Tokyo has a reputation for being one of the most expensive cities in the world. Most travelers to Japan plan on having their hotel bill consume a large portion of their travel expenses. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way as Planet Tokyo points out in a great article on Cheap Hotels in Tokyo.

If you’re willing sacrifice a bit of luxury and a private bathroom you can easily find rooms in Tokyo that are quite affordable. As the article points out the New Koyo offers some particularly low rates (as low as ¥2,500 for a single).

It pays to do some research before planning your trip.