The Best Small Luxury Hotels near National Museum of Nature and Science
Travel Guide | July 2025
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated July 2025.
This is our list with the best small luxury hotels near National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples and women. Situated in Tokyo within 500 metres of Hoon-ji Temple and 500 metres of Seigyo-ji Temple, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East features rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 700 metres from Kissho-in Temple, 500 metres from Gate of Former Residence of Koda Rohan and 600 metres from Ecute Ueno Shopping Mall. The property is 400 metres from Ryukoku-ji Temple, and within 6.1 km of the city centre.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms have a wardrobe.
Popular points of interest near MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East include The Shitaya Shrine, Front gate of Honobo In Kanei-ji Temple and Atre Ueno Shopping Mall. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km from the property.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Great views. Situated in Tokyo, within 400 metres of The Shitaya Shrine and 200 metres of Hoon-ji Temple, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 metres from Choen-ji Temple, 600 metres from Sogenji Temple and 800 metres from Ecute Ueno Shopping Mall. The property is 80 metres from Ryukoku-ji Temple, and within 6.1 km of the city centre.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe.
Popular points of interest near MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho include Seigyo-ji Temple, Tokaku-ji Temple and Rinko-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km from the property.Show full description
Nice style. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Situated 1.5 km from Sensoji Temple, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North provides free WiFi in all areas. The accommodation features a hot tub.
The units have a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. There is a private bathroom with bath.
A coin launderette is available on site.
Edo Tokyo Museum is 2.6 km from the aparthotel, while Tokyo Skytree is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 18 km from MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North.Show full description
Great location. The Mitsui Garden Hotel offers chic and comfortable rooms on just a 2-minute walk from public transportation hub Ueno Station. It features a restaurant and massage services. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property.
Rooms at the Ueno Mitsui Garden feature a contemporary design with wooden furnishings, a 40-inch LCD TV and an air purifier/humidifier. A refrigerator and tea/coffee maker are provided.
Hotel Garden Mitsui offers self-service laundry facilities and luggage storage. Drink vending machines are available on some floors
A daily breakfast buffet with local and Western dishes is served at restaurant Bosco il Chianti. The restaurant specialises in contemporary cooking inspired by Italian cuisine.
From Ueno Station it takes a 10-minute train ride to Akihabara and Asakusa. Ueno Station also provides a direct connection to Narita International Airport, a 40-minute train ride away.Show full description
Newly opened, October 2025. Conveniently located in the Taito district of Tokyo, Hotel TOKI 季 is set 500 metres from The Shitaya Shrine, 700 metres from Choen-ji Temple and 600 metres from Shitamachi Museum. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is 5.6 km from the city centre and 600 metres from Matsuzakaya Ueno.
All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
Staff speak English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk.
Popular points of interest near Hotel TOKI 季 include Saigo Takamori Statue, Atre Ueno Shopping Mall and Ueno Royal Museum. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 27 km from the property.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Ideally situated in Tokyo, NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking is available on site.
The rooms have a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchenette fitted with a microwave. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.
Popular points of interest near NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO include The Shitaya Shrine, Choen-ji Temple and Ryukoku-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km from the property.Show full description
The most beautiful, charming and well designed small luxury hotel in the area. WOW!
Apartment hotel.Opened November 2023. モダン和風民宿 粋Sui 上野 Asakusa offers accommodation set 6.6 km from the centre of Tokyo and features a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a hot tub. The aparthotel provides a hot tub and a lift.
All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers, units at the aparthotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the aparthotel, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
The traditional restaurant at the aparthotel serves Chinese cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.
Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.
Popular points of interest near モダン和風民宿 粋Sui 上野 Asakusa include Akiba Shrine, Sogenji Temple and Rinko-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Located in the centre of Tokyo, 100 metres from Hoon-ji Temple, ELE HOTEL Higashi Ueno - Vacation STAY 08002v provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is close to Matsuba Park, Tokaku-ji Temple and Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street. The Shitaya Shrine is 500 metres away and Choen-ji Temple is 500 metres from the hotel.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
Popular points of interest near ELE HOTEL Higashi Ueno - Vacation STAY 08002v include Ryukoku-ji Temple, Seigyo-ji Temple and Rinko-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 28 km away.Show full description
Situated in the centre of Tokyo, 100 metres from Hoon-ji Temple, ELE HOTEL Higashi Ueno - Vacation STAY 07985v features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Matsuba Park, Tokaku-ji Temple, and Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street. The Shitaya Shrine is 500 metres away and Choen-ji Temple is 500 metres from the hotel.
The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV.
Popular points of interest near ELE HOTEL Higashi Ueno - Vacation STAY 07985v include Ryukoku-ji Temple, Seigyo-ji Temple and Rinko-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 28 km from the property.Show full description
Unique.Opened May 2022. Ideally located in the Taito district of Tokyo, KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Kappabashi is set 200 metres from Kinryu Park, 400 metres from Sogenji Temple and 400 metres from Akiba Shrine. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is 6.8 km from the city centre and 300 metres from Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street.
All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi.
Popular points of interest near KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Kappabashi include Asakusa ROX Shopping Center, Matsuba Park and Drum Museum. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.Show full description
Opened July 2023. Well set in the centre of Tokyo, &Here TOKYO UENO provides Asian breakfast and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Garden, Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall and Saigo Takamori Statue. Private parking is available on site.
