Name: HOTEL M's EST KYOTO STATION SOUTH
Address: Minami-ku Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho 7, 7-5, 7-6, Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Price range: $40–$299 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

Across many reviews, HOTEL M's EST KYOTO STATION SOUTH is praised for its very convenient location near Kyoto Station and generally friendly staff, with travellers also appreciating the good value and suitability for short, transit-friendly stays.

Rooms are often compact with limited luggage space, and several reviews report street or elevator noise. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive but inconsistent, with occasional odors, dust or stained surfaces and some maintenance issues, plus limited on-site laundry capacity. Overall, expect a practical, no-frills base for exploring Kyoto.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with an on-site laundry limited to a few machines that can be slow to dry. A lobby amenity station is available, and luggage shipping support was limited or inconvenient for some.

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vanessa

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel is clean and staffs are very nice The room size is ok as a japan hotel. There are only two sets of washer and dryer, but we had no problem with that. Overall it is great value. The only down side is no breakfast.

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Yusa

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There is a Coco curry right across from here! A great life saver if you didn't get to make restaurant reservations. Also a small laundromat within 5 min walk. A great alternative if the hotel’s washer and dryer are occupied.

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Levi

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property location was good however the conditions were not good. - Found chewed up gum on our table after returning to our hotel room - Walls had coffee/food splatters - Shower had no caulking so it looks like mold is growing within the cracks - Given unwashed cups in the bathroom which had old toothpaste residue in it (noticed it during our first day) - Laundry machine was not convenient as clothes did not dry after two cycles (I would recommend walking down the street to the laundromat) - Rarely ever staff at the front desk even though people’s suitcases were there - Blue flickering light behind the TV was distracting - AC had a constant squeaking noise - Tea was advertised in the room but cups and tea bags were never replaced. I would not choose this hotel to stay in if I visit Kyoto again.

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Carmen

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a great stay at this lovely hotel close to Kyoto Station! Amenities could be found on the main floor near check in though tea was provided in the room. Bed was comfortable and AC was powerful to cool down after all the walking in the humid weather. It's really close to a couple laundromats (they have their own laundry but we found less waiting in the independent facilities), and while they don't have breakfast in house, there's a fantastic restaurant called Nakau across from the station for really tasty breakfast.

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Vincent

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

5 min walk from Kyoto station. Laundry room on the 1st floor. Nothing bad to say!

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Beatriz

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very conveniently located near Kyoto station, about 10 mins walking. Nearby there are convenience stores and a couple of restaurants. The room is small but as most rooms in Japan. There is no wardrobe, just some hangers. What I didn’t like was that the fridge wasn’t working. We complained at the reception twice, one person told us that it worked it just that wasn’t cooling enough because some excuse about the hotel being small or some cooling system, but the air conditioning was very high. Another person told us that maintenance team wasn’t available due to the holiday (Golden Week) and to not keep anything in the fridge. About the eco-friendliness, they have all amenities in the lobby so you take only what you need which I think is great. But they changed the towels every day even if you don’t leave them on the floor as in many other hotels around the world.

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MAMORU

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

宅配便の運用が無いので、荷物を送るのが大変だった。(箱の準備から近くの郵便局まで運ぶのが辛かった。今まで泊まったホテルでこんな事、一度もなかった。) 事前に確認が必要だなと痛感した。

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Kimberly

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Transferring our luggage from this hotel to the next one was not a smooth process. We were told that we had to use an online procedure, but the staff member at the desk was unable to translate what everything meant on the form for us. What should have been a simple 5 - 10 minute process ending up taking around 20 minutes and a lot of Google translate. That was frustrating.

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Merry

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel walking distance from Kyoto station South exit. Just go straight and you will be there in less than 10 mins. There are two M’s hotel around the area so make sure you go to the right one. The other one is a bit further. Lots of places to eat within walking distance and there’s mall nearby. Overall was nice but our room is so dusty. Table side and the table. I can’t stop sneezing. There’s laundry facility in the hotel so it comes handy. Overall is good.

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Chihiro

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient 3 minutes walk from Kyoto station and room was very small but clean. The only thing was the washer and dryer don’t work well. And there’s only two each and have to wait for a while. Other than that it was a great stay.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean rooms, but feedback is mixed overall. Recurring issues include lingering odors, dusty vents or surfaces, stained walls, and occasional maintenance lapses.

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Kouji

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

全体的にキレイなホテルでしたが、シャワーカーテンがカビが臭かったのがとても残念でした。

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Deepak

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The good bit - Location is amazing - the not so good bit - large rooms very poorly laid out reducing mobility to the point we were banging into the walls and tv and no place to sit -please note rooms were not small just poorly laid out - also vent in bathroom full of dust collected looking like a sheep’s hide.

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Laren

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room/bathroom was super clean.

