24-hour front desk, CCTV and secure entry help solo travelers feel safe; Shijō metro 110 m simplifies independent sightseeing; single rooms with desk, fast Wi-Fi and coin laundry fit lone stays.
Shijō Station: 110m (2 min walk)
Karasuma Line to Kyoto Station in 5 mins.
Karasuma Station: 280m (4 min walk)
Hankyu Line direct to Osaka in 45 mins.
COCON KARASUMA: <100m (1 min walk)
Kengo Kuma’s mixed-use building with designer shops and basement ramen.
Tip: Try Ten Ten Yu ramen in the basement for ¥1,000–¥1,500.
Nishiki Market: 610m (8 min walk)
Historic covered market with stalls selling tofu, pickles, and sweets.
Tip: Visit early to sample fresh obanzai without crowds.
Pontocho Alley: 1.2km (15 min walk)
Lantern-lit narrow lane along the Kamo River known for riverside dining.
Tip: Stroll after sunset to spot geiko performances.
Address: 160 Dōjishachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8421, Japan
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Take the JR Haruka Express from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto Station (75 mins), transfer to the Karasuma Subway Line to Shijō Station (4 mins), exit 3, then walk 160m (2 mins) west to the hotel.
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Free Wi-Fi:
Unlimited high-speed internet in guest rooms and lobby.
Purified drinking water:
24/7 self-service water station for coffee or tea.
Buffet Breakfast:
Japanese and Western dishes available 6:30–10:00 for ¥1,400 per person.
Video-on-Demand:
In-room movies available for ¥1,000 per night.
Step-free access in public areas; elevators serve all floors; braille signs in hallways.
notsleptwell 1
Thank you Fresa Inn Team. Ive been to Jimbocho Tokyo and this was amazing. But this one i much much better. Service Team is so friendly and nice. Breakfast was good. Rooms are Big enough and very Clean!
Goot
Excellent Sotetsu location, modern building that's got everything you'd expect from the hotel chain. Highly recommended and the staff were very helpful, some spoke English which is highly appreciated. Would happily stay here again, thank you.
Cristina Andries
I stayed here for 4 nights. The room was clean however the hotel had some disadvantages: the elevator smelled bad, the hallways also smelled old, the room for the laundry had old appliances. I stayed also in Osaka at the same hotel branche and it was significantly different: fresh smell everywhere and new appliances.
Sydney Parish
This is my second time staying here. The beds are comfortable, the rooms fairly large and the place is beautifully clean. The rooms are cleaned religiously every three days - no exceptions. Security is taken seriously. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. It is close to the Nischki Markets and main street, and a half hour walk from the station. Close to restaurants, Starbucks and 7...
Irene Zhou
The bathroom smelled bad. It came from the drain in the sink. I did not notice on the first night because I was exhausted. I could have made a fuss about it and ask to switch but decided it was too much trouble. Also the room gets super cold if you come back late at night because the electricity (hence heating) does not work if your card is not inserted in the slot. The breakfast was amazing on a ...
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