WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(2,174 Ratings)

Hotel in Kyoto

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Situated in the Shimogyo Ward district in Kyoto, WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 1.9 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 km from Nijo Castle and 2.7 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

2.1 mi

Available Rooms

Refined Designer Twin/Triple - Non-Smoking

3 Single • 290 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Essential Twin - Non-Smoking

2 Single • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Essential tatami - Non-Smoking

3 Futon • 247 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking

4 Futon • 290 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Signature Family Suite - Non-Smoking

5 Single • 452 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(2,174 Ratings)

Hotel in Kyoto

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

2.1 mi

Available Rooms

Refined Designer Twin/Triple - Non-Smoking

3 Single • 290 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Essential Twin - Non-Smoking

2 Single • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Essential tatami - Non-Smoking

3 Futon • 247 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking

4 Futon • 290 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Signature Family Suite - Non-Smoking

5 Single • 452 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(2,174 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

1.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Not a good stay.

Nothing.

I recently stayed in Room 702 with two sisters, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. While the room was advertised as suitable for three people, it was far too cramped to be comfortable. However, the lack of space was not the worst part of our stay. Upon entering the room, we turned on the heater, only for a foul odour to emanate from the air-conditioning unit. It was clear that the unit had not been properly maintained. We went down to the front desk for assistance, but there was no phone in the room, so we had to speak to the receptionist in person. Unfortunately, the staff member at the desk on the evening of November 26th was unhelpful and seemed more interested in chatting with a friend than addressing our issue. She instructed us to wait in the room, and eventually, she came up with another staff member to clean the air-conditioning unit with a spray—right above my mattress. Despite their efforts, the smell remained, and when we expressed our concerns, she explained that the unit hadn’t been used in a while and suggested we keep the temperature below 24°C with the cooler on. This recommendation seemed odd given that it was winter, and nighttime temperatures outside were as low as 4°C. Overall, the service at the front desk was subpar, and the experience was not worth the price we paid. I will not be booking this hotel again and would not recommend it to others.

3.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Good location. Very helpful staff

Location of property. Right near bus stop to Kyoto station. Staff were very helpful when we requested assistance.

Washers and dryers. There is only two and take quite a long time. You also have to put the clothes in longer to have your clothes dry.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis in der Innenstadt.

Das Wayfarer ist ein typisches Traveler-Hotel. Die Zimmer sind für japanische Verhältnisse geräumig, was auch daran liegt, dass man tagsüber die Matrazen zusammenrollen kann und so genug Platz im Zimmer hat. Der relativ große Flur mit einem Schreibtisch bietet ausreichend Platz für das Gepäck. Bad und WC sind nicht getrennt aber sauber und zweckmäßig. Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral in Kyoto und man kann viele Ziele gut mit einer kurzen Taxifahrt (500-2000Y) erreichen. Bis zur U-Bahn sind es ca. 15 Minuten zu Fuß ein gelegentlich kommender Bus zum Bahnhof hält vor der Tür.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

En la media

La habitacion amplia

El baño muy pequeño y el porta rollos del papel higienico demasiado pegado al retrete, pera una persona media estatura es incomodo, tenia que agacharme para ducharme.

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Inexpensive rooms and great if you just want the basics and good location to subway.

Location was great, close to subway and lots of places to eat within 10 minutes. Friendly desk clerks. Inexpensive rooms. If your just planning on sleeping in your room great pricing.

Small bathroom, not as clean as other places we stayed in Japan. Sheets didn't look clean when we checked in. You had to ask for towels each day

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great please to stay

Intimacy, great facilities, spacious rooms

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Room was so comfortable and spacious.

Rooms were spacious and comfortable. It’s near to the nishiki market, many cafe and restaurants in the area and a bicycle rental shop.

With the exception of the Asian staff who were really helpful, the rest of the staff we met weren’t as hospitable.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, buona posizione

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

素敵なお部屋で家族皆大満足でした。

部屋が広くて清潔で静かで快適でした。受付の方の説明もわかりやすくて笑顔が素敵でした。

特にありません。だけど、どうしても書くなら近くにコインパーキングがあまり無かったので、私はギリギリ停める事が出来ましたが焦りました。

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great location! Nice staff. Worth the price

The staff was super nice! The location was very convenient. Also it was very clean.

The smell of the carpet was very strong and uncomfortable. The futons could improve.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Bien dans l’ensemble malgré cette nouvelle formule et le contact très impersonnelle

Bon emplacement Large chambre et espace très confortable Accueil à la réception très rapide

Pas d’espace dans la réception, ni chaises ni table pour une attente éventuelle Système d’enregistrement tres IMPERSONNEL Cet hôtel est équipé de codes pour la porte de votre chambre et ce qui signifie qu’il faut avoir son portable car tout est envoyé de la réception sur votre portable ( également le code WiFi C’est carrément un Manque de contact humain et en conclusion c’est géré comme un RBNB CE QUI N’EST PAS SIGNALE SUR LE SITE DE VOTRE RÉSERVATION !!!!!

3.5 / 5.0

May 2024

Good location but overpriced.

Two positive things about this hotel was the staff were very lovely, very helpful and could speak English. Made the communication easy. Secondly, the location was superb. However, the property itself was ok. Yes the hotel has had a recent renovation but that was for the main reception downstairs. Our room was nothing special. It had stain marks all on the walls and the room looked worn out and tired. The photo’s on the website are not representative of the current look of the room. Maybe that’s how the room looked at one stage. That’s not how it looks now. That was really disappointing and definitely wasn’t worth the price we were charged. Even if the location was good. There were plenty of other hotels in the same street that were cheaper.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

櫃檯人員都很友善，房間裡面設備齊全。

空間很大、很美！四張單人床睡起來很舒服

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Molto bella e comoda struttura

La camera ampia e molto comoda. Piacevoli le cose fornite e ragazzi molto gentili

Peccato non ci sia la possibilità di fare colazione e l'odore sgradevole nelle scale

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Very pretty, modern and comfortable tatami rooms

Beautiful and modern tatami rooms, don’t hesitate, the futons were incredibly comfortable. Staff were very helpful recommending local Taiyaki and coffee. We were easily able to store luggage while we wandered around the sights of Kyoto. Not only ex-pats staying at the hotel (always a plus).

USB ports in room would have been a nice touch! Everything else top notch.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Praticidade e espaço muito bom

Localização excelente e um atendimento excepcional.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Boa hospedagem em ótima localização

Hospedagem boa em ótima localização. Ponto de ônibus na porta da estação de Kyoto (número 50). Equipe rede atendimento razoável.. tem uns que nem cumprimentam e nem olham para o hóspede!! Apenas um dia que havia 2 na parte da manhã que cumprimentaram e foram atenciosos. O pior foi o oriental (não sei chinês ou japonês). Mal humorado. Tirando essa parte da equipe, foi boa hospedagem. Nao tem limpeza de quarto.. e cobraram taxa e imposto, apesar de estar escrito no booking que taxas e impostos já estavam incluídos no preço.

Cheiro azedo.. não sei se de madeira nova ou tinta..

0.5 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Don't book

n/a

The room was not what we booked. Staff acted surprised when we told them that the room was not the same as the photos on booking.com, however we met another couple who had had exactly the same experience and had also complained. Staff refused to help at all and the manager pretended that there was no error - I tried to get a refund via booking.com who asked the hotel for a refund and were refused. I was told the only thing I could do is warn other travellers, so that's what I'm doing. I really wouldn't recommend staying here.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

very clean and comfortable

very clean, friendly staff, futon and pillow were comfortable.

none

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Really cozy and spacious room with Tatami mats. Great location and lots of amenities - highly recommended!

We got the Tatami room and disclaimer that they don't have on the page during booking, there is a small fee to pay for the tatami bed if you're staying for a couple days (¥200-400 if remembered correctly). Otherwise the room was super spacious and cozy, clean toilets and lots of amenities! Very good location, about a 10 min walk to Nishiki market and many bus stops and restaurants nearby. Really enjoyed our stay and will be back.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Da provare!

Camera grande per gli standard giapponesi, bagno in camera piccolo ma molto funzionale, amenities sempre a disposizione, ottima posizione, ottima pulizia.

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

コスパ良き〜！！

スタッフさんが親切で駐車場の場所も調べてくれてとても良かったです‎ ૮ • ·̫ • ა シンプルなお部屋でライトもいい感じでとても快適に過ごせました！また宿泊します♥

トイレのドアの下の隙間が結構あるので気を遣います（笑）

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Ótima acomodação em excelente localização

Excelente localização, quarto espaçoso (para padrão Japão), cama bem confortável, muito silencioso. Staff fala inglês. Na mesma rua, na quadra seguinte, tem uma lavanderia 24hs que funciona com moedas. A acomodação empresta guarda-chuva - a gente nunca acha que vai precisar até que chove. Ao redor do hotel, em um raio de 3 ou 4 quadras, muitos restaurantes e cafés. Metrô próximo. Estação de trem fica a uns 30-35 minutos a pé, mas tem um ônibus que passa na porta que vai direto. Recomendo!

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Оптимальная цена близко к центру

Чистый аккуратный номер, все необходимое имеется. На первом этаже отеля стиральные машины, что очень удобно

Мало розеток в номере, хорошая слышимость , а также один выключатель света на весь номер это мало, не хватало разделения на зоны

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Modernes Nachhaltiges Konzept

Sehr schöne Lage, freundliches Personal und tolle Partnergeschäfte. Die App für den Aufenthalt ist super einfach gestaltet und hilfreich. Auch die Nachhaltigkeit wird dort gut umgesetzt.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Quick and easy place to sleep while visiting the city.

Simple and easy

Power plug socket without ground wire didn't work for my travel adapter...

1.5 / 5.0

Oct 2023

호텔이라기엔...

가격 대비 방 사이즈는 넓은 편

일반적인 호텔 서비스는 기대할 수 없다. 생수는 첫날만 제공. 수건 교체, 쓰레기통 비우기 등등, 웬만한 건 직접 해야 한다. (이런 부분이 사전에 홈페이지에 분명히 적혀 있다면 예약에 참고가 될 것) 방바닥은 장판. 욕실엔 콘센트가 없어서 드라이기를 이용할 때 거울을 볼 방법이 없다. 또한 객실 관련 요구사항을 말해도 직원들간 소통이 원활하게 이뤄지지 않는 것 같다. 직원들의 전문성도 부족해 보였다.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

挺好的

位置不错，门口就是车站，旁边的hotshot味道也不错。房间比较干净，总体符合预期

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Lovely stay!

Property was very clean and comfortable. The staff there were amazing and helped with anything I needed. Location was great, you could walk into the main area or catch a taxi for 1000. Would 100% stay again.

N/a

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Must improve

Staffing was great.

Facilities are not what shown in the pictures, more than often this happens and it's okay, but what we didn'tlike was the fact cleaning service was not included. Restroom was extremely tiny and unconfortable. The tatami experience is great, but if cleaning services are not offered it's not as enjoyable.

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Overall is good

Location is good and room is spacious.

There is no electrical outlet in the bathroom nor one close to the mirror.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

a very nice Suite in a well located Hotel in Kyoto

Easy Online-Check-In before arrival, I could open the door by an App on my phone. well equipped and well located in Kyoto. the bus station is in front of the hotel. Wifi was working all the time. The room was luxurious.

nothing

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Good hotel to stay in and to explore Kyoto.

The Signature Suite was spacious and fully equipped. The wi-fi was strong. We had a high floor and look out to the neighbourhood from the balcony. Bus no. 50 stops right in front of the hotel and is about 10 min ride to and from Kyoto Station. Standard bus fare is 220 yen. We found it easier to get to hotel using the bus than take a train and walk to the hotel. It is easier to get to where you want to go from Kyoto station. There are trains, metro, subways and buses that run north-south-east-west of Kyoto from this station. The bus terminal station is right in front of Kyoto Station level 1. The basement of the station has lots of choices for food and drinks if you are hungry or thirsty. Around the hotel, there is a handmade soba noodle restaurant, a Spanish restaurant, a beer place, convenience stores, a 24hr laundromat, a money changer, a small exercise park and many other small eateries which we did not have time to try. If you walk and explore further down or up the street where the hotel is, you will some to the main road which is where the business district is. You will find more restaurants and supermarkets. You can find very good Tonkatsu here. Wished we had time to visit the market nearby. It was closed on Wednesday when we were there and we had to leave for Tokyo the next day.

Would have been nice if the bathroom was a little bigger. We also preferred the price quoted and we paid before our trip included the local taxes. We had to make an additional payment at the hotel. Though it was not much more but we wished the amount was communicated upfront so that there are no surprises. The hotel could share useful information with guests to help make their stay better such as provide map of Kyoto, how to get to and from hotel and Kyoto station by bus. This is definitely much easier option unless you have huge luggage. Suggest a few places for guests to explore around the hotel. These are areas that can add to the attractions of staying at Wayfarer.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is R 1,917 per night. This rental is R 375 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.

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WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

Hotel in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Refined Designer Twin/Triple - Non-Smoking

Essential Twin - Non-Smoking

Essential tatami - Non-Smoking

Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking

Signature Family Suite - Non-Smoking

WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

Hotel in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Refined Designer Twin/Triple - Non-Smoking

Essential Twin - Non-Smoking

Essential tatami - Non-Smoking

Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking

Signature Family Suite - Non-Smoking

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo pet friendly?

What amenities are available at WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo?

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