Rakuten STAY URBAN Shijo Teramachi

Hotels
8.8 (558 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Ebisunocho 530 , Kyoto , jp

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Issues with breakfast options
Some cleanliness complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Clean but some mentions of average cleanliness and room smell.
Service
9.48
Staff were wonderful and helpful regarding issues.
Location
9.52
Great central location with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Spacious room for Japan but some mentions of issues with bed comfort.
Amenities
8.5
Good amenities but some limitations on dining options.
Value for Money
8.96
Generally good value, although some unexpected fees were mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Breakfast options in boxes were good, but not what expected.
Overall Experience
9.48
Overall, a positive experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:29

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel Meldia Shijo Kawaramachi Annex, nestled in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, offers 3-star accommodation with complimentary WiFi. Just 1.6 km from the city center and close to Gion Shijo Station, the hotel provides easy access to must-visit attractions like Sanjusangen-do Temple and Shoren-in Temple.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Kyoto effortlessly with popular landmarks such as Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Samurai Kembu Kyoto, and Kyoto International Manga Museum within reach. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of the city during your stay.

Modern Comforts
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our 3-star rooms equipped with free WiFi. Whether you're here for leisure or business, Hotel Meldia Shijo Kawaramachi Annex ensures a pleasant experience. Book now for a memorable stay in Kyoto.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 558 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 9.48
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Li Chen • solo_traveller • sg
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Bertrand • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Allas • family_with_children • jp
10
It was the perfect place for us to stay in during our short trip in Kyoto.
Pros:

The location was perfect for our trip, especially exploring around Kyoto because it is near the station and popular spots.

Cons:

None. I just wished we had a bathtub to relax after the long day of walking around the City. But for the price, it was really reasonable.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • gb
9
Great place for your first time in Kyoto
Pros:

Great hotel in Kyoto, super central with comfortable beds and big rooms. The shower is great!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Huang • couple • tw
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Ruby Forshaw • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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eugenialvarez • couple • es
8
Pros:

Las camas eran muy grandes, dos camas de 200x100cm.
Ubicación muy buena para hacer turismo en Kyoto.

Cons:

Aunque la habitación es la de más tamaño en la que hemos estado en Japón, las camas eran demasiado grandes y el espacio para las maletas seguía siendo escaso. Tuvimos que mover las mesillas para acoplar las maletas.
Para el tamaño de habitación, el baño era el más pequeño de todos los que hemos estado.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Bence • solo_traveller • hu
8
Nice hotel for a few nights in the middle of Kyoto
Pros:

Good location, closeby stores, bus and metro lines.
We could store our luggage before checking in and could go exploring.
There are tea selection at the lobby and other amenities.
They tidied up the room everyday.

Cons:

The toilet started chirping everytime someone sat on it. We could turn it off with a click but it was loud and not convenient at night.
The pillows were fine for me, but my wife could not sleep on them. Would be nice to offer traditional pillows too. (well it could be our bad, since we didn't ask)

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Veronika • couple • es
8
Convenient and comfortable option in Kyoto
Pros:

Great location in Kyoto. Room and bathroom were spacious (given Japanese standards) and clean, the beds were big and comfortable.

Cons:

They don’t have a communal/lounge area to sit down, nor a restaurant so you have to take breakfast up to the room. Breakfast was a small box of mostly salad, almost the same thing every day. Not sure if it’s worth the money, but Kyoto is quite an expensive city so I guess it’s normal.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Kairi-Liis • solo_traveller • fi
8
Pros:

Kõik meeldis, eriti meeldiv oli, et sai käia võtmas all tasuta kohvi ja vajadusel jääd. Personal oli väga sõbralik. Meeldis veel ka see, et olime linnas, poed ja restoranid hotelli kõrval.

Cons:

Polnud mis ei meeldiks. Ainuke asi kui nüüd nuriseda oli ebamugav padi.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • cz
8
Pros:

Good location, big bed.

Cons:

The person in charge of selecting the pillows on the bed definitely failed. I’ve never seen anything like that before.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • de
9
Great stay, amazing location
Pros:

Great stay, amazing location! Easy connected to Kyoto Station, but also walkable to main sights in Gion + shopping/food streets. The staff was nice and helpful especially to weigh our suitcases after the stay. Bathroom was a highlight!

Cons:

- Bad wifi
- The bed itself was comfy, but the pillow situation was a bit weird. We asked for different pillows after the first night, but also the new ones we received were weirdly heavy + hard to sleep on. So we slept in a mix of the hotel pillow + a blanket they provided. The staff really tried to help, but they just didn't have any "normal pillow". Never had this "complaint" before in my life and this is surely subjective, but we found it worth mentioning

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • nz
7
Good location, clean tidy room
Pros:

Nice room and good location

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Takeshi • couple • jp
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • es
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • couple • it
8
Colazione da migliorare
Pros:

La posizione è tranquilla e poco rumorosa, ideale per riposarsi dopo una giornata in città. Le stanze sono spaziose per gli standard giapponesi, con letti comodi e un ambiente ben organizzato. La pulizia è ottima.

La struttura è dotata di tutti i comfort essenziali per la cura personale (set di cortesia), come dentifricio, spazzolino, pigiama e prodotti per lavarsi.

Il personale è molto gentile e disponibile.

Cons:

Migliorerei sicuramente la colazione. Sarebbe utile offrire anche opzioni più vicine agli standard occidentali, perché non tutti apprezzano al mattino piatti come insalata, carne, pesce o riso. Alcuni ospiti potrebbero preferire una colazione dolce, con prodotti come croissant, torte o yogurt.

Personalmente, non ho praticamente mai fatto colazione: essendo vegetariana, le opzioni disponibili erano limitate e spesso consistevano in insalate con cipolla e pomodoro, che non sono proprio ideali da mangiare al mattino.

Inoltre, aggiungerei qualche ripiano o spazio d’appoggio in più nella stanza: al momento è difficile sistemare vestiti e oggetti personali, e si è costretti a lasciare tutto in valigia.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Agostina • couple • ar
10
Muy bien ubicado , el hotel tenía todo lo necesario, camas cómodas y ducha impecable
Pros:

Ubicación , la atención y el hotel era hermoso.

Cons:

Me gustó todo.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • couple • gt
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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IŞIL • couple • tr
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

We loved our stay here while we were in Kyoto. Great spot, close to trains and nishiki market, room was comfy!

Cons:

The pillows were pretty weird.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee