Name: Apa Hotel Akihabara Ekimae
Address: 2 13 20 Kandasakuma Cho Chiyoda Ku, Tokio, 101-0025, JP

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Prakriti

Except for size of the room, rest every thing was good..including breakfast. It is in the heart of shopping district with large stores like bic camera or yodobashi just a few minutes walk

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Minh Quang

The location of the hotel itself is great, very close to Akihabara station. The amount of food options around was really good as well regardless of the time of day or night.

There daily servicing of towels and items is really handy but if you're staying for more than a few nights they do add up if you're not on-top of putting everything out. Cleaning the room on request but also every three days is really handy too just in case you forget to put the placard out.

Check in and check out was really straightforward and seamless, could stay the whole time with limited interaction with staff if that's what you're after.

Only downsides were the laundry, vending machine and elevator situation. There is only one machine each for the whole hotel so unless you're getting in early or really late at night but hard to get a load done if necessary. The in hotel vending machine is quite small and limited in options but luckily there is a full sized one outside and convenience stores in 7-11 and Family mart literally 20-30 metres from the hotel.

Overall a great spot to stay particularly if you're a solo traveller cause the rooms are quite compact in size

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Marita

Everything was great and very close to the station.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

WONSEOK

Breakfast was very nice

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Thor

Comparing this hotel to 8 others that I stayed at during my visit to Japan, this hotel had the smallest room and bathroom. Also, the thermostat didn't work so we had to open the window to try and cool the room down. However with the window being open we had a lot of street and train noise that kept waking us up. The staff was nice though. When we arrived they gave us a room that they said was non-smoking but when we went in the room there was a terrible smoke smell. The staff thankfully moved us to a different room that didn't smell like smoke. Overall, I would look for a different hotel to stay in the Akihabra area. This was our least favorite hotel of our trip.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Dallas

Very good

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Lauren

Location is very convenient for travel, food and shopping

Business

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2025

Patrick

Stayed in Nov/Dec. The AC is tied to a central control which is hard-wired to heat in the winter, so no option for cool. My window pointed the sun for 90% of the day, and coming back in the afternoon found my room to be 81 F (27 C), with no AC to cool it down.

Only one elevator for the whole building was annoying. There is only a single washer/dryer pair for the entire building as well.

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Zachary

Typical APA experience, easy, consistent, and convenient service.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2025

Julia

This property may be nice for people who like the big city feel; it wasn't my preference. If you have little kids, or like to feel safe... I wouldn't recommend staying in Akihabara. Next time, I'll make the trip in.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Nov 2025

Justin

The rooms had a smell as if they were smoking rooms, althought they werent. And the matresses were very thin and stiff. While I'm used to small rooms, these were very small. Although I appreciated the under bed storage

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Paul

It’s a clean and beautiful hotel that I love it. It’s also a good location for everything around. Recommend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Jameson

Good

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Matthew

Really close to a main station linking to many major parts of Tokyo, right across from electric town and nearby several convenience stores. Never had an issue with staff and they were very helpful getting my room put together. 10/10 would stay here again

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Natsumi

Perfect location

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Yuji

Quiet but small room close enough to the station.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Rossini

The location is very convenient to the train station, walking distance to Sensoji Temple, Don Quijote and convenient stores nearby.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Trenita

Staff were very polite

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Matthew

The hotel has only 1 elevator with 12 floors. Always had to wait for an elevator.
The bathroom has mold under the ledge of the counter and the sitter has no adjust menu so just sprayed out all over the floor. The staff dropped a bag off in the morning at your door with extra towels and replacement items but never went in to make beds or pick up old towels - I guess you’re supposed to make up your own rooms. Staff not very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

roland

Opposite of the main area of Akihabara Electric Town, but convenient to station.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Luke

Brilliant for Akihabara train station and the Yamamoto line - hotel super clean and staff at front desk were very helpful. I arrived very earlier from my flight but although check in was 3pm they offered me a room earlier for the price of ¥2000 which was a complete bargain (and much appreciated). Would stay again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2025

Gary

Nice clean hotel in a pleasant area. Room a little small, but that's expected in Japan. Overall, nice experience

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Nestor

good hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

LAWRENCE

The 24hr supermarket next door is a huge plus !

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2025

Steven

The staff at this property were helpful and courteous. They were helpful in managing my luggage before and after check in and check out. They were helpful in calling a Taxi when requested. They were super helpful in turning the cooling on in my room, as the hotel default turns it off during cooler weather, but I needed more cooling to sleep well.

This hotel is located in a walkable spot, easy to get to the station and has many food options and a convenience store right outside the hotel.

