Stay SAKURA Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Hotels
8.5 (2281 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Honryusuicho 770-2 , Kyoto , jp

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in specific areas
Parking can be inconvenient

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Some reviews mentioned areas needing improvement, specifically cleanliness of certain items.
Service
9.11
Staff were generally friendly and attentive.
Location
9.15
Convenient access to metro and amenities.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were spacious but some minor cleanliness issues were noted.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities like washing machine were available but small kitchen could use improvements.
Value for Money
8.09
Generally good value, though a bit pricey compared to alternatives.
Food and Beverage
8.64
No specific feedback; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall stay was good, with most aspects meeting expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:39

Property Description

Central Location
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is conveniently located just 700 meters from the heart of Kyoto, making it the perfect base for exploring the city's cultural treasures.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience with free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning in all units. The private entrance, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage ensure a seamless stay.

Nearby Attractions
Immerse yourself in Kyoto's charm by visiting popular landmarks like Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station, all within easy reach from the aparthotel.

Book now and elevate your Kyoto experience at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Shijo Karasuma.

Important information:

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

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2281 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Débora • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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YI-XUAN • couple • tw
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Silvie • family_with_children • es
7
Ok
Pros:

Well located.

Cons:

The room was small for family of four and felt a bit worne down. Amenities were incomplete.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Viktoria • couple • at
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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REGINE • solo_traveller • fr
8
Super hebergement très bien placé !
Pros:

La propreté de la chambre, la cuisine bien conçue et très bien équipée, et l'atmosphère de la chambe très agréable !

Cons:

Donner des informations sur les environs en anglais à la réception car elles n'étaient qu'en japonais ! et la personne ne m'a donner aucune information sur l'emplacement de l'hotel !! Pas assez de parapluies et en juin c'est la saison des pluies donc indispensable !

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Maslova • family_with_children • br
7
Bom custo benefício.
Pros:

Boa localização e limpeza. Instalações bem cuidadas.

Cons:

Quarto muito apertado para 3 pessoas e corredores do hotel sem ventilação.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Huimin • couple • tw
10
來京都時都會預訂
Pros:

舒適

Cons:

沒有

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Dora • solo_traveller • nl
4
The high review scores are very misleading.
Pros:

- The staff were friendly.
- Good location.
- Good ammentities.
- Luckily no bed bugs.

Cons:

I chose Sakura Stay because of its high overall rating and positive reviews. While I did notice some reviews mentioning cleanliness issues, I assumed it were isolated incidents. After all, even highly rated hotels occasionally receive complaints like that.

In hindsight, I should have taken it as a serious red flag.

This hotel was extremely poorly maintained. I may have simply been unlucky, but the room I was assigned was very dirty. There were thick layers of dust throughout the room, making it clear that it hadn’t been deep-cleaned in a long time and had only received superficial cleaning.

There was dust on the bed frame, grime inside the washing machine, dirt trapped between the glass panels of the small table, trash left behind by previous guests, various stains, and an air conditioner so clogged with dust that it seemed genuinely unhealthy. On top of that, the shower had a strong sewage odor.

I sincerely hope the rooms are eventually given a proper deep clean, as the current condition was simply unhygienic.

The hallway was also unpleasant, with a strong feet smell and stained carpeting.

The hotel’s high review scores are, in my opinion, very misleading and do not accurately reflect the condition or quality of the rooms.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Smith • couple • us
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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JOSE • couple • es
8
Alojamiento con buena relación calidad/precio.
Pros:

El alojamiento era silencioso, estaba bien comunicado, cercano al metro y autobuses, y el aire acondicionado funcionaba a la perfección.

Cons:

La mesa para comer era algo pequeña y la televisión solo se podía ver bien si estabas en la cama.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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FCnewcal • solo_traveller • nc
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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isabelle • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'extréme gentillesse et l'attention du personnel, de l'arrivée juqu'au jour du départ.
L'emplacement proche de nombreux sites d' interet touristique et à deux pas des transports

Cons:

S'il faut abolument indiquer quelque chose, je dirais le besoin de rafraichir la décoration des couloirs.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • solo_traveller • pl
10
Perfect stay!
Pros:

We really liked our small apartment in Stay Sakura. The location is perfect - close to the center and local transportation stops. We also took a taxi a few times from Gion zone during the night and it was very cheap. Having washing machine in the room - top!

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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M • couple • tw
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Ching Fen • solo_traveller • tw
7
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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xiaoming • solo_traveller • cn
9
Pros:

这个地段不错很满意

Cons:

房间必需品的调配比较麻烦，希望改进得更为方便就好

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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sonia • couple • it
8
Comodo per qualche giorno
Pros:

Appartamento spazioso, con tutto il necessario per passare qualche giorno a Kyoto. Bagno super comodo, con aria calda in doccia per poter stendere i vestiti (c'è anche la lavatrice con detersivo).

Cons:

Quartiere centrale ma vicino c'è solo la fermata del bus, la prima metro è a 10 min a piedi (non sono troppi però dopo una giornata in giro pesano un po'). Cucina poco attrezzata (se ci sono dei fornelli e un paio di padelle uno si aspetterebbe pure un piatto o un coltello)

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Adil • solo_traveller • tr
9
Pros:

Personel güler yüzlü ve yardım sever. Odala temizdi. Merkezi yerlere yürüme mesafesinde.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Aittakari • solo_traveller • fi
8
Pros:

The location was close to the center, with several train stations within walking distance. Most places were within walking distance, using trains only to speed up traveling or getting to a specific place. The room was spacious with a washing machine in the room.

Cons:

The only thing I found slightly annoying in this hotel was that there was no table or chair in the room, small or large. It forced me to use the bed as my table when planning but depending if you already have a good plan, this is not a minus.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • us
8
Great place to stay. convenient.
Pros:

Laundry, small cooking area and ofuro!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee