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Hotel Sasarindou

Kyoto · Japan

570-102 Minamigawa, GionmachiView location

8.8/10Excellent340 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.8/109.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Hotel Sasarindou

Enjoy convenient amenities at Hotel Sasarindou in Kyoto's Gion district, including complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a vending machine. The 30 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs with satellite programming, safes, and electric kettles. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.

A short walk from Shijo Street and Gion Corner, the hotel is also conveniently located near Kawaramachi Street (0. 4 mi) and Nishiki Market (0. 6 mi). Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the preferred airport for accessing the hotel.

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With a stay at Hotel Sasarindou in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shijo Street and Gion Corner. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nishiki Market and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pontocho Alley.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Special Instructions
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Housekeeping service is provided every 3 days, with towel exchanges and trash removal provided daily.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Hanamikoji Street 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Kenninji Temple 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shijo Street 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Minamiza Theater 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kamo River 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Gion Corner 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Pontocho Alley 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Yasaka Shrine 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kiyamachi Street 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Gion Tatsumi Bridge 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Maruyama Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Kawaramachi Street 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Yasui Konpiragu 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 30
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
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  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Concierge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Continental breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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BED AND BREAKFAST

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX-7

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  • TWIN DELUXE TWO BEDSTWIN • DELUXE TWO BEDSTWN.2B-DX

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-2

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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  • DOUBLE SMOKINGDOUBLE • SMOKINGDBL.JK

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXESGL.DX

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    DELUXE

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  • Double or Twin SMOKINGDouble or Twin • SMOKINGDBT.JK

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  • SINGLE DELUXE SMOKINGSINGLE • DELUXE SMOKINGSGL.DX-JK

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    Room code: SGL.DX-JK

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.NM

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  • TWIN SMOKING WITH VIEWSTWIN • SMOKING WITH VIEWSTWN.WV-JK

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    TWIN SMOKING WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: TWN.WV-JK

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE SMOKINGDouble or Twin • DELUXE SMOKINGDBT.DX-JK

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    Room code: DBT.DX-JK

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • TWIN SMOKINGTWIN • SMOKINGTWN.JK

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    Room code: TWN.JK

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Sasarindou

8.8
Excellent
340 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Blair
Very helpful staff. The room we stayed in was huge and had a sauna and a deep bathtub. The breakfast is simple Japanese and amazing. You can make yourself an espresso at all times and the location is very central.

Loved it here.
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
JUSTIN
Great stay! Very spacious.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2026
Morgan
All ok
Great service
Friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Bev
This little srt deco gem is situated in the Gion district which is beautiful and historical. The room was spacious and had everything you would need when travelling.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Daniel
Location was truly incredible. Hotel was comfortable and more than adequate but not luxurious.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Lee An
This property needs some renovation done like Change the carpet in the guest room. Other than that everything else is good. Live the area to walk around.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Christa
Rooms were nice and large. Wasn’t able to eat the food they served for breakfast. We were expecting a variety but nothing for us to eat.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
catherine
The breakfast was cute, but you couldn't choose what you would get to eat. It was prepared for you.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Rena
The room was very large by Japanese standards and the location couldn't be better. And the price was very reasonable. Great value.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
Takanori
Good location.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2025
Ross
Clean room. Great location
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2025
Sigmund
Excellent location for Gion district, large room and bathroom, minimal breakfast
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2025
Vicky
Amazing location, very central, big room for Kyoto.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Breanne
Perfect location
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Michael
Excellent value and great location in the gion area. Basic traditional Japanese breakfast included. Property is dated; looks like the 1980's in there but everything was clean and servicible. Rooms were large and had a japanese style in room bathroom.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Bradley
This place should be your choice. What a location, and a comfortable hotel. We had a tour, and as we walked by our guide mentioned the great location of the hotel. She was impressed it was ours.
Top recommendation!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Ian
Great quirky hotel
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Bradley
What a great location! Only issue was the language barrier, but comfortable, reasonably nice sized rooms. This is a great hotel to choose in Kyoto!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Paul

Quirky, well located

This is a quirky unique hotel in a fantastic location. Quiet street in a busy area.

