Saju Kyoto 茶住 京都, Kyoto

Saju Kyoto 茶住 京都 - A 3-star ryokan-style hotel with air-conditioned tatami rooms, free cultural activities, and a 9.6 location score near Gion Shijo Station

Situated in the Shimogyo Ward district, Saju Kyoto 茶住 京都 operates as a 3-star ryokan-style hotel featuring traditional tatami-floored rooms with futon beds. All accommodations include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary matcha ceremony, and complimentary sake tasting, tea tasting, and fan painting are also offered. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and non-smoking rooms are provided. The hotel is located 600 meters from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, less than 1 kilometer from Gion Shijo Station, and within a 5-minute walk of Shijo Street. Karasuma Station is a 10-minute walk away, while the Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2 kilometers from the property. Saju Kyoto 茶住 京都 also features a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage (free before check-in and after check-out), and a concierge service. The property is 1 kilometers from Kyoto city center and close to Sanjusangen-do Temple. Family rooms are available, and the hotel provides key access, smoke alarms, and safety deposit boxes.

Pros

Exceptional location with a 9.6 score, within walking distance to Nishiki Market, Gion district, and public transport

Staff provide warm hospitality, including assistance with restaurant reservations and luggage storage

Free cultural activities such as matcha ceremony, sake tasting, and tea tasting at the lobby

Traditional tatami rooms and futon beds offer an authentic Japanese accommodation experience

High cleanliness standards and modern amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning

Cons

Bathrooms are very small and may be uncomfortable for larger guests

Rooms are accessed by narrow, steep staircases, making it challenging for those with heavy or large luggage