HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU

One of the best hostel in the world. The staffs are kind, the atmosphere is really nice, clean, tidy and organized everywhere. It's conveniently located near Ueno Station, but in a quiet residential area so our sleep won't be disturbed. The rooms are spacious, the bunk beds are comfortable, there are lockers for each guest, and there is plenty of storage space. The kitchen and dining space are also spacious and beautiful, various kitchen tools are provided (so we can enjoy cooking). I stayed the hostel just one night when I came back to Japan, and I thought that I wish I could stay here longer. I highly recommend this hostel for your stay when visiting Tokyo.

This was a brilliant place to stay. The hotel itself is great - simple rooms but had everything you need, and excellent shared areas (cafe, lounge, games space, kids play area). There were nice touches throughout - such as handwritten guides to the area, origami puzzles for kids, free beer everyday at 6pm - that made the hotel feel very welcoming and a great respite from the Tokyo heat! Absolutely loved the area too - Ueno is a slightly calmer neighbourhood (although still well connected) and full of museums, galleries and independent shops. Great value and location - would recommend.

The amenities are very modern and clean, you’ll have everything you need and more! The staff is super friendly, they helped me navigate a few doubts I had to move around the city. They have a cafe/restaurant which is great if you need a quick affordable snack. The location is also perfect, very close to subway stations and a few convenience stores around the area. The neighborhood is quiet, beautiful and safe.

Locates 5-10 min walking to the metro and 15-20 min to the main station to the airport. Nice room equipped with everything needed. I have no serious issues during my stay. Only the bed was too small for 2 people. Good vibe. Overall good.

I stayed with my parents for 6 nights in a large room, there were two large bed together with 2 blanket for 3 people no problem, maybe a greater blanket or one per person. The hotel has also an restaurant for dinning, we ate here for one meal the food was great, right price. We also took breakfast, you have 4 options for breakfast, it may not be enough for some people but it's good, unlimited drinks. The location is perfect, near the Ueno park which has a lot of museum and a festival during Spring season with a lot of food from different part of Japan. And the Ueno station is 1km from the hotel, there is also subway station at 5min.

The reception, communal space, and cafe are all nice. Staff members are friendly and speak English. However the room itself was disappointing. Booked a “large” private room with bathroom, but it is not as nice as the picture. The room was stinky, and I could not open the window without letting mosquitos in. Bathroom was not that clean, with mold and a dirty shower curtain.

I absolutely loved my stay here, and I wish I could have stayed here longer! I only booked one day in advance for a last-minute trip to Tokyo. The ho(s)tel is conveniently located, close to a subway station, and only a 15-minute walk to Ueno main station. The surrounding area is pretty residential, so it's quiet and tucked away. I love their esthetic and decorations outside, in the lobby, in the café and in the rooms. I stayed in a private room with ensuite bathroom. There is no breakfast included, but they do offer breakfast sets around 1000 yen. You just need to order via the front desk. You could also place orders directly to your room using the QR code. They had a free drinks hour from 6 to 7pm at their bar, which is an amazing offer. Their bar also has amazing burgers! I would love to come back here! PS: There is currently a refurbishment project going on on the outside of the building. I didn't experience any inconveniences because of it though.

Spent 5 nights in a 4 person dorm and had a very pleasant stay. Bedding was confortable enough and the room had AC (though it could get a bit stuffy). There were large lockers in the room which provided ample storage space. The hostel offers free unlimited beer from 6-7 pm every day, which was a great touch. There were some nights where even with that, the vibe wasn’t amazing, but other nights it was great and I met a lot of people. Staff is very nice. Location is a bit far from places like Shibuya and Shinjuku, but it’s close to Ginza and next to Ueno park so it’s good enough. Tokyo is so big, you can’t be close to everything. It’s also close to a few convenience stores and a small supermarket. All in all, this is a great hostel

