79%Ueno First City Hotel

Slight dripping noise coming from toilet. Some shelf space would be useful. We enjoyed our visit and would be happy to return.

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by jabarker1516458 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

1

Japanese style room, although not clear from hostel world site. Close to two subway stations.

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by long67 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

31

Staff were not very friendly but room was nice and close by to train station

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by eefak20008872 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

5

We had a tatami room for three, which was excellent. The 10-minute walk to Ueno station also a big plus, providing easy access to Narita.

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by stentc – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

The room a bit small, however it is very nice. the location is excellent very close to the station!

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by japanlunlun1896 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

1

Very clean, pleasant place to stay. I stayed in a 3 person (japanese style) room and I thought the room was a good size. No curfew, which was really nice. Fresh towels everyday. The noise wasn't bad, except for the annoying trucks that blast announcements at all hours of the morning. (Not the... more Very clean, pleasant place to stay. I stayed in a 3 person (japanese style) room and I thought the room was a good size. No curfew, which was really nice. Fresh towels everyday. The noise wasn't bad, except for the annoying trucks that blast announcements at all hours of the morning. (Not the fault of the hotel, it happens everywhere.). Overall, extremely happy-- would stay there again.close

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by blinkythered9207 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

2

Very close to subway & JR. Room is small but has all of facilities. Good to stay here.

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by yangsilom – posted on May 26, 2008

3

This is a nice, peaceful and well-run hotel. The rooms are clean and adequately equipped. Ueno is a good base for sightseeing, and the station is connected to many metro and train lines.

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by sanni3403 – posted on Mar 30, 2008

2

The other reviews of this hotel are completely right: it is SO hard to find. The map on the website is very vague. I would recommend hailing a taxi and having them drive you the rest of the way. From Ueno or Ueno-Okachimachi stations, it should only be a few hundred yen. The staff was friendly,... more The other reviews of this hotel are completely right: it is SO hard to find. The map on the website is very vague. I would recommend hailing a taxi and having them drive you the rest of the way. From Ueno or Ueno-Okachimachi stations, it should only be a few hundred yen. The staff was friendly, speaking smatterings of English, but enough to get by. They want you to leave your room key at the front desk everyday when you leave, so if that weirds you out, I wouldn't suggest going there. Its a bit far from the happening parts of the city, but very close to a subway station and the JR line, so you can get anywhere you need to go relatively quickly. The Japanese style rooms are an experience, but kind of uncomfortable if you're used to a big fluffy bed. Not a party place at all. We didn't meet any other travelers. Nice place, though. We really liked the Bakpak Tokyo Hostel off the Minowa exit on the Hibiya line if you are looking for a more hostel-type traveling experience. I would stay there again, though.close

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by catbrainnw – posted on Mar 23, 2008

1

This hotel seemed overpriced for the size of the room (even by Japanese standards). This is not a place to stay for anyone who wants to talk to other travellers. However the location is excellent - about 5min walk up to Ueno, and great access to JR / Keisei / subway lines.

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by jhellings2988 – posted on Mar 21, 2008

2

The place is great, located in a good area, close to Keisei Skyliner station, to Okachimachi JR station, and to Ueno Park. It is a bit hard to find, although it is close to those places. I stayed there with my family, and I am quite satisfied with the place.

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by aimankulova8905 – posted on Dec 27, 2007

1

English hotel map should be provided in the website. I found the hotel just because there was a kind Japanese man helped us finding it from the Japanese map at JR station.

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by nilubonc8866 – posted on Dec 13, 2007

2

Ueno First City Hotel was a great place to stay if you are looking for a cheap, but comfortable place to settle down for the night. It's close to Asakusa and in close proximity to Ueno Park, which are both nice places to visit. At first we had some issues finding the place, but once we found it,... more Ueno First City Hotel was a great place to stay if you are looking for a cheap, but comfortable place to settle down for the night. It's close to Asakusa and in close proximity to Ueno Park, which are both nice places to visit. At first we had some issues finding the place, but once we found it, getting back there was easy. I would definitely recommend this hotel.close

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by jordan-helmstadter2413 – posted on Dec 3, 2007

