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The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto · Japan

Anenishihorikawa Aneyakojisagaru Nishihorikawadori, 508View location

9.0/10Excellent667 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace at The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books. Make use of complimentary Wi-Fi and a vending machine. The hotel's restaurant offers a satisfying meal, and local cuisine breakfasts are available daily (fee applies).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. The 85 air-conditioned rooms provide the comforts of home with refrigerators and flat-screen televisions, along with complimentary Wi-Fi. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, deep soaking bathtubs, and complimentary toiletries.

Located in Kyoto's Karasuma district, the hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Higashi Honganji Temple, and conveniently close to other attractions.

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Located in Kyoto (Downtown Kyoto), The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books is within a 5-minute walk of Nijō Castle and within 4 minutes by car from Higashi Honganji Temple. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Heian Shrine and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kyoto Tower.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

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 Unicode Support true LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

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
    • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • 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.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • 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. Please note: This property’s breakfast is served box-style in the breakfast area.
  • 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 and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • 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
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 per person
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Chinese (Cantonese)

    Japanese

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Sanjo Street 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nijō Castle 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Shijo Street 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kyoto International Manga Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi
Nishiki Market 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden 1.6 km / 1 mi
Teramachi Street 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Kawaramachi Street 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kiyamachi Street 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kamo River 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Pontocho Alley 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Seimei-Jinja Shrine 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Nishihonganji Temple 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 85
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
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  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Library
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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  • Double or Twin CAPACITY 2Double or Twin • CAPACITY 2DBT.C2

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  • TWIN ONE BEDTWIN • ONE BEDTWN.1B

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMYSGL.EY

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo

9.0
Excellent
667 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Rosalie
Yes, the room is small…but I thought it was very comfortable and clean. Great value for price. We also loved the location.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Monique
Everything was perfect, the staff were amazing. Thank you very much to anyone!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Kye
Staff were so helpful
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Warren
The staff are great and completely foreigner friendly. The beds are comfy and the bathroom is amazing! They have a variety of bathroom amenities for you to use if packing light. 10 minute taxi from Kyoto station & a load of shops within a 30 second walk.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Ying
Located in the North of Kyoto by the Nijo/Imperial Castle and between 2 subway lines. Room was small but modern. Not exactly sure how the manga comic collection fits in as this is definitely a business hotel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Javier
Cool place with lots of Manga to read. Close to historical sites and Kyoto station.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2026
Jacek
Staff was great , room was very clean , laundry room available. Air conditioning and heat total disaster as they didn’t translate the instruction to English. The concept of eating right in front of reception didn’t resonate with me. I felt like I was being observed if I handle eating with chopsticks well. By the way, every hotel in Tokyo will provide fork and knife.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Danielle
All was very well maintain
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2026
Stephen
The rooms were clean. Found some stains on the walls, the floors and in the bathroom, but that is acceptable.
The staff's service was pretty below average. The front desk did not speak English very well, and even made some unsavoury comments in Japanese not expecting us to speak Japanese too.
The amenities were pretty good; we made good use of the microwave there, and the coffee and water bar was great. Plus they have tons of manga, but if you don't know Japanese the selection will be VERY limited.
The room was very small, but that is expected of Japan.
The beds were pretty hard, but the cleanliness of the cleaning staff was commendable. They know how to make a bed very well!
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2026
Isao
I stayed here for 2 nights to visit my friends in Osaka and Kobe.

The room was clean and quiet!
The location was not too bad 10 mins to JR Nijo station and 5 mins to Metro Nijo-jō station.

The only complaint that I have is the location of the TV that I can not watch from the 2nd bed. Also it would be nice if there is some bath salts to relax

