MyStays Ueno Inaricho Hotel

If you need an inexpensive room near Asakusa, this could work, but ours was much too small for the last stop of a trip when we had to pack souvenirs. My friend and I couldn't both pack at once, and even taking turns, we couldn't fully open our bags. We're six feet tall, so it felt even tighter. We had to warn each other before opening the bathroom door so we wouldn't bump into one another. The room amenities also looked dated, with things that seemed to have once been white now beige or yellow.

For Tokyo, this was a better budget hotel than the others we tried. We had room 903 for three nights. It was spotless, thoughtfully laid out, and had a little balcony. One disappointment was the opaque windows: you only get the top-floor view if you slide the door open. The location worked well, about five minutes on foot from Inaricho station and fifteen from Senso-Ji temple. Across the street is our favorite Tokyo convenience store chain, 'My Basket', much better than 7/11 or Lawson.

Keep in mind reception is open only from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., so plan to check in before it closes. The pillows are very firm, which might not suit everyone. A Family Mart is right across the road for essentials. I didn't check out the laundry or water dispenser in the lobby, but I think they're there. My second-floor room was a good size, with luggage space under the desk and a microwave, fridge, and sink. There was a comfortable bathtub and a wardrobe for clothes and shoes. The air conditioning held the room at 22°C. Housekeeping costs extra, but they provide trash bags, and you can leave them outside by 10 a.m. for collection. You can exchange used towels for clean ones at the lobby. The area felt quiet, clean, and safe, and suited me well as a solo traveler.

The room was tiny, but it was clean. The Japanese male receptionist and the Nepal female receptionist were both really nice and polite to me ♥️.