The place is very clean and the room was huge by Japanese standards. Great bathroom. I don’t think the hotel has been updated in 30 years. It’s kind of cool— a throwback to an earlier era. Vintage. But takes some getting used to.

Free breakfast didn’t appeal to us. We skipped it.

One complaint is that the windows lacked blackout blinds. If you are light sensitive, you will want an eye mask.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Eva
Way better than I expected! The one bedroom had a whole shower room with bath and separate toilet+ a shoe room! We had a large window that let in plenty of light and the bed was comfortable. 10/10 stay!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Thomas
nice breakfast. you will feel very relaxed here, with plenty of room
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Lovely, quirky hotel on a beautiful, quiet street

Quirky hotel on a beautiful, quiet side street. The location is excellent being close to the historic streets of Gion, bus stops and main roads/shopping districts and yet despite all the nearby hustle and bustle, as soon as you turn into the road that the hotel entrance is on you enter an oasis and calm and quiet.

We visited during the Gion Matsuri period and everything was within easy walking distance. Excellent nearby restaurants.

Breakfast is Japanese style and was plentiful, well organised and tasty. Be aware that there are no alternative breakfast options.

Our room was probably the biggest hotel room I have ever had in Japan. It felt a little dated but was perfectly clean and comfortable so don't let that put you off. I would happily stay here again. The bathroom was a Japanese wet room style with the shower before the bath. Works just fine but is worth noting for the benefit of western visitors.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Kurt
Very clean, quiet location in the Gion district that is close to everything. Nice rooms with amenities and friendly helpful staff.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2025
Fangi
The location is very convenient to everywhere and it’s the reason I recommend this hotel. The space of room is pretty big with a bathtub and shower room. Breakfast is traditional Japaneses style. There is a coffee area serving hot and ice coffee after 3pm. I wish there is a work table and chair so I can work in my room.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2025
Yvonne
I have stayed at Sasarindou a number of times over the last 10 years, and was really surprised to see the poor condition this time. Part of what I like about Sasarindou is the retro charm, but now it seems like even minor repairs are not being made to keep the hotel in livable condition, which is a shame because the staff is WONDERFUL. We had tape covering areas needing repair, bleach stains on the carpet, a dirty cover on our couch and a large rip in our curtain. There were large cracks in the walls around the property. The mattress was also extremely uncomfortable and worn out. Our room smelled of old cigarette smoke and our friend’s room on the first floor smelled damp and “green” if that makes any sense- as if moss or algae was growing in it. Although the rooms seemed clean, I felt too uncomfortable to use the shower or leave my clothing on the surfaces.

