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title: "A16HOSTEL vs Cocts Akihabara: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick A16HOSTEL. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. A16HOSTEL or Cocts Akihabara in Tokyo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# A16HOSTEL vs Cocts Akihabara

Both are in Tokyo, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Taito
## [A16HOSTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a16hostel-tokyo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1094062/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Taito
## [Cocts Akihabara](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cocts-akihabara-tokyo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1298252/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick A16HOSTEL

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 650 m apart.

### Choose A16HOSTEL if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Cocts Akihabara if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is A16HOSTEL better than Cocts Akihabara?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.2) (+0.7)
2.  6 more sights within 1 km (+6)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (82 vs 31 rooms) (×2.6)

### Why is Cocts Akihabara better than A16HOSTEL?

1.  420 m closer to the area centre (−420 m)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (31 vs 82 rooms) (−51)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | A16HOSTEL | Cocts Akihabara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.7) | 8.2 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+0.7) | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.7) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.7) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,248  (+208) | 1,040 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 165 | 408  (+243) |
| Rank in Tokyo | top 15%  (+56%) | top 71% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3  (+0.2) | 8.1 |
| Distance to Taito centre | 1.9 km | 1.5 km  (−420 m) |
| To public transport | 160 m  (−140 m) | 300 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 24  (+6) | 18 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 82 | 31 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 10  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

## Location

650 m apart

A16HOSTEL: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station 都営浅草線 浅草橋駅 (A16): 160 m, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 24 sights within 1 km.

Cocts Akihabara: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station JR 浅草橋駅西口: 300 m, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.

## A16HOSTEL or Cocts Akihabara: common questions

### Which is better, A16HOSTEL or Cocts Akihabara?

A16HOSTEL leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, A16HOSTEL or Cocts Akihabara?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Cocts Akihabara is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for A16HOSTEL.

### How far apart are A16HOSTEL and Cocts Akihabara?

The two hotels are 650 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/a16hostel-tokyo-vs-cocts-akihabara-tokyo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/