What makes it 85% Solo-Friendly: The 24-hour front desk, free high-speed WiFi, coin laundry, and Shijō Metro station only 110 m away give independent travelers security, connectivity, and quick access to Nishiki Market and wider Kyoto.
Shijō Station: 110m (2 min walk)
Karasuma Subway Line for easy travel across Kyoto.
Karasuma Station: 280m (4 min walk)
Hankyu Kyoto Line linking to Osaka and Kobe.
Nishiki Market: 610m (8 min walk)
Historic covered food market known as Kyoto’s Kitchen.
Tip: Arrive around 9am to sample fresh yakitori and pickles before crowds.
Kyoto Samurai Ninja Museum With Experience: 690m (9 min walk)
Interactive museum with ninja demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
Tip: Book the ninja show slot in advance to secure your spot.
Pontocho Alley: 1.2km (15 min walk)
Lantern-lit narrow laneway along the Kamo River with riverside dining.
Tip: Visit after dusk to enjoy atmospheric lighting and spot geiko performances.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout rooms and public areas.
Luggage Storage:
Store your bags before check-in or after check-out at no extra cost.
Buffet Breakfast:
Japanese and Western buffet served 6:30–10:00 for JPY1,400 per person. Contact reception to arrange.
Laundry Service:
On-site coin laundry and laundry service available for a fee.
All public areas are step-free. Elevators serve every floor.

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 ...
Address: 160 Dōjishachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8421, Japan
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From Osaka Itami Airport, take the airport limousine bus or train to Kyoto Station (approx 55 mins), then transfer to the Karasuma Subway Line and ride one stop to Shijō Station. Exit 1 and walk 110m (2 min) to the hotel.
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