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About the Hotel

438 Shunzei-Cho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8417

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Getting around

Comprehensive guide to transport options for seamless travel

City Center

Kyoto 1.1 mi

Airports

Itami (ITM) 29.5 mi

Kobe (UKB) 48.4 mi

Train

Karasuma Station2000 ft

Kiyomizu Gojo Station3000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

Free Wi-Fi
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Fire extinguishers

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Spa & Leisure

Spa & wellness center
Massage

Location

438 Shunzei-Cho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8417

Map view

438 Shunzei-Cho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8417

City landmarks

Castle

Nijo Castle

1.8 mi

609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru

Nishiki Market Shopping District

3100 ft

Market

Nishiki Market

3100 ft

Tower

Kyoto Tower

5100 ft

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

2.3 mi

625 Giommachi Kitagawa

Yasaka Shrine

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Nishi-Hongan-ji

1.0 mi

Pagoda

Sanjusangendo Temple

1.5 mi

Pagoda

Kinkaku-ji

3.3 mi

Pagoda

Kennin-ji

4900 ft

Museums

Kyoto International Manga Museum

1.1 mi

Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace

1.8 mi

Aquarium

Kyoto Aquarium

1.4 mi

Pagoda

Chion-in

1.4 mi

Museums

Kyoto National Museum

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Kodai-ji

1.4 mi

Pagoda

To-ji

1.4 mi

Pagoda

Higashi-Hongan-ji

3800 ft

Pagoda

Rokuharamitsu-ji

4600 ft

Karasumadori Shichijo-agaru

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

3800 ft

Parks

Maruyama Park

1.2 mi

Pagoda

Nanzen-ji

2.1 mi

Pagoda

Shoren-in

1.4 mi

97 Okazaki Nishitennocho

Heian Shrine

1.7 mi

Japan

Nineizaka

1.3 mi

463 Maruyamacho

Kyoto cherry blossoms

1.2 mi

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

5300 ft

618 Oshinishitoincho Nishitoindori Oike Agaru

Mikane Shrine

1.1 mi

70 Benten-cho

Yasui Konpiragu Shrine

1.1 mi

Museums

The Museum of Kyoto

1.2 mi

Nearby

Market

Nishiki Market

3100 ft

609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru

Nishiki Market Shopping District

3100 ft

Karasumadori Shichijo-agaru

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

3800 ft

Pagoda

Higashi-Hongan-ji

3800 ft

Museums

Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience

3100 ft

Restaurants

Chanpontei Sohonke

100 ft

715 Yakushimaecho

Chugokugyosaikanten

400 ft

329 Honeyacho Nishiiru Karasuma Takatsujidori

Machikadoya Karasuma Gojo

1000 ft

418 Matsuyamachi Gojodori Karasuma Higashiiri

Yoshinoya Karasuma Gojo

1300 ft

381-1 Takasago NNishi

Saizeriya Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

1400 ft

310 Kamiyanagicho

Caffe Veloce Karasuma Bukkoji

1400 ft

310 Kamiyanagicho Bukkojidori Karasuma Higashiiri

Bistro C

1500 ft

Hakurakutencho

Kara-Kusa Curry

1800 ft

248 Shimmeicho

Kaeru Coffee

2100 ft

20 Sakaimachi Takakuradori Gojosagaru

Ramen Sen no Kaze Kyoto

4400 ft

580 Nakanomachi

Taihou

2000 ft

404 Osakacho

Reviews and Ratings

Reviews from guests about their experience.

90%

loved their spa retreat and can’t wait to return.

9.0/10

Perfect

Rooms

8.0

Location

7.4

Service

9.8

Dining

5.0

John

United States of America, March 2025

6.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at Hotel-Kyoto Base. The rooms were really nice, offering a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring. However, finding the hotel was a bit tricky without a smartphone, and breakfast options left something to be desired since it was served next door at a coffee house.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are very nice, providing a clean and cozy atmosphere.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly helpful, going out of their way to assist me with finding a bank that accepted my card.

Location

7.0

It's about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto train station and near major attractions, which is convenient once I got my bearings.

Dining

5.0

The breakfasts were a bit of a letdown, as they were served at a neighboring coffee house rather than within the hotel.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers dry cleaning and housekeeping services, which were useful during my stay.

David

United States of America, March 2025

5.2/10

During my stay at Hotel-Kyoto Base, I found the service to be excellent, especially when the staff helped me find a bank that accepted my Canadian card. The rooms were nice, although I struggled a bit to locate the hotel initially without a smartphone. The breakfast offered next door was a bit of a let-down, but overall, it was a clean and efficient hotel experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice and comfortable.

Service

10.0

The front desk staff went above and beyond to assist me with my banking issue.

Location

7.0

It was about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto train station, close to major attractions once I got oriented.

Dining

5.0

Breakfasts at the nearby coffee house were a bit disappointing.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered essential facilities like dry cleaning and housekeeping.

Richard

United States of America, February 2025

6.8/10

My stay at Hotel-Kyoto Base was efficient overall, with a nice room and great service, though I did find breakfast a bit disappointing. Locating the hotel was tricky without a smartphone, but once I got my bearings, the proximity to major attractions was a plus.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice, clean, and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The front desk staff went above and beyond to help me find a banking location, which made my experience much easier.

Location

7.0

While it was about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto train station, it became easier to navigate once I got to know the area.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was taken next door at a Komeda coffee house and was a bit of a letdown; not what I expected.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered room service and housekeeping, making my stay quite convenient.

Dave

United States of America, December 2024

7.2/10

I appreciated the efficient service at Hotel-Kyoto Base, especially when the staff assisted me in finding a nearby bank. However, the breakfast was a slight letdown, as it was served next door at a coffee house. Overall, it's a nice spot close to Kyoto's major attractions, though navigating without a smartphone was tough.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice, and I felt comfortable during my stay.

Service

10.0

The service was above and beyond. The staff went out of their way to help me find a bank that accepted my Canadian card.

Location

8.0

It was about a 15-minute walk from the Kyoto train station, making it convenient for exploring.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was taken next door in a Komeda coffee house, which didn't quite meet my expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered room service, dry cleaning, and housekeeping, which was nice.

William

United States of America, November 2024

6.8/10

I had a great time at Hotel-Kyoto Base, despite a few minor hiccups. The service was excellent, especially when the front desk staff helped me find a bank that accepted my card. The location was convenient, just a short walk from the train station. However, the breakfast was a bit disappointing, as it was served next door and didn’t offer much variety.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice and comfortable, providing a relaxing environment after a day of exploring.

Service

10.0

The service was really really good, especially when the staff went out of their way to assist me with my banking issue.

Location

8.0

The hotel is about a 15-minute walk from the Kyoto train station, making it easy to access major attractions once I got my bearings.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was taken next door in a Komeda coffee house, but I found it quite underwhelming and lacking options.