A side note but relevant- I brought my friend, who has cancer, on this trip. Our itinerary shifted by two days due to her treatment schedule changing. Although I booked nonrefundable rooms, I figured they would be willing to shift our booking since we were keeping the same number of nights. They declined. In the end, despite losing the money for 2 nights for 2 rooms AND paying to stay elsewhere, I am glad because after the first night we were more than happy to move to a different hotel anyway due to the poor condition. I hope they fix up this hotel because it was a real gem in a very nice location.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Laura
Location is ideal - right off train station, next to harbor (for those taking a cruise), near major attractions, restaurants, and shopping. It is also very safe and quiet, even at all hours of the day and night. We would definitely stay there again!!
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Melissa
Super convenient and walkable location! You’re so close to so many fun things, but far enough for it to be quiet. The location was super clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The traditional Japanese breakfast was a huge plus!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Mike
The first thing you'll tell you is that you cannot take a taxi directly to the hotel.
They'll be forced to drop you off. Not far from the hotel, but the walkways are that of old Japan very narrow, a taxi just can't just get through.
The front entrance is very nice. It has a combination of
The 70s and 20s mixed would be my guess. It is not run down at all .
Everything was clean and the staff was very helpful to me a foreign traveler.
They request that you remove your shoes in in the door opening and put on slippers. If your feet are smaller, then seven I imagine you'll be just fine using the ones they provide. If you're like me, however, eleven inches only half my foot fits in their slippers.
Now, for the fun part of the review, the area is amazing and they're R. Historical sites all around within walking distance of just a few minutes.
I was there over the weekend, and there were countless live performances in the parks that we're all free to enjoy.
As for food, it is plentiful and there is a restaurant every ten feet.It seems.
There is a bus stop and a subway stop. Just a block away.
If you want a tour, any place else.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Carla
Hotel provided slippers and sleep wear, they all all the necessities at the lobby coffee and tea, personal stuff, very close walking distance to everything, refrigerator and kettle to boil water , enjoyed it here.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2025
Maria
Great location. The room was huge, not just by japan standards but even bigger than a lot of American rooms. Only gave a four star because the bed was not comfortable, too hard for me, but that may be good for others. Hotel was a bit outdated, and themed a bit weird but that’s not really important (to us), we just care about location and cleanliness and those things exceeded our expectations.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Bea Gabrielle
Best hotel in kyoto
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Richard
I loved the spacious rooms, it's in a beautiful area there in Gion
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Jesse
Easy check in. No complaints
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Brian M Yates
Gorgeous little boutique hotel in Gion easy to everything
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Jennifer
This hotel is beautiful and we were very pleased with our room. The bathroom felt luxurious! We also couldn't have asked for a better location, it is in a quiet area next to a museum, shrine, and picturesque roads. The nearby park was in full Autumn colors. Breakfast was set out on trays for all guests, and consisted of traditional Japanese foods. The coffee was delicious. The staff spoke English and were extremely helpful with advice and letting us keep our luggage on site for a few hours after we checked out. We were so happy here and would absolutely recommend this hotel to other travelers.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2024
Bruce
Out dated building but large room. The breakfast was simple with no laundry service. If you need anything it’s a few blocks to walk to the nearest store.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
carlos
I enjoyed staying here staff was very helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2024
JoAnn
The hotel was lovely, in a quiet neighborhood. Staff was helpful. It was an easy walk from the Gion train station, but not many restaurants close by that weren't already completely booked for the evening. We had to walk a little further, but the atmosphere of Gion was delightful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
David
This was a great stay in a very convenient location with easy access to subway, bus, and the Gion district
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
JoAnn
Staff was wonderful and the area was walkable with a lot of restaurants. Loved the aquarium!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
sharri
Very large room for Japan. The hotel has a charming 70s style aesthetic. The Japanese breakfast was good. Very good location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Ravi
10/10 amazing hotel large room great area great staff
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Alyxis
It was close to the Main Street for shopping and restaurants. Nice rooms.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Gabrielle

Cozy, character, amenities and location!

LOVED this hotel. It was near the heart of the Gion district, had a cozy retro feel, a HUGE spacious room (which I did not expect, knowing Japan) with 2 full beds pushed together vs only 1 full bed for 2 people. SO comfortable and spacious. Speaking of spacious…the bathroom was huge, complete with a toilet in a separate room, and a very large room with a jacuzzi tub, traditional onsen like showering area (not a tub, but an open wet room with a shower head and a stool), AND a private sauna. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay in Kyoto. Arigato gozaimasu!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
noriko
Great room and location.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Andrew
Easily walkable from gion but on a quiet side street. Easy access to transit within 5 min walk
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2024
Francis
The room is spacious and clean. Staff are friendly. Free breakfast with stay. Walking distance to subway and restaurant.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Aug 2024
Herman
Pros: front desk and larger than average Japanese rooms. Location is excellent.

Cons: booked 3 rooms and 2 of them smelled terribly. I suspect it came from the AC units but it permeated. By the time I reached the next hotel, all my stuff had that stench on it. When we tried to swap rooms, the front desk said they couldn’t due to the hotel being sold out. At the same time, they confirmed they were smokers rooms even though we booked 3 non smoking rooms.

