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About this property

Situated in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, Shizuya KYOTO features a garden and a shared lounge. Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.9 km away. Free WiFi is provided in guest rooms. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. At the guest house, each room is fitted with a desk. Rooms include a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The rooms at Shizuya KYOTO have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. There is a convenience store just a 2-minute walk from the property. Rengeoin Sanjusangendo is an 11-minute walk from the property, while Fushimi Inari Taisha is 15 minutes by train. Shizuya KYOTO is 2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.4 km from Shizuya KYOTO. The property is also 2.4 km away from Kyoto International Manga Museum

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9


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Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 futon beds
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liang
    Japan Japan
    I loved the design of the building! A very beautiful local gem in Kyoto.
  • Cheska
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cleanliness, location very close to Kyoto station, zen atmosphere, friendly staff, free tea and coffee, coin washing machine and dryer, comfy room, cafe near the property, safe.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, close to Kyoto station. The place is nicely designed, clean and the rooms/pods have just enough space to be comfortable.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice hostel. We loved the kitchen facilities. We like to sleep in and found the communal areas were cleaned from 10am everyday, so we couldn’t use them to shower or make food. Sometimes cleaning started before this time, so we felt a bit in...
  • Ellis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My only negative was I watched someone check in at 19:05 after their transport was delayed, and they still charged them the late check in fee because they checked in past 19:00…seemed a bit harsh for five minutes. Quite an expensive hostel but...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was really lovely and the staff were so helpful but the kitchen facilities were a bit lacking other than that it was fantastic
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Aesthetic and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Was quite a noisy but earbuds provided. Free coffee was nice. Room got very light so bring an eye mask if this wakes you:)
  • Jacinta
    Australia Australia
    really cute and cozy place!! was perfect for a two night stay but could’ve happily spent more time there. Good location with train line nearby (perfect for transitioning to or from osaka)
  • Min
    South Korea South Korea
    Location was good. The nearest bus stop is only a few steps away and the nearest metro station is a few minutes walk away. The room I was assigned to is in the main building so the bathroom and the toilet are on the same floor. Everything was...
  • Padam
    India India
    Just loved the property.. it had lovely vibes just like some welness centre..very calm n soothing..

Host Information

Company review score: 8.9Based on 638 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Check-in*. Check-in time is from 3pm to 7pm. please contact us during business hours. If you arrive after 7pm, it costs 300 jpy per person. Payment*. Currently, only cash is accepted for local payment. Please prepare cash in advance. Accommodation tax*. Please be sure to pay the accommodation tax when you check-in. It is 200 yen per person per night. Even if you choose to pay in advance at the time of reservation, the accommodation tax is not included. It is only the accommodation charge and consumption tax. Accommodation tax is taxed when staying in Kyoto, so it is not possible to pay it in advance. Luggage*. Front desk open 9am~7pm. You can leave your luggage before check-in. Please contact us in advance by e-mail. Please note that there are no lockers or locks in the common area. Notes*. ・Shizuya KYOTO is a guesthouse. We do not recommend guests who are sensitive to noise or nervousness. ・We prohibit calls, alarms and speakers in your room. ・Please refrain from eating and drinking in your room.  Please use the shared lounge when eating and drinking. ・Smoking is not permitted inside or outside the building. There are no smoking areas. ・If you damage property, you will be charged for the damage. ・If you are unable to follow the rules or do not listen to the rules even after being warned, you will be charged for damages. ・If you cannot follow the rules or do not listen to other guests, you will not be allowed to stay.

Language spoken

Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

Shizuya KYOTO takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shizuya KYOTO in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 京都市指令保保医第119号