Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma

Japan , Kyoto
KYOTO, 160 Dojisha Cho Shimogyo Ku
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

liam

Nice place. Great location

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Harjit

Clean. Minimum expected. Meets expectations.

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Carrie

Everything was great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Zhibek

I’m a solo traveler, and this hotel was perfect , staff is super helpful, breakfast is around 1400 yen, great casual options, 7 eleven 1 min away by walk, there’s also Lawson. 2f has everything you need, toothbrushes,

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

nayely

staff was really nice and really convenient, there’s a 7/11 that’s 20 seconds walking away, i also felt really safe

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Robert

Very close to train station and 7 Eleven store right on the corner. The bed was good. Laundry was convenient to use as it was on the 4th floor same as our room. Breakfast was disappointing. I missed reading it was Japanese style so i found other alternatives

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Rose

Amazing Location. Clean potable water. 2 washers, 2 dryers. Easy check-in and out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Alain

Établissements propre et bien situe chambre confortable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Byung Yeon

Very good for money

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Maile

Perfect area, breakfast was great, staff was awesome.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Laura

The hotel was in a great location, staff were helpful and professional. The room was cozy, but quiet and clean. If I go back to Kyoto I would definitely stay her again. It’s around the corner from the subway and 2 stops from Kyoto Station for the Shinkansen. I did not do the breakfast, because we’re not breakfast people. But my friends did it and loved the variety of food that changes every day. Great hotel!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Jacinto

Best hotel I’ve stayed in this time I took the wife and 2 kids soo when I booked the room wanted 2 beds and they gave me a whole other room that was connected to our main room which was a definitely PLUSS

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Augustina

Great location! Super convenient. Came from Canada and it was comfortable and relaxing. Got a later check in as we were out seeing the town and our room was upgraded to a room with a bigger bed! Which was amazing as we originally just booked a standard room with a double bed. Laundry is located on the fourth floor- it was easy to use, just ensure you have coins handy. The breakfast buffet was a treat every morning with everyday being different from the last. The staff were all super friendly. Definitely would recommend staying here for a couple or family. The price had me blown away with how amazing the facility is. My partner and I will definitely be back! Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

WENLING

Good location. Easy to get to many spots in Kyoto. The staff is very friendly. Had a good time during my stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Chun Yin

very good!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Sijun

객실이 넓고 직원이 매우 친절했습니다. 조식 및 공짜 어매니티 서비스 등 편의시설도 좋았습니다.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Sheryl

Everything thing about Japan and the hospitality was wonderful.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Isabella

Clean room. Walkable location and great service.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Sanjana

Clean

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Patrick

Good hotel. Clean, comfortable, laundry available on site. Had everything I needed for traveling light

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Linh

My favorite hotel! Clean, quiet and convenient location. Love the selection of amenities. The breakfast staff are awesome! Huge selection for breakfast and everything tastes wonderful!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Austin

The staff was able to speak English and could assisted with my luggage delivery

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Amine

Clean room, helpfull staff, lot of amenities

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Timothy

Clean room, helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Mark

Clean room, convenient location, friendly staff. Decent size room for solo traveler in Japan. Would highly recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Kimberly

Beautiful building and clean room to rest after a long day out and about. Staff were courteous and professional. We would love to come back and stay at their other locations.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Yueh-Yuan

The place is really good. Staffs are professional.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Joyce

The hotel is in a great area, with a market across the street that had various restaurant options and the Pokemon store as well! We were also super close to the train station, which was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Lachlan

Nice rooms, near two subway lines. Short walk to shopping and Nishiki market

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Carlos

Good

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2025

Phyllis

Hotel facilities was fair.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Robert

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Roxane

Easy to find. Good location. Great staff. Great value.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Kaitlin

Great location!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Gregory

This was a great starting point to explore Kyoto during our four-night stay. Just outside the most busy areas this was a quiet but walkable respite each evening. Good dining options are close by. We recommend the Sotetsu Fresa Inn.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Tuyet

We had great time at the hotel. Staffs were very responsive and helpful. The room is more spacious than expected and the subway/ bus stops at surrounding area makes it super easy to get around. Breakfast is also delicious. Highly recommended.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

James

Great location near Subway and markets

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Tiffany

Staff was extremely nice, amenities were self serve so no unnecessary/wasted ones in our room, spacious room, bed extremely comfortable, decent breakfast buffet. Only minus was the cleanliness was lower than at other japanese hotels. The room's side tables were not well wiped down and were a little sticky along the sides. We also found a cockroach in our room our first day. Yes we had open snacks in the room, but we were on the 6th floor so it didn't come in off the street...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Mike

Great property, well located (just down from a metro stop) and good value for money. Room was large by japanese standards. Super safe and very comfortable with lots of natural light. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Luis

I got a room bigger than expected!, perfect for quiet rest after long days exploring Kyoto.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Daniela

The staff at this location are so nice and helpful. The rooms are also clean, and the mattresses are very confortable.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

CONNIE

Clean hotel. Friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2025

Erika

The windows overlooked an outdoor stairwell and I had to have a manager open a window a crack for me as they are locked. They force you to have the room cleaned even if it’s not convenient. It’s a basic hotel and I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Christopher

Excellent hotel and every interaction with staff was friendly and professional!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Marlon

Staff were friendly and very helpful.

