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The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma

Kyoto · Japan

474 Setoyacho NakagyoView location

9.2/10Excellent548 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.

Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and slippers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Shijo Street - 0. 1 km / 0.

1 mi- Nishiki Market - 0. 1 km / 0. 1 mi- Teramachi Street - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Kawaramachi Street - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Kiyamachi Street - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Rokakkudo Temple - 0. 7 km / 0.

4 mi- Pontocho Alley - 0. 7 km / 0. 5 mi- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Kenninji Temple - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Gion Tatsumi Bridge - 1.

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2 km / 0. 7 mi- Kyoto International Manga Museum - 1. 2 km / 0. 8 mi- Hanamikoji Street - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Gion Corner - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Yasaka Shrine - 1. 4 km / 0. 8 mi.

The nearest airports are: Itami Airport (ITM) - 50. 9 km / 31. 7 mi Kobe Airport (UKB) - 79. 1 km / 49. 1 mi Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 97. 9 km / 60.

8 mi A stay at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma places you in the heart of Kyoto, steps from Nishiki Market and a 3-minute drive from Gion Corner. This hotel is 1. 4 mi (2. 2 km) from Nijō Castle and 1. 5 mi (2.

4 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

A stay at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma places you in the heart of Kyoto, steps from Nishiki Market and a 3-minute drive from Gion Corner. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Nijō Castle and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and slippers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 1:00 AM
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 false Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

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 5 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.
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. The name on the booking must match the name on the passport.
  • 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
    • 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 English breakfast: approximately JPY 450 for adults and JPY 450 for children
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • 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

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Shijo Street 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nishiki Market 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Teramachi Street 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kawaramachi Street 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kiyamachi Street 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pontocho Alley 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Minamiza Theater 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Kamo River 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kenninji Temple 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Gion Tatsumi Bridge 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Kyoto International Manga Museum 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Hanamikoji Street 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Gion Corner 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 147
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
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  • Lift access
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma

9.2
Excellent
548 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2025
Josee
Staff was amazing and lots of ammimnities also
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Martin
All automated but staff available with a bell. Excellent washing and drying facilities.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
CHIA YEN
離地鐵站很近,錦市場和四條商店街就在旁邊, 衛浴空間很乾淨還有附上睡衣,拖鞋等用品,非常貼心。
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Excellent location

Excellent location. There is not a tablet equipped in the room anymore but still can check shower room vacancy via web.
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
Small room but really clean and tidy. Share bathroom and toliet always has staffs cleaning up , surprisingly totally not messy
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Natalia
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Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Kyle
Very very cool spot. Tight rooms but they have options for your luggage. Very nice and clean. Best hostel experience I’ve ever had! PS the clothes they let you wear are super stylish too
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2024
Alyssa
Great location, comfortable room, would stay again
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Safe accommodation for solo female

Hope the property can remind guests to close the doors gently or install soft closing door knobs. And would hope there's Japanese breakfast choice install of just 3 choice of sandwiches breakfast set. Hope the property can consider installing coin operated massage chair in the lobby. Love having new set of towels everyday. Well done! And it's a safe accommodation for solo female with designated floor for ladies with bathroom and toilet. Location is convenient to tourist spot. Would definitely stay again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2024
candy
Walking distance to Nishiki Market literally next to it. And 10 min walk to Fresca supermarket to buy other things like Alcoholic drink.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Sanna
Stayed for 4 days and really enjoyed the clean spaces, good amenities like coin laundry amd microwave, and small things like good shampoo and soap in the shower, free to use. It's like a very fancy, very clean hostel where you get your own room.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Camp

Great location and staff

Great location, extremely polite staff, they showed me how to use the facilities, 10/10 would stay here again my next time in Kyoto
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2024
Megan
Great place! Easy check in and very clean property within walking distance to many things
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2024
Kyle
Very budget. Everything besides the rooms are shared. Be warned. If you want to save some money on your trip, pocket isn’t a bad choice.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Jordanne
Good value for money. Facilities are very good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Karen
The room was very comfortable and quiet. The shared areas were not always clean, but that is because of the guests not cleaning up after themselves. I saw staff cleaning the bathroom area several times a day, so they did their best. The lounge area downstairs is comfortable and has good information about the area.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Jenny
I cannot stress enough just how clean this place is. Everything is super clean and modern. Room key cards are used to access shared bathrooms and showers, adding a layer of security. Fantastic amenities! Toothbrush and toothpaste is provided, and there is coin laundry on site. Staff is super nice! You can tell a lot of care goes into this property!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Miho
I was happy to have a private room for privacy. It is really a small room but quite comfortable.

