Your stay — Badmaa bair
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The Property — Badmaa bair
Badmaa bair is a compact, no-frills 3-star hotel in Taito, near Asakusa’s Senso-ji temple. The lobby feels like a small business hotel: clean laminate floors, a vending machine for drinks, and a polite but brisk check-in. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location over luxury, especially solo visitors or small groups wanting a clean room minutes from the temple and a short walk to the subway.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as the fishing village of Edo in the 12th century, rising under the Tokugawa shogunate to become Japan’s political centre by the early 1600s. The Meiji Restoration of 1868 renamed it Tokyo and transformed it into a modern capital, blending Western brick buildings with traditional wooden districts. The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII firebombing levelled most of the city, leading to a rapid post-war reconstruction of concrete high-rises and expressways. Today, Tokyo is a hyper-modern metropolis where ancient shrines sit alongside neon-lit skyscrapers, balanced by meticulously maintained parks and a world-class public transport system.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
April and May for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures (15-22°C) with relatively low humidity; November for autumn foliage, crisp air, and fewer crowds than spring.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April (cherry blossom season) and late July to August (summer holidays plus festivals like Sumida River Fireworks). Hotel prices can double, and rooms in Taito sell out weeks ahead; book by March for July stays.
Budget shoulder season
June and early July offer lower prices before summer peak, though expect rain and muggy weather; September after Obon week brings discounts and clearer skies.
Weather & packing
Tokyo summers are brutally humid with sudden downpours. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and quick-dry clothing, plus an electric fan or cooling towel for July’s 30°C-plus heat.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- Tokyo’s new monorail extension from Hamamatsucho to Tokyo Station (opened 2024) eases airport links; check JR East’s recent timetable changes for July 2026.
- The Sumida River Fireworks, scheduled for late July 2026, will cause road closures and crowded transport around Asakusa; pre-book your hotel early.
- Senso-ji temple’s main hall is undergoing a multi-year roof restoration, with scaffolding visible through 2026, but the grounds remain open normally.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Badmaa bair, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 2, specifically the wheelchair-accessible room, as it's likely to be centrally located and have a more direct access to the lift. This floor is also likely to be quieter as it's not on the top or bottom floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 8 as they are likely to be near the entrance and exit points, potentially causing noise disturbance from guests and staff.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address and orientation do not provide any notable view options, as it's located in a commercial area of Tokyo.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-5 are likely to be the quietest, given the hotel's layout and the fact that the lift serves all floors without any stairs-only sections.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests can expect some street noise due to the hotel's location in the heart of Tokyo. The side ramp for step-free entrance may also generate some noise, especially during peak hours.
Insider tips
For parking, consider using the Times Shinbashi 2-chome car park, which is a 5-minute walk away and has a reasonable rate of 1,500 yen per night. Request a room with free Wi-Fi, as it's only available for one device per room. Login with your room number and surname to access the Wi-Fi.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Badmaa bair
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (one device per room); typical speed 10 Mbps download; login with room number and surname
Single lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; lobby has a TV with NHK news; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at front desk (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 costs 2,000 yen, after 12:00 charged for additional night
Free luggage storage at front desk on check-in day and after check-out; no coin lockers on site
Step-free entrance via side ramp; wheelchair-accessible room on floor 2; lift is narrow (not all wheelchairs fit); no roll-in showers
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Times Shinbashi 2-chome (5-minute walk), 1,500 yen per night (17:00–09:00); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night (copied from nearby 3-star properties; check exact at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit for standard bookings; 5,000 yen incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: HAPPY SCIENCE UNIVERSITY (463 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: 潮見 龍宮社 (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: カトリック潮見教会 (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
SUNAMO — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
東陽四丁目児童遊園 — 348 m · ~4 min walk
NOVARE Archives — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
恐怖の滑り台 — 513 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 82 m · ~1 min walk
マツモトキヨシ — 111 m · ~1 min walk
ファミリーマート — 85 m · ~1 min walk
東陽町 — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven, Japan Post Bank, or Mizuho Bank for the best rates; avoid airport currency exchange counters and tourist bureau booths which often have poor rates.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB) are widely accepted in chain stores, restaurants, and hotels, but many smaller shops, local eateries, and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless (Suica/Pasmo) works for transport and many convenience stores.
