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Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Shijo Street

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Reception
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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263 Matsumotocho, Inokumadori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8390
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room (Up to 2 adults and 2 children)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room (Up to 2 adults and 2 children)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Up to 3 adults and 1 child)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Up to 3 adults and 1 child)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room 1 (Up to 5 adults and 2 children)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Family Room 1 (Up to 5 adults and 2 children)

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room 2 (Up to 5 adults and 3 children)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Family Room 2 (Up to 5 adults and 3 children)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Mezzanine

  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward, Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya is adjacent to Shijo Street and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Nijō Castle. Each of the 11 rooms at this hotel includes a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sanjo Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Omiya Station - 2 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店 四条大宮店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BURGER REVOLUTION KYOTO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪モリタ屋 京都本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 京都四条大宮店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Shijo Street
Guests of Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Kitchenettes, washers/dryers, and refrigerators are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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 for incidental charges and 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 and cash.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Guest House Hotel Shijo Omiya
Guest House Hotel Shijo Omiya Kyoto
Guest House Hotel Omiya
Guest House Shijo Omiya
Guest House Omiya
& Shijo Omiya Kyoto
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Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?

This hotel is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a short 1-minute walk of Shijo Street and also 14 minutes on foot from Nijō Castle. You'll also find Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya feature a casino on the premises?

No, Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, a kitchenette, and a down comforter.

Does Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya have a hot tub?

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

Does Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?

The closest major airport to Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 22.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya.

Reviews

Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very quiet. The property owner communicates very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Choco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

More Than Double Advertised Price, Poor Quality

Worst hotel of my travels in central Japan. This was supposed to be the cheapest place, but ended up being the most expensive. Somehow they snuck in extra fees, which no other hotel on this site did, and those fees were actually higher than the initial fee! I asked hotels.com what this was about and was told it was for "city taxes". The manager sent me several emails leading up to my stay, which was annoying, telling me about the various rules I would have to follow. Obviously he didn't pay much attention because he kept asking how many people would be staying too. The room had someone else's hair on the bed and bathroom floor. The soap was practically gone. Various small things were lacking that most hotels have (even cheap ones). Breakfast was a joke. You walk to another building which is full of other people, with barely enough space to sit down. You are allottedj 2 pieces of white bread. I didn't see any butter, jam, or condiments, so ate dry toast. The drink machine dispenses questionable water when you push the "orange juice" or "cafe au lait" buttons. You can just have black coffee or bright green children's melon soda. Each visitor is allotted 1 egg, and they are raw, so you have to cook them, but the stove is slow and people are waiting to cook. I didn't have the patience to wait to cook my 1 egg, so left it. You need a code to open the door. They don't tell you that you have to open the casing around the number pad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible hotel.

For the first 2 nights, we had a smaller room. I’d wanted to book 4 nights but could only book 2 and 2. I was not particularly happy with this hotel. Although they say it is 24 hour desk, that is not true (there was only people at check in). To get to our room, we had to load the luggage in an elevator but we could only use the stairs. The windows have coverings in front of them so we can’t open them and look out. The room is an okay size but the beds are so hard! The bathroom is oddly configured with a step up and the floor feels flimsy. The pipe to the shower/bath is from the sink. And they tell us not to use the toilet while showering. There is a safe but not nearly enough electrical outlets. There is a laundry machine for use. I wouldn’t stay here again. The free breakfast was 1 egg, one roll and you had to wash your own dishes. Shower curator moldy. No new towels or bed making. Will be glad to leave. I’d hoped the larger room for the second reservation would be better. It was much worse. The room stank of ammonia, there was hair imbedded in the carpet which the man at the desk tried to vacuum up but was not able to do so, and there were stains in the carpet. Also mold around the bathroom sink. I checked out early as this was totally unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Keivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mold all over bathroom. Don’t rely on the listing

