Hongo Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
University of Tokyo
Explore the campus of University of Tokyo as part of your travels around Tokyo. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Tokyo Disneyland®
Have a fun-filled day at Tokyo Disneyland® and find out why this is a popular theme park in Urayasu. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tokyo DisneySea®
Enjoy the rides and games at Tokyo DisneySea® and see why people love this theme park in Urayasu. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tokyo Dome
Catch an event at Tokyo Dome during your trip to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Tokyo Skytree
Find out about the history of Tokyo Skytree, one of the top monuments in Tokyo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Tokyo Tower
Find out about the history of Tokyo Tower, a well-known monument in Tokyo. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Hongo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Great option for lay over.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very good location
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Nice neighborhood, close to the major Shinjuku station. The city hall observatory just two blocks away. You can get a nice view of the city from the observatory. Lots of good restaurants inside the property.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
A lovely hotel in a quiet area, yet only about 20 minutes by train or metro to reach the main sights. As a walker, I found it took around 45 minutes to an hour to get to Ginza. The room was very clean and comfortable, with a well‑kept bathroom that made the stay even more pleasant. The staff were ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms comfortable, but very dated, and generally quite shabby. Hotel is split across numerous different annexed levels. Had to skip the breakfast service due to huge queue/ inadequate provision for number of guests. This hotel needs renovation.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
It was very clean. Loved the Lawsons that was in the hotel super convenient! There was 2 restaurants in the hotel. We got clean towels daily they would hang them outside the room doors. If I remember correctly they cleaned the rooms every 3 days.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hongo
Akihabara
While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.
Ueno
Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.
Chiyoda
Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.
Taito
Travellers love Taito for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sensoji Temple and Hanayashiki Amusement Park.
Marunouchi
Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
Asakusa
Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.