Every room is equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms include a kitchenette equipped with a microwave. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Ryuseido Shinjo-in Temple, Shitamachi Museum and Matsuzakaya Ueno. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Attractively situated in Tokyo, hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site.
The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.
Popular points of interest near hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi include Convention Room AP Akihabara, Kamezumiinari Shrine and Akihabara Neribei Park. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 20 km from the property.Show full description
Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi is situated in Tokyo, 300 metres from Ryuseido Shinjo-in Temple and 500 metres from Shitamachi Museum. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Saigo Takamori Statue, Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple, and Miyamoto Park. The property is 300 metres from Kamezumiinari Shrine, and within 5 km of the city centre.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms will provide guests with a stovetop.
Popular points of interest near MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi include Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Garden, Matsuzakaya Ueno and Akihabara Neribei Park. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ROMANTIC small luxury hotel in the area. It also has super comfortable beds!
Great value. Good breakfast. Only a 1-minute walk from JR Nippori Train Station, ART HOTEL Nippori Lungwood is directly accessible from Narita International Airport in 40 minutes, with the Keisei Skyliner Express Train. The hotel features rooms with free wired internet and 2 restaurants with Japanese and Western cuisines.
Ueno Zoo and the Tokyo National Museum are both 1.5 km away. Nezu Jinja Temple is about a 20-minute walk. JR Akihabara Train Station is a 10-minute train ride from Nippori Station to the Asakusa area is a 20-minute train ride away. Haneda International Airport is 40-minutes away via an express train ride.
The air-conditioned rooms at Lungwood Hotel feature a flat-screen TV and come with a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and shower, and a range of free toiletries including a shaving kit and hairbrush.
ART HOTEL Nippori Lungwood’s 24-hour reception features a multi-lingual translation service in Chinese and English between 09:00 and 22:00. Luggage storage service is offered at the reception desk. Breakfast is served daily at Serio Restaurant.
The hotel is a one-minute walk from the South exit of Nippori Station on the JR and Keisei lines, however as stairs must be used, please use the East exit if you have large luggage.Show full description
Historic. Elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Featuring an art deco style, Asakusa View Hotel houses 2 dining options and offers rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is directly connected to Asakusa Station on Tsukuba Express Line. It is also a 7-minute walk from the Tawaramachi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line).
Modern rooms at Asakusa View are warmly lit and feature floor-to-ceiling windows. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The attached bathroom comes with a bath tub, shower and complimentary toiletries.
At a surcharge, guests can use the all-year indoor swimming pool or get a massage. There is a currency exchange machine in the hotel lobby, there are drinks vending machines throughout the property for guests' convenience.
They can head to the 27th floor to dine at THE DINING Karakurenai&Makie for French cuisines and traditional Chinese cuisine from the Canton province, which offers panoramic views over the city and serves. Musashi is located on the 26th floor, offering a buffet and city views
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine. Iconic Tokyo Skytree is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Opened February 2023. Ideally situated in the Taito district of Tokyo, Vessel Inn Asakusa Tsukuba Express is situated 300 metres from Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center, 400 metres from Kinryu Park and 600 metres from Asakusa ROX Shopping Center. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature a city view.
Guests at Vessel Inn Asakusa Tsukuba Express can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
With staff speaking English, Japanese and Vietnamese, advice is available at the reception.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine, Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street and Akiba Shrine. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.Show full description
Ideally set in the centre of Tokyo, Onyado Nono Asakusa Annex - Natural Hot Spring features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi. Located in the Taito district, the property provides guests with access to a hot spring bath. The hotel provides a sauna and a 24-hour front desk.
At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. All rooms in Onyado Nono Asakusa Annex - Natural Hot Spring are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Popular points of interest near Onyado Nono Asakusa Annex - Natural Hot Spring include Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center, Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Kinryu Park. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 24 km from the property.Show full description
Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku is ideally located in Tokyo, and has a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
Popular points of interest near Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku include Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center, Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Kinryu Park. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.Show full description
Highly elegant. Stylish. Great value. Ideally set in Tokyo, NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site.
Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All rooms in NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Popular points of interest near NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO include TKP Garden City Premium Akihabara, Akihabara Convention Hall and Yushima Seido. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is the most ELEGANT small luxury hotel in the area. It also has great affordability.
Historic property. Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Opened in 2012 with modern and stylish designs, The Gate Hotel is conveniently located in the historic neighbourhood. It is within a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Subway Station and iconic Kaminari-mon Gate. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property.
Fitted with chic dark-wood furnishings and select amenities, rooms come with facilities like flat-screen TV, writing desk and fridge.
While staying at Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate Hotel, guests can take advantage of concierge service. The 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage, and in-room massages can be arranged at an additional charge. The open-air terrace offers a perfect spot for guests to unwind while viewing Tokyo Skytree.
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Senso-ji Temple and a 7-minute walk from Hanayashiki Theme Park. Ueno and Akihabara areas can be reached within a 5-minute subway ride.
The Restaurant & Bar serves stylish French cuisine, and guests can choose to dine in the open-air terrace space. A set menu of breakfast is served daily at the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC hotel in Tokyo. It also has outstanding views, a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant. It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Tokyo, among couples.
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