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HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
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HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo is a haven in the heart of Kyoto. Enjoy multilingual staff, luggage storage, and concierge services while connecting to free WiFi. Guests rave about this hotel’s location close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Comfort Queen with Bath, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Queen with Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin with Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Queen with Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Queen with Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Twin with Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Comfort Twin Room With Bath-Non-Smoking-Basement

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
49 Saikaishicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0012

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 2 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マルシン飯店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Bac à Sable - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe HEBARAGI - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪いっちゃんラーメン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪東北家 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 200-10,000 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.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Higashiyama Sanjo
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Hotel
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Kyoto
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hanamikoji Street, Yasaka Shrine, and Shijo Street. Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes.

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HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, was there over two weeks and enjoyed every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect, new and exceptionally clean hotel within easy walk to the heart of Gion. So happy to have found this gem, and would definitely stay in Legasta again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Friendly, helpful, kind staff. Rooms are well appointed. Baths are Japanese style( short deep tub) Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Staff A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location that is a short walk near train and subway stations. Also perfectly located between downtown Kyoto’s shopping and restaurants, and the historic sightseeing area. Room was large, clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

santos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable distance to several tourist areas, such as the Yasaka Pagoda, and easy commute to other notable areas, such as Nishiki market via city bus. Great food stores, cafes, and convenience stores nearby. The staff was very helpful and eager to interact with us, great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and friendly staff, kept very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Amenities
The property is small but large enough to offer excellent service. Great location close to a station, stores and restaurants including a lovely bakery. Common areas by the lobby were very useful with complimentary beverages. Very well managed with helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Amenities
Across from train. Hotel facing river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable with sufficient service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely room in a quiet lovely little hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I’ve stayed at here in Japan so far. Really pleasant and nice workers. The ambiance and decor is so calming in a traditional modern Japanese style. Didn’t have breakfast included as an option, however the hotel does sell açaí bowls with bread. They have free coffee, water, and tea for all guests. Desk attendant helped us send our luggage to another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Amenities
Helpful desk staff. Clean, good size room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hideko

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

Charming yet practical in the central location.

I love the tidiness and cleanesss. The reception is quick and kind enough. The location is close enough to the city center, yet less crazy. Walking to Heian Shrine was perfect!!! I recommend this location to all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyung-Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, sehr schöne und hochwertige Einrichtung. Es wäre schön, wenn sich auch alle westlichen Gäste daran halten würden, die Schuhe in den Zimmern auszuziehen. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

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

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yi cen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
員工很熱心，地點也不錯搭公車或地鐵跑景點也滿方便的，房間空間還算不錯!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft hat sehr große Zimmer für japanische Verhältnisse, die unfassbar schön eingerichtet und ausgestattet sind. Sie liegt sehr zentral in Kyoto, sodass man viele Restaurants und Stores fußläufig erreichen kann. Auch eine Bus und Ubahn Verbindung ist in unmittelbarer Nähe, was auch fernere Ziele mühelos erreichbar macht. Ebenfalls bietet das Hotel eine kostenlose Bar mit Getränken und Kaffee an. Trotz all dem ist es sehr ruhig in den Zimmern. Alles in allem das beste Hotel unserer Japantour.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Hotel. Top Ausstattung. Gut zu erreichen. U-Bahn direkt vor der Tür. Die Bahnhaltestelle ist ca. 10 min zu Fuß entfernt. Gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten um die Ecke ( Kombini / Supermarkt)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても快適でした！
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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

Excelente

Mi estadía fue estupenda, el personal súper amable, la habitación amplia y limpia, el hotel súper bien ubicado, ofrecía café, té y agua de manera gratuita!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

YURI

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karl Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Schönes, stylisches Zimmer. Sehr gutes Bett. Alles sehr Benutzerfreundlich arrangiert. Nachteil ist der Verkehrslärm. Das Hotel liegt praktisch direkt an einer Kreuzung. Dafür ist die Metro Station keine 100 m entfernt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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