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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kyoto, a short walk to Shijo Street

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Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)
Reception hall
Hallway
Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)
Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)
Located near Nishiki Market, Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Explore the surrounding streets on two wheels with bike rentals or seek insider tips from the helpful staff and concierge services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Essential tatami Large Room up to 4 futon beds (Non-smoking)

Essential tatami Large Room up to 4 futon beds (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)

Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)

Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)

Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Signature Suite (Non-smoking)

Signature Suite (Non-smoking)

Signature Suite (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 54 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

View all photos for Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Essential Twin (Non-smoking)

Essential Twin (Non-smoking)

Essential Twin (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)

Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)

Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Honryusuicho 768, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8462

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 20 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 2 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪七輪焼KANEKO - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SABAR 京都烏丸店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ぎょうざ屋高辻亮昌 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪comorebi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪赤まる - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower, Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and a lift
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 京都府指令保医セ第425

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

Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for JPY 3000 (subject to availability).

Where is Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shijo Station is 7 minutes by foot and Karasuma Station is 8 minutes.

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shyamli

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small. We had a four person room and there was no space for our luggage. The photos are deceiving. The staff is rude and not interested in helping their guests. There are far too many hotels in Kyoto to settle for this one. We won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is big for 4 people. Comes with 5 beds. Short walk to shopping centre and food locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was amazing, but the hotel itself was somewhat lacking. There seems to be very limited soundproofing between rooms, so you have hear others’ conversations/loud footsteps above you. The tatami beds were also quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with public transit (bus stop) right in front of the building. Convenience stores within a five mins walk and main attractions within 15-20 mins walk. Rooms are clean and comfortable and comes with fridge and kettle. Private shower/tub combo with bidet. Room also had a balcony, which was a nice bonus feature. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an oasis in the desert for us after traveling for 22 hours, arriving at 8 pm, to find that the woman at the front desk was not only extremely kind and friendly, but also spoke English. I’m also extra grateful, because due to my own mistake, I had to make two separate bookings. I wasn’t looking forward to attempting to explain the situation after traveling for so long, so I was deeply grateful when I got there and they had not only noticed the problem ahead of time, but had also resolved it for me before I ever arrived. It was an excellent place to stay on top of that. The room was a lovely mix of traditional and modern, and it was in convenient walking distance of many food options, Kyoto Station, and the Kyoto Pokémon Center. If I ever come back to Kyoto, this is absolutely where I’ll stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wayfarer was the perfect base to travel from and very clean and spacious. I could have spent my whole trip just relaxing in the space! The staff were also foreigner friendly and very knowledgeable and kind. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kapo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious Clean room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only issue we had on our stay was that there were doing construction work near by. We could hear the jackhammer that was incredibly loud and shock the apartment from 8am to 5pm. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adrianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

yomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a sick kid and wanted to check in ahead. It is often hard with Japanese establishments but not with this hotel 🛏️! They let me check in without any hesitation but with a smile 😊 The room was huge and comfy. The staff are super nice with multilingual skills. Family Mart is nearby for your breakfast and Toto Stand is must if you love Uni! This will be my home in Kyoto for the next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very loud hotel, lot's of noise from other rooms, flushing etc and can hear everything from the corridors. Extremely hard bed! Feels like it is just built which i guess is good but felt very sterile. The restaurant next door is amazing though! Not the hotel but well worth visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chloris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
didnt like how the rooms were that small
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maxwell

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol Chit-Ying

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy Customer
The Wayfarer was exactly what we needed for the family trip to Kyoto. A clean, modern place to hang our hats as we were out most of the time. That is a great Teppanyaki Bar next door, a Family Mart at the end of the street. The staff were incredibly helpful also. Perfect for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ildeliz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tatami experience was great although was not expecting the very thin futons to sleep on the floor. Be mindful of that!! The employees gave us extra futons which helped , but was never like a regular mattress. There is an actual landury with a washer and dryer in place to complete you own laundry.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is about 7min from the nearest subway station. It is located a couple subway stops away from shopping stores and restaurants, and Kyoto Station. The hotel stored our luggage after check-out so we could get to see the city before we had to go. The room was spacious and could keep 4 suitcases open at the same time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew, Anchorage

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY!!!! The guy working in the lobby/reception is rude, combative, yelling and harassing. He wanted to kick us out for being approx 10 minutes late with a 1 year old baby out in the cold without allowing him to get dressed (we were mostly packed). Then was yelling at us on multiple occasions. TERRIBLE customer services. Better - super scary, combative, super RUDE. DO NOT STAY HERE, UNSAFE! Also, they do not ever clean anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the signature family suite with 5 beds. We had a great stay there! We loved the layout and the modern design mixed with traditional elements. Pros: spacious room for large families, spacious washroom, generally clean, quiet, staff speaks English, relaxing atmosphere. Cons: small elevator (only 1), a bit of a walk to subway, there is a bus stop in front but Kyoto busses can get very crowded. We don't mind walking so not a big issue for us. Definitely would stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and look new!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s basically an upscale hostel. Staff is full of English speaking foreigners who like to be left alone and quick to say “no” to requests. The “Hotel” doesn’t offer anything, just a couple of q-tips, comb and slippers. Luggage service is next door, they don’t help with that either. Location is ok, 10-15 min walk to station convenience store around the corner and a couple good restaurants close by. Room is super tight if you travel with a stroller, the 3 legged table was a hazard for my 1 and 3 yo. We stayed 7 days and they cleaned the room twice. Should have paid a bit more and stayed at an actual hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0
Address
Honryusuicho 768, Kyoto