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The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a visible sign for 'The Pocket Hotel', and a sign for 'SOTETSU'.
A hotel bathroom with multiple sinks, mirrors, and wooden doors numbered 1 to 7.
A hotel bathroom with multiple shower stalls, a large vanity with mirrors, and a bench.
Two people sitting at a table with ice cream cones, a water bottle, and a menu.
Two people sitting at a round table in a modern indoor space with wooden flooring, large windows, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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474 Setoyacho, Nishikikoji-sagaru, Yanaginobanba-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8122
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

A small, modern room with a bed, a round wooden table, and a small stool.

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a red stool, a black suitcase, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Step Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a small desk, a bedside table, a mirror, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Private Step Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Private Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A small, modern room with a bed, a round wooden table, and a small stool.

[Female Only] Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a red stool, a black suitcase, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

[Female Only] Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a small desk, a bedside table, a mirror, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

[Female Only] Private Step Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A bunk bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

[Female Only] Private Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Connecting Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a purple partition, and a wooden ladder.

Private Connecting Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

A stay at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma places you in the heart of Kyoto, steps from Nishiki Market and a 3-minute drive from Gion Corner. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Nijō Castle and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gion Corner - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪一蘭 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪モトイギョーザ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ 京都四条通り北店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halal Wagyu Ramen Gyumon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and slippers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 450 for adults and JPY 450 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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
The name on the booking must match the name on the passport.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 1 2025 to March 31 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 450 for adults and JPY 450 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma
POCKET Kyoto-Shijokarasuma
THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijokarasuma

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 548 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Great location, comfortable room, would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEONGHWAN

Liked: Amenities
It was good and there are many sites to visit nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to food and shops and train stations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel for the price! Super good location and nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option for stay some days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Easy check in and very clean property within walking distance to many things
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharniethy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for tourist cheap and nice location for solo trips or with a friend very nice people in the area as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

JOHNNIE K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is clean, conveniently located and cheap
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and staff

Great location, extremely polite staff, they showed me how to use the facilities, 10/10 would stay here again my next time in Kyoto
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and location is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and lots of ammimnities also
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! Clean spaces, amenities offered, privacy was top, everything was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ching lin cecilia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room for single traveller.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, quiet and cozy, very clean. Close to a lot of places of interest and restaurants, shopping stores and more
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuanlung

Everything is good, highly recommend this hotel if you do not mind the space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Facilities are very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was definitely cozy, but the hotel had everything you need for a stay. The shower and restroom areas were kept very clean and hotel was quiet. Staff was helpful when I had some trouble checking in and was English friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was good clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very kind and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good drinking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariana Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very central but down a side street so very quiet! The staff were lovely and very helpful! Amazing stay for what you pay! Highly recommend, also very safe for solo travellers. I will be back to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we needed to have a comfortable place to sleep and relax in between hikes and walking the city. Shared bathrooms and showers were surprisingly good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yi Xuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cheap accom for single and couples. It is walkable to Nishiki market.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024