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Bernie

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff are very welcoming, helpful, and seem to be used to having english speaking tourists. Rooms are very clean and well air conditioned.

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Lissette

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms too smalls, bathroom, bed, walls were dirty

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Eric

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room had a strong sweat/body smell and did not go away even when leaving the windows open. The walls had multiple stains that left the impression the room was neglected. Overall the hotel amenities are average with a good location, but the situation mentioned above did make the stay less enjoyable.

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Yumiko

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Close to the station. Staff at the front desk were very polite and friendly. The room was small, but very clean. The room got cleaned every day and it was so nice to come back to the clean room.

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Merry

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel walking distance from Kyoto station South exit. Just go straight and you will be there in less than 10 mins. There are two M’s hotel around the area so make sure you go to the right one. The other one is a bit further. Lots of places to eat within walking distance and there’s mall nearby. Overall was nice but our room is so dusty. Table side and the table. I can’t stop sneezing. There’s laundry facility in the hotel so it comes handy. Overall is good.

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Hannah

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very kind and helpful staff, although we had issues with room cleanliness. Seems like an older hotel that smelled of mildew with sticky restroom floors and damp carpet. The odor was tolerable after airing out the room.

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Mei

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

除了床單不潔淨，整體上滿意

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Rooms

Rooms are generally compact with limited space for luggage, though a few larger rooms exist. Several reviews mention noise from streets, neighbors or elevators, and some layouts or fixtures feel awkward.

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Saranya

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I booked over a week and found everything in walking distance. However, the hotel is in central Kyoto so you might hear some ambulance noises every other days. You will need ear plugs. I woke up most nights from the noise. Apart from that staffs are professional and helpful and I can find most things I need.

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Gina

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Although this hotel has been by go-to every year, the street noise level could be heard more than usual because of the vent next to the window. Will probably be back but with construction grade earplugs 😉

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Bo Jane

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room small but good location. Coffee in the room would have been nice.

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teru

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place a few minutes walk from the main Kyoto train station. The room was larger than in most Japanese hotels that I’ve seen —the bathroom was huge by Japanese standards. Otherwise not much to say, safe, efficient spotless as is the Japanese norm. Highly recommend.

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Matthew

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Three people in a superior deluxe room is extremely cramp. Beds were too large for the room and walkway around the bed were too tight. No room for luggage to be opened easily without playing musical luggage. Room would have better serve with slimmer beds and creating more space other than just sleeping space. The architect should have been fired for the design

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Gina

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

I use this hotel as my base for my annual Japan vacay. All is good, the only downside remains the level of noise heard from the street, even though my room is on the 6th floor. One word: earplugs are a must 😉

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Martin

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Littlebit small, but we where only there for sleeping

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Guytano

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 11 nights

A very nice stay. The room was very small for 2 people. But a lovely time in a very great space.

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Mélanie

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chambre spacieuse ,confortable et moderne. A 5 mn de la gare a pieds, proximité avec les commerces. Le meilleur hôtel qu on ai eu parmis les nombreux fait pendant nos vacances

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Joseph

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice front staff with some english. Room bit worn. Great Shower Pressure! Good location near train/bus station. Some noise at night. Elevator noise most annoying, bring ear plugs:)

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-in despite language barriers. A minority reported unhelpful responses or difficulties with requests such as room changes, equipment replacement, or luggage transfer.

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Erik

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was exceptionally helpful.

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Sharon

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff helped out a lot! Really appreciated their enthusiasm

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Laren

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room/bathroom was super clean.

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Bernie

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff are very welcoming, helpful, and seem to be used to having english speaking tourists. Rooms are very clean and well air conditioned.

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Rhesa

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was cold to the point of impolite. We asked for a replacement tea kettle as the one they provided in the room was not working and they told us to go to the room and wait. We never received a replacement.

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Gabrielle

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were first time visitors not only to the hotel, but also to Japan. The desk clerk, though limited English, was very patient and helpful while checking us in. We found the room cozy and comfortable. The only downside was that taking the key, when you leave the room, shuts off everything in the room including the AC! The upside, the AC unit cools the room rather quickly. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Kyoto!

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Winnie

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and staff were very friendly. Alice at the front desk was very patient answering my questions on directions. She speak English very well which made things so much easier for me. Room has everything I need, it came with flat iron and curler, first time I see that in a hotel. This hotel is conviniently located in Kyoto station close to Avanti.

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Francisco

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, close to major transport (5 minute walk to Kyoto station and 3 minute walk to Kujo station), great eateries close by, lots of convenience stores as well, the staff at the hotel were friendly and very helpful. We would stay there again, it made our visit to Kyoto even more memorable. We loved Kyoto, for first time travellers to Japan. Francisco and Sharon

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Matthew

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel! Very nice check in staff, provided extra pillows for us. Very easy access to Kyoto station and lots of places to eat and convenience stores. I would happily stay here again!

