Under Railway Hotel Akihabara Tokyo, Tokyo ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

15-1,Kanda Neribeicho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0022

Under Railway Hotel Akihabara offers a unique lodging experience beneath railway tracks in Tokyo's iconic Akihabara district. This hotel features 29 air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and proximity to numerous attractions, including Horin Park and Atre Akihabara 1. The establishment reflects a blend of contemporary comfort and the vibrant culture of Tokyo's electric town.

Location

Located in Chiyoda, Under Railway Hotel Akihabara is conveniently situated within a 5-minute walk from Akihabara Station and 3 minutes from Suehirocho Station. The hotel is just 12.5 miles from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, making it accessible for travelers. Popular landmarks such as Ueno Park and the Tokyo Skytree are also within a short distance, enhancing the hotel's appeal as a base for exploring Tokyo.

Rooms

All guestrooms at Under Railway Hotel Akihabara are furnished with essential amenities such as flat-screen TVs, wardrobes, and private bathrooms. Each room includes complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and linens for convenience. Family rooms accommodate up to six guests, featuring bunk beds that are particularly appealing to children. Guests can also expect air conditioning and a refrigerator in each room for added comfort.

Eat & Drink

The hotel features a bar/lounge where guests can relax and enjoy a selection of beverages. For meals, the nearby Key's Café offers a casual dining experience, with a focus on light snacks and drinks. Guests can explore a variety of eateries and restaurants within walking distance, highlighting the culinary diversity of Akihabara.

Leisure & Business

Under Railway Hotel Akihabara provides practical advice and travel information at its reception, helping guests efficiently navigate the area. The hotel features a lounge area suitable for informal gatherings or brief meetings. Additionally, guests can enjoy nearby attractions like Akihabara Electric Town and Tokyo Solamachi, which are popular for leisure activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Quadruple Room

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4 persons

14 m²

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2 Single beds

Shower

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Family Double Room

Max:

6 persons

20 m²

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3 Bunk beds

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Tokyo 1.4 mi

Airports

Tokyo International (HND) 13.1 mi

Narita International (NRT) 40.7 mi

Train

Akihabara Station1400 ft

Okachimachi Station2300 ft

Metro stations

Suehirocho1000 ft

Akihabara Station1400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Convenient Cafe

“The cafe located right before the sleeping quarters was perfect for me to catch up on work and grab a quick bite. It made my stay much more enjoyable.” view full review

Accessible Amenities

“The amenities were well designed, making it easy for everyone to move around comfortably and access facilities with ease.” view full review

Ideal for Meetings

“The workspace available in the cafe was just what I needed to hold informal meetings without feeling rushed.” view full review

Comfy Layout

“I loved the spacious layout of the beds in my room. It made relaxation and unwinding feel like a breeze.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

15-1,Kanda Neribeicho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0022

Map view

street view

15-1,Kanda Neribeicho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0022

City landmarks

Zoo

Ueno Zoo

1.5 mi

Museums

Tokyo National Museum

1.5 mi

Museums

Senso-ji

1.6 mi

Store

Ameya-Yokocho

4200 ft

Shopping Area

Ueno Park

4200 ft

Mall

Tokyo Skytree

2.2 mi

Stadiums

Tokyo Dome

1.2 mi

Museums

National Museum of Nature and Science

1.5 mi

1 Chiyoda

Imperial Palace

1.7 mi

Lake

Shinobazu Pond

4200 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji

1.5 mi

Museums

Edo-Tokyo Museum

1.3 mi

Market

Tsukiji Market

2.5 mi

Tower

Tokyo Tower

3.3 mi

1 Chiyoda

Imperial Palace East Garden

1.4 mi

3 Chome-30-1 Yushima

Yushima Tenmangu Shrine

4200 ft

Mall

Nakamise Shopping Street

1.5 mi

Museums

The National Museum of Modern Art

1.3 mi

Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

1.5 mi

Museums

The Ueno Royal Museum

4200 ft

Museums

National Museum of Western Art

1.5 mi

Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine

1.8 mi

Museums

The Sumida Hokusai Museum

1.6 mi

1 Uenokoen

Saigo Takamori Statue

4200 ft

Amusement & Theme Parks

LaQua

1.4 mi

1-8-13 Kanda Surugadai

Hosei University Origin Monument

1.0 mi

Museums

Shitamachi Museum

4200 ft

Nearby

2 Chome-16-2 Sotokanda

Kanda Shrine

1700 ft

Shopping Area

Akihabara

1700 ft

1-4-25 Yushima

Yushima Seido Entrance Gate

1700 ft

Restaurants

Carl's Jr. Akihabara

900 ft

4-4-3 Sotokanda 1f

Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan Akihabara UDX

1700 ft

4-14-1 Sotokanda Akiba Ichi 2F

Sanuki Udon Ibukiya Seimen Akihabara UDX

1700 ft

4-14-1 Sotokanda

Sukiya Akiba Tashirodori

700 ft

4-5-8 Sotokanda Matsuko Shoji Bldg. 1F

Dashichazukeen

1700 ft

Sotokanda

The 1/3rd Cafe & Bar

600 ft

4-9-2 Sotokanda Senju Bldg 5

Komoro soba Akihabara

800 ft

3-15-7 Sotokanda

Akihabara Okamuraya

1000 ft

4-2-6 Sotokanda AKIBA426 Bldg. 1F

Hakata Furyu

1000 ft

4-3-11 Sotokanda

Hidakaya, Akihabara Chuodori

800 ft

4-6-2 Sotokanda 1F

Nakau Akihabara

800 ft

3-2-1 1F Excellent Bldg.

