Hotel Kyotology

The room is SPACIOUS, and after staying in Tokyo hotels it felt really relaxing. Soft pillows, all the amenities, water and fresh towels every day, plus a coffee station you can use anytime. Very nice for the price. It’s an unmanned hotel, though there’s almost always a guy at reception during the day if you need help. Check-in is at 4pm, and I’d do it online to save time. The walk from Kyoto Station is about 20 minutes and a bit uphill. Bus and subway stops are five minutes away. There’s a new coffee shop right next door with vegan, Muslim-friendly tarts and coffee, worth a look. Head down the hill and you’ll find a shop run by an elderly couple selling homemade and locally grown food. 10/10

The room was large and came with a small, decent garden. The hotel is very close to some must-see places, including Kiyomizu-dera. I drove, so I can’t really say whether getting around from here is convenient. The hotel staff were very nice, as you’d expect in Japan!

It’s a quiet, simple hotel tucked among homes in Kyoto’s Higashiyama area, easy to miss. Check-in and checkout are self-service, and there are a good number of amenities. The room was a good size for two, the onsite laundry is free, and there’s free Nespresso coffee in the lobby. Most contact with staff is through a tablet, though you might get lucky and see someone there. One thing to watch for: when booking through a third party such as Booking or Agoda, you may be charged extra at check-in. I was charged the full amount when I arrived and had to escalate it with the third party before the hotel refunded me. It was a small hassle, but be aware.

The breakfast at their cafe was delicious, and the space looked beautiful. My room at HOTEL KYOTOLOGY was really spacious, with high-class amenities. The shower was one of the best I’ve ever had. I stayed last week and had an amazing time. Thank you so much.