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Reviews of Ebisu Ryokan 3 stars

601-8048 Kyoto, Kyoto, Minami-ku Higashikujyo Nakatonoda-cho 16-2, Japan

#582 of 664 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 209 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely good location. It’s simple, but authentic, which corresponded well to our expectations so we were very pleased.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice traditional style room but easy to access and manage for foreigners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you don’t turn AC, it can get really hot inside. The dehumidifier is loud so remember to set it to night mode for sleeping.

    Nice traditional Japanese style room. Tatamis and futons are extra comfortable. The staff was nice and everything was easy.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    9.0
    Give the man some hand. ♥️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think there's only Jacob doing housekeeping in Ebisu. So he's kinda burnout-ish. Not really a bad thing but i think our house deserves a helper.

    Friendly & helpful staffs, and nice location!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    8.0
    If on a budget but want to be close to Kyoto station, this is highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unable to do laundry except during day time. The size of the room is adequate for two people, but a bit of a squeeze with two large suitcases. Felt unwell drinking the tap water, but travelling partner was fine.

    Its a great location for the price. Get to be close to Kyoto station without paying for any frills. Size of the room is adequate for two people. Plenty of eateries close by. Towels changed and bins emptied daily.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    9.0
    Perfectly located; close to mall and transport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfectly located; close to mall and transport.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ac was not working properly.

    It was ok

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    6.0
    The tiniest places we’ve ever stayed in but nice experience if you want to sleep in a tatami room with futon for a value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish the room was a little bit bigger And duck feather bedding made us all sneeze

    Great location and friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaner - better stocked - laundry facility hours very limited if you are planning on sight seeing most of the day like we were.

    Close proximity to the train station. Large room by Japanese standards.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I expected more of traditional accents like actual tatami and bamboo trim.

    Jacob and Mori were great hosts.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    7.0
    May consider coming but will not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircond needs servicing. Hot, not comfortable sleeping

    1) Spacious for 3-pax with big luggage. 2) Location near subway station

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    7.0
    Not a pleasant place to stay for several days. Maybe it's ok if you only need a place to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place was not tidy. We found a ball of paper on the floor, lots of hair - it looked like they didn't clean before we arrived. The sheets on the beds seemed to be clean, but the futons were very stained and dirty, if you look under the sheets. We also found a poop stain in the toilet, so they didn't even clean the toilet and bathroom. The place was extremely crowded, including the bathroom - in the photos seemed to be more spacious.

    I only liked that I got the chance to stay in a ryokan for a very good value of money. The futons were comfortable. It is 8 minutes distance from the Kyoto Station which is convenient.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    6.0
    worth a try
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    neither walls or doors have any soundproof qualities, you have to be very quiet and your neighbours as well, room is very small and futons cover almost all the floor space

    staff is very nice and friendly, good location and overall worth a try if you’re looking for something more traditional but for less money

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to pull out own beds and it was hard to fit all 5 in with the table as well. We coped though!

    Convenient location Good for family of 5 although very cosy

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    8.0
    Small but comfortable, and a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe I’m not used to them but I felt the bed rolls were a little thin. I was a bit sore in the morning.

    The room had good air conditioning which was a relief from the heat. The receptionist spoke English well so check in was easy for me.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC was loud sometimes

    Location is good, supporting present staff, and quite traditional

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sink inside the shower and space was quite tight inside the bathroom/toilet.

    Good location with surrounding places to eat available.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    9.0
    It was a decent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It did not have USB blugs which I depend on my travel.

    It is closed to Kyoto station. The staff are amazing ( 5 stars staff) very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were not value for money. You could book full service hotels for the same cost. Not much amenities were provided. Does not match the expectations of staying at a traditional ryokan.

    Located at 8 minutes distance from Kyoto station and Kujo Metro Station. Room and bathroom was clean. Room we selected was a decent size

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice cosy ryokan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains so very bright at sunrise especially at summer which can be around 4-5am.

    The traditional flooring and walls, free yukata, plenty of spare bedding, very close to the bus station and train station

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom feels a little cramped since the sink is in the shower. Not quite the ryokan we expected but it is fair for the price.

    The location is very convenient, close to Kyoto station. The room has a good size. The staff is very friendly and polite, and speaks english.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Fun stay at a traditional Ryokan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was clean but there was quite a bit of dust built up behind the toilet seat. The coin laundry service hours were from the late morning to early evening so we essentially could not use them because we didn't want to spend half a day of our stay doing laundry. There is a great laundromat 2 minutes away though, that is open from early until midnight. The staff forgot to give us towels the day we arrived.

    Great to stay in a traditional Ryokan. Very friendly staff and not many available at this price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Japanesse experience 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains for the sun, maybe they forgot to put, we realize about it late night... maybe we could have ask for them during the day. So at 5a.m in May its get up time.

    The japenesse style is 10/10 even traditional kimonos are provided

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a cramped for 3 people, and was difficult to keep cool

    Super location, great experience, and Jacob was incredibly friendly and hospitable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing I disliked

    I liked that it was not far from the stations and that there was a convenience store not too far either

    Stayed in May 2024

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