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Kimberly

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Transferring our luggage from this hotel to the next one was not a smooth process. We were told that we had to use an online procedure, but the staff member at the desk was unable to translate what everything meant on the form for us. What should have been a simple 5 - 10 minute process ending up taking around 20 minutes and a lot of Google translate. That was frustrating.

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Location

Consistently praised for being a short walk from Kyoto Station (south side) and Kujo Station, with easy access to trains, buses, malls, convenience stores and eateries. Some guests noted street noise despite the otherwise convenient setting.

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Kerim

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice stay in a great location. Our room was quite small so no where to put our suitcases. Bathroom was also tiny which didn’t matter too much. Value for money on this hotel was excellent so can’t complain too much. Kyoto station on its doorstep with many supermarkets which is handy. Recommend highly!

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Eric

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to trains in kyoto

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Carmen

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It locates close to JR Kyoto Station, about 3 minutes walk from south side exit. It locates close to Aventi and Aeon, good for shopping.

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Ismael

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s very close to Kyoto station so transportation to Osaka, Nara and all the places in Kyoto were easy to access

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Nirmalie

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was so close to the Kyoto train station South Gate. It was easy for us to catch the train, do shopping and dinning while we were staying at the hotel. Used Shinkansen, local trains and AirPort Express train from the Kyoto station without walking too far with our luggage.

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Tanar

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful quiet rooms. Very close to station and restaurants.

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Evelyn

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Kyoto station. Walking distance to restaurants and transportation.

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Maggie

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The location is good and convenient. It's about 4 mins walk to the Kyoto Station. There are restaurants, shops and department store, easy to shopping and dining.

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Francisco

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, close to major transport (5 minute walk to Kyoto station and 3 minute walk to Kujo station), great eateries close by, lots of convenience stores as well, the staff at the hotel were friendly and very helpful. We would stay there again, it made our visit to Kyoto even more memorable. We loved Kyoto, for first time travellers to Japan. Francisco and Sharon

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Haesook

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice place at a very convenient location near the station.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast is offered, but there are many nearby dining options and convenience stores, including ramen and curry spots.

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vanessa

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel is clean and staffs are very nice The room size is ok as a japan hotel. There are only two sets of washer and dryer, but we had no problem with that. Overall it is great value. The only down side is no breakfast.

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Yusa

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There is a Coco curry right across from here! A great life saver if you didn't get to make restaurant reservations. Also a small laundromat within 5 min walk. A great alternative if the hotel’s washer and dryer are occupied.

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Carmen

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a great stay at this lovely hotel close to Kyoto Station! Amenities could be found on the main floor near check in though tea was provided in the room. Bed was comfortable and AC was powerful to cool down after all the walking in the humid weather. It's really close to a couple laundromats (they have their own laundry but we found less waiting in the independent facilities), and while they don't have breakfast in house, there's a fantastic restaurant called Nakau across from the station for really tasty breakfast.

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Nicolas

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to stations. Good ramen spot right next door.

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Carissa

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Hotel is perfect to stay when you want to go around Kyoto. 4-min walk to Kyoto Station and Don Quijote and of course, Family Mart. Right in front of the hotel are popular small businesses like ramen place and the best curry.

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yuen

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

距離京都車站10分鐘內路程，旁邊走兩步便是九条站，酒店附近有coco咖哩，開到凌晨12點的串燒店，方便之選。

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Craig

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the location of Hotel M’s nearby Kyoto Station. I also liked the nearby restaurants and Family mart to grab some late night snacks. Loved it!!!

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Tanar

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful quiet rooms. Very close to station and restaurants.

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Maggie

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The location is good and convenient. It's about 4 mins walk to the Kyoto Station. There are restaurants, shops and department store, easy to shopping and dining.

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Francisco

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, close to major transport (5 minute walk to Kyoto station and 3 minute walk to Kujo station), great eateries close by, lots of convenience stores as well, the staff at the hotel were friendly and very helpful. We would stay there again, it made our visit to Kyoto even more memorable. We loved Kyoto, for first time travellers to Japan. Francisco and Sharon

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Month	Average price
January	$41
February	$50
March	$76
April	$282
May	$74
June	$41
July	$44
August	$51
September	$74
October	$125
November	$116
December	$69

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $77	2 $84	3 $122
4 $92	5 $89	6 $90	7 $89	8 $127	9 $127	10 $299
11 $127	12 $97	13 $97	14 $99	15 $100	16 $158	17 $161
18 $129	19 $99	20 $174	21 $174	22 $173	23 $128	24 $145
25 $129	26 $128	27 $128	28 $128	29 $139	30 $158	31 $138

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