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Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels?

71%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 71% Kids-Friendly: Children stay allowed, breakfast is free under 5 and half-price 6–12, lobby supplies board games and toys, and Kyoto Aquarium & Railway Museum are within 20 min walk for easy family outings.

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【京都ホテル】レフ京都八条口 byベッセルホテルズ【REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL/京都/旅行/VLOG】
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【京都ホテル】レフ京都八条口 byベッセルホテルズ【REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL/京都/旅行/VLOG】
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Good match for:

  • Easy day trips: Kyoto Station 510m away offers JR lines to Nara, Osaka & Tokyo.
  • Budget family stays: Kids under 5 eat breakfast free; children’s rate for ages 6–12.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Families seeking pool access: No swimming pool or children’s playroom on-site.
  • Travelers needing extra beds: Hotel does not offer cribs or extra roll-away beds.
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What is so special about Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels for with kids?

  1. Walk 510m from Kyoto Station for easy city travel
  2. Family-friendly amenities include board games and stroller loan
  3. Nearby attractions: aquarium, park and Kyoto Tower within 1.2 km
  4. Buffet breakfast with kids’ rate and free under-5 entry
  5. All public areas step-free with accessible rooms available

Transport & Nearby Access

Kyoto Station: 510m (6 min walk)

JR and Shinkansen lines for day trips to Nara, Osaka and Tokyo.

Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line: 420m (5 min walk)

Quick access across Kyoto city via subway.

Kids-Friendly Activities around Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels

Kyoto Aquarium: 1.0 km (13 min walk)

Hands-on marine exhibits and penguin feeding times.

Tip: Book feeding times in advance.

Umekōji Park: 1.1 km (15 min walk)

Open lawns and playground area for kids to run.

Tip: Bring picnic snacks and outdoor games.

Kyoto Tower: 500m (7 min walk)

Observation deck with panoramic city views.

Tip: Buy sunset tickets online to skip lines.

Kids-Friendly Hotel Facilities

Free facilities in Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels:

Complimentary board games:

Borrow puzzles and games in the lobby for family play.

Garden & sun terrace:

Relax outdoors with free access to the rooftop terrace.

Free luggage storage:

Store bags before check-in or after checkout at no charge.

Wi-Fi in public areas:

Free internet access throughout lounges and lobby.

Complimentary baby pushchair:

Borrow a stroller from reception upon request.

Paid or on request with possible fees:

Breakfast buffet:

Kids 6–12 pay ¥700, under-5 eat free; adults ¥1,400.

Babysitting service:

Arrange paid childcare directly with the front desk.

Self parking:

Onsite garage available for a daily fee.

Accessibility at Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels:

All public areas are step-free. Elevators serve every floor. Braille signage in hallways.

Make the Most of Your Stay

  1. Use luggage storage: Drop bags early to head straight to Kyoto Aquarium before check-in.
  2. Reserve baby pushchair: Ask front desk on arrival to loan a stroller for city walks.
  3. Book breakfast slot: Arrive by 8 AM for buffet to avoid queues with hungry kids.

Reviews of Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels

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Petrichor

Petrichor

Jul 2025

The Japanese staff’s English is honestly terrible. It’s not just a matter of accent — their pronunciation and overall communication are so poor that it’s nearly impossible to understand anything. It feels like they have no real intention of accommodating non-Japanese guests. For a country that relies so heavily on tourism, this kind of language barrier is embarrassing and unacceptable. If you can...

Cyril Gupta

Cyril Gupta

May 2025

Great hotel within walking distance of Kyoto station. Rooms are very small but the welcome station downstairs has free drinks everyday from 2pm to 8pm for residents so you can gey drunk and forget all about the room.

Erik Šmidlehner

Erik Šmidlehner

May 2025

I liked the hotel it's close to the train station property is clean staff is nice. Room was little bit funny for me you have a sink in the room I have never seen it before and my first reaction was where is shower because after I got in the room I saw door on the right and was only toilet but there is another door on the left for shower not used of this kind of layout. Breakfast is mostly Asian fo...

phuong anh Nguyen

phuong anh Nguyen

May 2025

During my trip to Kansai, I had one of the best stays at this hotel. It is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Although the room was small, it was bright and featured a lovely window. On the way to the hotel, there’s a fantastic 7-Eleven that offers a wide variety of snacks and sweets. I really miss that 7-Eleven now that I've moved to a different city and have tried ...

Amanda Joan Jason

Amanda Joan Jason

Apr 2025

Had a wonderful stay here. First off, the front desk person was very helpful and could speak decent English, so there wasn’t any communication problems for me. Second, amenities such as cotton buds, facial cottons, etc were just opposite the elevator, so take as much as you need. I like this concept as it creates less wastage. Third, the rooms were on the smaller side (I took a regular single ro...

Map of Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels

Address: 57 Higashikujō Muromachi, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8001, Japan

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How to get to Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels:

From Osaka Itami Airport, take the airport limousine bus to Kyoto Station, then walk 510m (6 min) to the hotel.

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Check-in time:3:00pm
Check-out time:12:00pm

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+81 75-662-7001

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