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lili kyoto

2.5 star property
Travelers appreciate this guesthouse's prime position near Kyoto's attractions, making it easy to explore the city's cultural treasures on foot

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Lili kyoto sits just steps from Kyoto Tower, providing guests with free in-room WiFi to plan their adventures. The location puts visitors within walking distance of bustling Kawaramachi Street and the food stalls of Nishiki Market for authentic local experiences.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Design Double Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Design Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Double Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, lili kyoto is near a metro station and near theme parks. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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123-2 Ebisucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008302

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium
    Kyoto Aquarium
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • スペインバル Santres
    3 min walk
  • 吟醸らーめん 久保田
    4 min walk
  • 大宝
    5 min walk
  • 六条新町招福亭
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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.
  • Cleaning fee: JPY 2000 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is lili kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at lili kyoto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at lili kyoto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is lili kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Shijo Street, and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

lili kyoto Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

5.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy check in and out procedures. Nice quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were small but nice. Definitely a cool kyoto boutique vibe. Amenities were a free for all in boxes up at the front. Overall really clean. The directions to get in could be alittle easier. Like telling the people that the code for the room is for the box that you have to open. We figured it out on our own but 2 other people asked for help because it wasn't directly on the instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stays

Location is great, it’s close to Gojo station subway exit that has an elevator, which is good for tourists with luggage. Convenient store and supermarket are nearby as well. The rooms are spacious and clean. Remember to online check-in ahead of time in order to get your room smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chelsey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lobby is a little misleading. The place looks so amazing from the outside and the lobby as well. The staff we encountered was very sweet but the rooms were incredibly dirty. The floors and the walls were honestly disgusting. I will upload photos if I could. The floors were carpet meant to look like hard wood and were insanely stained. DO NOT walk in there without some kind of protection for your feet. And the floors had some kind of staining it was so gross. There was also some holes in the wall. Will upload photos if able.
This is what we saw as soo. As we showed up…
Every inch of the floor was stained
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
lili kyoto is not a typical hotel. It is small — three units on the ground floor, probably about the same on the floor above (I didn’t take the elevator up to check). It is totally unstaffed; to get in the front door you must obtain a code from the owner/manager. I got mine by having a nice lady in the Kyoto railway station tourist office call the owner/manager, who promptly emailed instructions. The front “lobby” and hallway are unheated. There is no breakfast buffet, no vending machines, none of the usual hotel amenities. That said, it is on a quiet street only three blocks from a subway station and a major intersection with many dining options. Our room was large by Japanese standards and beautiful in its spare design. It had two beds rather than one, and space to spread out a little. The owner/manager was quick to respond to email requests. This is clearly not a place for travelers who like traditional hotels, but it has a charm of its own that to my way of thinking more than compensates for the things it lacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and handy, 10 minute walk to Kyoto station. Between Higashiyama Honganji and Nishi Honganji. Close to Karasuma Dori and Gojo Dori for buses and subway. Room was very nice and perfect for one or 2 people. Staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As is auto service hotel, staff should be more proactive on access details, questions and requests. Have a WhatsApp POC as eSIM does not allow to call the contact numbers. Impressed guide should be visible and not hidden in the closet as it has key info as Wifi access, rules, cleaning and further details. The hotel was nice, well located close to bus stops and metro station
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aayush

Disliked: Staff & service
TLDR: Wrong check-in info & strangers get access to room I was sent the wrong check information and had to wait in the lobby and call them on phone, because they were not reachable otherwise. As a tourist this is really inconvenient because you usually don't have sim cards with a calling option. Other local guests were also not helpful in lending their phone. Later I found out from other foreign tourists about the same problem. And at the last evening, a whole day before our check out, other guests accessed our room with room keys. If we wouldn't have been in the room, strangers could have stole our stuff, just because there is no hotel staff present and they don't have an overview of the booked rooms. They later asked me what the right room no. of those strangers was. Very confused staff. Look at the Google Maps reviews
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre et spacieuse
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sabyna

Disliked: Staff & service
Aucune communication avec le propriétaire aucun arrangement possible
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MAYU

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地も良く、室内も綺麗なのにお安く泊まれてよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tetsuo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
設備は新しくキレイだけど、無理して部屋を増やしたせいか、部屋の作りが悪い。特にエアコンに囲いをつけたのは、効きが悪くなるし、無駄でしかない。スーツケースを開けるスペースもなく、椅子もまだ大きい。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El único detalle que vi fue que tanto la pared como la alfombra estaban un poco sucias y percudidas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness
施設は綺麗でした！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

?

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックインがわからず、連絡先電話にかけても切断になり、不明点があっても問い合わせできない。それで４０分以上無駄にし、さらに部屋も誰が使ったかわからない綿棒が落ちていたり、廊下のすみはホコリだらけ、洗面所の壁紙もワインん染みのように汚れていた。写真とは違い残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Takahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもコスパの良いホテルでした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

SHOKO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地は良かったです。コスパ良いです。新しい設備なのにお掃除がであまりできていないのが残念。スリッパ、コロコロ、ウェットティッシュを持参された方がいいと思う　外出は非日常の空間を味わいたいので　清潔は大切 たぶん利用する事はないけど　スタッフがゼロ『お掃除の方は外国人の方々がいました』日本人のお掃除の仕方と違うのかな　帰りまでにスタッフさんとは合わず　無人宿と言ってもいいかな。 女性1人だと　怖い気もする。 京都はインバウンド多く　宿を沢山作っていますね。　民泊も増えてるから　こちらに限らず　宿探しはこれから気をつけたい。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
キレイなお部屋にコスパよく泊まりたいなら、おすすめです。 必要最低限のサービスで、スタッフはいらっしゃらないので、自分でカードをとって部屋に入るスタイルになります。 カードの受け取りが指定された方法でできなかったため、電話で確認するやり取りが発生しました。 その辺りがスムーズになるとより快適だったかなと思います。 四条河原町と京都駅の中間ぐらいで、アクセスもいいです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

おうか

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックインの仕方がややこしかったですが部屋は清潔で快適でした
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
困った時に電話しても、コールセンターの人の対応が冷たくて雑に扱わらている感じがして非常に不愉快だった。エアコンが木の柵で覆われているため、エアコンの風が直接こなくて効きが悪いので、柵は取った方が良いと思った。部屋自体は清潔で快適でよかった。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yannic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Der Check-In ist darauf ausgelegt vollautomatisch und ohne Personal zu funktionieren. Leider gab es bei uns Probleme bei der E-Mail Zustellung des Codes, sodass wir vor Ort niemanden antreffen konnten zur Lösung des Problems und unter der im Eingang angegebenen Nummer in einer Hotline gelandet sind. Dies hat uns knapp 2 Stunden sowie die Telefongebühren gekostet. Zimmer sind aber super.
Verified

8/10 Good

AYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントはチェックイン時もチェックアウト時も人がいないことに驚ました。部屋にそのまま向かうのも、鍵が開いた状態で、中に鍵があるのも不思議でしたが、宿泊自体にはなんの問題もありませんでした。部屋も清潔で、木の香りがしました。このお値段だとかなりお手頃だと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
廊下やエレベーター内が蒸し暑かった… それ以外はすごく良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
エアコンが不具合で寒くて30度にしましたが温度が上がらなかった
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020