Overall, the price is reasonable!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Tarun
Staff
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
Mary-Cecile
Clean room, kind staff! Super convenient location.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Seher
The room was very clean and had a nice view plus the location was perfect!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Heather
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
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
BRUCE
Manga makes it Unique, check out what you like and read it there!
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2025
Kevin
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Haig
Well located and clean
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
KOVID
Great stay, good location. Rooms were clean, staff was courteous.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Nov 2025
Kevin
Dusty
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Destiny
The staff was wonderful, friendly, and accommodating! The breakfast was delicious and the laundry facility was easy to use.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2025
Tim
Decent Hotel
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2025
Adriane Janine
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2025
Deborah
The hotel and staff were really good. The only disappointment for me was the quality of the bed/Mattress. I didn’t sleep well and my back was painful.
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2025
Justen
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Joseph
Hotel is in walking distance from the Kyoto Metro stations and the Nijo Castle. Japanese style breakfast is served each morning.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Catherine
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.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
07 Oct 2025
Alireza
Far from Tokyo station takes 30 min bus or 30 min walk to station ready bad breakfast you cant chose what to eat
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
06 Oct 2025
Karthik Reddy
Priced high for a room that wasn't worth the service or amenities or breakfast that was provided..
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
David Kenneth
Loved it
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2025
Alba
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Naim
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Michael
Very good hotel. Smaller room but perfect for a single traveller
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Thi
Great stay at the hedistar! Staff super helpful and the breakfast option was very delicious. Room was spacious (booked a 2 bed room). Towels and garbages cleaned every day but the room itself isn’t turned over every day. Would stay again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Kuanping
The lobby with all the manga to rent is perfect
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2025
Qing
Very nice place with and super affordable
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Elisa
Located beside a subway station and various bus routes. As well as a 15 minute walk from a commercial area and the JR station.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Benjamin
The place to be if you like comic books/manga/etc. Room was relatively small, but exactly the size I needed as a solo traveler.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
A isn't properly positioned. Air is cold while sleeping.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025
Shr
Nice place close to everything
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Nathan
Very clean, helpful staff, the breakfast was lovely and unlimited hot drinks!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Alen
This place rules
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Althea Love
Convenient for transport. Convenience store nearby. Clean and great accomodation.helpful staff
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
26 May 2025
Jesse

Great for solo travelers learning Japanese

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2025
Vanessa
Interesting hotel, small room (not sure 2 people would have fitted comfortably), washing machine handy to use, close to subway
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Petrina
Loved this hotel!! Amenities were great and wonderful staff . Close to all the bus routes
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2025
STINA
Very friendly staff and a very clean building. Comfortable room.
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2025
Verified traveler

Good value for money

I stayed here a few nights in April 2025. I had a generally positive experience as the room was clean and orderly and everything functioned well. It was definitely value for money. Only caveat was it was particularly hot while I was staying there so had to keep the blinds down in my room during my stay and sometimes the wifi wouldn't work very well. The free breakfast was fine, but might need to let them know you are vegetarian beforehand as I only really had the miso soup at breakfast.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2025
Brian
Clean and quiet, good for a couple night stay.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2025
Heather
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Len

Friendly, helpful staff

Good location. Friendly, helpful staff. Japanese breakfast. Hundreds if not thousands of comics/manga—mostly Japanese but small English selection. Shopping street/shotengai and two conbini practically next door. No hesitation in staying again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2025
Eric
Got the corner window room which was a very lucky thing for me since it seems to be always sold out. While the room is quite small, as to be expected with a lot of hotels in Japan, it is in a very good location next to Nijo Castle and Sanjo Shotengai. Not sure why this hotel charged me more tourist tax than my other stays in Kansai but it wasn't too much. Was also a great location for local bike rental drop off but be noted that the bicycle parking is in back and has no camera. Would like to return here on future trips to Kyoto. Try Gomaya Crepe-Do at the nearby shotengai for made to order sesame crepes. Very delicious!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
JILIN
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Aislinn

Lovely staff, clean and comfy rooms

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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2025
Yazmin
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2025
Linda
Friendly reception and staff. Rooms are small, beds are a bit firm not to my liking. Overall, pleasant good stay.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Mar 2025
Michelle
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.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
Jason
Second time to stay here, great location.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Duy
Love the area and the services provided by the staff!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Ash Ashraf
Lovely hotel with a whole manga library on the lobby that you can borrow and take to your room! Japanese style breakfast which is delicious. Friendly staff and nice clean rooms.
Highly recommend for solo travellers.
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
The location was good and convenient, easy access to eateries, convenient stores and bus-stops. Service staff were helpful too. The only thing i was upset about was the dustiness in the room. I have very sensitive nose. Once i entered the room, i started sneezing and having stuffy nose. Kept feeling there were plenty of fibres and dust floating around. Made my face itchy too.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2024
Angela
Very small rooms but nice hotel
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
20 Nov 2024
Jimmy
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.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2024
Tyler
Mattress in all rooms seem to be very firm. Almost like sleeping on the floor. Staff though were friendly and tried to resolve any issues/questions.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2024
Huafang
More info about Kyoto attractions
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Alexandra
Custumer services excellent and clean hotel
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Jacob
Great hotel in a very convenient location in Kyoto. Japanese-style breakfast was very nice!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2024
Sharanika
This is a perfect hotel for anyone traveling solo. The staff is kind and courteous and can speak English as well as mandarin/Cantonese. There’s an option to purchase breakfast bento which I highly recommend trying. They were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions as well. Laundry cost roughly 400 yen and no need to buy any detergent. All 3 convenience stores (Lawson, 7/11, and Family Mart) are nearby.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Clarice
It was a cute and quiet hotel in walkable distance to shopping and food
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Ammar
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.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2024
David
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
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2024
Sheldon
Close to metro, staff were accommodating, I was comfortable and it was everything I needed. Very clean, I enjoyed the Japanese breakfast. The bed mattress is hard but I was still able to sleep. The room is also small.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
David
Very friendly staff, walkable to Nijo-jo castle and the imperial Palace. Right next to the city bus stop, and easy to get to from Kyoto station.
We didn't stay long enough to use it, but the lending library of manga seemed a nice option, especially on rainy days.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2024
Emmanuel
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Alisha
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.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2024
Deanna

Conveniently located Kyoto Hotel

Convenient hotel, not too far from the station and walkable to sites with bus and subway lines close by. Very small rooms, not the most comfortable for long trips with large suitcases.

