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The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a visible reception desk, and a sign indicating the name "The Pocket Hotel by SOTETSU".
A waiting area with wooden partitions, cushioned seating, and a view of a water feature.
A modern interior with a sofa, a table, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and ottomans, a dining table, and large windows providing natural light.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $89
$81 nightly
$89 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Explore the area

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423 Matsuyacho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8105
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

A compact room with a bed, a wooden bench, a mirror, and a door with a number sign.

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for [Female Only] Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

A compact room with a bed, a wooden bench, a mirror, and a door with a number sign.

[Female Only] Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A small, single-room apartment with a bed, an air conditioner, and a window with blue curtains.

Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for [Female Only] Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A small, single-room apartment with a bed, an air conditioner, and a window with blue curtains.

[Female Only] Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Bunk Beds

A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, wooden walls, and an air conditioning unit.

Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Bunk Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Bunk Bed and Twin Bed

A compact room with a bunk bed, a small desk, and a chair. There is a door with a sign, a light switch, and a thermostat on the wall.

Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Bunk Bed and Twin Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shijo Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 1 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪tatsu-ya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カプリ食堂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪OPEN - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪三徳六味 五条高倉店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo offers 121 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 1000
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

The Pocket Kyoto Karasumagojo
THE POCKET HOTEL KYOTO KARASUMAGOJO
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Hotel
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Kyoto
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Hotel Kyoto

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 571 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to everything and very walkable. Room was clean with simple Japanese feel. Breakfast with the room (in a restaurant 3 doors down) was filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, relatively economical stay compared to most other options in Kyoto. Room and toilets were very clean, breakfast was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ryokan in a gorgeous area of japan. Great, welcoming people running it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
washer and dryer sucked but everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, the location is great and within 17 mins of walking from Kyoto Station. The restaurant for breakfast is 1 min away from the entrance of the hotel. They provide you with great amenities as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a very nice part of the city. Very convenient to get around. Staff are very nice. Rooms might be a bit small but very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was very enjoyable and love the location is right next to subway line.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall comfortable stay, clean room and bathrooms
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in budget!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique experience for family travel. It was a shared bathroom and shared shower room… But the individual stalls were so well cleaned and completely private. The showerheads are amazing—I literally want to buy one for my own house! The kids enjoyed sleeping in the bunkbeds and my husband and I had a loft bed. It was small, but it was what we needed and at a wonderful price. They also allowed you to store your luggage the day of check-in and the day of checkout. So if you have a short stay in Kyoto, this is a convenient option! And right off the subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though the property has shared bathrooms, it was not a hassle at all. Everything was super clean and well maintained. The rooms were comfortable and worked well for our family of three. The free breakfast is a great bonus, we found the breakfast very filling for long days of walking and exploring
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay for a few days in Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind ans the area is super convienent for food and the train!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are really nice and the bathroom are clean
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here, clean, close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to from Kyoto Station and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money, a good budget option. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025