Village Kyoto

This modern hotel in the commercial district is an ideal base for travelers looking for a central hotel with handy transport links, close to the city. Arrangements of bright flowers and golden fans add color to the dark entranceway. Inside, the spacious lobby is decorated in a modern, neutral palette and has a seating area with armchairs and coffee tables. However, aside from a simple public onsen, there isn't much to keep guests at the hotel all day long. With a good selection of larger rooms, this hotel attracts families looking for spacious rooms near Kyoto’s main attractions, including Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu-dera temple. There is no on-site restaurant, so there's little opportunity to socialize with other guests, and most visitors spend their time outside the hotel exploring the local area.

Located on a busy main road in one of Kyoto’s commercial district, the Nakagyo Ward, this hotel is near good transport links and can thus make an ideal base for sightseeing. It’s a five-minute walk to Omiya Station and there are several subway stops nearby. Its central location, near a main road, means the hotel is perfect for travelers who want to shop or explore the local temples. For those who enjoy sightseeing on foot, the Koenji Temple is a five-minute walk away. Or by car, the Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple is 20-minute drive and Kodai-ji Temple is a 22-minute drive away. Foodies might head straight for Nishiki Market, a 12-minute drive away, while travelers interested in city history could visit The Museum of Kyoto, an 11-minute drive away. The Kyoto Art Center is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Expect a 25-minute ride to the bustling and historic Gion area. The hotel is at least a 60-minute drive from Osaka International Airport, or around 75 minutes away by train and subway.

These rooms are minimally decorated in a typical Japanese-style with leather furnishings and dark wooden furniture that give it all a sharp, modern polish. Entry-level Japanese Rooms span 23 square meters (247 square feet), and feel relatively spacious compared to other Kyoto hotels. These include futon-style beds, rolled out for sleeping and folded to use a seating throughout the day. There’s a coffee table at the centre of the room and ample bedding stored in a fitted wardrobe. Japanese Western rooms are more spacious, and include a traditional double bed, single futon seating, and a coffee table. Sliding doors separate the bedrooms from the bathroom and entrance-area. In Second and Third Japanese Rooms, spanning up to 43 square meters (463 square feet), there's space for four to six people, which might suit families or groups of friends traveling together. All rooms have 32-inch LCD TVs, microwaves, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, safes, and mini-fridges and some have a desk with lamp and telephone. Adult and children’s Japanese pajamas and slippers are also available. Standard en-suite bathrooms have white fittings, gray floor tiles, and black tiles on the walls. A combined shower and small bath area offer extra space, and basic toiletries are included. Larger rooms have full-sized bath tubs. 

Like most city-center hotels in Kyoto, this hotel has a limited range of facilities that include an onsen but no on-site restaurant or fitness center. Located on the first floor, the gender-separated baths are accessed using a room key card. In the changing rooms, small storage lockers, vanity mirrors, and hairdryers are provided. Showers have shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and make-up remover available. Unfortunately, there is no on-site restaurant, but a range of Japanese and international restaurants surround the hotel. Breakfast bento boxes are available via room service (for a fee) and include a selection of sushi. Lift access is available from the lobby to all floors. A coin-operated laundry, plus vending and ice machines are provided for guest use.