Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae vs Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Same City · Tokyo Distance: 2.1km
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Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae

★★ 2-Star
8.9 1,806
Tokyo
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Sakura Hostel Asakusa

★★ 2-Star
8.2 1,621
Tokyo
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (2,059)
8.1 (3,695)
Booking.com
8.3 (1,508)
7.9 (1,757)
Expedia
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8.2 (392)
Trip.com
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8.1 (155)
Overall Average
8.9 (3,567)
8.2 (5,999)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae Sakura Hostel Asakusa
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location near Keisei Ueno Station for Narita Airport access + Lots of reviews say sightseeing is easy near Asakusa Temple and shopping streets
+ Clean sauna and public bath facilities perfect for relaxing + Staff are friendly and good with English, repeatedly mentioned
+ Gender-segregated floors with card-key security + Common kitchen and lobby for free breakfast and coffee, great for mingling
+ Well-maintained hygiene through daily cleaning services + Comfy beds with curtains for some privacy
+ Clean and has everything needed for the price
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Opinions that the capsule interior feels stuffy with poor air circulation - Beds shake from others' movements in dorms
- Difficulty in individual temperature control leading to potential overheating - Shower areas cramped with no space for stuff
- The hotel's unique system can feel complex for first-time guests - Some mention foot odors or lack of cleaning

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Guest Reviews

Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Very convenient location near Ueno station, markets, and convenience stores. The onsen is a blessing for tired legs.

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Clean public bath and secure female-only floors. Perfect location for early flights.

The key management system for shoe lockers can be confusing.

Booking.com 2.8

Fantastic location and clean facilities.

The capsule was too hot and stuffy, making it hard to sleep.

Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Excellent location and affordable with everything needed

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Great lobby vibe and friendly staff, highly recommend

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Good location, simple check-in, bed covers provided

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Great location and staff, decent breakfast

Broken shower and poor cleaning

Trip.com 9.0 Friends

Clean, sturdy beds, prime location

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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