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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kyoto, a short walk to Shijo Street

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception hall
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hallway
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Travelers find a convenient base at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo, with free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities for longer stays. The hotel's bike rental service explores nearby neighborhoods, while knowledgeable staff offer insider tips through their concierge service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Suite (Non-smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Family Suite (Non-smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Essential Twin (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Essential tatami Large Room up to 4 futon beds (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Essential Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 3

Signature Suite (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Essential Tatami Large Room Up To 4 Futon Beds (Non-Smoking)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Essential Tatami Large Room Up To 4 Futon Beds (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 4

Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Essential Tatami Room Up To 3 Futon Beds (Non-Smoking)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Essential Tatami Room Up To 3 Futon Beds (Non-Smoking)

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
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Map
Honryusuicho 768, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8462

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nijō Castle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ailes 新町 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goodman Roaster - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kimono Tea House Maikoya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪町家四川 星月夜 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Terminal Kyoto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower, Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A lift, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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 is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 京都府指令保医セ第425

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

Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for JPY 3000 (subject to availability).

Where is Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is 10 minutes by foot and Karasuma Oike Station is 18 minutes.

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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 138 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, efficient, great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ふくだけいこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
フロントスタッフの対応が良かった。いつも笑顔で対応してくれたスタッフに感謝しています。下手したら日本人よりも良いのではないかと思った。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanbin

Very clean and large room compared to small rooms generally in Japan. Clean and next to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

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

Kyoto

The area is good with access to metro and buses. Nice places to have breakfast at a few blocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Japanese traditional style room is gorgeous. Roomy and comfortable. Quite a walk to subway station and food. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a family of 5 - large room, convenient location, super helpful and friendly staff. Bag forwarding company next door. Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an authentic Japanese Tatami style o sleeping and is priced affordably!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Bathtub shower combo leaves a bit to be desired. But everything else was great
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bijeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay in Wayfarer hotel. Staff were very kind and helpful. We didn’t had any communication issues with the staff, hotel was foreigner friendly. Only one night my next door neighbour was loud otherwise overall lovely stay. Would come back again if we visit Japan in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuvani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

xuefeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a very spacious room with 5 individual beds. The room is very nicely designed with two sleeping areas, a separate office corner with full privacy, and a little living area. My kids absolutely love it. It's the best hotel room we stayed during our Japan trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great costumer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and in the center of Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the last leg of our 8 day trip to Japan and Wayfarer didn’t disappoint. Checking was easy, all the staff was very courteous and helpful. The room we stayed at was modern and had the perfect touches for a pleasant experience. The hotel is conveniently located in a quiet and safe neighborhood, within walking distance from the Nishiki Market (15 min walk). Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chung Yuet Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, clean and roomy, great for a family or a few close friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is big for 4 people. Comes with 5 beds. Short walk to shopping centre and food locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayerline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, good services
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lina

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

Good

Hotel has a great location. It offers washer/dryer. Room space was good. bathroom was small. Easy check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wayfarer was the perfect base to travel from and very clean and spacious. I could have spent my whole trip just relaxing in the space! The staff were also foreigner friendly and very knowledgeable and kind. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bonito, limpio y con buena ubicación, enfrente pasa un camión que lleva directo a la estación de Kioto, lo que resulta muy conveniente para transportarse a cualquier lugar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin TK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kapo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious Clean room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and spacious. We love that the bus stop is right outside of the hotel. The staff spoke English and are very friendly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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