--- title: "Minn Ueno vs Section L Ueno-Hirokoji: which hotel is better?" description: "Minn Ueno or Section L Ueno-Hirokoji in Tokyo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/minn-ueno-tokyo-vs-section-l-ueno-hirokoji-tokyo/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-23 --- # Minn Ueno vs Section L Ueno-Hirokoji Both are in Tokyo, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Apartment · Taito ## [Minn Ueno](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/minn-ueno-tokyo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.4 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1849457/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Taito ## [Section L Ueno-Hirokoji](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/section-l-ueno-hirokoji-tokyo/) - **Guest rating:** 9.6 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 8.7 - **Score by category:** 2 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2071499/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Section L Ueno-Hirokoji It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 500 m apart. ### Choose Minn Ueno if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 52 / 25) ### Choose Section L Ueno-Hirokoji if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 25 / 52) ### Why is Minn Ueno better than Section L Ueno-Hirokoji? 1. 460 m closer to the area centre (−460 m) 2. More guest reviews (1,043 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable (×95) ### Why is Section L Ueno-Hirokoji better than Minn Ueno? 1. Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.7) (+0.9) 2. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Minn Ueno | Section L Ueno-Hirokoji | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.6 (+0.9) | | Location | 8.4 | 8.7 | | Public transport | 9.2 | 9.7 (+0.5) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.6 (+0.9) | | Number of reviews | 1,043 (+1,032) | 11 | | Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.9/5 (+0.6) | | Google reviews | 482 (+358) | 124 | | Rank in Tokyo | top 32% | top 34% | | Location | | Location score | 8.4 | 8.7 (+0.3) | | Distance to Taito centre | 500 m (−460 m) | 960 m | | To public transport | 290 m | 210 m (−80 m) | | To the airport | 18 km | 17 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 100 m | | Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 | | Sights within 1 km | 39 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 52 | 25 | | Floors | – | 10 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 | | Listed amenities | 3 | 4 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Tokyo Skytree | 3.0 km | 3.4 km | | National Museum of Western Art | 790 m (−290 m) | 1.1 km | | Sensō-ji Temple | 1.8 km (−490 m) | 2.3 km | | Artizon Museum | 3.3 km | 3.0 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Minn UenoSection L Ueno-Hirokoji - Section L Ueno-Hirokoji is cheaper in 11 of 11 months - Minn Ueno: €316 a night on average · Section L Ueno-Hirokoji: €241 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Tokyo by month](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/tokyo/prices/) 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. [Minn Ueno prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/minn-ueno-tokyo/prices/) ## Location 500 m apart Minn Ueno: city centre: 3.2 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 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. [Top-rated of 95 hotels in Ueno](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/tokyo/area/ueno/) ## Weather in Tokyo [Tokyo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/tokyo/tokyo/weather) ## Minn Ueno or Section L Ueno-Hirokoji: common questions ### Which is better, Minn Ueno or Section L Ueno-Hirokoji? Section L Ueno-Hirokoji leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Minn Ueno or Section L Ueno-Hirokoji? Over the year Section L Ueno-Hirokoji costs about €241 a night on average against €316 at Minn Ueno, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Minn Ueno is closer: 500 m from the centre, against 960 m for Section L Ueno-Hirokoji. ### How far apart are Minn Ueno and Section L Ueno-Hirokoji? 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Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/