What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 1100 per person. Breakfast is served box-style in the breakfast area.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability. Special requests can be made upon check-in but cannot be guaranteed.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including a designated registration desk and public areas. Step-free entrances are available.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Downtown Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Higashi Honganji Temple. It is approximately 2.1 miles from Heian Shrine and 2.2 miles from Kyoto Tower. Public transport options are available nearby.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 12 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic & Books

What guests think

At The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic & Books, guests highlight warm, helpful staff, a handy setting near Nijo Castle and transit, and a distinctive lobby manga library with complimentary drinks that adds an easygoing, entertainment-focused vibe.

Rooms are compact and efficiently designed, but many note very firm mattresses and thin pillows. The Japanese bento breakfast is often tasty, yet repetitive and limited in choice, with few alternatives mentioned. Cleanliness feedback is largely positive, though a minority reported dust, odors, stained linens or carpets, and occasional smoke smell. Overall, expect a convenient, value-minded base with unique touches and tight quarters.

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Facilities

Standout features include a lobby manga library with borrowing, complimentary hot drinks, and on-site coin laundry; there is also a small rooftop/terrace. Some guests found the washer and dryer performance mixed.

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Amanda

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 13 nights

Nice, clean, and modern hotel. They have lots of manga to read in the lobby that you.can sign out and take up to your room to read or even up to the little rooftop terrace they have if you want. Room was small and space efficient which suited me just fine because I wasn't going to Japan to live in a hotel. A complaint I have would be the mattress and pillow were super hard and uncomfortable, but after walking around all day that didn't stop me from passing out. Also that street sounds were pretty loud, but again, I had no problem falling asleep. All in all a decent little hotel and I would still stay again if I was back in the area.

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Ai

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

仕事柄月1ぐらいで関西圏のホテルに宿泊するが、客室の綺麗さが段違いによかった。フロントの対応もよく、24時間ドリンクが飲めるのがよかった。漫画も読めて、ステイケーションにも使用できるなと思う。

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Yomidalys

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

4.5/5 Excellent customer service. The staff speaks English and they offer luggage transfer services for a very reasonable price. The room is small, but it met my need. The bed is hard, but it’s actually very good for the back (better for my back than my super soft bed at home). The bathroom is compact, but the tub is actually quite large. The terrace is cute. The breakfast is Japanese style, they also have coffee and tea. The manga selection for non Japanese speakers isn’t great. The location is pretty convenient, there’s a family mart and a 7-11 just a few steps away. And a few central bus lines. Close to nijo castle and few minute bus ride from Gion. I would stay again. If the bed were soften and the room a little larger, I'd give it 5 stars.

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Heather

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, cery convenient having laundry facilities available. The hotel is inba very walkable area. My only negative was the bed and pullo

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Kevin

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There's a Lawsons and a 7/11 right near the hotel so getting snacks late at night is a breeze! They have self serve tea/coffee complimentary near reception so it makes it nice to have when you're reading their manga selection. They have only 2 washer/dryer combos starting at 100yen per 30 min cycles but when we went, 1 broke down and started leaking but they got it fixed right away. The beds are really hard and hurt my back as I laid on them but all in all it's a nice hotel. Kind of a walk from the closest JR station but it's a nice location.

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Nathan

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, helpful staff, the breakfast was lovely and unlimited hot drinks!

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TAMAE

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

ホテルは清潔で部屋も綺麗だし、二条城からも近く、コンビニも近くにあり、マンガ本も10冊まで貸し出し無料で、ドリンクコーナーも充実していてなんと自分でお抹茶を立てて飲むことが出来ました！とても美味しくて良い経験になりました！ほんとにとても心地の良いホテルでした！連泊した際も希望すれば1日ごとに掃除もしてくれたので、毎日気持ち良く過ごせました！ありがとうございました。

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Destiny

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was wonderful, friendly, and accommodating! The breakfast was delicious and the laundry facility was easy to use.

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Kuanping

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The lobby with all the manga to rent is perfect

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Emiko

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

漫画読み放題最高でした！またゆっくり過ごせる時間はこちらのホテルでお世話になりたいものです！ビネガードリンクも美味でございました。ありがとうございました♪

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised, but some guests reported dust, lingering hallway or room odors, stained linens or carpets, and occasional smoke smell.