We stayed in amazing hotels in Japan but this one was a scam and the guy is a disgrace to all other Japanese hotel owners. Breakdown of mis-stated “facts”: 1. Non smoking property! Lobby was full of smoke smell and we thought well our room is non smoking but even there the bathroom was smelling of smoke and took continuous fan and sprays till morning to get rid of it (or maybe get used to it idk) 2. Mold all over bathroom under the sink, on shower, the curtain was nasty (pictures attached) so now shower for us. 3. Free continental breakfast! You get 2 medium bread rolls per person and ONE RAW egg that you can cook by cleaning the dirty pan yourself! There is a coffe machine no milk or cream I know continental has a loose meaning but this one was really stretching it. 4. 24 hours front desk, nobody was there in the morning to complain to. We dropped the key and checked out and found another hotel. 4 agents from Hotels.com customer service tried to reach to them and couldn’t find them till 10-11 am. And they guy refused to do a refund for the other two nights. This is a scam, I seriously doubt all the other reviews on expedia related sites at least nobody leaves “amazing breakfast” unless it is a paid review. More disappointing was how hotels.com handled this and refused to give my money back at least for the remaining nights. I sent them these photos too but apparently they are okay with molds in bathroom and owners lying on their website. 0 customer protection
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst Experience Ever in Japan

Absolutely disconnected from the guest house owner. We arrived in front of the guest house door at 4pm (checkin time) but no one there to open the code locked door and we stayed on the street freezing with kids for 50 mins. Kept calling the guest house emergency phone but no one pick up. This was the worst experience I have never had before in Japan. Before we arrived Kyoto a week ago, we started to contact by phone, by email, by hotels.com the guest house owner to confirm the checkin arrangement BUT they just ignored us and no one picked up. I really don't recommend anyone to choose this guest house or you choose to take your own risk. Even hotels.com CS couldn't help us to reach out the staff there as well. I suggest hotels.com to ban this guest house to further hurting travellers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got a family room for 5 and the room is spacious. Breakfast was simple but great to have them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Minchi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Nicholas, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet location close to subway station with friendly staff and breakfast was a welcome addition to our stay thank you. Rooms were clean and having a place to sleep a family (3 beds - 4 people) was welcome. The dryer didn't seem to work well and lack of places to hang towels/clothes was a bit of a problem to dry these items.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

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

Good spot to stay

Great accommodation. Although not indicated in our booking we were provided free though simple breakfast of bread and an egg. Facility was easy to locate and short walk to Omiya subway. A few restaurants, shops including a Daiso near to subway stn. The rules requires separation of trash for easy recycling. Price a bit on the high side but quite worth the value.

10/10 Excellent

Chee Leong

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

XUE XIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin

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

Well designed, exactly what you need.

After reading many impressive reviews, we decided to give this guesthouse a try for five nights. From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in good hands when four smiling staff members rushed to help us get a broken strap on our day bag repaired locally for a pittance. This hotel has been methodically designed to anticipate your every need. Just like an Apple computer, most things are intuitive. The self check-in is a breeze, just follow the easy emailed instructions. We would highly recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Sio Hoon

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

Amazing Stay at Kyoto

This place is a gem. Conveniently located and with 5-star hotel comfort at 3-star price. The room was big by Japan standard with very good design - bathroom and wc are in separate area. There is also a communal kitchen and on-site laundry in the ground and third floor. Good WiFi also. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mayy Ho, Singapore

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

Good location and convenience on transportation

The locations was good, easily to take local buses or train to tourists places. The owner was very nice. We are happy to stayed with Guest House Shijo Omiya.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

maureen

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

Beautiful Kyoto

Great location handy to trains, subway. Staff when at office very helpful quieter area with easy access to everything loved Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

erica

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

Amazing location

Amazing hotel! Excellent location! Fantastic customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Heather, okinawa, japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Exactly what I expect from a budget hotel - small, clean, quiet. However, the bed was so so hard!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alice, Omaha, NE

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

Great hotel, but take along your navigation system

This new, clean, convenient hotel is located along a street that people from the US would consider an alley. It was tough for us to find in the dark in the rain, but worth the search. You can walk to the Nijo Jo Castle from the hotel, and we tested two restaurants within two blocks of the hotel and they were both great. The hotel staff pointed us to the second one, or we might not have gone down the stairs at night to check it out. They also provided city transportation maps. The room isn't huge, but it's bigger than the one that we had in Tokyo! Everything you need in a room in a very compact space, plus little extra snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Hsiao Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 nights stay with my family, Friendly staff and super location to all spots!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean/Comfortable Guest House Close to Amenities

The place is very clean, modern and comfortable. A room for 4 people is very spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Best to take taxi in Kyoto. Guest house is a few minutes' walk to a taxi stand, very convenient. It is also a safe location. Thank you.

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