Hotels near Karasuma, Kyoto

For this price point, all I can say is it's an absolute steal! You can really trust big brands. I'm usually someone who goes from basic to luxurious when choosing hotels, and the day before arriving here, I picked a more budget-friendly option. But this 'budget' hotel was so good, I didn't want to leave! It felt small yet cozy. Plus, there's a bath, and coming back from a morning run to soak in the tub was just heavenly. They even have a bar on the ground floor! Every day before heading out, I'd grab a lollipop or ice cream to kick off my city walk. My family loved it. The location is a bit further out, so walking can be tiring on your feet. After a morning run, we relied on taxis for getting around during the day. I couldn't quite figure out the subway; it seemed like the JR pass wasn't valid. Next time I visit, I plan to stay for an extended period. There's really no need to spend thousands or tens of thousands to stay at those top-tier hotels. I haven't felt particularly pampered or that it was exceptionally good there. For instance, the Park Hyatt is so expensive, primarily for its location. Everything else was just so-so, and the restaurants were incredibly crowded with a strong greasy smell.

The hotel's location is quite convenient for me, as long as there's a subway station nearby. The facilities are decent too, and having a Chinese-speaking front desk staff member was a big plus. I even left something behind when I checked out and they managed to find it for me, though the process was a lot slower than back home, haha. Overall, it's pretty good. The main downside is that it's often fully booked; I was hoping to stay here again next time since I'm familiar with it, but checking the dates, it seems to be booked solid for a while... Guess I'll have to play it by ear. If you're purely looking to shop, it's a bit of a walk, but too close to bother taking a car.

”I highly recommend Mitsui Garden in Kyoto! The location is superb, with a bus stop and convenience store right outside. The room is quite large for Kyoto, big enough to fit two suitcases. My favorite part of the day was soaking in the public bath – it instantly relieved all the fatigue from a long day of walking. The hotel also offers luggage delivery service; it only costs 500 yen to deliver to Kyoto Station, super convenient. I'll definitely stay here again next time!”

This is the biggest Toyoko Inn outlet I have ever been to, with a big dining area and 3-person room which is spacious and comfortable. However, having to change room in a two-night stay was inconvenient and customer-unfriendly (it was because I requested for smoking room on Day 1 and non-smoking room on Day 2 - this was simply because I didn't have a choice at the time of booking as they are always full); I tried asking to stay in the same room but was told all rooms are full. I totally understand it's a very popular outlet and fees are reasonable; however, some quick fixing to give the customers convenient they deserver wouldn't harm/take much efforts.

The hotel's location is excellent, right across from Kyoto Station. There's also an airport shuttle bus that goes directly to Kansai Airport, making it super convenient for getting around. There are shopping malls and an Aeon supermarket nearby, plenty of dining options, and shopping is really easy. For Japan, the room is quite spacious, enough to open two suitcases in the aisle, so it offers really good value for money. I'll definitely choose to stay here again on my next trip to Kyoto.

This was a truly satisfying hotel experience. I doubt I could find a hotel this good at this price point easily. The staff were incredibly friendly, which was a huge plus. The room was clean, and the bed was wonderfully soft and comfortable. There was also plenty of space to open my suitcase without any issues. The hotel's location was great, with many restaurants nearby and two supermarkets right around the corner, plus a convenience store. It was perfect for grabbing late-night snacks or drinks. However, if you're planning to walk back and forth to areas like Kawaramachi or Sanjo, it might be a bit of a stretch. I would definitely want to stay here again, even if the price remained the same or increased slightly.

A very standard Fresa Inn. If you're a member, you can check in at 2 PM and check out at 12 PM. The room is more than enough for one person, and all the amenities are provided. The staff's English is quite good, and they even have a handheld translation device. Exiting the hotel, turn right, and you'll find Exit 4 of Shijo Subway Station, with a very convenient elevator entrance. Turn left, and you're at Daimaru Department Store. To go to Osaka, you can take the Hankyu Railway directly, no need to go to Kyoto Station first. Fresa Inn is my favorite business hotel brand in Japan, highly recommended!

I chose this hotel because it is close to the city center. After actually checking in, I found that the location is very convenient. It is only a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Shijo in the center of Kyoto. Moreover, there is a Lawson convenience store next door to the hotel, which is very convenient. There is also a Michelin ramen shop next door to the convenience store. Although the store was not open during renovations during our stay, we were not late. Come back next time if we have a chance. The room was very clean and the stay was very comfortable. It is also very convenient to use the password to operate the door lock if you don’t have a room card. You don’t have to worry about losing the room card. I lost my room card in other hotels before and I was compensated 5,000 yen😵💫. Because I don’t have a room card, it is very convenient to check out before the check-out time. That's it. Very convenient. Because the surrounding public transportation is very convenient to go everywhere, I left my luggage at the front desk on the day of check-out and continued sightseeing in Kyoto for a while before leaving. The only drawback is that the temple opposite will ring the bell every morning, but as long as it’s not like me who likes to sleep until 10 o’clock every day, it shouldn’t affect it😬

The king room was spacious for Japan. The breakfast and ambiance in the hotel lobby were great, and many foreign travelers chose to stay here too. It's quite close to Kawaramachi, so you can easily go shopping at department stores like Daimaru.

I really liked the shower with a bathtub, and the capsule hotel itself was in good condition. However, I was a bit disappointed with the service. I guess it might have been a unique situation. After checking in and going to my locker, there was a note saying I had an important message and to come to the counter. When I went, they told me someone was sleeping in my room? Excuse me? I was given room 106, but then they told me the guest from room 119 was sleeping in 106, and asked if I could just use room 119 instead? Room 106 was on the first floor, and 119 was on the second, and I was so tired from walking that I really didn't want to go up to the second floor. I initially asked if I could speak to the person who was supposedly sleeping there, using a translator. They said okay and went to check, but then there was no one in the room? But they said someone was sleeping there... There were signs of someone being there, like a charger, an overturned blanket, and other belongings. I asked them to contact me if they managed to talk to the person, but after a long wait, no one showed up. It was past 11 PM, and I just wanted to shower and sleep, so out of exhaustion, I said I'd just use room 119. After I showered, they brought the person from room 119! It was a foreigner, and all three of us were using different language translators to communicate, haha. They asked if I wanted to switch rooms then, but they weren't going to change the bedding again... I felt uneasy about it, so I just said I'd use room 119 and went to sleep. I really feel the initial handling of the situation was very disappointing. I still don't understand why someone was in a different room to begin with. Anyway, that's what happened, haha.