Kyoto Central Inn

2.5 star property

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Japanese Western Suite A, Non Smoking
Reception
Japanese Western Suite B, Non Smoking
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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30 Otabi, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8002
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Western Suite A, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Futons

Japanese Western Suite B, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Futons

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Western Room Suite B

  • Sleeps 6

Japanese-Western Room Suite A

  • Sleeps 6

Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Kyoto Central Inn

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a meeting room and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Kyoto Central Inn offers 138 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Kyoto Central Inn, you're just a quick walk from Shijo Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service and a meeting room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a meeting room, and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street
As a guest of Kyoto Central Inn, you'll find a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kyoto Central Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area.

This Kyoto hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Kyoto Central Inn Hotel
Kyoto Central Inn Kyoto
Kyoto Central Inn Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto Central Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 600 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very firm Bathroom was small for me Saw some stuff behind the mirrors.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing nothing fancy but convenient and close to everything. But WiFi sooo bad it’s horrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michal

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The laundry was inefficient — they only have two washers and two dryers for a large number of rooms. They also impose time limits on using the machines, which, while understandable, can be frustrating when you have several people sharing a room and a lot of laundry to do. We were basically told to stop using the dryer even though our clothes were still wet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

apothe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot beat the location of this hotel. The property isn't the newest and prices can sometimes get high during certain seasons and the month of arrival..., but if you can snag this place early, you'll have one of the most centrally located, transit accessible hotels in all of Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gehn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yuval

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old but well maintained, with a great location. It can be a bit noisy during the day, but it’s quiet at night, which makes it easier to rest. The biggest downside is the Wi-Fi, which is quite poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nanako

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, central to practically everything. Walking, bus, train, taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and have no complaints. However, the overall hotel is extremely outdated, feels like nothing has been updated since the 80s. Everything is yellow from smoking over the years, beds and pillows are uncomfortable, duvets have a bad texture.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice location, very convenient access to public transportation and proximity to restaurants and shops
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenym

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WCameron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel stay of my life!

The absolute worst hotel.Ive ever stayed in. I ended up checking out early. The room felt dirty, the nightstand table broke as soon as we touched it, the refrigerator shelf fell off as soon as we opened the door. A sheet had a stain on it and a bed comforter was ripped. When we told the desk staff about the conditions and wanted a different room they claimed.they were sold out and couldnt offer us one but instead handed me a new sheet and a new comforter to change them myself! The bathroom is extremely dangerous and the size of an airplane bathroom. To get into the shower requres stepping over a giant bathtub wall and a step up into the bathroom. I was charged a significant amount of money to check out 2 days early which I paid because I needed to just get out of thisnhell hole (but will be disputing due to the unsanitary conditions) Street noise was heard all night long the 1 night I stayed. The only likable thing about this property is its walkability. I dont often leave reviews but feel I need to warn others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hue

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is really good, right next to shopping streets and shopping centers and bus stops. I got a corner room so can be a little noisy and space is at odd angles. And there's not enough lighting in the room. Otherwise, the bed is good, there's hairdryer and kettle and study desk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would Recommend

While dated in appearance, the room was comfortable, spacious for Japan, and conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Kula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a 3 night stay at Kyoto Central in the Japanese Western Suite B with 2 Queen and 2 twin futon. Ample space for 4 people. Front desk is on 2nd floor, staff were kind & efficient and our sent bags were waiting. Small elevator or stairs from street into the hotel. Our room was on 2nd which was convenient to walk past the ice machine and laundry room. The separate toilet room was quite small to close the door at your knees. Tub/shower combo was nice, towels little thin. Mini fridge in closet and table with floor cushion/seat back we moved to lay out futons. A little small when opening luggage for four people. Nice view of main street, lots of shopping/dining at Pontocho Alley, Nishiki Market & Kawaramachi right out the door. Taxi depot across street - short ride to Kiyomizu Temple. Transit from Gion-shijo station to Fushimi-inari Station was 220Yen. We would stay here again, the location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haiyang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025