I've stayed here a couple times in the past, and really enjoy the experience for a night or two, from wearing the Japanese clothing to the public bathing area. Things are now better -- they have a walled smoking room...no more smoking is allowed on the 5th and 6th floors. If you're on the 7th floor, it used to be real stinky going through 5 and 6 but not any more. They have a new section on the 3rd floor now with "Big Cabins". Even though I paid for a standard capsule, they gave me a big cabin which was a treat, ultra quiet and slept well. Next time in Tokyo I'll be back...great location and such a bargain.
Located in Ueno, UENO STATION HOSTEL ORIENTAL 1 is adjacent to Ameya-Yokochō and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Ueno Onshi Park. This 260-room capsule hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. It's connected to a shopping center in central Tokyo, and also a short walk from Ueno Zoo and Tokyo National Museum.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer spring water baths and toilets with an electronic bidet. Bathrooms are shared.
At UENO STATION HOSTEL ORIENTAL 1 , guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a water dispenser, and a vending machine.
I've stayed here a couple times in the past, and really enjoy the experience for a night or two, from wearing the Japanese clothing to the public bathing area. Things are now better -- they have a walled smoking room...no more smoking is allowed on the 5th and 6th floors. If you're on the 7th floor, it used to be real stinky going through 5 and 6 but not any more. They have a new section on the 3rd floor now with "Big Cabins". Even though I paid for a standard capsule, they gave me a big cabin which was a treat, ultra quiet and slept well. Next time in Tokyo I'll be back...great location and such a bargain.
