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The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Kyoto Tower

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Experience the essence of Kyoto at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo, where you can unwind with laundry facilities and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Discover the city's charm, from Nishiki Market to Sanjusangen-do Temple, and return to a comfortable haven with express check-out, a vending machine, luggage storage, a TV in the lobby. Previous guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

[Female Only] Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Female Only] Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Bunk Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, Bunk Bed and Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
423 Matsuyacho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8105

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 1 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪三徳六味 五条高倉店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪スペインバル Santres - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo

Hotel near Kyoto Tower
Located close to Nishiki Market and Sanjusangen-do Temple, The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

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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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 1000
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 1000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM 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
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 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.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 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
Long-term renters welcome

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

The Pocket Kyoto Karasumagojo
THE POCKET HOTEL KYOTO KARASUMAGOJO
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Hotel
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Kyoto
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo 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 The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of JPY 1000 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 1000 (subject to availability).

Where is The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gojo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristi

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are really nice and the bathroom are clean
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to from Kyoto Station and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
It's a great location. Plenty of showers and always clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely, train is easy to get around with a short walk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comgortable smallefficent room.shared bathroom was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re going to stay in Kyoto this is a good choice. Good location & accommodating staff. Close enough to Kyoto station to walk and directly next to subway line and bus. Elevator if you have heavy luggage. Easy check in with machine. Nice lobby and shower rooms. The rooms are smaller but very cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MISHAEL ELEOSCA

Good hotel but nothing special about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tung-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really decent place with good price, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sofiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, really recommend it !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yi Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the cleanliness and easy access of this hotel from the subway. Also appreciated the provision of the towels and toiletries and the free wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdur Rahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was superb! The room was a little towards the colder side though But you get air conditioning to regulate that
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For that price its perfect!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place has been the best in my journey to Japan, excellent conditions and the service was incredible, a ver charismatic person supported me with all the information required to move into the city. Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay when on a budget. Central location made it easy to get to many tourist spots. The Breakfast which was included was at a restaurant next door which gave 3 breakfast platter options (with no substitutions). We stayed in a “family” room for 4 people with bunk beds and futon beds which were quite comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Mungo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget accommodation option - toilets and shower rooms are communal, however the whole property is spotlessly clean so no problem. Breakfast vouchers are provided for Yayoiken restaurant, a few steps away - 3 delicious breakfast options. Location is very convenient, right next to subway entrance and one stop from Kyoto station. Overall our stay was very comfortable, this hotel offers incredible value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s right next to the train station. It’s next to a restaurant that opens 24/7. Shared bathrooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Edrosana Mae Acero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit far from everything, didn't want to keep tapping or transpo car for a single ride. Overall the experience was good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this was an amazing place to stay. I slept very well, the washroom and showers were clean. They clean the showers twice a day. Very good water pressure. Check in and check out was easy! Very close to the subway exit! A lot of amenities - towels, tooth brushes, shampoo, conditioner, slippers, pjs. There are also washer and dryers vending machines on the first floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shih Wei David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall except the bed mattress which is too thin for my back!! Also there should be more hook in the shower area. Washing and Drying machine is horrible! My clothes never dry properly and the clothes smell. Get a better detergent!
Stayed 20 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

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

Hotel Review

The room/service was great. The room itself was very small and basic, with bathooms in the hallway outside and gendered shower rooms on other floors. We were mainly in our room at the end of the day/taking a break early afternoon, so this want much of an issue. Is right next to a subway entry, which is very convenient. Would recommend for traveling on a budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Yu Jia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Giod
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I made a mistake when I booked in overlooking the fact that this hotel has the shared bathrooms. However, after check-in, I’ve also found other things not in the room. Such as no sink/toilet, no mini fridge, not even a garbage can. The only thing in the room is a bed. Thank God it has an electrical/USB socket in the room so at least I can charge my phone. My wife was dissappointed, to say the least, compared to other hotels we stayed in Tokyo and Osaka.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coming in from Osaka, I *loved* that the train stop (Gojo) is literally just a couple meters away from the hotel. AND that there was Yoshinoya close by! And a few others like CocoIchi and a couple others that I forgot the name of, but they were delish options too. Other than a long wait before checking (came too early), it was a easy process of checking in and then settling into the room. Being 165cm, it was quite spacious and comfy enough. It was very nice that they offered in-house usage of clothing (one-size for all) which can be swapped out daily for a fresh set. And slippers! The orange oil/botanical extract shampoo/body soap was awesome to say the least. Great way to wake up to the scent. They did offer toothbrushes/q-tips in the restroom. I will definitely want to stay there again, if/when I drop into Kyoto again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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