Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Heating
Lift

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Featuring 3-star accommodation, THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is located in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is 1.3 km from the city centre and 1.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japanese. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.6 km from the hotel, while Nijo Castle is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma.

This is our guests' favourite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 27 Jun 2018.
Hotel chain/brand:
Sotetsu Fresa Inn ,
THE POCKET HOTEL

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go


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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jenna
    FinlandFinland
    good location, friendly atmosphere, laundry machines.
  • S
    Siyuan
    ChinaChina
    Accommodation facilities are very complete, although it is a pocket hotel, but the shared facilities inside are very rich, you can really achieve the bag check-in. Besides,the location is excellent. It is every easy to take bus and subway, and...
  • Clara
    SpainSpain
    Very clean, comfy (but tiny) room, great location, excellent price.
  • Fern
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    An amazingly placed hostel-like hotel with great amenities and wonderful staff. We had a quick and easy check-in, then went straight upstairs to our room which was exactly as expected. The toilets and showers were clean and fully stocked at all...
  • Lisa
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Everything: the facilities, the rooms with super sound proofing, cleanliness, the pjs, the location which was perfect and the easy check-in/out - would highly recommend - loved it! In the foyer, there’s a great information board. No 2...
  • Marilyn
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    Loved everything about this place. I would stay there again without question. I highly recommend it to travellers.
  • Anriki
    NorwayNorway
    I loved the place overall. The rooms were highly comfortable and the bathrooms/showers were super clean. They also provide necessities and sleep wear, which was nice. I really liked how close it was to everything, being only a short walk from...
  • Vince
    United StatesUnited States
    I was impressed with the cleaniness pof the facility. The bath and showers were way better than I expected since they were "shared". The location was near perfect since I was close to where I wanted to go. What was exceptional was the...
  • Chen
    TaiwanTaiwan
    Everything are thoughtful. Also has great accessibility.
  • Laura
    SpainSpain
    The room, showers and toilets were clean. In the tablet that comes with the room you can check if the showers are free (this helped because we were in a floor with no shower room and instead of having to go back and forth to check if the showers...

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it possible to store luggage prior check-in resp. after check-out?

    Yes,we have a baggage room on the 1st floor which you can use it freely .
    Answered on 16 October 2019
  • Do you have bicycle parking near your accommodation? Which is how many kilometres from you Thanks

    There is a bicycle parking in front of our hotel.But it is not free,Thank you!
    Answered on 18 December 2019
  • Hi, I would like to pay when there, not in advance, is it possible? thank you

    Thank you for your message. Yes, it's possible. You can pay when you check-in.
    Answered on 16 February 2020
  • Hello, I previously booked this hotel. But due to Coronavirus, I cancelled the booking. But I have yet to receive the refunded amount.

    Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to confirm your reservation, can you send me a message again from your booking page?
    Answered on 12 April 2020
  • Hello, do you provide towels for the guests?

    Thank you for your interst in THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Krasuma. Yes, we provide a bath towel and a face towel for each guests.
    Answered on 9 October 2022
  • Do you have bicycles that the guests can rent? Thank you.

    Thank you for your message. I'm sorry, we don't have bicycles for rent.
    Answered on 18 March 2022
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Hotel surroundings *

Facilities of THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Laundry
Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Sustainable initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UC NICOS Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

FAQs about THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

  • Check-in at THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kyoto.

  • Room options at THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Breakfast to go