HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

PANNEERSELVAM

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8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Gokul

Clean room, easy check in, friendly service and cool amenities. Location wise it is perfect for anyone who is visiting Kyoto for the first time

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

marco

Very good overall and nice location

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

ROBIN

Lovely hotel and staff for a great price.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Sidney

Bus stop near by and good walking distance from shops and restaurants. Staff were very helpful and accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Nicholas David

Great place to be near train station nice chill lobby and great rooms! Will stay again in Kyoto!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Brandi

Another best hotel in Japan
Very small but all the amenities and great location
Free snack breakfast with coffee, buns and miso soup.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Menelea

Personnel are very nice, helpful
Place is clean
Location is very accessible to historic places and shopping area.
I will definitely stay there again

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Lauren

good place to meet other travellers and central to Kyoto experiences if chosing to go on foot

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Katie

Room excellent, bed was a little firmer than we’re used to but was fine. Extra pillows would be a plus. Windows do not detract from outside noise and the hotel is on a Main Street so that’s something to consider.
We stayed in the Tavinos Asakusa which is smaller but quieter and the staff were friendlier…which is why I have knocked off one star

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Eric

Staff was amazing, I arrived super tired, they showed me how to store my luggage and baggage since I arrived early and it was very cool the way they have it designed. Plus at night they play anime on the tv in the lounge room. Definitely recommend this place

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Charlie

Great friendly reception loved the room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Kevin Michel

An amazing location. Staff was awesome and the amenities given were incredible

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Nia

Cute hotel with nice, helpful staff. The space is small but good for a short stay. The location is good and within walking distance to public transport in good weather conditions. (About 15 minutes walk to the train station and a 2 minute walk to a bus station nearby)

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Ny

Centrally located very convenient. Nice rooms and staff were friendly. Beds were comfortable and bathroom was a decent size. Not big, but enough space to not feel cramped. The hotel offers a nice hangout spot with free coffee and tea. Very accommodating and we appreciated it. The hotel has a washer/dryer. Not sure what it is about Japan, but the dryer does not dry your clothes completely, especially if you wash jeans. We had to hang them in our room to dry for a couple of days. It's the same for almost all hotels in Japan.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

MAYUMI

Very efficient system for luggage storage, the hotel is clean and l conveniently located. Very pleasant stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Qinwei Allen

Awesome hotel, location is great. Welcoming staffs, complimentary breads for breakfast, hot wine during Christmas. Amenities are limited but not a big deal. Room is clean and has separated toilet from shower, spacious with a bunk bed. If the color of room isn’t black then it will be perfect.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Evonne

Loved the room, super nice and clean. Great value. I would stay here again

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Joe

Room had loads of space and a great private bathroom which was regularly cleaned. Overall a very good experience and would stay at again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Darren

Very good

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Melody Urbanez

Clean room, luggage service was amazing from check in and check out! Convenience store is located right under the property. Very close to Nishiki market. Would definitely stay again!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2025

Sharon S

Room was very dark

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2025

Daniel

Pillows were not comfortable and carpet stains throughout the hallway areas on 9th floor but was still decent for cost.

Self

4/10

Poor

02 Dec 2025

Nouhad

My husband and I recently stayed at Hotel Tavinos Kyoto, and while there were some positives, our experience was mixed overall. The staff were genuinely kind and helpful, and the room size was decent for Kyoto standards. We appreciated the smart layout ,especially the space to store luggage under the bed, which made the room feel more functional.

However, the bedding situation was a complete disappointment. The pillows, mattress, and overall bed setup were extremely uncomfortable, and it made it difficult for both of us to get a proper night’s rest. For a hotel that otherwise gets the basics right, the bedding quality really took away from our stay.

With more comfortable beds, this could easily be a great and reliable place to stay — but until that’s improved, we wouldn’t choose to return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Christopher

Very good area walking distance to shopping and restaurants

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2025

Mirko

Location is good. Rooms are too dark and not very comfortable. Cleaning can be improved and some reception staff can be a little nicer!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Jane

self luggage storage, close to bus stop, clean and has ac

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Sarah

nice location overall. room is spacious and love that the 2 beds are mattress on a platform that can be combined or separated

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2025

Marzena

Easy accessible for local parks and shopping. My only issue is how dark the rooms are. Especially leaving the hotel and stepping outside it is almost blinding. Also makes it difficult to get ready in the mornings. Especially for those who wear makeup. The room was almost clean, but it was quite dusty in areas and the toilet wasn’t very clean when we arrived.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2025

Barinder

Room was great but the mattress and pillows made it difficult to sleep as I couldnt find much comfort on it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Vanessa

The room and the hotel were very clean. The hotel is located about 25 minutes was from the Tokyo train station, great location!