Would be a great place to stay for the price if they can fix the stench.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2024
Liz
Excellent value for money. A quiet area with lots of shops and eateries just around the corner. Walkable to various local temples and to local metro stations. Helpful staff who look after your luggage and a little room by reception to eat your own food and a kitchen to use. We stopped for two nights but wish we would have stopped longer. I recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Ho Fai

Great Budget, Great Location

The room deco is kind of old fashion but the room size and bathroom size are surprisingly big when comparing with the averagea hotel room size among Japan. The great budget room rate ( including a Japanese style breakfast ) and the great location ( in the Center of Gion) definitely compensating the room deco. staff are helpful and friendly. i will give 9.5 out of 10. Highly recommended.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2024
JEAN-PAUL
Excellent location, super quiet, very recommendable
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Niall
Very central location in the Gion district and close to underground train station. Slightly quirky hotel with a Rolls Royce in the foyer. We enjoyed our stay here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2024
Damir
Room was nice and clean with a big bathroom. Traditional Japanese breakfast was enough to start a day. Location is perfect. Quiet during night but close to everything. Most of attraction are reachable by walk. Stuff is helpful and friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Vatchara
Wow! Just wow! This was the biggest surprise I've ever had from a hotel stay. I'd booked the deluxe twin room and was expecting a small room like everywhere else in Japan. But I walked in to discover a very spacious room, HUGE bathroom with a very large tub and separate shower area, and most surprising of all... my own private sauna!
The hotel is located in the heart of Gion, but once you are in the hotel it is a serene quiet setting where you don't hear any noise from outside.
They have so many toiletries in front of the lifts for you to take up to your room, including face wash, skin lotion, moisturiser and many more. Cleaning is done every 2-3 days but they will give you clean towels and yukata every day, rubbish bins can also be emptied every day, plus they give you 2L of bottled water every day.
Breakfast is Japanese style only, which I have no problem with. It's a set where you get fish, egg, pickled veg, rice and miso soup. This doesn't really change much day by day so for long stay it does get repetitive. This might be my only grouse with staying here, as I was staying 7 nights.
Overall I couldn't be more impressed with hotel Sasarindou and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in Gion, as for the price I paid I got so much. It is by far the best value I ever had from any hotel stay in Japan. A true gem!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2024
Darlyn
This is a beautiful retro hotel. Our room was very spacious and clean. The hotel manager was great! The breakfast was an authentic Japanese style. The only thing was the hot tub wasn't working.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2024
JOHN
Cozy hotel, a bit dated, off the beaten path in a nice neighborhood. Don’t bother with their Japanese breakfast. Not good quality. There’s plenty of coffee shops nearby.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2024
Michael
Room smelled like sewage. Mold on the shower curtain. Drained slowly. Towels wouldn't dry and there was no staff to replace them. Checked out early
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2024
Philip
Our room was spacious and in an incredibly convenient spot, but the wifi didn’t work at all.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2024
Jennifer

A gem of a hotel

We loved this hotel! Super clean, right in the very heart of Gion, super short walking distance to all the main attractions and sites, the traditional breakfast provided was a huge plus, we loved it. The room was very spacious, the biggest we had during our stay in Japan. Loved the shower room with large tub and that the showering area was separate from toilet and sink. Definitely the largest bathroom we had as well. Slippers are provided and ready when you enter your room in order to keep the floors clean and I like that the toiletries are provided downstairs so you can take what you need, and leave what you don’t. Efficient and eliminates waste. Staff was friendly and so helpful. We were trying to get a taxi upon our checkout on one of the busiest days and he was determined to help us even though he was busy helping other guests check in and out. He was persistent and got us a taxi which felt like a small miracle. We really appreciated everything about this hotel and would absolutely recommend it and stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2024
Kimberly
Everything about the property is excellent.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2024
Reiko
The location was great in the middle of Gion district and I was able to walk to most of the places in the area, avoiding super crowded buses full of tourists. The rooms were pretty outdated but spacious, breakfast was simple but very nice.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2023
Marcus
In between the Shopping areas and Yasaka Shrine and Park, walkable distance and within Gion District making it a good tourist location to stay in
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2023
Yoshihide

super nice

The staffs were super helpful and welcoming.
Very quiet location.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2023
Joey Daniel
Good hotel, good location and adequate accommodations...
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
efawy
Big rooms!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
Verified traveler

Great location.