"I wandered everywhere, through great cities and exotic countries. And everywhere I went, the world was always on my side." - Rooftop Soliloquy 4.5-stars rounded up to 5-stars just because I can have, on-the-house-on-tap, unlimited Japanese Biru til 7pm! Of course only when the bar is open or I'd be shirtless stumbling around Tokyo University nearby! Hotel Graphy 根津 Nezu in Tokyo, Japan. This "hotel" (hotel only in title) is very hip, but Japan clean & simple, and located in the anti-Shinjuku neighborhood of Nezu. It's a Shōwa era 'hood with Tokyo University nearby, hence the younger gen walking around (even late at nights), Ueno park is steps away as well as the Tokyo National Museum, a tranquil pond, Zoo, Art Museums! And FamilyMart! The staff are a mix, mostly Japanese & Korean, tho I did see a white guy too lol. All hip and friendly and yet professional with good knowledge of area. It's only a couple blocks from the local Nezu station, however I found that train system dated and a pain, really. So instead ended up using Ueno station everyday. It's much further, but still very walkable and you walk by Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park, a neighborhood with vintage character, dogs, cats, indie cafes & shops! I ended up here via circumstances as I had a work project to do at Tokyo University. I'll be honest I was hesitant thinking I'd outgrown the college vibe I expected, but it was last minute, hotels were booked solid and only got in here because of a cancelation. And ironically it ended up my best stay in all of Tokyo! The crowd were mostly couples or solo travelers, no hippies lol. I made a couple good friends too, Jin from Korea and Shirley from Vietnam. The staff super friendly and always greeting me coming or going. The Highlights: The neighborhood of Nezu so my jam! Vintage vibes, artsy, and something you'd expect in old Tokyo! The recreation room! Pool tables, computers, large screen television, or just big space to work/study! The Cafe & Bar on site! Quality bites & drinks! The washers/dryers on each floor, note it's the combo type machine where drying is in the washing machine, so don't expect bone dry lol. Just clean clothes! The staff like I mentioned several times were younger and very energetic. Friendly but never intrusive. Real! The FREE Biru & Nuts! Hai! Gimme, gimme! Kanpai! I ended up staying here a week after stays around Tokyo neighborhoods of Shinjuku, Shibuya. And I'll be honest I felt "at home" at Hotel Graphy Nezu. I admit it's not for everyone and I'd probably suggest families go elsewhere, but it's perfect for young couples in love or solo travelers doing work in the area or just to chill! I would not hesitate staying here again or heck if all things fall into place... I might just purchase a home in this fabulous neighborhood of Nezu In Tokyo! Ja ne... Please follow my journey on IG: @eric_travel_guru

Overview: Great travelers lodge for those who are light travelers, plan to be out most of the day, and want a quiet respite in the hustle bustle of Tokyo. It is tucked in the residential corners of Ueno by the zoo and the park and away from the hustle of downtown Ueno. You are near Nezu station, an onsen, and right across from the park It is a hotel/hostel hybrid with a large impressive kitchen, living room, computers, bar/snack shack, communal showers and toilets. My only thing is that it is a super cold hotel in the winter (went in January)- taking showers and going to the bathroom in middle of the night is torture b/c the showers and hallways are not heated. Bedrooms are heated though and the living common area (kitchen and living room area are heated nicely). Rooms- simple, clean, and have a TV, small desk, fridge, basket for towels and slippers and toothbrush, wooden floors and 2 lamps and ample lighting that you can read books and do work. Do not expect luxury but is comfortable and cozy for those who need a respite from the loud bustle of tokyo. Location: tucked in middle of a residential suburbia area so it is safe,quiet, and there's even an onsen right at the entrance of the streets you walk into. You are across from the Ueno park, zoo, and near the Nezu station on the green line Chiyoda. Bar: you get a welcome drink- complimentary everyday of your stay with your key presentation. Choices of drink are lager, stout beer, whiskey, wine, orange juice, root beer, coke, coffee, tea, and bottled water. Breakfast is 1000 yen with a choice of sandwiches, omelletes, etc salads. Can order other drinks as well- highly recommend their lager btw. Bathrooms- Clean and simple- but FREEZING. I recommend dragging the floor heater in lobby up here if you're staying in middle of winter. Water does get super hot though so there's some compensation. Toilets are the heated electric stuff- but they are not always turned on, so don't always expect a hot toilet seat to warm your butt. Soaps and water are clean and adeqate Kitchen- most impressive kitchen I've seen... looks like some master chef stainless steel kitchen in TV shows. Highly recommend trying to prep a meal here or eating here- every room gets a little cubby to store food and the fridge is there for you to store cold cuts and persishables. Bring your own coffee!! There are espresso makers, coffee makers, tea pot, rice cooker, microwaves etc for you to make any meal you want- even grill and hot pot.... And it is a spacious huge kitchen with 2 macs to use and a TV and living room- great for getting together if you bring large group of friends to live here. Staff: friendly and most can speak english and can help you look up places or routes- one guy even helped me fix my glasses!! Hint: also cheaper to extend your stay or book directly with them rather than expedia or hotels.

I stumbled across this hotel on hotels.com when I was looking (last minute) for a place to stay in Tokyo. I must say, I was pleasently surprised, but was even more surprised to find that it was a hostel/hotel in one! The people who worked in the hotel were extremely nice, and their English skills were very good. The hotel was clean, the beds were comfortable (for Japan standards) and the room was big (for both Japanese and European standards)!. You need to take your shes off before you are allowed to go into the main part of the hotel, but they have a convenient area where you put your shoes in cubbies corresponding to your room number. This definitely wasn't the fanciest place I have stayed in, the amenities were fairly weak (there is no WiFi in the rooms), and the toilet that we had in our room was not as high tech as some of the toilets I had in hotels in Tokyo, but for the money this hotel is well worth it. Also, the location of the hotel can't be beat, it is within walking distance to Ueno park, and also Ueno train station. If someone was staying in Tokyo on a budget I would definitely recommend Hotel Graphy Nezu.

Modern and great place to stay. Mix between hotel (they provide food (very delicious by the way), towels, clean bathrooms) and hostel (shared toilet and baths). Just 1,3 km walk through Ueno Park to Ueno Station, from there you can explore Tokyo and the rest of Japan!