Mos Burger Akihabara Suehirocho

1200 ft

3-16-14 Sotokanda

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Great location

Limited dining options

Under-the-rail location

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

8.7

Service

9.0

Dining

7.3

John

United Kingdom, March 2024

9.0/10

The hotel is a gem in the heart of Akihabara, perfect for immersing in the bustling electric town atmosphere. The rooms are beautifully decorated, comfortable, and exude originality, while the staff goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasant. The breakfast is a standout feature to kickstart your day. However, the dining options may be a bit limited, and the under-the-rail location might not suit everyone's preference.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are very beautiful, comfortable, and original, creating a cozy retreat. They are clean, modern, and well laid out, making great use of the space available.

Service

9.0

The staff here are super friendly, with excellent English skills. They were incredibly helpful, even waiting for our check-in until 4 am, ensuring a smooth arrival experience. The breakfast and facilities provided added to the overall satisfaction of our stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is exceptional, offering convenience and easy access to the heart of Akihabara and its vibrant surroundings. Being close to the station makes exploring the city a breeze.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at the hotel was solid, serving up traditional dishes that showcase local flavors. While enjoyable, there may be room for a bit more variety in the options.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel provides a pleasant array of facilities that cater to various needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for guests.

Friendly staff

Limited dining options

Peter

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

Staying at this hotel was an overall pleasant experience. The rooms were beautiful, comfortable, and original, the staff was really friendly, and the breakfast was good. On the downside, being right under the railway tracks was a minor inconvenience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very beautiful, comfortable, and original. They were spacious enough and convenient for a small space.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing. The staff spoke English, which is uncommon in Japan, and even waited for us to check in until 4 am. They were very helpful and provided a really good breakfast and facilities.

Location

7.0

The location was exceptional, very convenient, and close to Electric Town. It's perfect if you want to be in the middle of Akihabara, although being under the busy rail station was noticeable.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was solid, and I particularly enjoyed the delicious vegetarian couscous.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were clean and well laid out, making the most of the small space available.

Philip

United States of America, March 2024

8.2/10

The hotel is located right under the busy rail station of Akihabara, offering exceptional convenience close to electric town. The rooms, although lacking a bit of isolation for winter, are beautiful, comfortable, and original, providing a very cozy and compact stay. The service, with staff waiting for us to check in till 4 am, is truly helpful, with a really good breakfast and facilities. The location is a highlight, being clean, situated right under the railway, and close to Akihabara and Akihabara Station. The dining experience, although solid, could benefit from more variety like sliced tropical fruits. Overall, the hotel offers a great value for money stay, with clean and very cozy rooms, friendly English-speaking staff, and a prime location under the rail station of Akihabara.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are clean and very cozy, providing a beautiful, comfortable, and original stay, although lacking a bit of isolation for winter.

Service

9.0

The service was super friendly with very good English, and the staff's willingness to assist, including waiting for us to check in till 4 am, was exceptional.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location under the busy rail station of Akihabara is exceptional, offering great convenience close to electric town and Akihabara Station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was solid, albeit could benefit from more variety like sliced tropical fruits.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are well-equipped and enjoyable, enhancing the overall stay experience.

Jeff

United States of America, October 2023

7.8/10

Staying at this hotel was a real treat. The rooms were compact but functional, very beautiful, comfortable, and original. The staff was incredibly friendly and the breakfast was good. The only downside is that the rooms are right under the railway tracks, which can be noisy.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very beautiful, comfortable, and original.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and very helpful.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located under the busy rail station of Akihabara, which is perfect if you want to be in the middle of the action.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was solid, and they offer fresh made Mediterranean dishes.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good and well-maintained.

Friendly staff

Right under railway tracks

Gene

United States of America, July 2023

8.0/10

Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, though beautiful and original, lacked some isolation for winter as they are positioned right under the railway tracks. On the upside, they were very comfortable and the staff was exceptionally friendly. The breakfast served was good, a definite highlight of the stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, despite being located under the railway tracks and lacking isolation from the winter chill, were very beautiful, comfortable, and original. The staff was really friendly, and the breakfast was good.

Service

9.0

The service at this hotel was impeccable. The staff waited for us to check in until 4 am, which was truly exceptional. Moreover, they were super friendly and spoke excellent English, which is quite uncommon in Japan.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect if you want to be in the heart of Akihabara, despite being under the busy rail station. It is very convenient, close to Electric Town, and just a stone's throw away from Akihabara Station.

Dining

7.0

However, more variety could enhance the overall dining experience.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered solid facilities, and the dining experience, including French bread, was a nice touch. However, enhancement in variety could further improve the overall experience.

Martyn

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.2/10

The hotel rooms were very beautiful, comfortable, and original, with really friendly staff and a good breakfast. However, they lacked a bit of isolation for winter. The rooms were spacious enough and convenient but are right under the railway tracks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very beautiful, comfortable, and original with really friendly staff. They lacked a bit of isolation for winter but were spacious enough and convenient. The only downside was being right under the railway tracks.

Service

9.0

The service was great, very friendly, and helpful, with staff that speaks English, which is quite uncommon in Japan. They were accommodating even for us to check in till 4 am. The breakfast and facilities were really good.

Location

9.0

The location under the busy rail station of Akihabara was exceptional, very convenient, and close to electric town. It's perfect if you want to be in the middle of Akihabara, close to Akihabara Station.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

8.0

Edward

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.8/10

The hotel's rooms were very beautiful, comfortable, and original with friendly staff and a good breakfast. The service was very helpful, with a really good breakfast and facilities, and the staff were super friendly with great English skills. The location was exceptional, very convenient, and close to Electric Town. The dining experience was solid with homemade bread. Overall, a great stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious enough, convenient, very beautiful, comfortable, and original.

Service

9.0

The service was very friendly and helpful, with staff who speak excellent English.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is exceptional, very convenient, and close to Electric Town.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was solid with the added touch of homemade bread.