The room we booked, had two beds and were on a little platform which gave us a little more room to store our bags and luggages under the beds. The room was a little bigger compare to the standard Japanese room. There is a small refrigerator in the room.

The complimentary breakfast consist on free coffee, tea and 2 différents types of pastries. You can seat on the patio outside or in the main area inside. They offer a very safe automated luggage service. I traveled with my Mother and we really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Tavinos. There is a 7 eleven attached to the hotel, a grocery store located in front of the hotel and many restaurants near by.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2025

Vanessa

The room decor and design were very cool and hip and the staff were nice. However, the shower smelled of mildew and the bed and pillows were not comfortable. It was in a pretty convenient location to the train stations and shopping though. The complimentary refreshments were nice.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2025

Emirhan

Clean room but not much comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

thien-kim

Nice and friendly town

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Alexa

The only thing I did not like about this hotel was the stains that was all over the carpet and how hard the mattress was. Other then that the staff was very friendly and the hotel is in a easy walkable location. It also nice that seven eleven is right down stairs.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Nickolas

Overall not a bad stay but rooms are dark and a bit dusty

2/10

Poor

02 Nov 2025

Ever

Don’t do it. Bed was hard and pillows were worse. Had to go out to buy a pillow to be able to rest. You will be tired after going out to explore Kyoto all day. Would recommend spending a bit more for a better place to stay at. Will not stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Brooke

Fun hotel, good location.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

28 Oct 2025

ana

The transportation, the rest was really bad,

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Aaron

Great spot just a 20 minute walk from Shijo Kawaramachi! The room was comfortable and clean and the staff were very nice.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2025

Millard

Nice and trendy with an amazing price. Location is great for bus rides to sight seeing locations. Shops and malls are less than a mile around.

The lack of staff and customer interaction was the only thing I wish was better. We have been to two other hotels on this Japan trip. This was the only hotel that did not know who to transfer luggage from hotel to hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Joe

Extremely well located. Competent staff. Clean. Free coffee and croissants

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2025

Troy

Good location

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Aliaksandr

Enjoyed our stay

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Earl

Room is amazing, so clean!

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2025

MAYLEN

Pros: Liked the theme of the hotel. Lounge space and clown machines were cool. Walkable distances from delicious restaurants and the Nishiki Market. Luggage space under the bed is handy since the room is very small. Washing clothes was 100¥ cheaper than other hotels I've been to.

Cons: Found the dark walls to be dreary after a while. Carpet had stains. Bathroom reminded me of a porta potty. If you don't sleep on the floor at home I wouldn't recommend staying here since the beds are futons so mattress and pillows are flat. Room is not accommodating for big people.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Mariana

Great location. It is within walking distance of shopping, temples, and restaurants.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Maria Clara

Best hotel we stayed in during our Japan trip! Would definitely recommend to first time travellers! The breakfast that is included is quite simple but still good if you want to quickly eat something before leaving early since most places in Japan only open at 10am. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is staying on the section they call \"room with a view\". They will let you choose your room based on the availability they have and will give you otpions between \"quiet and no view\" or \"room with a view\". We choose the view one and it was very loud during the night. Not worth it in our opinion. But other than that it was a 10/10 stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Siuling

A really cute hotel about 15 min walk to Teramachi street. Really cool self service luggage storage system, the whole hotel is designed to be as self service as possible but still have staff on hand if needed. Be warned this hotel is located on a busy junction so not for light sleepers unless you're exhausted. There was a lot of road noise through the night plus road works, I don't usually have issue with noise but I struggled to sleep and had to put earplugs in.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Rosa

Close to shopping and train. Rooms very dark with all the black walls including the bathroom. Poor lighting. Triple room was uncomfortably tiny with our 3 large luggage and carryons. Trash wasn’t picked up from room the entire 3 days. One of those days, we were offered additional towels.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2025

DANIEL

The property and hotel complex are fine, but the only redeeming feature is the location. However, the price-performance ratio is poor. The beds and pillows are very uncomfortable, and the room is tiny. In my case, we were a group of three; you literally can't move, and there's no room for your luggage.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Rebecca

Within a 10 minute walk to everything. Would stay here again.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

CAMERON

The compact room was perfect because there was a huge communal area like a hostel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Jenna