Sometimes I had to wait to use common shower.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2024
Jan
My second stay here. Great location, good value for money and the hotel is clean.
The room is super small (basically just the bed and have many strange rules and fees (new towels you can order only until 10AM,showers are closed after noon, penalty for every 30 mins of late check-out…).
But overall good and I would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Julian
Exactly what we needed to have a comfortable place to sleep and relax in between hikes and walking the city. Shared bathrooms and showers were surprisingly good!
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2024
Sharniethy
Good place to stay for tourist cheap and nice location for solo trips or with a friend very nice people in the area as well
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2024
Natasha
Great location, close to food and shops and train stations.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2024
Phillip
As a solo traveler, the room itself was adequate in size for sleeping on a raised floor with mattress and limited luggage/backpack storage space. Have a shared shower, toilet, laundry area to use and a common area on main floor to eat and microwave food. There is a free storage area for luggage if you arrive early or for when checking out to retrieve it later in the day too. Staff was very pleasant to deal with and clean facilities. Location was close to Nishiki Market, Gion District and shopping.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2024
Tony
Location is very nice
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Pepe
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Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Pierce
The hotel is close to the Nishiki market and with it many food options. The hotel staff were friendly and there was a wall of tourist information (where to go, how to get there and some context for the destination). The keycard could be put in a lanyard provided for safe keeping and loungewear/towels were provided daily. The showers were clean and come with body wash and shampoo only.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Yi Xuan
Clean and cheap accom for single and couples. It is walkable to Nishiki market.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2024
Yacira
Great!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
Nam
Perfect location. 10-15 minute walk to Gion and right beside Nishiki Market. Very clean and tidy. Pocket seems a very apt description for the small room but that's all you need when you're out exploring Kyoto all day!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2024
Guillaume
Very good hotel. Very clean and they even supplied pyjamas for your stay. Will definitely recommend. 10/10
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2024
Michelle
As a solo female traveller, this accomodation was excellent. This hotel is located just a few steps from the Nishiki market and is very walkable to nearby shops and the metro. The amenities were great for the price and the staff was incredibly helpful with any questions I had. They also will hold your luggage/bags before and after checkout if needed. I felt safe and comfortable here. If I were to travel solo and if i had a tight budget again, I would choose the Pocket Hotel in Kyoto.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2024
ching lin cecilia
Spacious room for single traveller.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2023
Aijing
Very convenient to shops, food and places to visit. It's more like a hostel. The room was small but good for just sleeping. SeeThe train station exit was very close to it, but the exit is actually quite far to the platform.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2023
Sarah
Everything was amazing! Clean spaces, amenities offered, privacy was top, everything was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2023
Yoshiko
Clean. Amenities like shower was very good.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Brodie
The owner was very kind and helpful
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
10 Jul 2023
Jan

Dont recommend

Very disappointing experience.
The staff at the check-in didnt inform about the fees they are gonna charge us, also the rooms are extremely small (actually it is just a bed, nothing else) and in the rooms you can hear everything from other people.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2023
Noemi
Friendly staff. clean rooms
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
Elijah
Good drinking
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2023
Ellie
I really loved this spot! It was close to a lot of stuff or in easy walking distance. I think the room was perfect for a solo traveler and as a solo female traveler I felt safe in the hotel and area!
6/10
Pleasant
10 Apr 2023
Armando
For the price, I was expecting a bigger room, or a private toilet/bath.

Shared toilets were clean but a bit of a hassle to get dressed to go to the loo.

I didn’t even try the shower. It’s in a different floor!

The room is about 150cms wide. It’s literally a capsule with a high roof.

The location is excellent, though.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2023
Verified traveler
位在四条烏丸上,從京都車站搭5號公車15 分鐘即可到飯店。此外離錦市場、四条河源町、祗園、清水寺都非常近。CP 值很棒👍 值得推薦
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2023
Kei
Very clean and location is very good.
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2023
Alan
Room was definitely cozy, but the hotel had everything you need for a stay. The shower and restroom areas were kept very clean and hotel was quiet. Staff was helpful when I had some trouble checking in and was English friendly.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2023
JOHNNIE K
The hotel is clean, conveniently located and cheap
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2023
Adam
Amazing hotel for the price! Super good location and nice amenities
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2023
Ewen

Great Modern Hotel, Noisy Guests

A modern, well thought out hotel experience. Good bathing facilities and well-kept shared bathrooms made for a pleasant experience. The room was spacious enough to get changed and hang clothes, and the bed was perfectly adequate.

The only real concern was the noise made by other guests in the halls late in the evenings which was not taken care of by the staff. Normal noise would be fine, but running up and down shouting shouldn't be acceptable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2023
Luis
Small, quiet and cozy, very clean.
Close to a lot of places of interest and restaurants, shopping stores and more
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2022
Maria Isabel
I enjoyed being in a floor only for ladies!
It was very clean and quiet,perfect place to stay !
Also being close to train station made a whole lot of difference!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2022
Ariana Lei
Great location, very central but down a side street so very quiet! The staff were lovely and very helpful! Amazing stay for what you pay! Highly recommend, also very safe for solo travellers. I will be back to stay again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2020
Ren
The price was great.
people were great.
I love the location.
It was confortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Great new modern hotel . Friendly and helpful staff .
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
EXTREMELY CLEAN. CONVENIENT LOCATION. SMALL, BUT COMFY
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Filtered water. The card key is a pain if you leave it to need the restroom.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2020
Gloria

Value for money, very new

Very conveniently located and quiet, close to bus station, subway. Safe and clean.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2020
Danny

Très bien

Hôtel minimaliste et efficace. Bien situé. Excellent rapport qualité/prix.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2019
Farida Meity

The Location and Staff were Superb!

The location is superb; situated in the modern side of Kyoto but old Kyoto can be reached in less than 10 min of walking. The room was surprisingly spacious; it was clean, private and secured with lock. The bathroom and laundry facilities were convenient. The staff were nice and helpful. I loved everything about the hotel and would love to stay again if I will visit Kyoto. I highly recommended this hotel especially to solo traveller.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2019
Fernando

Amazing hotel full of technological features

Amazing hotel full of technological features. Very clean and organized, centrally located and good for it's value
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2019
LIM
Location good and near Nikishi market
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The location was good to travel around Kyoto sight seeing areas either by foot or public amenities.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Stylish, clean, affordable. Everything was very smooth.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Clean and friendly, centre of Kyoto location, easy access to sights
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The toilet is super clean and the staff provided good quality of services.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2019
Jonalyn

Good Location and Nice hotel

The hotel is very clean and we feel comfortable. Very near to Nishiki market. The staffs are very warm. The room is simple yet clean and shared toilet is very clean. The only struggle we had is finding it from exit 13. Its quite a long walk from Shijo station. But overall, we are happy with our stay. Will consider to book again in the future.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2019
Jackie
super clean, it's very helpful to use a laptop to check information
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2019
Miguel
Extremely convenient hotel. Located in the heart of the city and walking distance to Gion.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2019
K&D
An amazing clean hotel with a very central location. Will definitely stay here again on my next trip. Amenities were excellent and I loved their front desk area which was very spacious and lovely to lounge around. They always have luggage storage for you. Staff were friendly and helpful too!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Staff very friendly.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Good

Great location, friendly staff and very clean.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2019
Hannah
Excellent location, just around the corner from shopping, market, subway. Rooms and shared facilities were always clean! Would stay again next time in Kyoto
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2019
LChan
Location is great, short walk to Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi station isn't that far across the bridge.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2019
Analyn

Very good.

We enjoyed our stay. Staff are super helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2019
Efren
I am highly satisfied considering that this is a budget capsule hotel. Staff is very friendly and respectful. I will come back .
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Free luggage keeping service is very useful for me.
and free room wear also useful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2019
Hila

No private bathroom

We have booked a private room with a private bathroom but we got a private room with a shared bathroom, the hotel was willing to refund us even though the room itself was non refundable, but we haven't be able to find a room within our budget so we decided to stay. Overall the stay was good and the shared bathroom wasn't busy most of the times.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2019
Tra.
All are good, but more shower area would be better.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2019
GraceBu
Pros: Strategic Location (very near Nishiki Market), provide daily sleepwear and towels, modern and clean bathroom, comfortable bed with ipad operating system
Cons: Cleaning of room happens every 3 days unless requested, room may be too small for people with big luggage

This was my first pocket hotel in Japan. I must say that this pocket hotel has impressed me, to the point where I will definitely come back to stay if I come back Kyoto. I had a very comfortable stay here, similar to any regular hotels. However, the room is rather small such that there isn't much luggage space, so it may be restrictive for those with big luggage or those who are claustrophobic. Nonetheless, totally value for money-service-room provided.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Nice to stay for it. quite convenient to go everywhere in Kyoto
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2019
Lay Tin
It would be better is the counter staff csn communicate in english.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2019
Verified traveler
Perfect place and hi-tech smart home 😊 . I’m so excited for living here.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2019
Verified traveler
Best cost-effective hotel in Japan!
Good location for shopping and business.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2019
Barbara

Awesome!