楽しかったです。

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Alba

Love the staying there

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Kervin

Easy assess to train station and near proximity to dinning places and shops

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2025

NITHI

Location is good, easy to to underground station.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Hong

Nice location

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2025

Marjorie

This was the best value hotel we stayed at on our trip to Japan. While superficial elements (like the shower walls material) were not as \"nice\" as other, more expensive hotels we used during the trip, at half the price of those ones, Sotetsu Fresa was just about equal in everything that mattered to us: room size for the money, bed comfort, cleanliness, amenities available, location, etc.

I would definitely recommend considering the Sotetsu Fresa chain as a strong option if you're budget-conscious. I think you'd have to go up quite a bit in price to do much better.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2025

Linyu

I've stayed here for several times. It is good

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Kay

Spacious room, clean facility, affordable breakfast buffet, free toiletries (I love their face mask!) and the property is near some of the tourist spots in Kyoto.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Overall, the service was good, but it was a pity that the curtain was not fully opened. And I stayed for four nights, and the cleaning condition was different every day. Some days it was clean and some days it was too uncleaned. I think there needs to be improvement in this area.

Self

4/10

Poor

06 Dec 2024

Ding-Yu

沒三星飯店的感覺

房間隔音很差，樓上蹦蹦跳跳的聲音導致這幾晚沒休息好。浴室潮濕的味道蠻重。地點近地鐵和巴士站。櫃檯服務人員態度不錯。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Colin

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2024

Jack

Great location. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Short walk to Daimaru and Tokyu hands. Very close to Shijo Station. We would stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2024

Scott

Property was great and staff was friendly. Area was really good for our trip. Only issue was the bed was not the most comfortable and not many amenities available in the room. I would still stay at this hotel again and recommend it to anyone else traveling to Kyoto in comfort but not extravagance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Kristine

A special thanks for the kind, welcoming and helpful staff at breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Esther

Amazing stay

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

David

Kyoto

Very nice, clean and helpful staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2024

MALCOLM

Excellent helpful staff, good food, well presented.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

May

Hotel is very clean and near the subway. Shopping areas are within walking distance. The room size is just nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Kelvin

Really nice hotel, big rooms, good ameanities and good service, overall recomend. Close to train stations and to easy access food places. 10/10

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

John

Very nice and helpful staff. Clean rooms and hotel. Breakfast options were very good and location of Hotel was great. Great transport options very close by so I would recommend this property if visiting Kyoto.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Bernard

Excellent!

Extremely well located close to 2 subway lines. Quiet, impeccable room, helpful staff and great breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Taylor

Really great place to stay in Kyoto!! Near bus stops and subway station, as well as many dining options!! Just a walk away from tons of shopping as well. The room was great and free amenities in the lobby were so helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Very clean

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Tick Sing

Location convince

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Kusal

Great staff and wonderful location

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Dung Hoang

It’s new clean quiet and convenient :)

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

WANMENG

Sotetsu Fresa Inn was a pleasant experience! The facility was extremely clean and well maintained and the staff were pleasant to talk to.Even the entrance to the elevator to the front desk was very nicely lit, creating a breathtaking aura and view! The inn also includes a breakfast and free amenities such as hair brushes, hair elastics, toothbrushes, towels, pajamas and packets of moisturizers, sunscreen, and lotions, as well as sugar alongside tea! In summary, this is 5-stars all the way through!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

WANMENG

Great experience！

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

On Ki

Booked this so I was close to Gion Matsuri festival. The evening events in the run up to the float parade took place on the street of the hotel. So right in the middle of the action! Very close to the subway station and 7-Eleven. Breakfast buffet offered good selection of Japanese and western options. Coin laundry facilities had clear English instructions.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Ana

Love it

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Makoto

快適〜

一泊だけでしたが、快適に過ごすことができました。
ありがとうございました。

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Great Stay in Kyoto

Clean, efficient, comfortable, and easy access to the subway and the Hankyu train line. Friendly staff. Breakfast offers a variety of items with local specialties, plus its price is very reasonable. The Gion area is within walking distance.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Lisa

You get what you paid for, so basic but has everything you need. Convenient access to the Karasuma line and a larger bus stop but off the main road. 7-11 and several restaurants close by. Required room cleanings every three days are a bit annoying but that’s a Sotetsu Fresa requirement (I stayed four days and didn’t want to partially pack up just for cleaning).

