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The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma

3.0 star property
City centre hotel, steps from Nishiki Market

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Free WiFi
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Shower, slippers, towels, toilet paper
In the heart of Kyoto, The Pocket Hotel Shijokarasuma awaits. Explore Gion Corner and Nijō Castle, then unwind with luggage storage and in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
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  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Private Step Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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[Female Only] Private Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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[Female Only] Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Connecting Bunk Bed Room with Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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[Female Only] Private Hollywood Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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[Female Only] Private Step Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
474 Setoyacho, Nishikikoji-sagaru, Yanaginobanba-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8122

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gion Corner - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 58 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 93 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 96 min drive
  • Karasuma Station - 6 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 13 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪KYOTO MUSE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪スターバックス - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪錦食堂 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SNOOPY 茶屋京都・錦店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ 京都四条通り北店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma

When you stay at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Karasuma Oike Station is 13 minutes and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 147 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The name on the booking must match the name on the passport.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–10:30 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 450 for adults and JPY 450 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 April 2025 to 17 February 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma
POCKET Kyoto-Shijokarasuma
THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijokarasuma

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma currently open?

This property is closed from 1 April 2025 to 17 February 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Nishiki Market (1-min walk) and Gion Corner (0.8 mi), along with Nijō Castle (1.4 mi) and Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.4 mi).

What's the area around The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma like?

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma is in Downtown Kyoto, a short 6-minute walk from Karasuma Station and 7 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable room, would stay again
Alyssa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place! Easy check in and very clean property within walking distance to many things
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff
Great location, extremely polite staff, they showed me how to use the facilities, 10/10 would stay here again my next time in Kyoto
Camp, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Excellent location. There is not a tablet equipped in the room anymore but still can check shower room vacancy via web.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was good and there are many sites to visit nearby
JEONGHWAN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, close to food and shops and train stations.
Natasha, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is very nice
Tony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for 4 days and really enjoyed the clean spaces, good amenities like coin laundry amd microwave, and small things like good shampoo and soap in the shower, free to use. It's like a very fancy, very clean hostel where you get your own room.
Sanna, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay for tourist cheap and nice location for solo trips or with a friend very nice people in the area as well
Sharniethy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money. Facilities are very good.
Jordanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small room but really clean and tidy. Share bathroom and toliet always has staffs cleaning up , surprisingly totally not messy
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is good, highly recommend this hotel if you do not mind the space.
Yuanlung, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good option for stay some days.
Victor, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel for the price! Super good location and nice amenities
Adam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance to Nishiki Market literally next to it. And 10 min walk to Fresca supermarket to buy other things like Alcoholic drink.
candy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what we needed to have a comfortable place to sleep and relax in between hikes and walking the city. Shared bathrooms and showers were surprisingly good!
Julian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very very cool spot. Tight rooms but they have options for your luggage. Very nice and clean. Best hostel experience I’ve ever had! PS the clothes they let you wear are super stylish too
Kyle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location.
Jacky, 11-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is clean, conveniently located and cheap
JOHNNIE K, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and location is very good.
Kei, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room for single traveller.
ching lin cecilia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing! Clean spaces, amenities offered, privacy was top, everything was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Sarah, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and cheap accom for single and couples. It is walkable to Nishiki market.
Yi Xuan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

it was good clean and comfortable
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very budget. Everything besides the rooms are shared. Be warned. If you want to save some money on your trip, pocket isn’t a bad choice.
Kyle, 3-night trip