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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

3.0 star property

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Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)
Hallway
Reception
Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)
Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Honryusuicho 768, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8462
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Signature Suite (Non-smoking)

Signature Suite (Non-smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)

Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Essential Twin (Non-smoking)

Essential Twin (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)

Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Essential tatami Large Room up to 4 futon beds (Non-smoking)

Essential tatami Large Room up to 4 futon beds (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)

Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Essential Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Signature Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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Floor plan

Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 3

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Floor plan

Signature Suite (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Essential Tatami Large Room Up To 4 Futon Beds (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 4

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Floor plan

Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Essential Tatami Room Up To 3 Futon Beds (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotel in Kyoto, 4-minute walk to Shijo Street
Along with a microwave in a common area, this hotel has laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers 38 accommodations with safes and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shijo Street. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Shijo Street and 13 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo also features an elevator and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

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

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
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 3000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL mobile app before check-in.
Property Registration Number 京都府指令保医セ第425
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

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, 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

Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel Kyoto

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 149 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, luminous and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aanal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dulce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was welcoming and kind. There are bikes that can be used stationed outside the hotel, making it convenient to get around Kyoto. Major attractions are within a 10 minute driving distance. There is also a bus stop near the hotel. This hotel is conveniently located for getting around the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alex is warm, wonderful,professional ,willing to help, always smile.. Location is great Room is clean, spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Fannie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanbin, Portland

Travelled with family
Very clean and large room compared to small rooms generally in Japan. Clean and next to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Japanese traditional style room is gorgeous. Roomy and comfortable. Quite a walk to subway station and food. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, efficient, great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Bathtub shower combo leaves a bit to be desired. But everything else was great
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE JASON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an authentic Japanese Tatami style o sleeping and is priced affordably!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bijeta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay in Wayfarer hotel. Staff were very kind and helpful. We didn’t had any communication issues with the staff, hotel was foreigner friendly. Only one night my next door neighbour was loud otherwise overall lovely stay. Would come back again if we visit Japan in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a family of 5 - large room, convenient location, super helpful and friendly staff. Bag forwarding company next door. Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

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

Kyoto

The area is good with access to metro and buses. Nice places to have breakfast at a few blocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this was the worst place ive ever stayed at in my life there was hair on my bed from the previous peoples also the workers were weird and stared at my fiance and made her uncomfortable. also the price wasnt what was advertised complete trash place go somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Great location, quick walk to the metro and only a few stops to Kyoto Station. Bus stop right outside. Hotel allowed us to check in a little bit early as the room was ready which was appreciated. Check in using an ipad, staff on reception spoke immaculate english. Bed was very hard and only one pillow which was flat and not your normal pillow - more of a mesh filling. Needed some silicone round bath as shower water goes straight down side of bath. Only one bottle of water in room when arrive, after that need to buy your own if need any.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Reyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in after hours is not easy. Last service person leaves at 11p (23:00). I had to download an app and process my passports. Not a fun process after walking 30k steps. Other than that no complaints. Great location, nice staff, good size rooms, & clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the last leg of our 8 day trip to Japan and Wayfarer didn’t disappoint. Checking was easy, all the staff was very courteous and helpful. The room we stayed at was modern and had the perfect touches for a pleasant experience. The hotel is conveniently located in a quiet and safe neighborhood, within walking distance from the Nishiki Market (15 min walk). Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob, jacksonville

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great costumer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

xuefeng, Arcadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a very spacious room with 5 individual beds. The room is very nicely designed with two sleeping areas, a separate office corner with full privacy, and a little living area. My kids absolutely love it. It's the best hotel room we stayed during our Japan trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Shyamli

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small. We had a four person room and there was no space for our luggage. The photos are deceiving. The staff is rude and not interested in helping their guests. There are far too many hotels in Kyoto to settle for this one. We won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is big for 4 people. Comes with 5 beds. Short walk to shopping centre and food locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was amazing, but the hotel itself was somewhat lacking. There seems to be very limited soundproofing between rooms, so you have hear others’ conversations/loud footsteps above you. The tatami beds were also quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lina

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

Good

Hotel has a great location. It offers washer/dryer. Room space was good. bathroom was small. Easy check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024