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Reviews of THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo 3 stars

600-8105 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Gojo do-ri Karasuma Higashiiru Matsuya cho 423, Japan

#334 of 699 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 1280 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Clean and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and helpful staff who could speak English.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Good location in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The train station's next door. The bus station's accross the street. Convenience store's around. The staff is friendly. The check-in and check-out is quick and easy to use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Female only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right next to a subway entrance. The breakfast is good. The room is quiet. Plenty of facilities (except washing machines)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Clean and simple
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was more expensive than I am used to paying for hostels. In saying that, Kyoto accommodation in this area is outrageously expensive and it was the most affordable I could find. Plus, it was probably the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in.

    The location was pretty central and very easy to get from the train station. The Hostel was incredibly clean, the bathrooms had loads of showers and the staff were really helpful. The luggage storage was great to have too. The rooms are small but perfect if you're going to be out for most of the day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Female Only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to the metro, restaurants, city and shrines.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Great for a very very short stay unique
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    No TV in room and cannot use speakers in room but glad to see everyone complying with this request as well. Matress was a bit thin so you will feel the wood.

    Nice hotel in a nice neighbourhood. Very close to the subway station and only a couple of stops away from Kyoto Station. Lots of food options nearby as well. The hotel is essentially a capsule style hotel with similar rules. Shared bathroom and shared showers. No TV in room but it is literally a place to put your belongings in and explore this town. met all my expectations. WIFI is exceptionally fast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Pocket Sized Adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The showers being on a seperate floor were a minor inconvenience I'd also wished the vending machines had small snacks, not just drinks

    Perfect size room for a solo traveller. Appreciated having my own space for a reasonable price. It was conveniently located to get most places in the city by metro, walking or bus. Staff were nice and friendly helping me check in and out. Had a really nice stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely staff & nice budget hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked how the rooms were set up!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The organization of the hotel. I love the neckllace with the card of the room to go to the toilet and to the showers. Room was small. But we knew it from the pictures.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    You get great value for little money especially if you’re a group of friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside: there’s only three breakfast options so if you’re staying for longer than that you’ll have to eat the same things.

    Breakfast is served at a Japanese fast food restaurant next door (Don’t confuse Japanese fast food with American fast food - it was really delicious!). The shared bathrooms are clean and it’s a bargain especially if you’re getting a room for four people.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay. Comfortable with great amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Loved the online information such as if washing machines are being used along with the showers. Can get your own loungewear instead of having to ask someone for a bigger size. Extra/can take slippers as needed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and enjoyable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Clean and properly managed. Lots of shower room and facilities. Great location just outside the station exit. A few value for money restaurants next to hotel itself.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Very recomendable!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I didn’t stay longer :(

    We loved the facilities and common areas, but our favorite was the bathrooms , super clean , big baths , big mirrors, hair driers, si good!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel with good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything went very smoothly. Clean place and I can say is located at a great location. There is a convenient baggage keeper place that is free to use before check-in and after check-out!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast add on is at a small restaurant a few stores down and the three options were good but limited. Wouldn’t suggest adding on breakfast.

    Super convenient, very clean, and easy check in machines.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Overall I felt welcome and safe staying in the hotel and area alone. Would definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The location was great, it's a ~15mins walk from Kyoto main station and a ~7mins walk from Kiyomizu Gojo station. It's also a 20 - 30mins walk from most of the main attractions e.g. Gion area if you enjoy walking this hotel is in a perfect value for money spot. The bathroom amenities were great, I pretty much didn't need to use any of my own toiletries, and they have a QR code for you to check how occupied the bathroom is before deciding to head down for a bath! I stayed alone in a double room so there was more room for luggage but it might be slightly squeezy if you're staying in a single room with more luggage. It's pretty much a hostel with private room rather than a hotel - but i think that is quite clear in the room description itself. The staff were really friendly and went out of their way to help me with calling one of the restaurants. :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Nice place to stay in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to mention.

    Even though is a hostel with shared bathroom the facilities are so clean and so nice that our stay experience was above our expectations really recommended the change the towels and pijamas and give you all necessary accessories and the breakfast is next restaurant was really nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location, clean and nice smelling sheets
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Female Only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    share bathroom

    very close to Gojo station- accessible for subway transport/transfer

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the Showerroom would have been in the same floor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is near the Gojo subway station, easy check in an out, you can leave your luggage when you check out and explore the city. Very nice and helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom B - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about the hotel was exceptional. It was clean, stylish, small space (like all japanese stays) but manageable with excellent service. But above all the prices are great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really great location (next to train station). Friendly staff and a place to store luggage before and after check in. Clean facilities. Bed was surprisingly comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional hotel, definitely come back!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    none!

    The price is unbeatable given the private room with multiple facilities at this exceptional location. I don't even have to use my sleepwear since it is provided for Free!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Road outside can get noisy, but that's more on the motor cyclists than the hotel. Keep in mind your showers may be on a different floor than where you are sleeping.

    Walking distance from Kyoto station and Gion district. Checking in was pretty simple using the machines there. Room was clean and they provide casual wear and decently sized towels for hotel use.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Great for people who are out & about all day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We picked this hotel as it has laundry facilities but there are only 4 machines & you are lucky if you get to use them, there’s always a line & other guests are hanging around the door waiting for a free machine. We managed to score one but for 2 people it took a very long time to get through a handful of stuff we had each. If they had more machines it would be great. Otherwise very happy with our stay!

    Close to a station, close 7/11, McDonald’s & some restaurants. Very easy to pack your mattress up each day so you can use the room space. Good vending machines, luggage storage & the staff were excellent. Locations has a lot of great backstreets to wander, even found a fabric shop which made my day!

    Stayed in March 2024

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