Apa Hotel Ueno Hirokoji – A Favorite for Families in Tokyo

The on-site restaurant serves American, à la carte, gluten-free, and Asian breakfast options each morning. A café on the ground floor provides additional food and beverage choices throughout the day. Guests can also use the vending machines and microwave located in the lobby area.

Each of the 215 air-conditioned rooms includes a flat-screen TV with satellite programming and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Free international calls are available from every room, a feature not commonly offered in this price range. The under-bed storage space allows guests with small backpacks or light luggage to keep the room organized.

The hotel sits between Ueno and Akihabara, within a 10-minute walk of Ueno Station and the Keisei Skyliner from Narita Airport. Ameya-Yokochō market and Akihabara Electric Town are both reachable on foot, and Tokyo Dome is a short ride away. Two subway lines and two JR lines have stations within a 5- to 10-minute walk.

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, private check-in and check-out, and luggage storage for guests arriving early or departing late. A currency exchange machine is available in the lobby, operating on cash only. The multilingual staff handles inquiries in English and other languages, and express check-out is offered via a self-service kiosk.

A fax and photocopying service is available for business travelers who need to send documents. The hotel offers trouser press rentals from the front desk for guests who require pressed clothing. An elevator provides access to all floors, and key card access along with 24-hour security (CCTV, smoke alarms) is in place.

Rooms: 215 rooms with free international calls

Location: 10 min walk to Ueno Station and Akihabara

Dining: On-site restaurant with gluten-free breakfast

Services: 24-hour multilingual front desk and currency exchange

Practical: Express check-out and luggage storage

Safety: 24-hour security with CCTV and key card access