Please do not take the rest of this review to negatively impact the staff, as I think the following issues are more to do with the expectations on the cleaning staff and a crappy overall management plan of the hotel:
- I had severe allergies/hay fever that was exacerbated by the dusty state of the aircon unit. I couldn't not sleep without the unit running, but I did not pinpoint the issue being the dirty state of the unit until my last day of staying. The unit intake was actively covered in dust and it's unknown when the filter was last cleaned.
- the bathroom seal in the back of the shower has black mold growing in it. Thankfully I don't have a mold allergy.
- the bathtub seal at the drain end of the unit was coming apart from people standing in the tub and is likely being filled with water from showering regularly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

PUNNAKKAL JOB

Very much satisfied during stay in this hotel. Really recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Sandra

Staff was very helpful, centric, clean, great location

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Andrew

Easily accessible. Close to the Train station and a 7/11 store

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

James

Nice & cozy for solo travel, great amenities.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jan 2025

Irving uziel

The worst room I ever stay
I had 2 reservation and decide to cancel the second one because the dirty room they give us
No window
Smaller than the other rooms
For a stay of 15 nights.. was terrible

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2025

Tin Chiu Timmy

The hotel is not bad

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

Paul Eric

Location is great for easy access to Akihabara shopping and to transportation in and around Tokyo (metro, train, etc.).

Rooms are small but functional. Location is key value for this hotel.

Staff are very good and helpful.

Multiple everyday dining options are within easy walking distance.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Terry

All staffs are very helpful.
The only set back is the room is too small for 2 person, can fit but not 100 percent comfortable, bearable though.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2024

Sangjun

It was so loud.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2024

Cheng Kai

The location is great however the bed was pretty horrible. Huge dip on the mattress making sleeping somewhat uncomfortable. Room was old and slightly outdated.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Victor

The AC system needed to be cleaned

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Aug 2024

Anthony

Never Again. Never ever again.

The wallpaper was peeling. The carpet had nail clippings. The bottom sheet had yellow and streaks stained in them and there were drops of red stains. I can only assume it's urine and blood stains. The room was dusty. The TV IR sensor for the remote fell off the TV. This is my 2nd and final time staying at an APA. I would rather sleep on a bench, than risk staying in an APA. I feel violated after staying here.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Richard

APA Hotels are always reliable.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2024

marcy

Good location, but room can be clean better.

I like the location, but the room can use better cleaning. I also thing the wall paper could use replacement it was dirty and there where rips on it. They should leave the AC on in the room. It was hot when I got there. I think there was mold on the walls. I like the breakfast buff. I just wish it stay open till 10am.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

Julio

Good hotel with great location

This is my second visit to an APA hotel, but this time there were 2 people in the room. The room is a bit small for 2 people, you will bump the other person. The location was great, near train station. They bring up fresh towels every morning, but no room service till 4 th day. Overall a good choice.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2024

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Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Donald

Love this hotel would for sure recomend staying here great location clean and comfortable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2024

Donald

Great location! Great staff! Very comfortable bed!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2024

ELASEID

👍

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2024

Christopher

Great spot right by akihabara station, good service, clean place. Rooms are small nut to be expected. I'm 6'2\" and i still managed okay. Comfortable bed and best pillows I've ever had. I like very firm.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Good for business stay

Perfect location, a short walking distance to Akihabara station, plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from.
Room is very clean, but very small in size.
Breakfast is good but should consider change of menu to avoid boredom.

Business

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2024

Andrea

The location is great! The room was clean, definitely what we expected in small size. The experience we had with the staff was that they knew very minimal English. We were expecting our JR passes through FedEX and they rejected our package 3 times even though we checked and checked with them that we would be able to receive it. In the end we had to go to the FedEX depot to collect our package because the hotel never accepted it.
Other than that easy check in and check out process, they were able to send our luggage to our next hotel in Osaka and showed up no issues the next morning.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

Sarah

Our room was quiet and clean. We enjoyed our night peacefully and slept so well!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2024

Kathryn

The location of this hotel is great as it's very close to the JR station. With the comes with, you can hear the trains, but that was expected. As a lot of folks have shared, the room is very small. We were a party of two people and it was very cramped especially with our luggage (luckily, we did not pack too much). Overall, the hotel worked for us, the bed was comfy and it was convenient having a 7-11 nearby and being close to the JR station, along with restaurants near by.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Apr 2024

Robert

For some reason my room was incredibly dusty. I’m actually amused how much dust collected all over my belongings within just a couple of hours. The location is great, just across the street from convenient Akihabara station. Aside from that I’ll never stay here again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2024

simon

The room was tiny but clean, but this was the worst bed ive slept on in Japan, it was actually on an angle, i asked could they boost one side to make it even, they did nothing, they offered no resolution, worst sleep at hotel I've had.
Location is great

