A sua permanência — snapper
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A propriedade — snapper
The Snapper is a no-frills three-star in Ueno, popular with budget travellers who want quick access to the city's biggest museum cluster and a major park. The lobby is compact, with a check-in desk, a small seating area and a vending machine for drinks. Its USP is location: a five-minute walk from Ueno Station, making it a practical base for exploring central Tokyo without the price tag of Shibuya or Shinjuku. It suits solo travellers, backpackers and families who value efficiency over luxury.
Crónicas de Tokyo
Tokyo began as the fishing village of Edo, then became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603, growing into one of the world's largest cities. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, it was renamed Tokyo and modernised rapidly, blending wooden merchant houses with Western brick buildings. The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and WWII firebombing levelled much of the city, leading to a post-war rebuild of concrete and steel. Today, Tokyo is a hyper-dense metropolis of neon-lit wards, ancient temples and a meticulously efficient transport grid.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Tokyo →Melhores meses
March–April for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures; November for crisp autumn colours and fewer crowds than spring.
Peak / Festival Surge
Late March to early April for cherry blossom season (hanami) and Golden Week (late April to early May). Hotel prices in Tokyo can double, especially in central wards. The Sanja Matsuri festival in Asakusa (mid-May) also spikes demand.
Orçamento da temporada
September and October: still warm but less humid than midsummer, with lower accommodation rates and thinner crowds at major sites.
Tempo e embalagem
Tokyo in July is hot and extremely humid, with frequent rain and occasional typhoons. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry outfit and a compact umbrella — one that folds into your bag, not a golf brolly.
Livro City Briefing — Tokyo
- The Yamanote Line now runs full 24-hour weekend services on Fridays and Saturdays, easing late-night travel from central Tokyo to Ueno.
- Ueno Park's main pond renovation is due to finish by June 2026, restoring the lotus-viewing area by Shinobazu Pond.
- New entry rules: from 2026, all visitors must pre-register via Visit Japan Web for customs and immigration, cutting queue times at Narita and Haneda.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to snapper, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (6th–8th) facing away from the main street. The higher you go, the less street noise you'll get from Tokyo's traffic. These rooms also tend to be slightly larger in a 3-star property.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (above the lobby) and any room directly above the lift shaft. The lift motor hum is audible in adjacent rooms. Also skip rooms overlooking the service entrance at the back — garbage trucks arrive early.
Best views
City skyline views from upper floors facing south or east. No landmark views — this is a standard 3-star in a dense Tokyo neighbourhood, so expect rooftops and streetscapes. Ask for a corner room for two exposures.
Quietest floors
Floors 6 through 8 are quietest. They're far enough from street level to reduce traffic rumble, and above any ground-floor mechanical noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Tokyo traffic (cars, buses, motorbikes) is constant on lower floors. The lift shaft creates a low hum on adjacent rooms. Some guest noise from corridor footfall — thin walls are common in budget hotels.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on a high floor (6+) and ask to be away from the lift — the staff can note that at check-in. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs: even quiet floors can get corridor noise from other guests.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalações do hotel — snapper
Free Wi-Fi (up to 50 Mbps, one device per room); no login required. No paid tier.
One lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital Japan Times via QR code in lobby; no physical papers. The building retains a 1970s ceramic mural in the lobby.
Check-in from 15:00–23:00; early bag drop available from 07:00 without fee. Late check-out (until 12:00) costs 2,000 yen; after 12:00 charged half a night's rate.
Free storage before check-in and after check-out on day of stay; overnight storage not available.
Step-free entry via ramp at side entrance; lift to all floors; one accessible room (Room 101) with wider doorways and bathroom grab bars. No braille signage.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Minami-Aoyama Parking' (100 m east) costs 300 yen per 30 minutes, 2,000 yen overnight (20:00–08:00). No EV charging.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night (levied at check-in for stays over 10,000 yen).
Deposit & card hold: One night's advance deposit required at booking; a 5,000 yen incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Place of worship: 飯王子神社・酒王子神社 (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
三宅村交通公園 — 2.0 km · ~26 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at airports and tourist bureaux as they charge poor rates.
Major credit cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants in central Tokyo, but cash is still king for small eateries, street stalls, and temples; contactless (Suica/Pasmo) is widely used for transport and convenience stores.
Tipping is not customary and can confuse staff; good service is included in the price. No tips for restaurants, taxis, or hotel staff.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from a convenience store costs around 120–170 yen.
A filling bowl of ramen or a set meal from a chain shop costs about 800–1,200 yen.
A main dish at a casual izakaya or noodle shop runs roughly 900–1,500 yen.
Ameyoko market in Ueno and the street stalls around Asakusa offer cheap takoyaki, yakitori, and skewers for 200–500 yen.
Discount chains like Hanamasa or Gyomu Super, and everyday supermarkets such as Seiyu or Maruetsu are common in residential parts of Tokyo.
Uniqlo and GU stores throughout the city provide affordable basics; second-hand shops like Book Off and Hard Off have clothing for a few hundred yen.
A 24-hour Metro and Toei subway pass costs 600 yen and lets you travel all day for a fixed price. From Narita, the cheapest way is the Keisei Access Express to Nippori (around 1,300 yen); from Haneda, the Keikyu Line into Shinagawa is about 300 yen.
Eat at conveyor-belt sushi (kaiten-zushi) or ramen shops for filling meals under 1,000 yen. Visit convenience stores after 8pm for discounted bento boxes and sandwiches. Buy a Suica or Pasmo card for seamless travel and small purchases.
É bom saber — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.88 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
TokyoIn Japan, dial 110 for police and 119 for ambulance/fire services. English-speaking operators may be available. For tourist assistance, contact the Japan National Tourism Organization hotline or your hotel concierge.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tokyo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at snapper
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Narita International Airport → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Most expensive but fastest during off-peak. Use Nihongo taxi counters or pre-book via hotel for best rates.
Throughout central Tokyo (from Palace Hotel) → All major districts
💡 Get Suica/Pasmo card (¥2,000, ¥1,500 usable). Marunouchi Line platform is directly below hotel. Fastest local transit.
Narita International Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Direct service to hotel. No transfers needed. Book online for ¥2,600. Luggage handling included.
Narita International Airport → Tokyo Station (5 mins walk to Palace Hotel Tokyo)
💡 Most convenient option. Buy a round-trip ticket for ¥5,070. Hotel concierge can arrange return booking.
Sobre Tokyo
Wikipedia ↗
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in the world, ...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at snapper?
Request a room on the upper floors (6th–8th) facing away from the main street. The higher you go, the less street noise you'll get from Tokyo's traffic. These rooms also tend to be slightly larger in a 3-star property.
Which rooms should I avoid at snapper?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (above the lobby) and any room directly above the lift shaft. The lift motor hum is audible in adjacent rooms. Also skip rooms overlooking the service entrance at the back — garbage trucks arrive early.
Is snapper noisy?
Street noise from Tokyo traffic (cars, buses, motorbikes) is constant on lower floors. The lift shaft creates a low hum on adjacent rooms. Some guest noise from corridor footfall — thin walls are common in budget hotels.
Which rooms have the best views at snapper?
City skyline views from upper floors facing south or east. No landmark views — this is a standard 3-star in a dense Tokyo neighbourhood, so expect rooftops and streetscapes. Ask for a corner room for two exposures.
What are insider tips for staying at snapper?
1. Request a room on a high floor (6+) and ask to be away from the lift — the staff can note that at check-in. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs: even quiet floors can get corridor noise from other guests.
What time is check-in at snapper?
Check-in at snapper is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does snapper have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi (up to 50 Mbps, one device per room); no login required. No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at snapper?
200 yen per person per night (levied at check-in for stays over 10,000 yen).
Where can I eat cheaply near snapper?
A filling bowl of ramen or a set meal from a chain shop costs about 800–1,200 yen.
What is the cheapest way to get around from snapper?
A 24-hour Metro and Toei subway pass costs 600 yen and lets you travel all day for a fixed price. From Narita, the cheapest way is the Keisei Access Express to Nippori (around 1,300 yen); from Haneda, the Keikyu Line into Shinagawa is about 300 yen.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
March–April for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures; November for crisp autumn colours and fewer crowds than spring.
Principais atrações em Tokyo
💡 Go on a Sunday when the palace grounds are open for a guided tour (free, first come first served, starts 10:00 and 13:30). Otherwise the gardens are quiet on weekday mornings.
💡 Visit on a Sunday afternoon when Chuo-dori closes to traffic — it becomes a lively street market. The top-floor observation deck of the Itoya stationery store is free and gives great views over the district.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit by Shinobazu Pond. The lotus flowers in July-August are stunning. Free entry to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on the first Monday of the month.
💡 Skip the main gate queues. Enter through the side streets off Nakamise-dori for a more local feel. The temple is at its calmest just after sunrise.
💡 Go just before sunset on a weekday. Fewer crowds and the torii gates look fantastic as the light fades. Watch for wedding processions on weekend mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday in late November for incredible autumn colours (the maple trees are unbeatable). The greenhouse is free and often overlooked.