APA Hotel Ueno Ekiminami

We stayed at this hotel 2 different times (at the start and end of our trip) and would've stayed longer if they had the availability. Why? The LOCATION. We were first timers to Japan it was recommended to stay in Shinjuku or Shibuya etc. But to me, that's like staying in Times Square in New York. Ueno has a much more laid back, old-Tokyo vibe. It's about a 5-10 minute walk from Ueno station, as well as accessible to Keisei-Ueno station which is the train directly from Narita Airport. It's in a great little part of Ueno which is close to all of the action, you step out of the building and there are shops, izakayas, restaurants, convenience stores, other hotels and a lot of locals. You're also close to a lot of name brand shops like Uniqlo as well as shops in the station itself. Ueno is well connected to other places in the city. The room itself is pretty standard and yes they are SMALL. We are a short couple so it wasn't a huge issue but if you are a larger person or have a lot of luggage, you might struggle. But all the rooms in this price range in central Tokyo are going to be SMALL. Check-in and check-out was easy. This APA provided space under the bed for storage. There are NO closets, just hooks. TV, Internet, fridge, kettle, desk w/ chair (even though you don't really have space to sit at the desk). All bathroom amenities. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. The room basically juuuuust fits a double bed length-wise. The shower is also small. We debated on staying at a cheaper APA ~15 minute walk from Ueno station, in a more residential area, and we passed by it and there was nothing in that area. It's worth being close to a main station. After walking all day, you just want to get to your hotel! We also stayed at APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku-Ekimae, and THIS UENO hotel is better!

Not far from several tube/train stations. You can take the express train to Narita airport from one of them. You can walk to Ueno Park. Just a few stops to Asakusa area. The area around the hotel is quite lively even in late evening, but the restaurants in the nearby streets didn't seem attractive to me. Late check in was not a problem. The room was clean and quiet. The microwave on the ground floor was convenient.

The location is good, near many train stations like JR Okachimachi and JR Ueno. Also close to multiple Tokyo metro line like the Ginza line, Hibiya line, Oedo line. Many food options around from convenience store to proper restaurants. Close to Ameyayokocho street for foid, entertainment and shopping. So this hotel is in great location. Also I love how innovative it is for them to lift the bed with a frame so you can have extra spaces to store luggage under the bed which I find very helpful.

The location is very good. Next to the market and train stations both to the city center and express train to Narita airport. The water pressure was very good and amenities were good. The heater was good. The bed was comfortable.

Very much enjoyed the location. First time to Japan and were torn about whether to stay Shinjuku side or Ueno side, and were SO happy to choose Ueno. Very well connected location to Tokyo station and the rest of the city. You’d pay a lot more for the same quality of hotel in Shinjuku! Ueno is also so much nicer, more local, close to parks and yet still vibey at night (maybe nothing late late night but a few izakayas). Hotel is about a 6 min walk to Ueno station, shopping street and also close to the Narita AirPort Express exit. The room itself is SMALL, but that’s the Japanese standard. It just about fits a double bed. You will have trouble opening your suitcase. We packed light. The hotel doesn’t have a laundry. Didn’t interact with the staff, very self serve. Everything was clean with modern furnishings. Some things to mention as standard in hotels (at this price point based on 4 hotels in different cities): you will have to request a room cleaning, you get tones of room toiletries EXCEPT lotion (big shampoo, conditioner, and body soap - all great quality - and not the tiny bottles in North America). Heating and cooling is central. Rooms are SMALL.