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Natsuko

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

清潔な客室、スタッフ、設備やサービスなど、すべてが特に良かった

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Adriane Janine

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room not vety clean, but rhe blackout blinds helped us to sleep. Bathroom with main tap for shower and sinc in one unit does not help. Also super small.

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Jesse

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Has a library that boasts an impressive collection of new and old manga. Guests can borrow up to 10 books at a time. Almost all the manga are in Japanese. If you do not know Japanese or not learning Japanese, I feel this is a completely missed opportunity. Breakfast is a Japanese bento box with miso soup. The breakfast is very healthy containing a hodgepodge of rice and pickled vegetables. The breakfast is low on meat, usually it's a single meatball and a slice of cooked fish. The hotel room is tiny, so people who are taller than 6 ft or have a lot of luggage might find it difficult to navigate. The beds here are EXTREMELY firm. I like sleeping on firm beds so it was not a problem for me. Also did not like the position of the air condition which blows directly towards the bed. I had to turn if off to avoid freezing while asleep. To rooftop space is small and not very practical for reading. It gets very sunny up there and there is no shade. Hotel has definitely seen some better days, noticed the ceiling of my room had cracks and there is a noticeable stink when the staff are cleaning the rooms.

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Jimmy

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a non-smoking room, but the room smelled like an ashtray. I don't know if it was due to the AC or the guest before me smoked there. Either way, I felt sick waking up in that room. I won't go there again.

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KOVID

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, good location. Rooms were clean, staff was courteous.

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Maria

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotellet ligger bra till nära kommunikationer och sevärdheter. Utsökt japansk frukost. Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Bekväma sängar. Betyget dras ner lite på grund av lukt av fotsvett från heltäckningsmattan och att rummets fönster var frostad glas, ej genomskinligt. Detta framkom inte när vi bokade.

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Kevin

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked that it was somewhat close to all the places we wanted to visit in Kyoto. There is a bus that is only a few stops away from the main street of Kyoto. We did not like the fact that our blanket had 2 dried blood spots from a previous guest. The beds felt thin and easy to make bed noises when moving around on it.

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Kevin

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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Haig

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well located and clean

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Justen

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall was generally clean, though a couple stains on the carpet and bench. Not a bad location, but not amazing. Good food nearby. Was on the 6 floor and when they cleaned the rooms, the hallways smelled wet and like mildew with all the sheets piled in the hall. The blinds did nothing to keep out the light, so I needed to wear a sleep mask. I would stay again but I’d probably look at other options first.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and space efficient with practical layouts; many reviews mention extremely firm mattresses and thin pillows. A few noted street noise, strong morning light, non-opening or frosted windows, or AC blowing directly onto beds.

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Amanda

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 13 nights

Nice, clean, and modern hotel. They have lots of manga to read in the lobby that you.can sign out and take up to your room to read or even up to the little rooftop terrace they have if you want. Room was small and space efficient which suited me just fine because I wasn't going to Japan to live in a hotel. A complaint I have would be the mattress and pillow were super hard and uncomfortable, but after walking around all day that didn't stop me from passing out. Also that street sounds were pretty loud, but again, I had no problem falling asleep. All in all a decent little hotel and I would still stay again if I was back in the area.

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Heather

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The price is reasonable for a really convenient location, near the Nijo castle and train station. Beds extremely hard, but the staff so friendly. Breakfast was traditional and good but the same every day so just be aware.

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Emmanuel

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This us a great property and the location is excellent with easy access to trains and buses. The only thing i would like point out is that the mattresses are extremely hard. The rest was great.

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Vanessa

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Interesting hotel, small room (not sure 2 people would have fitted comfortably), washing machine handy to use, close to subway

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Michelle

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Veldig harde senger

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Elisabeth

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Standard hotel room but with more clever design features than is typical - fold down desk, under bed storage, etc. Quiet, clean, comfortable, easy access for public transit. Staff friendly and helpful.

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NAOMI

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

狭い

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Alba

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was small and the beds aren’t the most comfortable. Staff was nice and friendly. Location is the biggest highlight being very close to the castle and with tons of options for transportation.

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Yuka

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

部屋はきれいだけど、窓のロールスクリーンの生地が薄すぎて、朝、太陽光がまぶしすぎて目が覚めてゆっくり寝れない。そして強い日差しが入ってきて室内で日焼けする。早く目覚めるし日焼けするし宿泊して疲れた。

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Satoshi

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

確かに室内は狭いですが、壁面のテレビの正面にミニソファとテーブルがあり、機能的です。新しいのできれいですし、特にバスルームは快適です。窓は開かず、昼でも真っ暗なので、開放感を好む人にはおすすめしません。

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with support for luggage and general requests. Occasional issues include wait times at check-in, limited English at times, cash-only policies for some services, and uneven follow-through on specific housekeeping requests.