What an awesome find this little hotel was. I loved everything about it. It’s safe, spotless, friendly and in a good location. What’s not to love? The price is unbelievable. I stayed for a week. Will stay with this group again in Tokyo and tell absolutely everyone about it. Great.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
This place is like a 5-star hostel! Highly recommended!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
as nice as Kyoto .clean convenient friendly pleasant affordable
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2019
Stefan
Very friendly staff, comfortable bed, excellent location. It was the first time we stayed at a hotel with a shared bathroom and we got used to it incredibly quickly because everything was well-thought and clean. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely choose this hotel again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2019
Duane

Great place to stay in the heart of the city

Pocket hotel was better than expected. Friendly staff, great location and neat little rooms. The main communal shower area is awkwardly located on first floor at reception but actual facilities were great.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2019
MSH
This hotel is really well situated in Kyoto, very close to the Nishiki Market (it's just up the street) and within walking distance to Nijo-jo Castle, the Manga Museum, Kiymizudera, the Higashiyama district, and Gion district. It's also walkable to a few subway stops, including to the Keihan line, which takes you out to Fushimi Inari Shrine. We also really appreciated the Starbuck's on the corner for a quick coffee in the morning. The hotel rooms are small of course, but comfortable and the bathroom and shower spaces felt modern and clean. The wifi was stable and easy to access. My 13-year old daughter loved the vibe, which felt a bit hipster (she loved the hotel lounge wear) but also offered us enough space to keep our suitcases in our room and chill out on our little pocket beds.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2019
Nhung
Very central, excellent location, close to subway, extremely clean, friendly staff. Good shopping area
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Very comfortable to stay
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Budget for nice stay in Kyoto

Convenient location in Kyoto and nice to have your tiny but own room without noisy problem and can also enjoy your privacy
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

An amazing budget hotel with high tech rooms

An amazing hotel nearby many tourist spots. What a bargain for the price we paid! The quality we received is so high that we decided to stay at the hotel twice during our time in Japan. The shower room is amazing, the fluffy blankets and not to mention, the free sleep wear they let us use was so so convenient! We love everything about it except the fact that their check out time is 10AM (non early bird beware!) and their check in time is solidly after 4PM. If you have an early arrival, be ready to roam around the hotel area with your jetlag and/or minor headache. They let you place your bags there for free though so that’ll ease the pain a little bit. Thank you pocket hotel! We’ll be back.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2019
Natalie

Comfortable convenient budget accommodation

I would highly recommend this budget accommodation to any of my friends going to kyoto. It was very comfortable and convenient.

This hotel has a great little luggage minding room. You can lock up your luggage whilst you wait for check-in in the very comfortable foyer, or start exploring. And the lock up system is free to use.

The rooms are clean, the beds comfortable, and the amount of space is good, especially if you neatly arrange your luggage.

They have towels and pajamas for you to borrow for free at your leisure.

The bathrooms are very clean and large. I wouldn't rely on using their all-in-one bodywash/shampoo or face/hand wash. They're not bad, but you will still need your own face wash and conditioner at least, so bring your own toiletries.

The location us excellent! A 2 minute walk from Nishiki Market, next to starbucks, and close to the station.

My only negative about this place is the washer/drier machines. My sister and I tried to quickly do a load of washing after we arrived. The washing cycle was fine but the drier was useless. I eventually asked the staff and they pointed out a section on one of the signs that said 1 hour per kilo. You can only pay in 15 minute intervals so it was very irritating and time consuming. I ended up borrowing a clothes horse to get my clothes dry. I would find a laundromat if you want to use a drier for your laundry.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Great , Clean good Sevice and location

Very new and clean , great location , comfortable public area And good sevice ! Bath room on G/F or 3/F for ladies.

The only problem is charger for photo or camera , that is only 2 . You may need to have muilti type cable
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
I did not like having to check myself in after getting lost on the way to the hotel. I loved the laundry facilities.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Excellent value for the money.

Very good service.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
We enjoyed to stay there.It is located middle of shijyo- kawaramachi.it was easy to reach everything like restrants sightseeing place and son.i will definitely go back there next year.
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2018
Verified traveler

Pocket (Hotel: a little more value than a capsule

Wasn't sure what to expect @ a pocket hotel, but it was very clean, given they had just opened, and once I got used to the idea, it was fine.
Great location for getting around Kyoto, it had a nice common area with wifi/charging stations downstairs, but common showers only available downstairs, or on women only floor on 3rd floor, was somewhat inconvenient/far to go for a shower.
- Would recommend they have towels on for the 3rd floor showers, on the 3rd floor, or let people know at check-in that there are no towels on 3rd floor, so they can take up to room.
- Didn't like having to go downstairs, near check-in area/lobby to shower, then go up to room, but showers were clean and relatively uncrowded.
- Would recommend shower slippers, for those who are uncomfortable with standing barefooted in a shower others have been in.
- Rates were reasonable for first night, especially since I had some Orbucks for a discount, but not sure I felt as much value in the weekend rate, when they were booked up.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Fabrizzio
Precio inmejorable por la calidad en el servicio que ofrecen, aunque los baños sean compartidos, están impecables y no tendrás problema alguno
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2025
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10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
MOON
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The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma
474 Setoyacho Nakagyo, Kyoto, Japan

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