Staff are very friendly. Breakfast is Japanese breakfast which is great to experience but again, for longes stays, may get redundant.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
Amanda
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2024
Dylan
So much to do near here, really recommend renting a pedal assist bike and seeing everything you can (the covered shopping district / castle etc)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2023
Ash A.
Lovely hotel, great staff, very clean. I especially enjoyed the lobby area where there were bookshelves full of manga, which you are able to take to your hotel room with you to read, and there are even some manga in English! 10/10
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2023
Anna
Very nice boutique hotel with excellent Japanese hotel. Interesting library of comics. Located on main road and near bus and metro. Close to Nijo jo castle.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2023
Yomidalys
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.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2023
Kevin
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2023
Verified traveler
Love that there are even a few English comic options to borrow. Rooms designed for reading and a small free drink bar.

The beds are firm. I liked it but may not be for everyone.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Verified traveler
Hotel is good, we had a nice stay. Overall mostly clean, I did see some dirty spots on the wall. The beds are very firm (typical of Japan/Asia). Great price and decent location. Would stay again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2023
Blaz

Great hotel and location

Room was small, but still super cozy and fuctional :) I did not need anything more. Room had everything. Quiet and easy access to most attractions. Castle 8min walk away, market and bazar 8min walking. JR train station, bus station, everything is in 10min radius
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2023
Elisabeth
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
Tod
Amazing hotel and the staff were even better. Any questions I had the staff were able to help. Everything I was looking for.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Loc
People
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2023
Alex
Apart from the bed being hard (hey some people like that i know) the hotel was brilliant easy walking distance to sights and the train station.
Would stay again
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2023
Anel

Nice location, on the tiny side but recommended

A very nice located hotel close to bus stops and convenience stores. The rooms are on the tiny side and the beds are not that comfortable but overall I recommend it if you’re on a budget.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
Chen Qi
Very good. No complaints. Will use again if i am ever in Kyoto
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2023
Sheryl
I had a great stay. It was so nice to have a small bathtub. The room/bed was small but expected in Japan and I didn't fell like I needed anymore space. It was quiet and the staff were super helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here. I stayed as a solo female and felt super safe. The rooftop garden is also nice.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2023
Zita In Chong
It was a cute hotel with lots of comic books to borrow! It's mostly in Japanese with a small selection in English (Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia etc). We paid extra for breakfast and it was delicious! There is an included tea and coffee bar at the lobby, and a vending machine. Price is also very reasonable. We stayed in a two twin beds room; the space by the bed is decent but the space by the washroom, in the washroom, and the counter area is a bit tight. Air conditioning works fine and the room and bed were comfortable. There is in house coin laundry but the machines are a bit weak. Within 10 min walk there is a conbini, a few restaurants, and Nijo castle. Overall it's a comfortable hotel and I would consider staying here again.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2023
Verified traveler

good value and location

good value, good location and comfortable
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Josh
The room was small and well furnished. There was plenty of hot water for a bath around 2300. The lighting is somewhat unintuitive. You have to stick your room keycard into an illuminated slot in the room in order to turn on the lights and anything else that uses electricity. Some of the staff didn’t seem that good at English, but you can easily manage despite that. The laundromat takes coins (only 100 yen if I believe), so be prepared for that. There is a Lawson’s less than a minute away, and I believe a bus stop less than a minute away. There are also guides, maps, and amenities on the first floor. The bed is firm.

Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience and I would get a room here again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2023
Joseph

It was acceptable

The room was very small
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2023
Man Yee
Affordable room. Friendly staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2022
Stephen
The bathroom though small is probably made up of several smooth surface prefabricated units and assembled. The surface is easy to clean and the bathroom was very clean. The shower and drainage are also very good. Bus transportation very convenient to downtown and Gion district.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2021
Yuka
Looking forward to seeing the opening as Manga hotel
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2021
Verified traveler
The place where this hotel is convenient and comfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2021
Kiko
Very satisfied!

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The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo
Anenishihorikawa Aneyakojisagaru Nishihorikawadori, 508, Kyoto, Japan

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