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Minato Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Kyoto, a short walk to Shijo Street
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Economy Twin Room | Room amenity
Economy Twin Room | Bathroom amenities
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
13-1, Hontoro-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8086

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪麺屋猪一離れ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪D&DEPARTMENT KYOTO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪なか卯烏丸高辻店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie MASH Kyoto - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Minato Hotel

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower, Minato Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Minato Hotel offer comforts, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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 200–1,000 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

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Minato Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Minato Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Minato Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Minato Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Minato Hotel located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Kyoto Tower and Yasaka Shrine are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Shijo Station is 7 minutes.

Minato Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stop Looking
This hotel is In a perfect Location, 5 min walk from train station & 10 min walk to some of the best shopping and restaurants in Japan. The room itself is very spacious the biggest one we stayed in in Japan, it’s spotlessly clean and has everything you need. Best of all are the hosts they treat us like Family. Stop looking it’s a great place at a great price
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet place
Nice place and nice person on charge , very kind . 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed vibes...
Very nice hotel. Close to the station. Has a cafe that is vegan/vegetarian. Dogs welcome. Minimal modern feel and look. Loved our stay. Everything was in perfect condition.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and cozy
Room was clean, a little cozy, not much room for luggage storage. Large bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Hotel
The Minato hotel was a highlight of our trip. It is conveniently located, has all the amenities, and the breakfast is the perfect way to start the day. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was nice and warm with good water pressure. The staff were an unbelievable resource in navigating Kyoto, were always so kind and helpful. Their recommendations time, and time again, led us to restaurants and activities that became favourites of the trip. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again!
This hotel was a great find, with only 7 rooms in total you really get a personal service. The staff are lovely and will go out of their way to help you. Free breakfast is an added bonus. The rooms are nicely decorated and a fair size with a nice modern bathroom. The hotels location is central Kyoto, 20 min walk to Kyoto station and around a 20 min walk to imperial palace.

10/10 Excellent

ian, Devon, Ennglang.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect choice
The hotel is ideally situated to explore Kyoto. It’s also in a residential area and you really get a feel for daily life. The hosts can’t do enough for you. I shall certainly return when I’m Kyoto. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great design + superb service
We had a great stay. The manager could not have been more helpful, the rooms are beautifully designed and very comfortable and the complimentary breakfast was great. Within easy walking distance of Nishiki Market and a bunch of great restaurants. I can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Roger, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but good hotel with friendly staff
Minato is tucked away on a Kyoto side street but close to busier streets with amenities, although restaurants and bars close to hotel. The room was small but comfortable, like many Japanese hotels. The bathroom was very good. Koichi, the hotel manager, was very kind and helpful. Overall, a very good value.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Penny Han McKenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Minimal-themed
Walkable distance to the surrounding train stations and bus stops. The room is very clean and furnished with a minimal theme. The walls are pretty thin so if you have noisy neighbours, good luck (: The staffs are friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic experience - Will definitely stay again
We had a fantastic stay at Minato Hotel and would highly recommend it for anyone looking to visit Kyoto. The staff were extremely helpful and kind, and went to great lengths to assist us in organizing our day-to-day activities. The location is central and convenient (close to food, shops, bike rental etc). The rooms are modern and very clean. Breakfast offered includes Western-friendly dishes, as well as traditional Japanese sets. We will stay again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay and the room was spacious and the bedding was nice. The room was bigger than most hotels in Japan! Breakfast was really filling and nice. Also, the staff went out of their way to personally walk out on the streets under the rain to get us a taxi! Which is super nice of them!

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Reno, Nv.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location; big room; great decor; great staff.
Title says all. Good value. This place is so cool it could be in Austin. Excellent Japanese breakfast. Don't miss this hotel. Close to subway and to train to Inari shrine/temple. Excellent restaurants and bars surround it. Short walk to Nishki market--do not miss that, either.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was in a very bad condition, it did not match the photos at all. In addition, the air condition system was working poorly which makes you freeze as the room lacks proper isolation. Front office availabe late afternoon only and not able to communicate in English. In my opinion, a rip-off considering the price. Would definitely neither stay there again nor recommend the place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

SS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful, location not good, 10mins walk from bus station or subway, if your baggage not heavy, it’s ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

YOSHITAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
案内表示が無くホテルの位置が分かりにくかった。でも、受付のお兄さんの対応が良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
想像以上に部屋が綺麗で清潔感に溢れていてとても快適に過ごすことができました！シャワーとトイレが別なのも良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

SEUNG HAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mixed feelings about the hotel. We booked because of the positive feedback about the complimentary breakfast and service. There was no breakfast for expedia customers and the service was medium. I am pregnant and my mom is a bit older. IT would have been nice if the person behind the desk would help with the luggage or even just open the elevator. But he just gave the key and thats iT while the elevatordoors we’re closing very quickly. The room is big and you do get free water, thats very nice and the location is great!!! So these are great pro’s. You can walk around Kyoto and return to the hotel by foot and feel safe :) Unfortunally there was a dirty cutton bud on the Floor in our room and the roller blind in the shower was broken so people could look into the Bathroom. They tried to fix iT with Some tape with no succes. The internet in the bedroom didn’t work either so that was dissapointing. The builing looks cute though but if we had to spend the same money again, we would choose a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

SEUNG HUN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
후기
여행일정에 촉박하게 예약했지만 그럭저럭 저렴하게? 구한것같아요. 다만, 일본이지만 외국인이 알바인지 사장님인진 모르겠지만. 응대해주셨고, 간단하게 할말만 하고 끝! 보통 그랬어요. 사무실을 숙소로 개조했다고 되어있던데, 일반적인 숙소라기 보다는. 그냥 뭔가ㅋㅋ고시원??까진 아니고..뭔가 우리나라였으면.. 내부 벽체제거하고 건물 튼 것처럼 불법 건축물인 기분도 들었고.. 그치만 나쁘진않았어요 잠만 자니깐. 그리고 개인적으로는 바닥이 돌바닥이라 웬지 찝찝한 기분이었고, 사람 취향이니까요 그래도 1층은 카페랑 같이해서. 뭐 나쁘진 않음! 적정가격인듯?
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

HYEJU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
깔끔하고 쾌적하고 편안
호텔 위치가 니시키시장과 가까워서 매우 좋았고 조용한 동네에 위치해서 숙면을 취하기 아주 좋았습니다. 아쉬운 점이라면 2박, 연박이였는데 수건과 물은 1박 것만 준비되어있어 따로 요구해서 받았고 블라인드가 손상되서 화장실을 사용할때 밖에서 보일까봐 샤워타월로 다 가려놓고 지냈어요. 그렇지만 대체 방안이 있었고 깨끗하고 안락하고 1층 카페도 이쁘고 좋았습니다. 에어컨, 드라이기, 티비 모두 작동 잘 되었습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019