Hotels With Breakfast in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

I chose this hotel primarily for its excellent location, directly across the road from Kyoto Station, which made getting around incredibly convenient! Secondly, the hotel service was absolutely top-notch. Whether it was at check-in or with room service, the staff were enthusiastic and patient – truly the best service I've experienced in Kyoto! Although the hotel is a bit older, the rooms were clean and hygienic, offering great value for money. When you factor in the service quality and location, its age is almost negligible. I've stayed at hotels near Kyoto Station multiple times, and this one has been the most satisfying overall! I stayed for four consecutive days, visiting all the popular spots in Kyoto. Whether taking the bus or subway, or heading to 7-Eleven or the AEON next door, everything was just a 5-minute walk away! It's quite suitable for family trips too.

I had a great stay at Agora Kyoto Karasuma. The hotel has a calm, elegant atmosphere, and the rooms are thoughtfully designed with a minimalist Japanese style that feels both modern and cozy. The location is perfect, close to transportation, shops, and great local restaurants, which made getting around Kyoto very convenient. The staff were kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed. Their hospitality made the experience even better. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and I would definitely choose Agora Kyoto Karasuma again on my next visit to Kyoto.

There’s no water in the room, no drinking fountain. And the only vending machine that sells water requires a Japanese mobile app, which is not even available on US App Store. I had to go out at 1am to the convenience store outside just to get water. Need some work here.

Facilities: Very complete! There's even a mini-fridge in the room, which is super practical. The bathroom facilities are also great and clean. Cleanliness: Very clean, very clean, very clean (can't emphasize enough!) Environment: The environment is also very good, and they even upgraded my room for free~ Service: First-class service, the front desk staff were very patient, and there's occasionally a Chinese-speaking front desk staff member popping up, haha. This trip to Kyoto, this hotel was truly satisfying, especially after the autumn foliage season – the value for money was incredible. It was very comfortable for one person, and I don't think it would be too cramped for two. The room is small but has everything you need. It's really, really clean and very safe. Toiletries can be self-service, and the quality is excellent. Also, getting around from here is convenient. There's a bus stop right outside, and it's not far to Shijo Kawaramachi, Kamo River, and Kiyomizu-dera. There's also a direct bus to Kinkaku-ji. If you don't have too much luggage, walking to Kyoto Station isn't a problem, it's not far. There's a 7-Eleven and a Fresco supermarket nearby, and opposite the 7-Eleven is a Nakau, which I think is open very late or 24/7, I forget. Oh! The hotel also has an ice machine and a microwave, which is really nice.

Location, location, location! This hotel boasts incredible convenience, situated right next to the east wall of JR Kyoto Station, just a one-minute walk away. Unlike other Mitsui Garden Hotels, the Kyoto branch is generally smaller and doesn't have a hot spring. However, the surrounding area offers fantastic access to food, transportation, and shopping. 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Don Quijote, Aeon, and Isetan are all within walking distance. The Osaka Airport limousine bus also departs from Kyoto Station.

I was very satisfied with this hotel. It was clean and hygienic, and a taxi ride from Kyoto Station cost about 1500 yen. When I checked out, the Shijo branch helped transfer my luggage to the Mitsui Garden Hotel in front of Kyoto Station for only 500 yen. I had originally scheduled to pick up my luggage at 6 PM, but my plans changed, and I went to pick it up at 1:50 PM. The staff helped me with my bags and even asked if my kids and I were hungry, offering us a simple meal. That really touched my heart. Plus, the Mitsui Garden Hotel in front of Kyoto Station is so close to the station! I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time I'm in Kyoto. The Shijo branch is also very convenient for taking buses to various attractions and is close to the central area.

Good location, hotel is very near to shijo station exit 4, very convenient for Hankyu Line to Osaka and Kyoto city metro. 7-11 also just few shops beside the hotel👍🏻Walking to Daimaru and Karasuma is not quite far. I have request for high floor room when making the reservation, and during check in they actually assigned me a room at the highest floor. I was very impressed by their attentiveness and consideration for guest preferences! Breakfast menu change everyday😋, everything is satisfied😊 Highly recommended!👍🏻

The front desk staff could communicate in basic English and were very friendly, making for a very reassuring check-in experience. The room was excellent for the price; while the facilities were a bit dated, it didn't impact the experience at all because the cleanliness was impeccable. It had a bathtub, which was incredibly comfortable for a soak after a long day of walking around Kyoto 🥺. Really great! Plus, check-out was at 11 AM, which wasn't too early.

I rarely review hotels, but this one was definitely the best stay of my trip. Even though it's been open for 5 years, it still feels brand new. The bathroom was so clean I thought it had just been used. The hotel also has a hot spring, but it's public and doesn't provide towels, which is a minor drawback. The front desk service was good, and breakfast was decent. Overall, it's excellent value for money. The location is super convenient, just a minute's walk to the Railway Museum and the JR station. Facilities: Very new Cleanliness: Very good Ambiance: Quite good Service: Okay

Stayed at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kawaramachi Jokyoji from 20-24 Dec. This was my 2nd stay there in 2 consecutive months, despite there being hundreds of hotels in Kyoto.  Location:  the hotel is located in the city center with Nishiki Market and Teramachi indoor shopping street located very closeby. Kawaramachi is also a big commercial street lined with plethora of shops and malls.  Train stations within walking distance.  Hotel Facilities and Amenities:  this is a very beautiful hotel next to a temple (and small cemetery). The rooms are exemplary clean and quite spacious for Japan’s standard. Many facilities such as a public onsen, on-site restaurant, vending machine, ice machine, etc. No gym, which is not a big deal at all if you are in Kyoto for a short tourist visit.  You will be doing a lot of walking anyway if you choose to.   I only visited the on-site restaurant for dinner once. The food was okay, but nothing to write home about. Service staff was accommodating (I had to use a wheelchair at the time); however, service was lackluster otherwise.   Hotel staff service:  cannot praise the service by the hotel staff enough. This time around, I had injured my foot and couldn’t walk for 2 days. I was touched by the staff’s incredible kindness - they went out of their way to really help me out. Overall:  if you want city center location with easy access to modern shops and an array of restaurants within walking distance, big and super clean room, and great hospitality,  I’d highly recommend this hotel.