Lili kyoto sits just steps from Kyoto Tower, providing guests with free in-room WiFi to plan their adventures. The location puts visitors within walking distance of bustling Kawaramachi Street and the food stalls of Nishiki Market for authentic local experiences.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, lili kyoto is near a metro station and near theme parks. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, 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.
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 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.
Cleaning fee: JPY 2000 per accommodation, per stay.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
lili kyoto Kyoto
lili kyoto Guesthouse
lili kyoto Guesthouse Kyoto
Kyomachi Rikyu Higasihonganji
Frequently asked questions
Is lili kyoto pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at lili kyoto?
As of 30 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at lili kyoto on 6 May, 2026 start from S$74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at lili kyoto?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at lili kyoto?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at lili kyoto?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is lili kyoto located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 19 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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lili kyoto Reviews
7.4
Good
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The rooms were small but nice. Definitely a cool kyoto boutique vibe. Amenities were a free for all in boxes up at the front. Overall really clean. The directions to get in could be alittle easier. Like telling the people that the code for the room is for the box that you have to open. We figured it out on our own but 2 other people asked for help because it wasn't directly on the instructions.
Location is great, it’s close to Gojo station subway exit that has an elevator, which is good for tourists with luggage. Convenient store and supermarket are nearby as well. The rooms are spacious and clean.
Remember to online check-in ahead of time in order to get your room smoothly.
The lobby is a little misleading. The place looks so amazing from the outside and the lobby as well. The staff we encountered was very sweet but the rooms were incredibly dirty. The floors and the walls were honestly disgusting. I will upload photos if I could. The floors were carpet meant to look like hard wood and were insanely stained. DO NOT walk in there without some kind of protection for your feet. And the floors had some kind of staining it was so gross. There was also some holes in the wall. Will upload photos if able.
Chelsey
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Roy
29 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
lili kyoto is not a typical hotel. It is small — three units on the ground floor, probably about the same on the floor above (I didn’t take the elevator up to check). It is totally unstaffed; to get in the front door you must obtain a code from the owner/manager. I got mine by having a nice lady in the Kyoto railway station tourist office call the owner/manager, who promptly emailed instructions. The front “lobby” and hallway are unheated. There is no breakfast buffet, no vending machines, none of the usual hotel amenities. That said, it is on a quiet street only three blocks from a subway station and a major intersection with many dining options. Our room was large by Japanese standards and beautiful in its spare design. It had two beds rather than one, and space to spread out a little. The owner/manager was quick to respond to email requests. This is clearly not a place for travelers who like traditional hotels, but it has a charm of its own that to my way of thinking more than compensates for the things it lacks.
Nice and handy, 10 minute walk to Kyoto station. Between Higashiyama Honganji and Nishi Honganji. Close to Karasuma Dori and Gojo Dori for buses and subway.
Room was very nice and perfect for one or 2 people. Staff were very welcoming.
As is auto service hotel, staff should be more proactive on access details, questions and requests. Have a WhatsApp POC as eSIM does not allow to call the contact numbers. Impressed guide should be visible and not hidden in the closet as it has key info as Wifi access, rules, cleaning and further details. The hotel was nice, well located close to bus stops and metro station
Juan
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Aayush
23 Apr, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
TLDR: Wrong check-in info & strangers get access to room
I was sent the wrong check information and had to wait in the lobby and call them on phone, because they were not reachable otherwise. As a tourist this is really inconvenient because you usually don't have sim cards with a calling option. Other local guests were also not helpful in lending their phone. Later I found out from other foreign tourists about the same problem. And at the last evening, a whole day before our check out, other guests accessed our room with room keys. If we wouldn't have been in the room, strangers could have stole our stuff, just because there is no hotel staff present and they don't have an overview of the booked rooms. They later asked me what the right room no. of those strangers was. Very confused staff. Look at the Google Maps reviews
Der Check-In ist darauf ausgelegt vollautomatisch und ohne Personal zu funktionieren. Leider gab es bei uns Probleme bei der E-Mail Zustellung des Codes, sodass wir vor Ort niemanden antreffen konnten zur Lösung des Problems und unter der im Eingang angegebenen Nummer in einer Hotline gelandet sind. Dies hat uns knapp 2 Stunden sowie die Telefongebühren gekostet. Zimmer sind aber super.