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2024

Diana

Check in time is 3pm. We arrived at 2:50pm but the front desk clerk made us wait. A line of other guests shows up and we had to get to the back of the line again. She was very slow of the check in progress. Did not tell us about amenities for this hotel either. There is only 1 elevator for the entire hotel. We stayed there 4 nights and the 3rd night they were suppose to clean our room. They did not and since we were leaving the following day, we did not bother to report it. Only good thing is that it is located near the train station.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2024

Daisuke

Clean & Safe
Only one laundry
Only one elevator

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2024

Zhixiang

Hotel is covenient and near train station but room is a bit dusty.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2024

Yuji

Nice clean and close to the station.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2024

cynthia

Small room but the location was good and one of the few hotels that still had a smoking room available (many places no longer have them).

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2024

Salaha

The hotel is quite close to Akihabara Station which is pretty easy to travel around Tokyo, with 7-11 near by the hotel like 1 mins walk! The room is good enough for one person with nice comfy bed and great shower with tub. However, the cleanliness is still a bit dusty and they only clean it properly once every three days. But overall is a good hotel to stay and explore around Tokyo!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2024

Matthew

Very clean. Staff was accommodating and polite. Room insulation could have been a bit better to combat the winter cold, but it was overall a very pleasant stay for the affordable price!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2023

Adonis

The only thing I would say was bad was the breakfast, not a lot of options and was very quick to end. Better off going across the street to 7-eleven and get some extra rest.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2023

Sean

Hotel itself seemed rather worn down (that could be my impression because I was in a smokers room, not by choice but the only available room at the time as it was a last minute booking).
On the other hand the staff were all polite and as helpful as could be.
Would I stay there again? Possibly, it was located really close to Akihabara Station & had access to some convenience stores etc on the way. But the room was very small (compared to others I used on this trip) So it would come down to price and if I could get a non smoking room next time.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Anita

Clean and close to the station

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2023

Andrew

This hotel is a perfect spot for a solo or 2persona travel group. It location is in a straight shot to Akihabera station and right next to a handful of restaruants a d a family mart. Its super convenient. If you are in a big group dont expect this to work for eveyone but if you just need somewhere to spend the night ita perfect and ideal! Very much would reccomend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2023

Justin

Best Location For Trips if you're mainly in Tokyo, Shibuya, Yokohama. 2 minute walk from Akihabara Station. Staff were very Helpful, Friendly and Hard Working. The breakfast for additional 800 yen was a good deal for the quantity. Right outside is a 7 eleven and on the other side of the hotel is a Family Mart so walking distance for convenient(Fami Chiki-delicious). The room is perfect for 1 person, the bidet will change your life and you cannot live without one after using it. Only negative points I can say was the floor was dirty in my room but everything else was excellent. The Body Odor smell in the elevator was bad in some case but it cant be helped due to best location for customers.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2023

Ignacio Alejandro

While the cleanliness was great, the bed was uncomfortable

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2022

Richard

Conveniently located near Akihabara station.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2021

Jack

Great location for easy access to the station, though anyone expecting a scenic city spot will be disappointed. Ideal for travellers who don't mind being in the alleys if it means convenience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2021

Obayashi

fine

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Convenient to train station

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Very good location of Akihabara Station. The staff was very friendly, courteous, and helpful. The room was a bit on the small side for westerners but exactly as pictured and a great value. 10/10 would stay at again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2020

Charli

Honestly this is the second apa hotel I’ve stayed in and the friendliness of staff and cleanliness is always great. It is predominantly a business hotel but I know what I’m getting when I stay with apa. They were so helpful at extending my stay when my flight was cancelled this time around. Great WiFi and location is great for akihabara

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2020

gary

so many train lines

nice location, nice experience

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2020

AKIRA

Thanks!

Comfortable and kindness

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Location is close to the station, about 30 seconds walk, surrounding shops and transport are great

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2020

miyuki

Experience in APA akihabara

It is convenient for those who prefers to reach train station, convenient store, shopping mall etc. The cleanliness of the room is beyond satisfaction but the room is quite small.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2020

ayson

Staff was helpful. Rooms were more than good for what you pay for.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Decent business hotel with all the basics, including a coin laundry machine and external microwave.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Decent stay

Had all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. Main areas of room and items/sheets are clean. Slight rumble from nearby metro rail, but would only disturb the lightest sleeper. Section between bed and wall could use some vacuuming though, some build up of dust in the inaccessible corners.

Great location to Akihabara. Close enough to walk to (less than 5 minutes) but far enough away to not be disturbed by loud advertising and flashing lights.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Good locations. Ok hotel only

Location - excellent, excellent, excellent! Less than 5mins walk from Akihabara station. Lots of cheap eateries around (some 24hrs)

Cons : Only 1 washing machine and dryer for use in the hotel (can imagine the waiting time). Stay at level 2 if you need to use the washing machine often.

