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Kyoto Central Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Shijo Street

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Kyoto Central Inn, in central Kyoto, offers WiFi in every room and services like dry cleaning and laundry. The 24-hour front desk assists with luggage storage, and free newspapers keep guests informed. Visitors love its proximity to Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Japanese Western Suite A, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Western Suite A, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Suite B, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Western Suite B, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Western Room Suite B

  • Sleeps 6

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Japanese-Western Room Suite A

  • Sleeps 6

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room Non smoking

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Double Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
30 Otabi, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8002

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 2 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪サイゼリヤ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ロンドンヤ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京つけめん つるかめ 本店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Central Inn

Hotel near Shijo Street
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Kyoto Central Inn provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All 138 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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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

  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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.

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

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Central Inn 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 Kyoto Central Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Central Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Central Inn located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is steps from Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley are also within 5 minutes. Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is only a 2-minute walk and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Kyoto Central Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 557 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

apothe

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and amenities stated. It was close to major attractions and public transportation. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great location right in Gion makes this a great base to explore this area of the city as well as give access to subway and bus lines. The room and service was good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaori

Liked: Staff & service
It’s a bit old but conveniently located and good value for money. Room was nicely air conditioned but corridor was very hot and humid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to all the shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosalba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were very uncomfortable. Placed in older section of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

4/10 Poor

TATSURU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
深夜周辺の暴走族の様な車の爆音が頻繫に聞こえうるさくて中々寝られなかった。又深夜に廊下で頻繫に物音が聞えた。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

YUJI

Disliked: Amenities
ユニットバスが狭すぎる。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yuval

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

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

Ichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良いです！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
観光地の中心街にあったので移動がとても便利でした。料金も安く満足しています。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

IKUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックイン　チェックアウトがとてもスムーズでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

まさと

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
当日はとても暑かったのですが、入室の際非常に空調が効いておりホッと一息つけて助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

takafumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
トイレが狭かったのが残念でした
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

ヒロコ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ベッドメーキングがめちゃくちゃでした、シーツはきちんと伸ばして欲しい、足元はグチャグチャで、自分で直して寝ました あとは立地もよく、どこにいくのも便利でスタッフも親切でした
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
京都の中心のため どこへ行くにも便利です。 少し 古めのホテルですが、立地が良いので また泊まりたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroyuki

Liked: Staff & service
トイレも含め、全体的に古い印象。 スタッフさんは、とても好感が持てました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

MIYUKI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂が狭い　便座が冷たい 清潔感やお布団の匂いとかの清潔感に少し欠ける 繁華街にあって　便利で静か
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

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

8/10 Good

chisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
値段と立地がとても良かったです！レトロな味わいもまたGOODでした！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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