuya’s bar you can drink for free! In the evening they have free beer time, so you can enjoy a beer before going to explore Shibuya night!
Common Areas
Lounge & Terrace
Located on the top floor (7th floor), the lounge is open 24/7, with complimentary beverage service including a selection of teas and coffees and other hot beverages, flavored water and chilled eñe. There is also a billiards table where guests are free to play, and a terrace with tables where they can sit and have a drink.
Laundromat
Next to the hotel there is a coin laundry service open 24 hours a day.