＆Here TOKYO UENO vs Section L Ueno-Hirokoji
Both are in Tokyo, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Taito
＆Here TOKYO UENO
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
ApartmentTaito
Section L Ueno-Hirokoji
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 420 m apart.
Choose ＆Here TOKYO UENO if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 9.6)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 145 / 25)
Choose Section L Ueno-Hirokoji if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 25 / 145)
Why is ＆Here TOKYO UENO better than Section L Ueno-Hirokoji?
- 1More guest reviews (2,319 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×211
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (145 vs 25 rooms)×5.8
Why is Section L Ueno-Hirokoji better than ＆Here TOKYO UENO?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.1)+0.5
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (25 vs 145 rooms)−120
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| ＆Here TOKYO UENO vs Section L Ueno-Hirokoji: which hotel is better? | ＆Here TOKYO UENO | Section L Ueno-Hirokoji |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.6 +0.5 |
| Location | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.6 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 2,319 +2,308 | 11 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.9/5 +0.4 |
| Google reviews | 454 +330 | 124 |
| Rank in Tokyo | top 7% +27% | top 34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Taito centre | 920 m | 960 m |
| To public transport | 110 m −100 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 100 m −110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 145 | 25 |
| Floors | 14 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 8 +4 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Tokyo Skytree | 3.6 km | 3.4 km |
| National Museum of Western Art | 820 m −250 m | 1.1 km |
| Sensō-ji Temple | 2.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Artizon Museum | 3.4 km | 3.0 km |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
＆Here TOKYO UENOSection L Ueno-Hirokoji
- ＆Here TOKYO UENO is cheaper in 9 of 11 months
- ＆Here TOKYO UENO: €203 a night on average · Section L Ueno-Hirokoji: €241 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Tokyo by month
All months
| Month | ＆Here TOKYO UENO | Section L Ueno-Hirokoji |
|---|---|---|
| November | €263 | €248 |
| December | €262 | €278 |
| January | €203 | €284 |
| February | €217 | €253 |
| March | €187 | €228 |
| April | €251 | €291 |
| May | €206 | €205 |
| June | €182 | €223 |
| July | €164 | €223 |
| August | €139 | €222 |
| September | €164 | €193 |
| October | – | €193 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
420 m apart
＆Here TOKYO UENO: city centre: 3.1 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Section L Ueno-Hirokoji: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Okachimachi Station: 210 m, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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＆Here TOKYO UENO or Section L Ueno-Hirokoji: common questions
Which is better, ＆Here TOKYO UENO or Section L Ueno-Hirokoji?
They are evenly matched. ＆Here TOKYO UENO is stronger in public transport; Section L Ueno-Hirokoji is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, ＆Here TOKYO UENO or Section L Ueno-Hirokoji?
Over the year ＆Here TOKYO UENO costs about €203 a night on average against €241 at Section L Ueno-Hirokoji, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are ＆Here TOKYO UENO and Section L Ueno-Hirokoji?
The two hotels are 420 m apart in a straight line.
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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