Room - ok for 2 skinny people. It will be too crowded for 3 pax. Basic amenities are provided.

Daily housekeeping is provided for stays exceed 3 days and above.

Noise level - since its very near to Aki train station, be prepared to hear the train passing by from 6am onwards till 12am. Nightmare for lightsleeper

Pillow - pls bring your own if possible. Its as flat a paper! Bed was soft

Overall, clean room.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2019

Angeline

Excellent location, but ok hotel only.

Location - excellent, excellent, excellent! Less than 5mins walk from Akihabara station. Lots of cheap eateries around (some 24hrs)

Cons : Only 1 washing machine and dryer for use in the hotel (can imagine the waiting time). Stay at level 2 if you need to use the washing machine often.

Room - ok for 2 skinny people. It will be too crowded for 3 pax. Basic amenities are provided.

Daily housekeeping is provided for stays exceed 3 days and above.

Noise level - since its very near to Aki train station, be prepared to hear the train passing by from 6am onwards till 12am. Nightmare for lightsleeper

Pillow - pls bring your own if possible. Its as flat a paper! Bed was soft

Overall, clean room.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

29 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Very poor customer service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The place is very close to JR Akihabara Station ... so much to see along the way !!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Access to transportation

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

ariel

Very comfortable for American tourists thank u

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is wonderful. Affordable, extremely close to Akihabara Station, and surprisingly quiet considering the location. The staff are friendly and helpful and overall do an excellent job of making the stay a pleasant one.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel is within 2 minute walk away from the station which made everything accessible. Generally speaking, we enjoyed our stay as the staff at front desk really made an impression and were above and beyond helpful. Storage shelves are available to use free of charge. All of them spoke conversational English and it really saved the day.

Of the four nights we stayed at the hotel, we were given only 1 set of amenities on the first 3 days. Bathroom smelled of urine regardless how many times we tried cleaning it ourselves. Mattress has a huge man-shaped dent in the middle so two person were to sleep on it, you will roll right into the sunk in spot. We regret not informing hotel staff about the problems on the first night.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2019

Mari

The room was small but compact. However they have good variety of amenities more than I expected. It is a nice place to stay and convenient for getting around the city.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2019

Honey

Double Room is horribly small even for 2 relatively small-size Asians. Luggage can only be opened one side and the pillows are as flat as the airport runway. The only good thing about this hotel is the quick check-in and surroundings (think lots of food and only a 1 minute walk from Akihabara Station)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

Fast check in-out process. Good location

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nice location for shopping, transit, and restaurants. Very nice, helpful staff. Would stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2019

Verified traveler

Good location as it is near station for JR line and Hibiya lines. Would have given higher rating if bed was more comfortable.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

02 May 2019

Verified traveler

Horrible

The room had weird black stuff on the wall. A bad smell when I walked in to the room for the first time. The room had lots of dust particles. The hotel wifi was hacked during my stay, and the hotel staff did nothing about it. The hotel cleaning staff moved the things they are not supposed to move around in the room i.e. my personal belongs. Would not recommend at all.

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Room was a little small. No microwave. Other overall was great

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Convenient location. Room is a little small as expected but they have all the amenities needed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2019

Noemi

A Pleasant APA Weekend

It was a pleasant stay. Will defintely book again this property in near future

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The breakfast was great.

The service, especially the front person (male) was not helpful at all.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The location of the hotel is excellent. It's near the train station and there are a lot of places to eat and drink in the area. The main issue I had while staying here was the Wi-Fi system at the hotel. It was unreliable and all my devices were constantly losing connection or not getting any internet service at all. I was extremely unhappy with this situation.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Location was excellent, just a short walk fro Akihabara Station. Many food options around the place (including Coco Ichiban Curry House). Perfect from techies with the huge Yodobashi Electronics Mall also just steps away.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2019

Claudia

Ok experience.

Second time staying in the hotel but not as pleasant as the first time coz had difficulty communicating with the staff.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2019

Randall

Would sleep again

Nice place, 3 min walk from the akihabara station with a 7-11 nearby and a few places to eat at right outside the door.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2019

Justin

Extremely close to Akihabara station i'm talking a four minute walk if you know where you are going. We got lost 10 times trying to figure out how to come back the right way. However, great location slightly and I mean very slightly larger than the Shinjuku Apa we stayed in.

It's an Apa you get a somewhat comfortable hotel for a decent price unfortunately due to Sakura season the price was about $70 to much in my eyes. And like other Apa's the pillows are garbage flat and uncomfortable. My biggest compliment with this chain is their pillows.

Partner