This hotel was hands down amazing. The room was so clean, so nice, extremely aesthetic. There was a dinning area with a balcony overlooking Kyoto. Overall it was just a beautiful hotel. Everything about it was amazing. If I come back to Japan we will be staying at this hotel again, for longer since it was a great experience. There was the best 7/11 in all of Japan located right at the bottom of the hotel too. Everything was so convenient and great. 10/10.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Luis Felipe

Really good staff

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Juliana

The room was more spacious then APA hotels.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Julie

Excellent little room with what you need. Location is prime - could literally get to all the good spots In Kyoto easily. And 7-11 attached. Nice lobby and pastry breakfast is a nice touch!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Katherine

Close to main shopping areas and very clean! Only downside was the room was extremely dark even with every light on.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Geoff

Love the kawaii mo6if throughout the hotel and the friendlinesd and helpfulness od the staff.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Ibrahim

Their room style was absolutely beautiful, nice bed and nice location, the hotel lobby is also magnificent

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2025

Billy

Have motorcycles racing at night and the room felt
So cramp without closet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Kyle

The aesthetic of the property was amazing! For three people the room was perfect for us with the bunk bed. Location is great

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2025

antonio

Smaller than I expected, very little storage space but it served its purpose as a sleeping area, we were out every single day and only returned to sleep. So, for that it gets a good review.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

Trenease

It was nice and chill. They had a washer and dryer and space to work on downstairs. I liked the room and the art throughout the whole building. Good for families as well with a 7-11 right below. Was not far from train or meeting up with my tour group. Very convenient.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Hoan

Pretty good size room with storage under the bed.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

Gray

The lounge was very nice. The staff was friendly. The rooms were extremely small with small storage and no shelves or desk or anything at all. Just a small cubby at the end of the bed. And the bathroom? Worse. One small shelf above the sink and a smaller one under the sink. My husband and I had nowhere to put anything. It may be good for one person per room, but that’s it. On top of this, the washer and dryers did not work well. My clothes came out still wet after extending the drying twice. And they smelled bad afterwards. On top of that, they’re small, and there was constantly someone waiting to do laundry.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Darrin

This place was a good, basic place to stay. Given the outrageous prices in Kyoto it was a reasonable option.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2025

Meihua

not recommended

The room was a major disappointment. The entire decor followed a black theme, which made the space feel even darker and more closed in. There was very little lighting, and the window was completely blocked by heavy curtains, preventing any natural light from coming in. Even with every light turned on, the room remained dim and uninviting—definitely not a relaxing atmosphere.

To make matters worse, the room was not clean. Dust was visible on the furniture, corners, and even on some of the bedding. It clearly hadn’t been properly cleaned before our arrival. Between the gloomy lighting and the lack of cleanliness, the stay felt more uncomfortable than restful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Rheadel

clean friendly and convenient

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Sarah

My only grip with this hotel was the room seemed to be too dark. I wish there was maybe one more light. The storage under the bed was fantastic and staff were amazing. This is a tourist heavy hotel and found some of the other guests to be very rude, Hotel staff helped right away with the issues that came up. The hotel is located right above a 7/11.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Gabriela

The hotel has everything you need and is convenient and affordable.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Amy

Room was a good size since we had a connecting room. The third floor lobby with seating area and drinks station was a good added amenity. The hotel was a good walking distance to a train station.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

GABRIEL

This is our second time staying here now and love it very nice clean rooms and comfy beds the new fridges were amazing

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2025

Josh

Cheap! And it shows. Staff very friendly and not a terrible location but I will not be staying here again. For those on a budget it is a perfectly fine option.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Flor Vargas

Would definitely stay again in this hotel. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent location! Loved everything about it

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Summer

Central to

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Sukhyad

Room was spacious, offered breakfast and also had a bar! Very clean and comfortable hotel to stay in

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Fernando

It was in general a good experience, only 1 day they didn’t come to clean the room, but no big deal..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Tanner

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Hazel

Great size room and good location. Free tea/coffee and pastries was a lovely extra. Decoration is cute and fun but constant dark room makes it very dark in the room even during the day

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2025

Yvette

Room was large. No coat hooks which is odd. Dark room, needs more lights especially near the only full length mirror on the toilet door. only bathroom mirror is useable. The TV is also tiny and lacks ability to cast which after a long day walking everywhere you might want to come back and just relax before snoozing. The road noise was horrendous, I'd equate it to having your windows wide open and staying in the middle of a nascar track. Motor bikes revving all night long and could even hear the pedestrian crossings beeping. The staff were friendly and this hotel is like 15mins walk from Kyoto station a d has a 7-11 underneath as well as several nice restaurant 5mins walk. If you are a light sleeper I'd avoid otherwise go for it.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