The location is terrific. The placeshows its age with dripping taps, etc There were old carpets in the corridors. But for the price, the size of the room courteous service and amenity, it’s terrific. Looking forward to return.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2023
Susan
A hidden gem in the historic Gion district that is close to cultural sights as well great food and shopping.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 May 2023
Paul
The property was very dated and in my opinion not worth the price. The bed was also very uncomfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2019
Eyal
Large room, great location at the heart of Gion, great breakfast, friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The front desk staff, and especially the manager, were extremely kind and resourceful and went out of their way to help us retrieve a valuable item we left behind. We would like to extend sincere thanks to them for the amazing support!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2019
Carly

Charming hotel in an excellent location

Hotel Sasarindou is a beautifully maintained hotel in an excellent location with easy access on foot or by bus to many Kyoto attractions. While the building is a bit dated, I think this is charming (I only mention it because if you go in expecting it to look and feel like a brand-new Marriott or something, you will be disappointed). There is a breakfast included, and for the rates, I honestly do not think you could find a better value in the area. There are several restaurants within a couple blocks, too. The staff are very polite and professional, and this would be a great place to stay for business travel or for a visit to explore Kyoto.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
This hotel was in an excellent location close to Gion and the Yasaka Shrine. It is also within 3minutes of bus stops and 4-5 minutes from the train station. Twin room was fairly spacious. Quiet hotel. WiFi was okay. We received one free water bottle (1 liter) a day which was very nice. Staff was very friendly. I highly recommend!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2019
Jennifer

Great Location

Right in the heart of the Gion area, we enjoyed our stay at Sasarindou. The breakfast was basic but the food was fresh, homemade and tasty. A little bit small but clean and situated in an excellent place for sightseeing. Lot of eating places nearby for meals too.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Met all expectations!

Great location and service. Quiet but close to main attractions. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Breakfast was consistent and tasty. Would recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
The room was spacious by Japan standards. Conveniently located in Gion a short walk to the train station and one block away from the main road. Very quiet neighborhood. Overall a very comfortable stay.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
The staff are very friendly. They helped us book a taxi service to the Kyoto station. The location is also really good right within the Gion-Shijo district. The included breakfast was awesome better than most hotels I've know in North America. I would recommend this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2018
Shinichi

Good hotel near station

This hotel was located very close to the Gion-Shijyou and access to the street was great. The hotel has good service and attitude towards customers while maintaining the price reasonable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2018
JoLe
Very nice location and very clean. Staff were excellent! Free breakfast was excellent!!
Only things to change were that the towels were very thin and there was no place to hang towels.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2017
Verified traveler

Charming hotel.

Charming hotel. Great location & staff. Would definitely recommend it!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Feb 2016
Swee Lin

Disappointing Stay

The wi-fi in Hotel Sasarindou was inconsistent and weak on the first day of our stay. After we have reflected this to the hotel reception, they informed that the router in both our rooms have been stolen - how absurd is that?! Does the hotel not check that all amenities in the rooms are in order before checking in the next guests?

The room occupied by my parents was very dim and the wall light was without any bulb. Again, when we informed the reception, their immediate reply was there was nothing they could do.

