Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotels
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Independent
8.4 (70 reviews)
Honryusuicho 768, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8462 , Kyoto , JP
81-75-7418651

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Shared microwave
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coin laundry on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Room is clean, spotless.
Service
8.78
Alex is warm, wonderful, professional, willing to help, always smiling.
Location
8.82
Location is great.
Room Quality
8.27
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.26
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.18
General positive impressions from the review.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:56

Property Description

Discover the charm of Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo, your ideal retreat in the heart of Kyoto.

Comfortable Accommodations
With 38 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, enjoy modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions and in-room refrigerators that ensure you feel right at home. Unwind in private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries for a rejuvenating experience.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and make use of our multilingual staff ready to assist you. Our laundry facilities and luggage storage cater to your every need, making your stay as seamless as possible.

Prime Location
Nestled just a short walk from Shijo Street and Nishiki Market, explore Kyoto’s vibrant shopping streets and cultural landmarks with ease, including the renowned Kiyomizu Temple.

Make your journey unforgettable at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo – book your stay today!

Important information:

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 70 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 8.78
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Wei Chang • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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eurico • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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kotsoronis • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Giorgio • family_with_children • it
6
Bene ma non benissimo
Pros:

Posizione molto buona

Cons:

Dimensione ridotta per una famiglia di 4 persone. Bagno minimal

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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jane • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Gediminas • extended_group • lt
9
Great stay
Pros:

Wonderful hotel, the rooms where quite spacious for 2 people. Staff was also very helpful and friendly. Hotel has a washing area and all the amenities you need. Bonus points for dedicated smoking area outside.

Cons:

The only downside for this hotel is that its quite far to any metro station.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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JUNICHI • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Tamam • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Busby • couple • nl
8
uitstekend locatie om kyoto te verkennen.
Pros:

Wij hadden een kamer geboekt van 3 personen voor 2 mensen, hierdoor hadden we heel veel ruimte en dus genoeg plek voor onze grote koffers. Daarnaast was er een balkon, en had het heel veel faciliteiten. Ook was het personeel heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam

Cons:

De badkamer vond ik iets minder, de belichting was best wel oud en de douchekraan was moeilijk om in te stellen qua temperatuur dus deed je teveel warm was het super heet en andersom. Daar kan het hotel zich in verbeteren.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • fr
9
Un hôtel pratique en plein centre de Kyoto.
Pros:

- Très bien situé au coeur de Kyoto.
- Chambre très propre et bien équipée.
- Tous les autres services proposés par l’hôtel ont été bien pratiques (coin laundry, fontaine à eau, articles de toilette disponibles gratuitement à l’accueil).

Cons:

Les futons étaient inconfortables comparés à ceux d’autres hôtels où nous avons dormi.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Yunting • family_with_children • tw
8
Cons:

希望至少可以2天吸塵一次，3天一次太久了。

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Markus • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

It was nice Hotel with traditional style of bed .

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ho Leung jonathan • family_with_children • hk
5
Pros:

價錢，位置

Cons:

冷氣弱、開始舊

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Maho • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Tz Shin • extended_group • tw
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
潘 • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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aileen • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Very comfortable stay and they also provide tea , robe , toiletries , hot and cold water . Even umbrella on a rainy day . The staff on the reception is very helpful and pleasant . Will stay here again when I’m back Kyoto .

Cons:

clean , quiet

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Gaudencio • family_with_children • us
10
Best Spot for quiet neighborhood and still close enough for the main downtown festivals.
Pros:

Easy walk to the heart of Gion Matsuri Festival. Little outside of the heart downtown but it works.

Cons:

All was good

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee