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Located close to Nishiki Market and Hanamikoji Street, HOTEL Clam Chowder provides laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A room with two beds, a wooden table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A small, cozy room with two beds, a window with blinds, a lamp on a side table, and a laptop on a desk.

Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.

Queen Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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WiFi (free)

Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub.

Quadruple Room With Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to HOTEL Clam Chowder. Notable landmarks in the area include Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine. Hanamikoji Street and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Ebiya-cho 327, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8076

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station
    7 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
    8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • バーガーキング (Burger King)
    1 min walk
  • くら寿司 京都店
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • パンの田島新京極店
    2 min walk
  • Tully's Coffee
    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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, 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.
  • Destination fee: JPY 200 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

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
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 HOTEL Clam Chowder pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL Clam Chowder?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at HOTEL Clam Chowder?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL Clam Chowder located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Hanamikoji Street. Yasaka Shrine and Nijō Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 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

HOTEL Clam Chowder Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

JINYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this hotel. It was so close to everything and had great staff. The room was incredibly clean and I enjoyed the funky decor. Would highly recommend
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4/10 Poor

Yumiko

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
一人だったので広く感じた。 外国人には町屋風かも〜⁈ 階段が暗く壊れそうだった。 ティッシュの箱が空だったが、2日間ガマン‼︎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tres bien

Tres bien situé Chambre assez grande , belle salle de bain… lits un peu fermes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

アメニティの置き忘れがあったり、部屋が少し埃っぽかったり、お風呂のカビが気になりました。パジャマが無いことを記載して有れば良かったです。 お風呂の排水口の臭いなのか、トイレの臭いなのか、部屋の臭いが結構気になりました。後は車の音が結構気になりました。 立地は言う事なしに良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Girlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy rooms and convenient location. The hotel is situated in top of a bar but we did not hear any noise.Staff were super friendly. Good location for exploring the Gion area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
綺麗で過ごしやすかったです。 チェックアウト時間が遅めだったので、ゆっくりできました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and a real tradition japanese house. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
便利で楽しい場所にあります。カフェも大好きで、一度泊まってみたかったんです
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

非常に気に入りました。

部屋の雰囲気が良く、階下の賑わいさえも中世の宿屋に泊まっているかのようで心地よいです。 無駄を省いた設備・サービスも好みでした。 水回りのカビなど、清潔さは微妙だったり 従業員さんによって対応の良し悪しが全然違ったりはしますが、 遅くに着いても美味しいご飯が階下ですぐ食べられて(翌朝にはランチも)、場所も三条河原町近辺で、これだけ使い勝手の良い宿はそうそう無いと思います。 こだわりの寝具が揃っていることも、嬉しい驚きでした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for my needs. The place is almost like self serve place. No 24/7 desk and you use own key pads to get in and out. They take cash only.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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6/10 Okay

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trevligt ställe men vi hade behövt få tömma papperskorgarna under våra fyra nätter där. Bra att kunna tvätta och tumla kläderna gratis.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room, I loved the soft ambience from the paper lantern lighting in the room. The bathroom was nice, especially the spacious bathtub. The view is of the alley so it is fairly quiet. It's located above a cafe (you have to take stairs to get up to your room), so there is some soft jazz music you can here in the evening, but they close at 10 or 11, i believe so it wasn't bothersome when sleeping. I didn't get a chance to eat at the cafe, but you get a discount there if you are staying in one of their 5 rooms. For check in, I just talked to the staff while the cafe was open and they checked me in, the description says there's no reception, but they do have a desk although it might be un-manned sometimes. They speak limited english, but i got by just fine. The staff doesn't enter your room at all, so if you're used to room keeping, you have to explicitly asks for that and it costs extra. There's also a laundry machine available that you need to ask to use. Besides the amenities, this place is located within walking distance to Nishiki Market which is a great place to grab some street food, it's also walking distance to the train and the teramachi shopping arcade which i recommend you visit and pick yourself up some woodblock paintings and a yukata or kimono for gifts. One other thing, there is a 7/11 at the end of the block so it's easy to grab replenish your cash at the atm or just grab some last minute snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, laundry facilities. A gentle introduction to more traditional Japanese style accommodations. They don’t enter your room during your stay, consequences are, if you want a towel change you have to ask... if you want your room cleaned (because you messed it up) you have to ask and have to pay extra. If you generate a lot of garbage you have to take care of it. Rooms are on top of a functioning cafe, so there is low level background music ... I think until 22:00hrs, it was NOT disturbing. Cafe food is just OK but lots of options immediately around that location. I spent 8 nights, it was easy to adjust to. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
浴衣があればなおよいです
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は隅はホコリだしテレビはなく
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

Kim

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

Good room and great food in the cafe

The room was lovely only marred by the cafe downstairs having music on a 30 minute loop. The cafe food was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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4/10 Poor

ZEIZUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

使用密碼門鎖自己確不知道密碼？其怪的住宿經驗。

我太晚到了，門口有留電話，但是工作人員透過電話確無法溝通，他自己不知道門的密碼，識了超過5組密碼，在寒冷的門口站了超過30分鐘以上。 密碼為甚麼不能早ㄧ點提供？工作人員自己也不知道密碼？？非常奇怪的情況.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
여기는 료칸과 카페 함께 운영중입니다. .특별지침에 따로 프론트가 없고 전화연락하라고 나와있는데 체크인 시간에 가니 프론트에 계셨습니다. 1층 카페 2층 료칸인데 보통 카페에서 일하시다 료칸손님 접수해주시는거 같습니다. 남자분이 료칸담당이신거같은데 영어로 친절하게 응대해주셨고 카페직원분들도 매우 친절하십니다. 돌아다닌다고 카페에서 못먹은게 아쉽긴하네요..방 청결상태나 화장실도 아주 깨끗합니다. 문열고 코너돌자마자 니시키시장이라 돌아보기도 좋고 교통편도 버스패스로 어디든지 돌아다녔습니다. 다음여행때도 다시 묵고싶네요
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
一階がカフェのためか夜の23時過ぎまで音楽の音漏れがひどくうるさく、ベッドのきしむ音もうるさく落ち着いて過ごせない。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ATSUSHI

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

感謝！

感謝！居心地がいい。 お陰さまで京都の出張がステキなものになりました。 キレイ、対応もいい、また宿泊したいです。 これからも京都に行ったら利用させて頂きます。 宜しくお願い致します。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ATSUSHI

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

快適！快適！

すごくキレイでゆっくりと過ごせました。 サービスも行き届いていて快適！快適！ ありがとうございました。 なかなかこの辺りの良いホテルがなくて困っていましたが、 今回こちらに宿泊させて頂き、もう、定宿に決定。 またどうぞ宜しくお願い致します。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

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

Highly recommend!

Great accommodation. Bed was pretty hard, but I think that is pretty normal in Japan. They don’t clean your room unless you ask, and they charge a small fee. Room was near spotless when we first got there so we never needed it cleaned. Awesome location too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
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6/10 Okay

Juho

Liked: Room comfort

위치 좋고 방 분위기 괜찮음

방청소는 별도의 요금을 지불해야 했는데 청소요청 안하면 수건도 매일 스텝에게 달라고 해야했음
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

YIWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
房間住起來很舒服寬敞，走一整天的路回房間泡澡舒壓最舒服了！走路2分鐘就是711，到各景點也非常方便！只是房間內的網路有待改善，跑的不快
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018