4

quite near major stations (including Skyliner to Narita) and very close to some smaller local underground (Yushima). Staff were very helpful and friendly even to a confused foreigner like me. Room was small but had everything needed including desk, fridge, kettle etc. recommended due to... more quite near major stations (including Skyliner to Narita) and very close to some smaller local underground (Yushima). Staff were very helpful and friendly even to a confused foreigner like me. Room was small but had everything needed including desk, fridge, kettle etc. recommended due to facilities, price and location (great access to Ueno and Akihabara)close

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by bernaum1871 – posted on Apr 25, 2007

1

Super clean and nice. They do everything for you, even refil the water in the water kettle if you use it. Every day the room is made like it was the day I got there. I really like it and am coming back in a week as I need to be in Tokyo again. The train is less then 5 minutes away, and about 10... more Super clean and nice. They do everything for you, even refil the water in the water kettle if you use it. Every day the room is made like it was the day I got there. I really like it and am coming back in a week as I need to be in Tokyo again. The train is less then 5 minutes away, and about 10 minutes walk to Akihabara if you don't want to take the train for 1 stop. Great location, quiet, great staff and CLEAN!close

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by eblend3107 – posted on Apr 17, 2007

4

The JR station is very near, about 10min by walks.

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by andrewfai – posted on Apr 10, 2007

2

The front desk lady is very friendly and helpful in giving advice on places of interest.The Hotel is located further than expected. The bathroom is small, which is just enough for an average size Asian lady.

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by Huiyi4970 – posted on Apr 5, 2007

2

Have stayed many times and it is a convenient place

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by mikey7938 – posted on Mar 20, 2007

6

Last minute booking and great choice. The hotel is near Ueno station, that means that from Narita Airport you can be there in more or less one hour. The hotel itself don´t look so special, but we was on a double room ensuite that was small but so clean and comfortable.

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by image7318 – posted on Nov 1, 2006

4

Last moment choice, turned out well, although the room was quite smokey from previous people smoking in the room. :P overall a nice place.

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by hyrcan – posted on Jul 24, 2006

1

Although finding it initially was a challenge with the online map, once I was there the staff was very helpful. They also have more detailed maps in the lobby of the area. The English spoken is moderate, but they try very hard and I got better service here than in other hotels I have stayed in... more Although finding it initially was a challenge with the online map, once I was there the staff was very helpful. They also have more detailed maps in the lobby of the area. The English spoken is moderate, but they try very hard and I got better service here than in other hotels I have stayed in around this price. Free internet too in the lobby!close

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by sean9698 – posted on Jun 26, 2006

2

The website needs better directions. We were lost when we left the train station since the directions and map were woefully inadequate. Once a parking lot attendant set us in the right direction, we agreed with the website that the hotel was only a 5 minute walk. Please update the directions... more The website needs better directions. We were lost when we left the train station since the directions and map were woefully inadequate. Once a parking lot attendant set us in the right direction, we agreed with the website that the hotel was only a 5 minute walk. Please update the directions and map on the website so future guests won't be lost.close

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by bklyne – posted on Jun 12, 2006

6

Cheeky staff

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by oliver761 – posted on May 16, 2006

3

Ueno First City Hotel proved to be extremely difficult to find. A two hour search for the hotel was complicated by a very poor and confusing location map provided on the website. This map bears no relation to the location of the hotel and would be better for all if it was simply removed.

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by Poppi618 – posted on Sep 16, 2005

1

Close to amenities, good clean hotel.Good value for money

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by cross3823 – posted on Aug 14, 2005

2

nice place, well located, good staff, good price, and nothing to be afraid of!

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by Brunoen – posted on Jul 29, 2005

1

A basic but clean place to stay. It does the job. Not too far from both Ueno Stations, and can therefore be used to explore the city and as a place to stay before catching the train to Narita Airport.

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by huwge – posted on May 31, 2005

2

I was not pleased that we could not have guests in our room. I don't understand why the staff was so strict about this.

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by michaelok – posted on Dec 23, 2004

1

I got what I could expect for this price. Value for money !!!

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by Ben7172 – posted on Nov 11, 2004

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