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title: "Akogareya vs Lodging Tokyo Ueno: which hotel is better?"
description: "Akogareya or Lodging Tokyo Ueno in Tokyo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/akogareya-tokyo-vs-lodging-tokyo-ueno-tokyo/
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Akogareya vs Lodging Tokyo Ueno

Both are in Tokyo, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Sumida
## [Akogareya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/akogareya-tokyo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1108481/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Taito
## [Lodging Tokyo Ueno](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lodging-tokyo-ueno-tokyo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1785461/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Lodging Tokyo Ueno

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose Akogareya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.1)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 57)

### Choose Lodging Tokyo Ueno if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 57 / 5)

### Why is Akogareya better than Lodging Tokyo Ueno?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.1) (+1.4)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (5 vs 57 rooms) (−52)

### Why is Lodging Tokyo Ueno better than Akogareya?

1.  250 m closer to public transport (−250 m)
2.  More guest reviews (1,760 vs 212), so the rating is more reliable (×8.3)
3.  16 more sights within 1 km (+16)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (57 vs 5 rooms) (×11.4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Akogareya | Lodging Tokyo Ueno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+1.4) | 7.1 |
| Location | 7.4 | 8.2  (+0.8) |
| Public transport | 8.2 | 9.6  (+1.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+1.4) | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+1.4) | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 212 | 1,760  (+1,548) |
| Google rating | – | 3.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 190 |
| Rank in Tokyo | top 49%  (+48%) | bottom 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.4 | 8.2  (+0.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.0 km  (−390 m) | 4.4 km |
| To public transport | 480 m | 220 m  (−250 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km  (−1.4 km) | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 118 | 150  (+32) |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 260 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 17  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 24 | 40  (+16) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 57 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 5  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Tokyo Skytree | 1.1 km  (−1.3 km) | 2.5 km |
| National Museum of Western Art | 2.5 km | 880 m  (−1.6 km) |
| Sensō-ji Temple | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Artizon Museum | 3.8 km | 4.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.0 km apart

Akogareya: city centre: 4.0 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 17 km, 118 places to eat within 500 m, 24 sights within 1 km.

Lodging Tokyo Ueno: city centre: 4.4 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 95 hotels in Ueno](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/tokyo/area/ueno/)

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## Akogareya or Lodging Tokyo Ueno: common questions

### Which is better, Akogareya or Lodging Tokyo Ueno?

Lodging Tokyo Ueno leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Akogareya is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Akogareya or Lodging Tokyo Ueno?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Akogareya is closer: 4.0 km from the centre, against 4.4 km for Lodging Tokyo Ueno.

### How far apart are Akogareya and Lodging Tokyo Ueno?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/akogareya-tokyo-vs-lodging-tokyo-ueno-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/