Tokyo Hotel — a cheap, clean city-centre Ubon hotel within walking distance of Thung Si Mueang and close to the airport
If you're in Ubon on a tight budget and want somewhere clean and central for a few hundred baht, Tokyo Hotel comes up again and again. It's a five-storey building on Upparat Road in the Thung Si Mueang area — about a 10-minute walk to Thung Si Mueang park and the Rachabut night market, and very close to Ubon Airport. There are fan and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, TVs, hot showers, a lift, free parking and a small downstairs cafe. Staff are friendly, rooms are clean, and rates start from around THB 360/night.
What gets Tokyo Hotel talked about most is its location and price. The hotel is on Upparat Road in central Ubon, about a 10-minute walk north of Thung Si Mueang park. There are restaurants and markets all around, so finding food at night is easy, and Ubon's tuk-tuk drivers all seem to know the place — give the name and you'll get there.
The other big draw is that it's very close to Ubon Airport (UBP), just a few minutes' drive away. That makes it handy for short trips or an overnight stay before an early flight. The hotel has free on-site parking, a lift and a 24-hour front desk, so it works whether you fly in or drive yourself.
"Good size room. Very clean. Friendly staff, good location for the airport, and the air-con was good. A good deal for the price."
Rooms are simple but clean, with both fan and air-conditioned options, each with a private bathroom, TV and hot shower. The Standard Twin aircon room is around 20 sqm with two single beds, a wardrobe and good cooling. The two things guests consistently praise are how clean the rooms are and how friendly the staff are, and the small downstairs cafe is handy for grabbing a drink or sitting for a while in the morning.
Now the honest part — Tokyo Hotel is a budget place built around being clean and cheap, not a polished hotel, and the facilities are minimal. The building and furnishings show their age, and some reviews mention the pillows are quite firm. Staff are friendly but speak only a little English, so if you want detailed sightseeing advice you may need a translation app. There's no pool and no full breakfast — it's a genuinely no-frills stay.
The scores paint a clear picture. Tokyo Hotel sits at around 7.6 on Trip.com and 3.5 stars on TripAdvisor (#14 of 30 specialty lodging in Ubon). Those numbers match the reviews — it's good value, central and clean, but the building isn't new and the amenities are basic. Guests who arrive expecting a budget hotel tend to come away happy.
Bottom line: Tokyo Hotel suits budget travellers who want a clean, central Ubon base near the airport and within walking distance of Thung Si Mueang for a few hundred baht. It's ideal if you plan to be out all day and just need somewhere to sleep, or for an overnight before a flight. If you want a pristine new room, a pool or breakfast, look one tier up — but if you'd rather save your money for eating and exploring, this is a solid pick.
A tip from following the reviews here: if you want a cool room, book an aircon room rather than a fan room — the difference is only a few dozen baht. During the Candle Festival in July, Thung Si Mueang is the centre of the action and hotels in the area fill up fast, so book several weeks ahead. And if you have an early flight, mention it at the desk — the airport is very close.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Clean rooms, good size, comfortable beds
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ✓ Central location, close to Ubon Airport
- ✓ Free parking and a small downstairs cafe
- ! The building and furnishings show their age
- ! Minimal facilities — no pool
- ! Staff speak only a little English
- ✓ Great value — a clean, central stay for a few hundred baht
- ✓ Fan and aircon rooms to choose from, with hot showers
- ✓ Well known to tuk-tuk drivers, easy to reach
- ✓ Walking distance to Thung Si Mueang and the night market
- ! Pillows are quite firm in some rooms
- ! No full breakfast — a no-frills stay
- ! Wi-Fi is stronger in the public areas than in some rooms
- 💡If you want a pristine new room with full facilities — this is a budget hotel in an aging building, with no pool or breakfast → choose a 3–4 star city hotel if you want full amenities
- 💡If you want a cool room — there are both fan and aircon rooms → book an aircon room, the difference is only a few dozen baht
- 💡If you're coming for the Candle Festival (July) — Thung Si Mueang is the heart of it all and area hotels fill up fast → book several weeks ahead