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Ippu

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

丁寧に対応していただきました

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Althea Love

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient for transport. Convenience store nearby. Clean and great accomodation.helpful staff

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Naim

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was excellent – the staff were warm and attentive, the room was spotless and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere made me feel truly welcomed. I’d be happy to return.

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KOVID

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, good location. Rooms were clean, staff was courteous.

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Yazmin

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For our first time in Kyoto, we decided to stay at the Hedistar Hotel as a cheaper alternative for one of the legs of our Japan trip. Having an evening check-in, our luggage delivered through their transport service was present when we arrived. The hotel’s lobby includes bookshelves of Japanese manga which also included an English section free for guests to borrow during their stay. Although at a good price, the beds were not as comfortable and unfortunately, the rooms were a bit small for two people’s worth of luggage. I also wished there were more pillows, but I’m sure can be requested if necessary. The shower heads also are also angled out of place, so showering was difficult to manage in preventing water from spilling out of the tub. All hygiene amenities were offered for free in the lobby for guests to take for their convenience. Luckily, there was also a FamilyMart right next door where we were able to grab quick snacks to eat. Restaurants were also within walking distance. When it was time to travel to our next hotel, we experienced difficulty with language barrier when trying to transport our luggage through their service. CASH ONLY for luggage service! Luckily, we were able to find an ATM in the FamilyMart next door. Despite difficulty, they still tried their best to communicate their policies through Google translate which was extremely helpful in figuring out how much to pay. Overall, it was an okay stay for the price.

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MASAHITO

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

スタッフの訓練不足。

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Destiny

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was wonderful, friendly, and accommodating! The breakfast was delicious and the laundry facility was easy to use.

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Shou Wang

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

!!! For foreign customers who can speak Japanese or Chinese !!! The staff can’t speak and understand even a little English. Don’t choose this hotel if you’re not familiar or can’t speak Japanese or Chinese. 整體 (6.5/10) 性價比上來說是一間不錯的飯店(預定價格: 約1000NTD/晚)。然而櫃檯人員完全無法說英文(甚至主動要求顧客說中文)對其他國家的旅客來說無疑是非常的不便利。走廊的空調完全沒在運轉，導致走廊上異常的悶熱，是兩個大扣分的點。一樓的漫畫一次最多可以借10本進客房看，也有免費的抹茶(熱)可以喝，算十分有特色。服務 (4/10) 三星級飯店本來就不會要求太多的服務，但連最基礎的英文都不行，這點不及格。整潔(8/10) 乾淨，客房內該換的東西都有換新，牆面有少許行李刮過的痕跡，小扣分。交通、生活機能(9/10) 樓下走約1-2分鐘有便利商店、拉麵店，距離地鐵走路約5分鐘，JR走路約15分鐘舒適度(5/10) 不知道為什麼走廊不開空調，非常的悶熱，讓人一分鐘都不想多待。房間與浴室以三星級飯店來說偏小，浴缸要整個人縮起來才能泡，形同虛設。

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Michelle

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had to wait a while for someone to be at the check in counter even after pushing the bell. We did arrive an hour before 3 pm and had to leave our luggage’s with them until 3 pm, however we didn’t get our room keys until about 3:15 pm even after already waiting in the lobby. We asked for change of sheets and full service in one of our rooms and they just changed the sheets direction, didn’t change them. The rooms had an off smell. The location is nice, rooftop is nice. They have comics in the lobby, but over all it was just OK. They provide you one tiny pillow and the mattress was very hard and space was very tight. Not complaining about the space since we have traveled throughout Japan and know this is common. My suggestion would be to book closer to Kyoto station since that is the hub of where everything is.

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Aislinn

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely clean hotel with very helpful staff who were a wonderful support when helping us ship our bags overnight between Kyoto and Tokyo. Hotel also very close to metro for ease of travel elsewhere in the city and beyond.

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Location

Convenient for Nijo Castle with nearby bus stops and subway, plus easy access to shops and convenience stores. Some guests felt it was a bit far from Kyoto Station or a few main sights.

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Elisa

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Located beside a subway station and various bus routes. As well as a 15 minute walk from a commercial area and the JR station.