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2024

Rowena

Review of Sotetsu Fresa Inn, Kyoto, Japan

My recent stay at Sotetsu Fresa Inn in Kyoto was a delightful experience. Here's a breakdown of my impressions:

*Cleanliness
The property stands out for its exceptional cleanliness. From the lobby to the rooms, every area was meticulously maintained, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.

*Staff and Service
The staff at Sotetsu Fresa Inn were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Their exceptional service truly enhanced our stay. They were patient and efficient, especially when we needed assistance with shipping our luggage to Tokyo. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile did not go unnoticed.

*Location
The hotel's location is another highlight. It's conveniently situated within walking distance of a 7/11 and the train station, making it easy to access essential services and transportation. Additionally, it's less than a 30-minute walk to the bustling Nishiki Market, various shopping areas, and numerous restaurants. This prime location allowed us to explore Kyoto with ease.

*Overall Experience
In summary, Sotetsu Fresa Inn offers a superb combination of cleanliness, outstanding service, and a convenient location. Whether you're in Kyoto for business or leisure, this hotel provides a comfortable and hassle-free stay. Highly recommended for anyone visiting this beautiful city.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Christina

Very clean property. Right next to 7-11 store. Closer to Shijo Train Station, Nishiki Market and shopping areas. Overall great location. Staff was very helpful. If you have oversize luggage you can send it to any prefecture in Japan for a reasonable price. The staff will help you send or ship your luggage. It only takes 1 day to get your luggage from Kyoto to Tokyo. Thank you for providing exceptional customer service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Christina

Very clean property. Closer to Nishiki Market. Closer to Shijo Train Station. Excellent customer service. We’ll definitely stay in Sotetsu Hotel again. Thank you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Florence

Very spacious room, good service and great location.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2024

Agustin

Great location near shops and restaurants

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Soultan

The Best service on earth. They took care of use like kings. Im coming back. Love Japanese People.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Ryan

Only one real downside was not enough storage space to unpack everything but other than that it was perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Lindsay

Staff was very nice and helped us to forward our luggage to the next hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2024

Amelyn

Great little hotel, close to Nishiki market

This hotel is well located, about 10 minutes away from Nishiki market and close to the main shopping strip and transport (bus and train). Check in is via a machine. Has coin laundry (300 yen, includes detergent) and dryer was 100 yen for 30 minutes. Breakfast was great. Simple, wide range of options and delicious. Staff were very helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2024

Mark

Very nice breakfast buffet

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

yuanqiao

Excellent location, very friendly staff. Very clean. Good breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Madeline

Lovely location, easy access to subway and lots of tasty places to try.

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

交通便利的住宿位置

交通方便，安靜。浴室清潔要再加強。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

Drew

Traditional Kyoto style garden entrance

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Aileen

Lovely hotel with super buffet breakfast

I stayed here for 3 nights and chose it because of the central location as I’d not been to Kyoto before.
It was in a great location - just 2 stops north of the main station on the train and with lots of buses round the corner. I ended up using buses most of the time.
My room was very comfortable and big for a single. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and I was able to check in early (for a fee).
Breakfast was included in my room rate and it was fantastic with a mixture of Japanese and western dishes every day.
I would definitely stay here if I were to visit Kyoto again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Helen

Nice big rooms, friendly staff, close to everything. Would stay again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

Peter

Nice hotel

Arrived at hotel via Hankyu train from Osaka was super easy, one of the stops is by the hotel. Lobby was homely feeling, staff helped us with check in. The room and bathroom was spacious, bright and super clean. We had breakfast which was a nice start to the day, felt like a home cooked meal with a changing menu. It's very much Japanese style so don't expect much western options. Location is quieter, but it's a short stroll to one end of the Nishiki market.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Theodora

We were given an upgrade at check-in, which was a nice surprise. The Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2023

stephanie

Lovely staff that speak and understand English well. Easy check in and check out. Great location- it’s about a 20 minute walk to the Teramachi/Nishiki market. Right next to a train station which is 2 stops away from Kyoto Station. 7/11 is a few meters away. Laundry washer and dryer was very useful. Dryer needed more than 60 mins to dry our clothes but washer was easy and efficient to use. Very pleased we stayed here during our trip to Kyoto. Would highly recommend - affordable yet great option.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

Christine

Wonderful staff, great seasonal breakfast options. Right by the subway Shijo station. They will also hopd your bags.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Great Kyoto hotel