We booked here at the last minute Y7,500 for a Twin room. Tired bedroom and bathroom with strong cigarette smells in the room and from the corridor. Location was quiet but although only 1 stop on the subway from Ueno it felt quite a soulless and bland area. Like another reviewer we were also harried out of our room by... More

I stayed here for 6 nights, so am fairly knowledgable about its operation. PROS: - Cheapest rate for a single-room w/bathroom near Ueno Station (7 minute walk or 1-subway stop). Price for a single in June 2012: 4400 yen. - Rooms have their own bathrooms (though they are of course a small modular Japanese one, which a non-Asian may have... More

Pros Near Subway Station Near McDonalds Affordable accommodation Clean Sheets Cons Slow Wifi Sheets are clean, however floors are dusty especially under the beds. Room looks old, heater and aircon looks outdated. Right beside a cemetery Hot Shower is only available from 6-8 Am and 6-10 pm

I have stayed 8 days at this hotel. Very affordable prices for s single room, smoking allowed and very good location near Ueno railway and subway station. According to their website just an 8 minute walk from Ueno but that is nearly impossible. With luggage a 20 minute walk is more accurate. The room is a bit old but for... More