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Kyoto Central Inn

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Located close to Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street and Kawaramachi Street, Kyoto Central Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a door.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a double bed, a wooden headboard, and a sliding door.

Japanese Western Suite A, Non Smoking

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

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A neatly made bed with a headboard featuring decorative panels, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Japanese Western Suite B, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a walk-in shower.

Japanese-Western Room Suite B

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Kyoto Central Inn. Kenninji Temple and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street and Kawaramachi Street. Minamiza Theater and Nishiki Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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30 Otabi, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8002

What's nearby

  • A narrow street flanked by traditional wooden buildings with a cherry blossom tree in full bloom.
    Shijo Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
    2 min walk
  • モスバーガー
    2 min walk
  • すいば 四条河原町店
    1 min walk
  • さらさ花遊小路
    1 min walk
  • 百練
    2 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

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with 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

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

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 Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Minamiza Theater are also within 10 minutes. Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is only a 2-minute walk and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Kyoto Central Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 671 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall, a good place to stay in Kyoto. The staff was very helpful, and the location is great. I will be back next time I go to Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, comfortable and nice. Staff was very polite. Location was easy to find an in the perfect place where all was very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

The staff was amazing and so kind, and you can’t beat the location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location especially during Sakura season. Close to Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, Kamo River and Yasaka Shrine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location very good. Room and facilities adequate. Unfortunately there is no soundproofing on the windows, you hear every car and workman outside all night long, even on the 7th floor. If you value convenience above all else and don't mind sleeping with earplugs this hotel is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels were clean & changed timely as per instructed. The room was made up promptly & neat. However I gave only 3 stars because the room was dusty even after cleaning. Don’t know why. Definitely not ideal for people with sensitive nose. The staff greeted every time u passed by the front desk, very attentive. Location was excellent; just that u need to change elevator to access to your room, kind of troublesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Suitable stay

Ok hotel. There is a city accomodation tax which is not included in your payment through hotels.com. the location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location. Close to shopping and restaurants. Rooms need a brighter look. All brown seems too dreary and old Bathroom the smallest I’ve encountered tested in Japan. .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. I made an error and booked the wrong type of room. However they were very helpful in correcting my mistake. Very thankful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice spacious room. Not able to adjust a/c so the room got pretty cold. Not the cleanest hotel I’ve been to but was fine. They helped us send our luggage to our next hotel which was super helpful! Super convenient location in Kyoto! Tiny bathroom/toilet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, right above the metro station entrance. many bars/ restaurants and convenient stores nearby. walking distance to Gion district. The beds were clean but the carpets especially in the corners were dusty. The price was definitely reasonable tho.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

The property is in an excellent location. Coming from Osaka by train the station is literally up the stairs. Very clean and well run with front desk being very helpful with advice,directions and bus #. Highly recommend for those reason. Mattress especially hard and not for people with back issues…for me!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location next to Nishiki and Teramchi is fantastic. Food shopping and transportation proximity is the best. There is a taxi stand access the street and it’s on top of a station. The room, bed, bathroom and ability to control temperature of the room were not great. I would say it’s a 2 ⭐️ hotel in that regard.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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