Rakuten Stay Urban Kyoto Shijo Omiya, Kyoto

A highly rated (8.6/10 on Booking.com) non-smoking property, Rakuten Stay Urban Kyoto Shijo Omiya provides free WiFi, air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff speaking English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. The hotel features rooms equipped with a bath, bidet, hairdryer, refrigerator, work desk, electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV. Key card access and 24-hour security with CCTV and smoke alarms ensure safety. On-site facilities include bicycle rental, luggage storage, laundry services, a trouser press, and a washing machine/dryer (costing 600 yen in total). Complimentary coffee and tea are available 24 hours, and a simple breakfast of congee (rice porridge) is served each morning. The property is located in Kyoto city centre, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, and within 2 km of Nijo Castle and 2 km of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Kyoto Station, Gion Shijo Station, and Sanjusangen-do Temple are all within 5 km. The neighbourhood offers quiet streets, convenience stores, a supermarket, and restaurants, with Omiya station a 4-minute walk away and Shijo subway station a 20-minute walk. Itami Airport is 44 km from the property. At Rakuten Stay Urban Kyoto Shijo Omiya, guests can use the breakfast area anytime, with microwave and hot/cold water dispenser available, though windows cannot be opened.

Friendly and helpful multilingual staff

Free morning rice porridge (congee) and 24-hour complimentary coffee/tea

Spacious rooms compared to similar properties in Japan, with free amenities like bath salts, bathrobes, and PJs

Clean and well-maintained facilities with in-room bath and bidet

The hotel entrance is on a side street and marked only in Japanese, making it easy to miss

Internet connection may be limited in some rooms, with reception near the door only