WAYFARER Shin

2.5 star property

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Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Reception
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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467, Kyoto, KYOTO, 600-8847
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

WAYFARER Shin places you in Shimogyo Ward, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. This 20-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-in, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pontocho Alley - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪高木珈琲店 高辻店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家四条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kimono Tea House Maikoya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ninuki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪亮昌 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Shin

WAYFARER Shin features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Desks are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's KABIN - Explore, IRL. mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit card, debit card, or 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

WAYFARER Shin Hotel
WAYFARER Shin Kyoto
WAYFARER Shin Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at WAYFARER Shin?

WAYFARER Shin offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at WAYFARER Shin?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAYFARER Shin on Apr 19, 2026 start from $138, 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.

What's there to do close to WAYFARER Shin?

This hotel is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a short 17-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 6 minutes on foot from Shijo Street. You'll also find Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at WAYFARER Shin?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does WAYFARER Shin include a casino?

No, WAYFARER Shin doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at WAYFARER Shin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is WAYFARER Shin a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including slippers in each guestroom plus slippers and free WiFi in some.

Are there hot tubs at WAYFARER Shin?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does WAYFARER Shin have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, WAYFARER Shin doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will WAYFARER Shin allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at WAYFARER Shin.

Are there connecting rooms at WAYFARER Shin?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from WAYFARER Shin?

The closest major airport to WAYFARER Shin is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 28.1 mi away (59 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at WAYFARER Shin?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at WAYFARER Shin.

WAYFARER Shin Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so comfortable!! I stayed here with my husband and teen daughters in July 2025. My kids were so excited to try sleeping on futons and tatami mats and this hotel did not disappoint. They were very comfortable. There was a coin wash nearby for laundry and the subway was a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hung

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, bang for the buck property. Very modern, have all the amenities. Suggest they add a microwave though! Check-in process is a bit messy as you already did fill them out during the booking and now you gotta do it again. Paid the fee $10 ish. Beside that no other interaction with hotel. They clean up every other day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a terrible stay. It was not as advertised. The curtain was too small ( I couldn’t shower because the floor was getting wet), there were red stains on the wall and oil stains on the lamp shade, there was no sealant along the bath tub so water just goes straight behind the tub (there will be mold soon). It’s actually a motel not a hotel. Just the worst. It ruined my trip. I hated this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent clean roomy and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience store was right near by. A shopping area was within walking distance as well. Very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Araceli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, kind staff, and close to convenience stores. A little bit of a walk to trains and food but not too far. Hotel does not have a microwave for guests unfortunately. Besides that small inconvenience, it was very nice and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Experiencia Increíble.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natali

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La habitacion es de buen tamaño, el baño tambien, comparado con otros hoteles. Las camas son comodas, a 8min de tren y a 15 de tiendaa si quieres hacer shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yee Ming

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

C

Reception only open from 2pm to 11pm daily. Quite area to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Begona

Very nice hotel! Convenient and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025