22 May 2025

Cher

The graphic manga images on the website suckered me in. This place is one step above a hostel. Heavily stained rug in our room, pillows that seemed to be filled with hay, the duvet cover not able to close around a stained comforter, the common areas are in need of repair and the drink dispensers are filthy.
The best part about the hotel is the location. Walking distance to the river and goon district.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

22 May 2025

LISONG

Front desk staff are cold not that willing to help. Beds are not comfortable, you have no access from the sides of beds. Room is very small and dim. Room is not quiet and you can hear traffic throughout night.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2025

Bryan

The location is great and the design of the hotel is nice too. The beds were thin and the room was a bit too tight for my liking. Low rating for comfort, but the other categories were solid.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Ying

Great location 10 minutes to kyo

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2025

Rebekah

Not your traditional hotel which excited us, but overall found our stay uncomfortable - the futon style bed did not have any fitted sheets meaning it moved around at night, if you have any mobility difficulties the bed is difficult to enter/exit. For the cost it was okay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Mya

I stayed at Tavinos Hotel during my solo trip to Kyoto and overall had a great experience. The location is spectacular — well-positioned between key tourist attractions and within walking distance to several must-see spots. There’s also a bus stop literally right outside the hotel that connects you to the main bus lines, which made getting around incredibly easy. The added bonus of a 7/11 right next door was super convenient for snacks and essentials.

One of the standout features was the ability to choose your own room — including floor level and whether you preferred a quieter space or one with a view. This is something I’ve never been offered before and really appreciated.

The staff were exceptional — consistently kind, patient, and helpful. Some spoke great English, others still put in genuine effort to make sure I was understood and supported. I also loved the quirky and unique style of the hotel; it gives off a social, vibrant vibe, especially on the third floor which feels like a hub for fellow travellers. For those interested in meeting others or being close to the energy of the city, it’s a great fit.

That said, I did notice some cleanliness issues during my stay. There were several questionable stains on the carpet in both the hallway and my room (I was on the 5th floor), which made me feel a bit uneasy. Additionally, my bedding had a slightly musty smell to it, as if it hadn’t been freshly washed unfortunately. Despite those cons, I would still recommend.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

11 May 2025

Mary

We could hear every car in the street, everyone who walked by our room and the elevator pinning for our and the floors above and below. While the room was tidy, it was also dusty. The was no tea or coffee in the room and you had to go to the public hangout area if you wanted one.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2025

Renata

Quick check-in and checkout. Nice little breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2025

Benny

Pros:
-Cool hotel
-Great staff
-7 Eleven next door!
-15 minutes from Nishiki Market

Cons:
-VERY noisy due to main road and motorcycles
-Rooms are too dark
-no trash bin in room, only in corridors

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

Angela

This hotel was ok. The window glass in my room was dusty and also the overflow in the bathroom sink was black of dirt. Just thinking for what they charge per night, they should do a more thorough cleaning. Also the rooms are quite hot so you may need to run the air conditioning during the day if you pop by from your daily activities.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Peter

Loved the hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Carmen

Nice quiet hotel with cheap eat option across the road and convenient bus stop right outside and across the road that takes you into Kyoto Station.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

Jocelyn

Big spacious room. Overall good place to stay. Near a train station. Good gateway to all of kyoto

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Tina

Great location, and amazing staff and clean rooms and spacious. Also great luggage storage

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Lynda

Great access to transportation and activities

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

M-aw

There was visible mold in the AC vent, had to wipe it up. Wouldnt have noticed if it wasnt at eye level. The room was well decorated but after a few nights it was rough sleeping the matress is not very thick. I did really like their tea set up and the convenience of the 711 on bottom level

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2025

Armie

You totallu get what you pay for but it was enough for what we needed. A place to sleep on. Bed was not comfortable and the dryer wasn’t drying and we had to go find a laundrymat. Line for the laundry was long since they only had 3.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Krystinelho

The place was very clean and convenient. 7/11 on the 1st floor before you enter the hotel. Complimentary coffee and pastries in the lobby at 6:30am to 10:30am. They also have onsite laundry and dryers. But they are rather small if you are travel with more than 2.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2025

Stacey

The location is great but the property needs an upgrade or a major cleaning.

Leisure Family