Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotels
9 (4252 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Tachiurihigashi-cho 25-1 , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Limited laundry facilities
Higher prices than other locations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Most reviews indicate cleanliness, but a couple mentioned issues with laundry.
Service
9.36
Numerous reviews praised the staff as exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Location
9.9
Consistently highlighted as amazing and convenient to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms are described as comfortable and spacious, though some aging issues mentioned.
Amenities
8.88
Several positive mentions of amenities, though some desired more laundry options.
Value for Money
8.34
Some comments on pricing being higher, but overall fair for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.89
A great breakfast option is mentioned, contributing to the positive dining experience.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall feedback suggests a very enjoyable stay with high satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:26

Property Description

Central Location in Kyoto
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi is conveniently located in the heart of Kyoto, making it the perfect base for exploring the city's vibrant culture and attractions.

Comfort and Convenience
Guests can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage ensure a hassle-free stay for all visitors.

Nearby Attractions
With popular landmarks like Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum, and Samurai Kembu Kyoto in close proximity, guests can immerse themselves in the rich history and entertainment options of Kyoto.

Book now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4252 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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MASAYA couple jp
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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akiko extended_group jp
4
特に良くもない感じでした。次は、違うとこにします。
Pros:

建物は綺麗でした。

Cons:

朝食が1人2,800円もするのに他のビジネスホテル1,000円で食べれる朝食とそんなに変わりなかった。
しかも、朝食の時のスタッフの愛想が悪すぎて朝からイヤな気分だった。朝の挨拶ぐらい爽やかにしてほしいです。

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Akram couple nl
8
Good place to stay
Pros:

Location in the shopping district across the street from Nishiki Market and 10 mins away from historic Gion, decent breakfast and a helpful/courteous staff . Free coffee machines and sake rations ;) are a plus.

Cons:

Rooms are a little tiny especially for those traveling with big suitcases.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Jay couple us
9
Wonderful hotel, wonderful staff, wonderful location.
Pros:

Modern, attractive and well maintained hotel. Staff was exceptionally courteous (as were all Japanese people we met), accommodating and understanding of our English.

The buffet style breakfast -- for which we paid extra as part of our room rate -- was delicious: local options (meaning typical of what people eat for breakfast in Japan) along with more 'Western' foods, all fresh, well prepared and replenished, as needed. The dining room -- which also served as a meeting/resting place throughout the day -- was super comfortable and you could linger for as long as you wished.

The room we were in (two adults) was a bit small, and lacked any closets or drawers. But it was clean, quiet and comfortable.

The location is perfect: in a busy shopping district that is also within walking distance of historic neighborhoods and sites. Subways are nearby and taxis, via the 'Go' app, are easy to schedule. And amazingly -- this is cultural -- no tipping for any service anywhere.

We would definitely recommend and return.

Cons:

There was very little we could find fault with. Perhaps only the lack of a dresser and/or a closet.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Dan couple us
10
Pros:

Great location and staff are friendly and accommodating.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Kazumasa solo_traveller jp
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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shumin solo_traveller tw
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Ming Chian couple tw
9
Pros:

環境、地點非常棒!

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children gb
8
Good central location
Pros:

The hotel was nice and the location was good. The staff were helpful.

Cons:

The only criticism is that the breakfast was not very good.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Hsiang-Yu couple tw
8
整體上滿意
Pros:

地點和服務人員

Cons:

面臨大馬路低樓層房間時有汽車呼嘯而過的躁音,直到午夜

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Woodhall couple gb
9
Amazing stay in a perfect location would reccommend to everyone!
Pros:

Great location - close to popular food and fashion markets on many peoples Kyoto to-do lists. Also conveniently located opposite a 711. Easy to access multiple train lines with only a short walk from the hotel.
Staff were very friendly on check-in, check-out and throughout our stay.
Unlimited free coffee 24-hrs/day!
Room was very clean and decorated nicely.

Cons:

Typically prefer a walk-in shower as opposed to a bath tub due to shower curtains feeling unhygienic but this is just a preference and the shower curtain seemed very clean.
Small room without space to lounge - however this is to be expected with most hotels in Japan.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller se
9
Bra område och fin boende
Pros:

Fin läge, fräscha rum

Cons:

Slow internet

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller dk
7
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Christelle family_with_children ae
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Location is just perfect, in the middle of the shopping street. The staff is very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The room was super small!
The breakfast variety is very limited

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Darcy extended_group au
7
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Milly family_with_children au
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Emiliano family_with_children us
10
Except for the initial mishap with the room and number of beds, all was very good.
Pros:

Location, breakfast, room

Cons:

The default hotel's policy when booking for two adults and one 12 year old or younger is to assume the kid can sleep with the adults for free and assign a room with only two double beds. This was not specified at the time of the booking So when we arrived we realized the three of us wouldn't fit at all the two double beds as my kid is 12 and adult size. We had to request a room change which was fortunately possible, but had to pay extra for a three bedroom. It would have been much nicer to know about such policy in advance.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Yu Jin family_with_children sg
7
Pros:

Location is wonderful

Cons:

Limited bottles of water is provided per day. Should have a water dispenser for water refilling.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Ella couple gb
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Such a nice hotel, everything was spotless and comfortable. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Location was really central. V handy to have laundry in the hotel - only 4 machines for the hotel but we didn’t find this was an issue, and there was always one free when we went to use them!

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Anne family_with_children ca
8
2026-03-22 via Nuitee