Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (central but quiet)
Very clean
Beautiful, spacious and stylish rooms (many reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff
Onsen/sauna/spa highly praised
Complimentary drinks / small thoughtful touches
Cons:
Room comfort inconsistent — creaky or uncomfortable beds reported
Some rooms with obstructed windows or windows that don't open
Breakfast is mixed — Western strong, Japanese simple / limited variety
Need clearer guest education on public bath etiquette
Small gym; some guests wanted larger fitness facilities
Occasional confusing room controls (light switches)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests explicitly praised cleanliness (e.g., 'super clean', 'extrem sauber'). Housekeeping and public areas described as very well maintained.
Service
1
Staff repeatedly described as lovely, helpful and kind at the front desk; one note that staff should give clearer guidance on public bath etiquette for international guests.
Location
1
Many reviewers called the location excellent — central but quiet, close to river, shops and easy for sightseeing; repeatedly highlighted as a major positive.
Room Quality
1
Mixed to polarized: while many guests praised spacious, beautifully appointed rooms and very comfortable beds, a number of reviews reported serious issues (creaky or very uncomfortable bed, windows that don't open or are obscured, confusing light switches). The variability in room comfort lowered this category substantially.
Amenities
1
Spa/onsen/sauna and public bath were frequently praised (many called the sauna/onsen excellent). Small notes asking for a bigger gym but overall amenities seen as a strong point.
Value for Money
1
Some guests explicitly said the price was reasonable and appreciated complimentary fridge drinks, but room issues (comfort/fixtures) and limited gym/breakfast variety led others to feel the value was diminished.
Food and Beverage
1
Mixed comments on breakfast: Western-style breakfast exceeded expectations for some, while the Japanese breakfast was described as relatively simple; a few guests wanted more variety overall.
Overall Experience
1
Overall impressions skew positive—multiple guests called it an amazing stay and would return—however room inconsistencies and isolated etiquette incidents tempered the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-30 21:03

Property Description

Experience unparalleled comfort and modern elegance at Yugen Kyoto Shijo, your perfect retreat in the heart of Kyoto.

Exceptional Amenities
Indulge in our state-of-the-art fitness center, unwind in our relaxing sauna, or enjoy delectable dishes at our on-site restaurant and bar, ensuring every moment of your stay is blissful.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our air-conditioned rooms are designed for your comfort, featuring sleek furnishings, including a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, fridge, and a private bathroom equipped with a luxurious bidet.

Prime Location
Situated just a 10-minute stroll from Gion Shijo Station and near popular attractions like the Kyoto International Manga Museum, experience the vibrant culture and history of Kyoto at your doorstep.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience – book your stay at Yugen Kyoto Shijo today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
M
Menouar soraya • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Absolument tout, j'ai la chance de voyager dans le monde et de sejourner dans des palaces , dans cet hotel, j'ai trouvé un luxe dune discretion absolue, pousser à son paroxysme. Les soins offerts sont incroyables, le bain chaud, le confort des lits, la délicatesse, bienveillance, discrétion, calme, ambiance, odeur emplacement. Tout, absolument tout, était parfait.
C'était un honneur. De séjourner chez vous en famille merci pour tout.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • us
9
Very nice and helpful staff.
Pros:

Very helpful staff. Room was clean and beautiful. Staff helped arrange shipping suitcases to next hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
B
Beaulieu • couple • us
9
Pros:

We loved the style of the hotel room. Very lean, very modern and it had a really nice configuration. Nice bathrooms as well. The brerakfast bento box was realllyy good.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
G
Gabija • couple • lt
10
Pros:

Spacious room, good location. We loved our stay:)

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
S
Selene • couple • ca
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriela • solo_traveller • us
10
Cozy, clean and comfortable!
Pros:

So nice and close to everything but still a quiet area! The restaurant and breakfast was delicious and the bed and entire room was so comfy! I wish I could’ve kept the pajamas provided to us for our stay!

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
A
Akira • extended_group • jp
10
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
I
Ilya • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
O
Odile • extended_group • fr
10
Établissement au top , personnel hyper accueillant
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel et son sens du service

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
G
Gemma • family_with_children • es
9
muy buena
Pros:

Creo que necesitan personal en la recpeción con el que poder comunicarse más fácilmente

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
marjan • couple • us
10
Magical
Pros:

One of the best hotels and rooms I’ve ever stayed in. Attention to detail is insane and the bathroom was the size of a small apartment. Lovely staff and really magical place

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
L
Laurence • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Michał • couple • pl
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • couple • it
9
Ottima struttura
Pros:

Lo staff, la posizione , e la colazione a buffet ottima

Cons:

Nulla

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jacopo • couple • it
10
Ottima scelta su Kyoto . A pochi passi dalla Gion , a pochi passi dal centro città . Ottima scelta
Pros:

Disponibilità dello staff .
Grandezza della camera , pulizia .

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
颯人 • couple • jp
6
Pros:

清潔感があって良かった

Cons:

朝食は期待以下だった、朝からテンションが上がるほどのバラエティーはなかった。水風呂はかなりぬるい

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
E
Eti • extended_group • il
10
מלון מומלץ ביותר. הצוות מקסים ומאוד עוזר בכל שאלה.
Pros:

מלון יפיפה, נקי מאוד.

Cons:

ארוחת הבוקר לא היתה הכי מגוונת.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
K
Karol • couple • gb
9
A very boujee hotel with some lovely facilities and staff. The location in central Kyoto is easy to access landmarks.
Pros:

The property was extremely premium and clean. The room was huge with the giant bath being the highlight.

Cons:

The was no view out onto the street so the room did feel quite claustrophobic even though it was massive

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
T
Tara • family_with_children • ca
10
lovely
Pros:

loved it
cozy, clean, great location

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Janina • couple • de
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee