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Reviews of WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo 3 stars

600-8462 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Nishinotoin dori Bukkoji Sagaru Honryusuicho 768, Japan

#462 of 664 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 701 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    8.0
    Staff made the stay enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Refined Designer Twin/Triple - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room cleaning every 4 days is not sufficient and should be dependent on the number of people occupying the room.

    Good location. The room was spacious including the toilet compared to the Wayfarer Matsu. Beds were comfortable. Staff was very helpful, polite and friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    8.0
    A great place to stay, but don't bother with the washing machine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were a little uncomfortable - quite flat with flat pillows - more like camping on my roll out thermarest bed than a soft pillow base. Washing machine facilities were a joke. Washing function made the clothes smell worse, and then the dryer, after an hour, made no difference to when we put it in... - we ended up taking our washing to a local laundromat and re washing (so they didn't smell) and drying for a fraction of the time and price.

    Nice location, close to all the things we wanted to see in Kyoto (or a short train/bus ride away). Good sized room for a young family of four. The room was well equipped - nice to have a little bar fridge for the couple of days we stayed. Great bathroom facilities in the room and the ability for PJs and toothbrushes is we needed them. Friendly front desk staff. A great place to stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    9.0
    A Cozy Stay with Unique Touches
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential tatami - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the room's style with tatami mats and futons, which provided a unique and comfortable experience, adding a special touch to my stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential Twin - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really clean, amenities bar kept me well supplied for green tea, staff were really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a strange smell in the room, but not very bad.

    I had a very simplistic, but generous romm with Tatami mats all over, except for the entrance area. The room was modern and very clean. The location of the hotel is very convenient: It’s very close to Shijo station and there’s even a bus stop (for a bus going to Kyoto train station) right in front of the hotel. Moreover, the streets in the neighbourhood are full of restaurants. There was also a very good coffee shop nearby and a good bakery not too far away.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the toilet and bathroom are together ; this brings inconvenience to those traveling with family

    cleanliness

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential tatami - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, friendly staff, fully equipped rooms

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    8.0
    Great option to explore Kioto. Super well located with plenty of bus/train and metro around.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Refined Designer Twin/Triple - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Our stay was very good, if I had to ask for some improvements I would focus on the laundry room and improving the equipment there. The drying is not that efficient. Still there's a good laundry store to do your clothes within 3 mins walk.

    Great option to stay some nights in Kioto. Location was very good with several of the main bus lines at 5 mins walk and train/metro stations within 10 mins walk. lots of good restaurant options available in the area. The hotel offers a great value for money option, with bigger than average room sizes and very comfy beds. Facilities at hotel are also good and staff is very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely come back the next time I visit Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Essential Twin - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only feedback I have is in relation to the laundry facilities. The machines didn’t dry my clothes properly even after putting it through 2 dryer cycles.

    Quiet location, easy to find and a 9 minute walk to the train station so it was very convenient.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Signature Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - air-conditioning wasn't strong for room space - lack of amenities - washer/dryer was expensive and didn't finish the job - bidet didn't work properly

    - lots of space - balcony - location - comfortable beds

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential tatami - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location wasn't as convenient as we expected. The front desk wasn't always attended.

    The traditional tatami room was a great experience.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect! Location is great, room was big and comfortable. All brand new and super clean. They provide plenty of little amenities. The staff was super kind and professional and gave us plenty of tips for our stay. Thanks to all of you guys !

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    the hotel location was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential tatami - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was spacious but the futons/tatami room wasn’t the most comfortable for resting at night

    the location was great; close to transportation options and a lot of great tourist spots; walking distance to a lot of eating places

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    7.0
    A great authentic experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential tatami - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little more cushioning in beds would be nice

    Location and unique style was lovely

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    Really good place nice a cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Essential Twin - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much but the price was a bit high

    The room was big and the bed very comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential tatami - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell if the room--maybe the mats?

    How modern it was

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had a strange smell

    Modern feel.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Essential Japanese Twin - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We weren't used to the smell of tatami floors and it had a strong "brocoli" smell.

    All the staff were very nice and attentive. The location to visit the city was excellent. The room was clean, calm and in very good condition and we had all we needed for our comfort.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location, very clean and great conditions
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential Japanese Twin - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We weren't used to the smell of tatami floors.

    All the staff were very nice and attentive. The location to visit the city was excellent. The installations were clean, in very good condition and we had all we needed for our comfort.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    7.0
    Good location, minimalistic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Refined Designer Twin/Triple - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a hint of humidity smell in the room that made It hard to have a confortable sleep

    Good location, about 15 minutes Walk to Nishiki market

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    8.0
    The check in process were very smooth and hassle free. Staff attended was very helpful and polite
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Essential Japanese Twin - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Spacious

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    8.0
    The check in process were very smooth and hassle free. Staff attended was very helpful and polite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Spacious

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    8.0
    The check up process was very smooth and staff attended was very polite and answered all questions
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Essential tatami - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location

    spacious

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    7.0
    A comfortable stay near the city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Essential Tatami Family - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty tiny and old fashioned bathroom. Little space for luggage of a family

    Good location near the city centre. Fridge en-suite

    Stayed in July 2024

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