REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Hotels
8.8 (565 reviews)
57 Higashikujou Muromachi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto , Kyoto , jp
+81 75-662-7001

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and welcoming environment
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Small room size
Noisy laundry door
Limited hanging space

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
Generally well-reviewed, appreciated for cleanliness by multiple guests.
Service
9.08
High praise for staff courtesy and responsiveness, positive sentiment noted.
Location
9.32
Excellent location, close to transport and amenities, frequently highlighted.
Room Quality
8.07
Rooms noted as small and cramped by several guests, affecting the score.
Amenities
8.6
Good amenities with a cozy coworking space and complimentary drinks, but some areas need updates.
Value for Money
8.56
Valued for its location and services, considered worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Breakfast and beverage options received strong positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall staying experience rated highly despite minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 10:48

Property Description

City Views and Modern Comforts
Experience stunning city views from every room at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS. Relax in modern accommodations equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and cozy work desks.

Multilingual Support and Cultural Proximity
Feel at home with our multilingual staff fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, and Burmese. Immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich culture with attractions like Sanjusangen-do Temple and Tofuku-ji Temple just a stone's throw away.

Convenient Location and Elegant Dining
Located less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, our 4-star hotel offers easy access to the city center. Indulge in delectable cuisine at our on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the stylish bar.

Book your stay at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS for a memorable Kyoto experience!

Important information:

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required 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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 1500 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 565 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.88
駿 • couple • tw
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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WEN-YIN • family_with_children • tw
10
Pros:

地點方便，早餐有特色，非常推薦

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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TOORU • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

清潔

Cons:

Bsがみられない

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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lichiu • couple • tw
10
Pros:

地理位置超級超級讚

Cons:

無

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • family_with_children • br
10
Recomendo
Pros:

Acomoda bem uma pessoa, bem arrumado e limpo.

Cons:

Há uma aparecia de espaço reduzido caso tenha dois adultos.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Relativ geräumiges Zimmer, sehr freundliches Personal.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Miwa • family_with_children • jp
8
総合的には満足♪
Pros:

とにかく朝食が豪華。すき焼き、うどん、手巻き寿司が作れたり、デザートも充実している。
アメニティも豊富、ラウンジのハッピーアワーもお酒の種類が豊富。私は飲めないけど、飲むのが好きな人にはうれしいサービスかも。駅から近くて、申し分なし。

Cons:

お値段、立地からして仕方がないけど、部屋が狭くてスーツケースを広げるのにも苦労する感じ。お酒が飲めない人間からすると、ソフトドリンクがあったらうれしい。

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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YAYU • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Sudarat • family_with_children • no
6
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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TING-KE • extended_group • tw
8
交通便利，環境整潔
Pros:

離京都車站很近，附近有711及藥妝店非常方便，且有寄放行李的服務，一樓還有茶飲可以取用。

Cons:

空間稍小，浴室及廁所是分開的，浴室沒有放置衣物的地方

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nawel • couple • fr
10
Superbe hôtel près de la gare de Kyoto
Pros:

Emplacement / proche de la gare de Kyoto.
Propreté.
Personnel.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • fr
8
Séjour agréable, hôtel très propre avec beaucoup de fournitures à disposition mais dommage que les chambres doubles soie
Pros:

Propreté et proximité de la gare

Cons:

Les chambres sont vraiment trop petites. Tout le personnel ne parle pas anglais …

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sojs • solo_traveller • kr
10
Pros:

조식이 맛있었어요

Cons:

청소가 좀~~ㅜ

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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chun • solo_traveller • tw
8
Pros:

下午14-19點有飲料吧，有啤酒咖啡茶水堅果，可自由使用大廳，很多旅客都在大廳休息吃東西，或上網，早餐也不錯

Cons:

位在二樓的房間，浴室水管會一直傳出異味，希望可改進

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Callum • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and incredible value.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • nz
10
Best hotel I've stayed at overall
Pros:

The location is perfect and the little hotel just delightful.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • au
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Eri • solo_traveller • jp
8
良い
Pros:

静かでぐっすり眠れた

Cons:

特に無し

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Simon • family_with_children • es
10
Muy bien ubicado y agradable
Pros:

Un alojamiento muy agradable para visitar Kyoto, a dos pasos de la estación de Kyoto con muchos comercios y restaurantes cerca. Te alquilan bicicletas que te permiten vistar Kyoto de forma muy agradable, paseo por el rio. la Ubicación esta muy bien para hacer excursiones de día en tren, como el bosque de los bambus, los monos y los toris.
Tienen un aperitivo de bienvenida estupendo.

Cons:

Todo me gusto. Es muy agradable. Te facilitan el pijama y todo lo necesario para la habitación.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Kaito • couple • jp
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee