M's Hotel Sanjo Omiya

New and very clean and in a great location - just under 5 mins walk to the underground / metro. Sweet neighbourhood so you can get a feeling of how the people of Kyoto live. Mattress is good - not a futon, thankfully, though only a double size. Very clean bathroom, usb charging points were very handy.

My favorite trait about this location is the location. Everything is so close and if feels like you're in the middle of everything. Everything is walking distance including an outdoor shopping mall strip that includes a Creme Brulee Donut shop that is a must-try for everyone. There's a luggage area for you to leave your luggage locked away before your check in time and the check in process (as well as the check out process) was easy to follow that you do yourself at a kiosk and there's a receptionist desk to ask for help or a nearby phone that you can use to speak to an English speaker for help. The rooms are a bit cramp but it's great for how much the rooms cost. I would recommend this stay for anyone going to Kyoto especially since there's so much to do nearby.

I love how it's just next to an enclosed commercial street (lots of restaurants, cute shops and food shops), and almost hidden in a residential area. Just ten minutes walk away from the main street where you could find bus stops and subway station. And chances are high that you spot a delicious restaurant, a cute shop or a shrine along the way. The room is cleaned every 3 days, which we like (less bother), unless you plan to trash the room lol? I saw people complains that the WiFi is bad. We are at the end room and wifi was fine. Kudos to the very nice at reception at the evening on 14 May, he was trying so hard to help even when we had a hard time getting each other to understand lol (google translate doesnt work, of course)

Immaculately CLEAN! I was so comfortable here and slept incredibly well for my first 2 nights in Kyoto traveling solo. The hotel is set in a quieter neighborhood away from the buzz of the city but so easily accessible if you're getting around on foot or bicycle. It's contactless check in - but don't worry if they see you are struggling with technology on the CCTV camera they'll come out and help you, like they did for me, haha! There an amazing Gelato place called Premarche just a block away. Would definitely recommend!

This place is an absolute bargain for the quality and location. Ideal for three travellers who don’t mind sleeping in single beds close to each other. The shower was excellent with very good pressure. Beautifully situated a few minutes walk from Nijo castle and literally around the corner from a quiet street with the best crème brûlée doughnuts and a cute cafe where we had breakfast each day. Would 100% stay here again if visiting Kyoto!