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Yoshiki

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

地下鉄東西線の二条城駅から本当に歩いてすぐなので、交通の便、観光地へのアクセスに関しては文句なしの5つ星です。また、新しいカフェが続々とオープンしていて活気がある三条通商店街も徒歩圏内にあるので、食事にもお茶にも困りません。ホテルは内装が落ち着いていて過ごしやすかったです。朝食の和食弁当も品が良くて美味しかったです。

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JILIN

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is situated next to the famous Nijo Castle, with several bus stops and subway station just a quick stroll away. Additionally, the nearby ramen restaurant offers a deliciously chewy ramen that is definitely worth sampling.

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Kevin

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked that it was somewhat close to all the places we wanted to visit in Kyoto. There is a bus that is only a few stops away from the main street of Kyoto. We did not like the fact that our blanket had 2 dried blood spots from a previous guest. The beds felt thin and easy to make bed noises when moving around on it.

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Jairo

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location in Kyoto, super friendly staff and very close to train station walking and many restaurants!

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Karina Mancilla

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Esta es una zona muy bonita y cerca del castillo. Muy accesible en transporte, me volvería a quedar sin duda.

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Ange

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Un très bon hotel situé à côté du métro et du château de nijo-jo il y a donc bcp a faire. Les chambres sont petites mais bien équipée j'y ai passé 3 nuits sans difficultés.

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Ammar

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Spacious, clean and cozy rooms! Hotel also makes you feel safe, close to Nijo-Jo Castle which is a must-to-visit I think. Also there is a bus stop 1 min walk distance from front door. I recommend here. 10-15 mins bus trip to Kyoto Station.

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Joseph

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is in walking distance from the Kyoto Metro stations and the Nijo Castle. Japanese style breakfast is served each morning.

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Alisha

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a very nice hotel with great staff and amenities. The only downside was it was a bit far from kyotos main attractions and the subway but hotel was amazing.

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Dining

Breakfast is a traditional Japanese bento with miso soup that many enjoyed. Several reviews noted it is the same each day with limited choice and few or no Western options.

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Udo

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sauberes, ruhiges kleines Zimmer. Das gebuchte Komfortfrühstück entsprach nicht europäischen Qualitäts- und Geschmacksvorstellungen. Es gab jeden Tag das Identische: Eine sehr salzige Suppe sowie eine Box aus dem Warmhaltewagen mit Reis, komischem Gemüse, einer Miniportion Kartoffelsalat und einer sehr kleinen Fleischkugel.

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Heather

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The price is reasonable for a really convenient location, near the Nijo castle and train station. Beds extremely hard, but the staff so friendly. Breakfast was traditional and good but the same every day so just be aware.

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Catherine

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a great little hotel near walkable sites. But a bit of a walk to a train station, about 15min. Clean and comfortable room but the bed was rock hard, possibly the hardest I’ve ever slept on. Also the breakfast was traditional Japanese every morning with no other options. And you could sometimes smell smoke from the smoking room at the back. I would stay again. Lovely staff.

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Jacob

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 13 nights

Great hotel in a very convenient location in Kyoto. Japanese-style breakfast was very nice!

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Alireza

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Far from Tokyo station takes 30 min bus or 30 min walk to station ready bad breakfast you cant chose what to eat

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Yoshiki

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

地下鉄東西線の二条城駅から本当に歩いてすぐなので、交通の便、観光地へのアクセスに関しては文句なしの5つ星です。また、新しいカフェが続々とオープンしていて活気がある三条通商店街も徒歩圏内にあるので、食事にもお茶にも困りません。ホテルは内装が落ち着いていて過ごしやすかったです。朝食の和食弁当も品が良くて美味しかったです。

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Nathan

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, helpful staff, the breakfast was lovely and unlimited hot drinks!

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David

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I loved that I was able to get some manga to read during my down time at the hotel. The staff were great and the bento breakfast was delicious

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Destiny

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was wonderful, friendly, and accommodating! The breakfast was delicious and the laundry facility was easy to use.

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HITOSHI

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

出張で４連泊しました。快適でしたが、１つだけ不満（残念）だったのは、朝食のお弁当内容がホボ同じだったことです。連泊者には、ご配慮い頂けると良かったです。せめて、隔日で内容を変えて頂けると飽きは来ないかと．．．．。非常に美味しかったので、残念と言えば残念でした。

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