Had trouble finding the hotel because they had just changed their name - but the locals were very helpful. The Hotel is a bit old and very basic - good selection of vending machines on each floor and a laundry room for guest use (not readily available in Japan). The staff were very accomidating and eager to be helpful -... more

Kyoto has a higher cost of living than Osaka nearby. Therefore, it is often that their hotel room rates are comparative to Tokyo's. This hotel is considered good budget. Set in the most happening area -- it is within walking distance to Pontocho and Nishiki market. Major department stores are closeby too. Kawaramachi subway brings you back to Osaka (Umeda... more

A nice hotel situated on the busy Kawaramachi-dori shopping street. Great location for Maruyama-koen, Gion and Shojo station. It's about 15 minutes (including the walk) to Kyoto station, and there are buses galore on the street outside. As with most Japanese hotels, space is at a premium. But what there is is very clean and tidy. Attention to detail is... more

We visited Kyoto in April and stayed here based on suggestions in the forums. However, the rooms were tiny, so be forewarned. The other problem was, because our room fronted Kawaramachi-dori, one of the main night thoroughfares of Kyoto, noise was a problem particularly if one has to open the double-paned window for ventilation. It was the transitional season in... more