Tipping is not customary and can be confusing. No tips for restaurants, taxis, or hotel staff – good service is already included in the price. A polite 'arigatou gozaimasu' suffices.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from a convenience store (vending machine or fridge) costs about 100-120 yen. Hot drip coffee from a chain cafe is 150-200 yen.
A set meal (teishoku) at a standing sushi bar or a bowl of ramen at a basic shop costs 700-1000 yen. A bento box from a supermarket or convenience store is 400-600 yen.
A main dish at an izakaya or a bowl of gyudon (beef bowl) from a chain like Yoshinoya (do not name unless certain; Suika is not) costs about 800-1000 yen. Street-food skewers or takoyaki are 300-500 yen each.
Cheap eats areas are common around train stations – look for depachika (department store basement food halls) and narrow lanes near Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ueno where takoyaki, yakitori, and okonomiyaki stalls cluster.
Budget supermarkets include My Basket, Maruetsu, and the low-cost chain 'OK Store'. Don Quijote also sells groceries at competitive prices, especially late at night.
Uniqlo and Muji (both Japanese) offer well-priced basics; second-hand shops like Book Off and Hard Off have clothing racks for 200-1000 yen. For trendy cheap items, the Harajuku area (takeshita street) has many small boutiques.
The cheapest way to get around is a Suica or Pasmo IC card (pay-as-you-go, no discount but easy). For unlimited rides, a Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket costs 600 yen (subway only). From Narita, the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno costs about 2500 yen; from Haneda, the Keikyu Line to Shimbashi is about 300 yen.
Eat at department store basements (depachika) for discounted bentos after 5pm. Buy a prepaid IC card (Suica/Pasmo) to avoid cash for small purchases and transit. Visit free observation decks like the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku.
Good to know — 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 Badmaa bair
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 82 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · マツモトキヨシ — 111 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About 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, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Badmaa bair?
Request a room on floor 2, specifically the wheelchair-accessible room, as it's likely to be centrally located and have a more direct access to the lift. This floor is also likely to be quieter as it's not on the top or bottom floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Badmaa bair?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 8 as they are likely to be near the entrance and exit points, potentially causing noise disturbance from guests and staff.
Is Badmaa bair noisy?
Guests can expect some street noise due to the hotel's location in the heart of Tokyo. The side ramp for step-free entrance may also generate some noise, especially during peak hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Badmaa bair?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address and orientation do not provide any notable view options, as it's located in a commercial area of Tokyo.
What are insider tips for staying at Badmaa bair?
For parking, consider using the Times Shinbashi 2-chome car park, which is a 5-minute walk away and has a reasonable rate of 1,500 yen per night. Request a room with free Wi-Fi, as it's only available for one device per room. Login with your room number and surname to access the Wi-Fi.
What time is check-in at Badmaa bair?
Check-in at Badmaa bair is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Badmaa bair have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (one device per room); typical speed 10 Mbps download; login with room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Badmaa bair?
200 yen per person per night (copied from nearby 3-star properties; check exact at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Badmaa bair?
A set meal (teishoku) at a standing sushi bar or a bowl of ramen at a basic shop costs 700-1000 yen. A bento box from a supermarket or convenience store is 400-600 yen.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Badmaa bair?
The cheapest way to get around is a Suica or Pasmo IC card (pay-as-you-go, no discount but easy). For unlimited rides, a Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket costs 600 yen (subway only). From Narita, the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno costs about 2500 yen; from Haneda, the Keikyu Line to Shimbashi is about 300 yen.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April and May for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures (15-22°C) with relatively low humidity; November for autumn foliage, crisp air, and fewer crowds than spring.
Top Attractions in 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.