It is overall quite a disappointment and we are not sure how Hotel Sasarindou got their rating of 8.3 which they proudly displayed at the reception counter.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Nov 2015
chun hei

Nice

Nice
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2015
Dean

Great Hotel in fantastic location

Wasn't expecting much from this hotel. Was very surprised at how good it was. Excellent value for money.
It's a little difficult to find down the back streets if Gion, but it is in a prime location within walking distance from some good sights.
Breakfast was good. There is a Japanese selection and also bread to toast and croissants.
You get coffee and fresh orange juice. There are two little old Japanese ladies who run round frantically bringing out fresh food.
The room was a good size and comfortable, however the pink decor could do with a make over.
All in all, for the price we paid. The Hotel Sasarindou was outstanding value for money
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2015
eve

Close to everything- really in the middle of Gion

Quiet- yet steps away the bustle of tourists on one of the most popular streets in Gion. we got a large room with a huge bathroom/bath and shower area and the beds were comfortable. My only complaint was the AC leaked on the carpet (luckily, where we did not walk) and the room would get hot and stuffy in the mornings despite the AC being on. Not a big deal though- everything else was great.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2015
Jung
Small but very comfortable with great location.
Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2015
Ha

a relaxable hotel

I really enjoyed staying here. The room was excellent with full bathroom''s stuffs for ladies. Just one minus point for the poor breakfast. I had to eat the same thing for 3 days. And even you called it buffet, actually you didnt have many choices to eat.
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2015
Verified traveler

Perfect Kyoto hotel

Nice central location. Walking distance to everything. We are Japanese speaking, so I cannot comment on the staff's English. Breakfast was provided as well which was awesome. Japanese foods. We think this is a former love hotel because of the room style, and the cab driver had never heard of it either. lol Low key, good for couples. Would stay again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2015
JEvans

Simple and comfortable.

For the price range and compared to the other Japanese-style \"inns\" around the Gion area; hard to beat. Walking distance to the key shopping lanes. 12 mins from Kyoto station.
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2015
Joe

excellent hotel abd location

very quiet and peaceful unlike US hotels
lots of amenities
breakfast was okay but repetitive
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2015
Mimi

Perfect location, would gladly return.

Enjoyed my stay there. Location was great, off on a quiet street with no noise despite it's closeness to a bustling Gion district. Breakfast was included and generous if you like Japanese food, otherwise you will have to be content with toast, croissant, juice, coffee or tea. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2015
Lawrence

Unexpected find.

In the middle of Gion, on a quiet backstreet that was hard to find initially. But just two blocks away from Shijo dori and the heart of Gion.
Drawback was that you never felt away from tourists, since that is the heart of tourist interest.Ironically, we preferred the area around Kyoto station, because it wasn't as crowded with tourists.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2015
Shimon

Nice and cosy hotel

Very nice and cosy hotel right in the nightlife center of Kyoto.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2015
David M

Hard to find, but enjoyed our stay here.

This was a little hard to find, our cab driver didn't know where it was, but after we found it, definitely enjoyed our stay here. It had a big bathroom with a large tub to relax in. The rooms were spacious for Japan. The staff wasn't always at the front desk so if you needed help or anything, you needed to call for them. It seemed like an older hotel but really enjoyed our time here. I would stay here again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2015
Faye

Good hotel!

Good and a variety breakfast, polite staff and closed to the main street. It is reasonable to the price and the equipment.

Because the buildings of Kyoto are very similar, it is easy to get lost at the night time. We had lost out way 2 times from the main road to the hotel at the night. :(

Anyway, it is reasonable.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2014
linusji

Great location

Standard old style hotel with great location, in the heart of Gion and 1 minute walk to hanamikoji which is the old style street with a lot of restaurants. Hotel staff are friendly and simple japanese style breakfast is included
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2026
kazue
古いから仕方無し、しかしスタッフのは誠意が
有り救われました。便利でまた利用したいです。
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
利絵
立地条件も良く、お安く泊まれたので良かった
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Aurelien
Great hotel, very close to everything in Gion.
The room was spacious, clean and with a bath.
I recommandent it +++
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
Reiko
アメニティが充実していて良かったです。
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2026
MASAHIRO
ラブホテルを改装した独特の雰囲気がいい
Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 May 2026
Kazuhisa
清潔なスリッパが必要
Self

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Hotel Sasarindou
570-102 Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Kyoto, Japan

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