Hotel Tomariya Ueno
A reliable choice for budget-conscious travellers seeking a private bunk experience in a convenient Ueno location, with excellent staff service.
Hotel Tomariya Ueno provides a practical and well-located base for exploring Tokyo, particularly the Ueno and Asakusa areas. Guests sleep in solid-wall bunks, offering a good degree of privacy and noise reduction, though some find the pods can get warm. Shared bathrooms are consistently clean and well-maintained. The hotel is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. While the lobby can be a social hub, the overall vibe tends to be quieter, with guests generally minding their own business. Its proximity to Ueno Station makes it convenient for transit and sightseeing.
♀ Reviews mention a 'Women's dorm' which was quiet and organised, suggesting a dedicated female section.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Inaricho359 m4 min walk
- Inaricho370 m5 min walk
- Inaricho378 m5 min walk
- Ueno409 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 2,611 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests praise the quiet atmosphere and solid wall bunks for noise reduction, others report issues with general noise, indicating inconsistent sound isolation.
“very nice quiet hostel”
“Women's dorm was quiet and organised. I liked that they were solid wall bunks which allowed for more privacy and less noise.”
“Very quite and considerate guests.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the capsules more spacious than anticipated, though some report issues with pillows being too hard and the pods getting very warm at night.
“All accommodations accounted for and beds had more room than expected”
“comfortable beds”
“Can sometimes get very hot at night.”
Privacy
The property offers good privacy with solid wall bunks and enhanced security measures, including key codes for building and floor access.
“I liked that they were solid wall bunks which allowed for more privacy and less noise.”
“Security is high (code needed to get into the building outside of regular hours, each floor has its own code needed to enter).”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is generally rated highly, with daily cleaning and clean bathrooms noted. However, some guests reported occasional smells in dorms and a less clean lobby.
“Extremely clean.”
“Always being cleaned.”
“Second stay.. downstairs is now a little grubby and there’s a strong smell in the dorms.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms and shower facilities are consistently described as clean and well-maintained, though one guest suggested adding more hooks in the shower cabins.
“Bathroom and shower facilities were good.”
“Please add some more hooks on the walls in the sleeping area and in the shower cabins, please!”
“showers and toilets well looked after.”
Staff & check-in
The staff consistently receives high praise for being friendly, helpful, welcoming, and attentive, with many guests highlighting their positive interactions.
“friendly staff.”
“The receptionists were super friendly!”
“Very friendly and helpful hosts. Have good recommendations and taught a lot of Japanese!”
Location & access
The hotel boasts an excellent location, frequently praised for its proximity to Ueno Station, other attractions, and nearby restaurants, making it convenient for exploring Tokyo and for transit from Narita. Some guests find it a bit of a walk from Ueno Station with luggage.
“Excellent location”
“Close to some of my favorite areas in Tokyo: Ueno & Asakusa. Easy walking distance.”
“a bit far from Ueno station, dragging your luggage this far is a good exercise :P”
Atmosphere
The lobby and lounge are noted as social spaces, good for making friends. However, some guests felt the overall atmosphere was quiet with people keeping to themselves, and suggested more organised social events.
“The lobby/lounge was one of the most social places you could be. Great place to make friends.”
“Can be improved by adding some socializing events or group activity.”
“Relatively quiet with people mostly minding their own business.”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate Hotel Tomariya Ueno as good value for money, especially for short stays, indicating satisfaction with the price-to-experience ratio.
“For the price it was good”
“good value for money”
“Good value hostel.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- pods can get warm
- uncomfortable pillows
- occasional smells in dorms
- lobby cleanliness can vary
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