Located near Nishiki Market, Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Explore the surrounding streets on two wheels with bike rentals or seek insider tips from the helpful staff and concierge services.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (7)
Weekly housekeeping
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Fridge
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Television
Laundry facilities
Room options
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Essential tatami Large Room up to 4 futon beds (Non-smoking)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
27 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons
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Essential tatami Room up to 3 futon beds (Non-smoking)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
23 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Futons
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Signature Double Room (Non-smoking)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Essential Japanese Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
27 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
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Signature Suite (Non-smoking)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
54 sq m
Sleeps 5
5 Twin Beds
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Refined Designer Twin/Triple (Non-smoking)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds
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Essential Twin (Non-smoking)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
23 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 10 minutes away.
Languages
English, French, Japanese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (aged 3 years old and younger) stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of JPY 3000 (subject to availability)
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 京都府指令保医セ第425
Also known as
Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of JPY 3000 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo like?
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo is a short 7-minute walk from Shijo Station and 4 minutes' walk from Shijo Street.
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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
6 Jul 2025
Very clean and large room compared to small rooms generally in Japan. Clean and next to train station.
Yanbin
Yanbin, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
Japanese traditional style room is gorgeous. Roomy and comfortable. Quite a walk to subway station and food. Would recommend.
Julia
Julia, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 May 2025
Great place to stay for a family of 5 - large room, convenient location, super helpful and friendly staff. Bag forwarding company next door. Perfect stay.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 May 2025
We had a comfortable stay in Wayfarer hotel. Staff were very kind and helpful. We didn’t had any communication issues with the staff, hotel was foreigner friendly. Only one night my next door neighbour was loud otherwise overall lovely stay. Would come back again if we visit Japan in future.
Bijeta
Bijeta, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jun 2025
Good place. Bathtub shower combo leaves a bit to be desired. But everything else was great
Jan
Jan, 11-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Mar 2025
We got a very spacious room with 5 individual beds. The room is very nicely designed with two sleeping areas, a separate office corner with full privacy, and a little living area. My kids absolutely love it. It's the best hotel room we stayed during our Japan trip.
xuefeng
xuefeng, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 May 2023
Best hotel
Yuvani
Yuvani, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Apr 2025
This was the last leg of our 8 day trip to Japan and Wayfarer didn’t disappoint. Checking was easy, all the staff was very courteous and helpful. The room we stayed at was modern and had the perfect touches for a pleasant experience. The hotel is conveniently located in a quiet and safe neighborhood, within walking distance from the Nishiki Market (15 min walk). Highly recommend.
Luisa
Luisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Apr 2025
Great costumer service.
yuliya
yuliya, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
8 Oct 2024
Great value for the price.
Christopher
Christopher, 7-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Jul 2023
very great location
Tyrese
Tyrese, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Feb 2023
Would visit again
Alvin TK
Alvin TK, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jan 2025
Room is big for 4 people. Comes with 5 beds. Short walk to shopping centre and food locations.
Allan
Allan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Mar 2024
Newly renovated, clean and roomy, great for a family or a few close friends.
Chung Yuet Yolanda
Chung Yuet Yolanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Oct 2024
The Wayfarer was the perfect base to travel from and very clean and spacious. I could have spent my whole trip just relaxing in the space! The staff were also foreigner friendly and very knowledgeable and kind. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here.
Hailey
Hailey, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Nov 2023
The hotel was clean and spacious. We love that the bus stop is right outside of the hotel. The staff spoke English and are very friendly. I would stay there again.
Tommy
Tommy, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Dec 2024
Good
Hotel has a great location. It offers washer/dryer. Room space was good. bathroom was small. Easy check in/out.
Lina
Lina, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
21 Apr 2025
The check in after hours is not easy. Last service person leaves at 11p (23:00). I had to download an app and process my passports. Not a fun process after walking 30k steps. Other than that no complaints. Great location, nice staff, good size rooms, & clean.
Reyna
Reyna, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Sept 2024
Spacious Clean room.
Helpful staff.
Kapo
Kapo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Nov 2024
Great place to stay with public transit (bus stop) right in front of the building. Convenience stores within a five mins walk and main attractions within 15-20 mins walk. Rooms are clean and comfortable and comes with fridge and kettle. Private shower/tub combo with bidet. Room also had a balcony, which was a nice bonus feature. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
24 Apr 2025
this was the worst place ive ever stayed at in my life there was hair on my bed from the previous peoples also the workers were weird and stared at my fiance and made her uncomfortable. also the price wasnt what was advertised complete trash place go somewhere else
Jonah
Jonah, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Jun 2023
The staff was friendly and helpful. Offered great suggestions for night activities.
Ana
Ana, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Dec 2023
The staff are helpful and definitely can communicate with English. The room is really big and clean.
KA YU
KA YU, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
11 Jul 2023
Quiet & clean place. Little distance for shipping & dining.