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Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

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Indoor spa bath
Room service โ€“ dining
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Overview of Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

3 out of 5

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided
Rokkakku - sagaru, Yanaginobaba, Nakagyo - ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationNishiki Market2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi4 min walk
  • Popular LocationShijo Omiya12 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (ITM-Itami)57 min drive

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About this area

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto's Central Kyoto neighbourhood, Kyoto Watazen Ryokan is in the city centre and near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijล Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi and Pontocho. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 2 min walk
  • Kawaramachi - 4 min walk
  • Rokakkudo Temple - 6 min walk
  • Shijo Omiya - 12 min walk
  • Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 9 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 81 min drive

About this property

Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

3-star Kyoto hotel in Central Kyoto, walk to Nishiki Market
Along with a spa tub, this hotel has concierge services and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a TV in a common area are on-site. All 24 rooms offer free WiFi, fridges and TVs. Free newspapers, in-room massages and hairdryers are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan offers 24 forms of accommodation with a safe and free newspapers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and yukata (Japanese robe).

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Off-site parking within 164 ft (JPY 2500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AMโ€“8:30 AM: JPY 1650 per person

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

Spa

  • Indoor public bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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Check-in

Check-in from 4 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property, effective from 1 October 2018. The city tax ranges from JPY 200โ€“1,000 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

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: JPY 1650 per person (approximately)
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 per day (164 ft away)

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
No on-site parking is available
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

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 Ryokan Watazen
Kyoto Watazen
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan
Ryokan Watazen
Watazen
Watazen Kyoto
Watazen Ryokan
Watazen Ryokan Kyoto
Watazen Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Hotel
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Kyoto
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Hotel Kyoto

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Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 263 out of 481 reviews
5 - Excellent 55%
Rating 4 - Good. 177 out of 481 reviews
4 - Good 37%
Rating 3 - Okay. 27 out of 481 reviews
3 - Okay 6%
Rating 2 - Poor. 10 out of 481 reviews
2 - Poor 2%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 4 out of 481 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.6/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great traditional room. however there wasn't a lot of space once it was converted into "bedroom". my kids loved the onset. the staff was really helpful and gave us lots of recommendations. breakfast was no the best as just bread and boiled egg but it was OK I would stay again as location was good and staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at a ryokan, and it was a cool experience. Your bedding is laid out on the tatami mats by the staff at night. We had a kaiseki meal the first night and it was pretty nice, wearing our yukata and enjoying our multi-course meal in our room. Our room was really spacious. In addition to a traditional table where you sit on the tatami mat, there was also a table with two chairs. And the amenities included a mini fridge. Our bathroom was clean, and we had access to the public baths which we used on our first night. Overall, the hotel itself is really nice and clean, and located in a great location, near the Nishiki Market. Our room felt slightly dated but it was clean and comfortable. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay at a ryokan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service here is amazing and the gentleman with the glasses at the front (possibly the owner) is one of the best human beings youโ€™ll deal with in the service industry. Extremely helpful and heโ€™s funny too (I didnโ€™t get his name). The room is big and I recommend using a few futons as one is too thin to sleep on for anyone that weighs closer to 90kgs or more. Onsen is nice and although a little small, it was clean and nobody was in there when I used it. Breakfast is light yet you can opt in for the Japanese breakfast for a small price and do it if you havenโ€™t had one before. Enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good family hotel
Very good location. It's right next to a popular Nishiki market.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019