Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Nijō Castle
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Reception
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Washer/dryer
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Deep soaking bathtub

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Mezzanine

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Twin Room (Up to 2 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Up to 3 adults and 1 child)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room 1 (Up to 5 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room 2 (Up to 5 adults and 3 children)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
263 Matsumotocho, Inokumadori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8390

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 14 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 59 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive
  • Omiya Station - 2 min walk
  • Shijo-omiya Station - 3 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 10 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 12 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 18 min walk
  • Tanbaguchi Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪松屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪立ち飲み 庶民 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ロッテリア 京都四条大宮 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪串八四条大宮店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya

Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya puts you just a 5-minute drive from Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market. Also, Nijō Castle and Pontocho Alley are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Nijojo-mae Station is just 12 minutes by foot.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2016
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

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Guest House Hotel Shijo Omiya Kyoto
Guest House Hotel Omiya
Guest House Shijo Omiya
Guest House Omiya
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Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Does Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes an oven, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's the area around Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya like?
Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya is a short 2-minute walk from Omiya Station and 14 minutes' walk from Nijō Castle.

Guest House & Hotel Shijo Omiya Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It is very quiet. The property owner communicates very well.
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

More Than Double Advertised Price, Poor Quality
Worst hotel of my travels in central Japan. This was supposed to be the cheapest place, but ended up being the most expensive. Somehow they snuck in extra fees, which no other hotel on this site did, and those fees were actually higher than the initial fee! I asked hotels.com what this was about and was told it was for "city taxes". The manager sent me several emails leading up to my stay, which was annoying, telling me about the various rules I would have to follow. Obviously he didn't pay much attention because he kept asking how many people would be staying too. The room had someone else's hair on the bed and bathroom floor. The soap was practically gone. Various small things were lacking that most hotels have (even cheap ones). Breakfast was a joke. You walk to another building which is full of other people, with barely enough space to sit down. You are allottedj 2 pieces of white bread. I didn't see any butter, jam, or condiments, so ate dry toast. The drink machine dispenses questionable water when you push the "orange juice" or "cafe au lait" buttons. You can just have black coffee or bright green children's melon soda. Each visitor is allotted 1 egg, and they are raw, so you have to cook them, but the stove is slow and people are waiting to cook. I didn't have the patience to wait to cook my 1 egg, so left it. You need a code to open the door. They don't tell you that you have to open the casing around the number pad.
Choco, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Horrible hotel.
For the first 2 nights, we had a smaller room. I’d wanted to book 4 nights but could only book 2 and 2. I was not particularly happy with this hotel. Although they say it is 24 hour desk, that is not true (there was only people at check in). To get to our room, we had to load the luggage in an elevator but we could only use the stairs. The windows have coverings in front of them so we can’t open them and look out. The room is an okay size but the beds are so hard! The bathroom is oddly configured with a step up and the floor feels flimsy. The pipe to the shower/bath is from the sink. And they tell us not to use the toilet while showering. There is a safe but not nearly enough electrical outlets. There is a laundry machine for use. I wouldn’t stay here again. The free breakfast was 1 egg, one roll and you had to wash your own dishes. Shower curator moldy. No new towels or bed making. Will be glad to leave. I’d hoped the larger room for the second reservation would be better. It was much worse. The room stank of ammonia, there was hair imbedded in the carpet which the man at the desk tried to vacuum up but was not able to do so, and there were stains in the carpet. Also mold around the bathroom sink. I checked out early as this was totally unacceptable.
Diane, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Mold all over bathroom. Don’t rely on the listing
We stayed in amazing hotels in Japan but this one was a scam and the guy is a disgrace to all other Japanese hotel owners. Breakdown of mis-stated “facts”: 1. Non smoking property! Lobby was full of smoke smell and we thought well our room is non smoking but even there the bathroom was smelling of smoke and took continuous fan and sprays till morning to get rid of it (or maybe get used to it idk) 2. Mold all over bathroom under the sink, on shower, the curtain was nasty (pictures attached) so now shower for us. 3. Free continental breakfast! You get 2 medium bread rolls per person and ONE RAW egg that you can cook by cleaning the dirty pan yourself! There is a coffe machine no milk or cream I know continental has a loose meaning but this one was really stretching it. 4. 24 hours front desk, nobody was there in the morning to complain to. We dropped the key and checked out and found another hotel. 4 agents from Hotels.com customer service tried to reach to them and couldn’t find them till 10-11 am. And they guy refused to do a refund for the other two nights. This is a scam, I seriously doubt all the other reviews on expedia related sites at least nobody leaves “amazing breakfast” unless it is a paid review. More disappointing was how hotels.com handled this and refused to give my money back at least for the remaining nights. I sent them these photos too but apparently they are okay with molds in bathroom and owners lying on their website. 0 customer protection
Keivan, 3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Worst Experience Ever in Japan
Absolutely disconnected from the guest house owner. We arrived in front of the guest house door at 4pm (checkin time) but no one there to open the code locked door and we stayed on the street freezing with kids for 50 mins. Kept calling the guest house emergency phone but no one pick up. This was the worst experience I have never had before in Japan. Before we arrived Kyoto a week ago, we started to contact by phone, by email, by hotels.com the guest house owner to confirm the checkin arrangement BUT they just ignored us and no one picked up. I really don't recommend anyone to choose this guest house or you choose to take your own risk. Even hotels.com CS couldn't help us to reach out the staff there as well. I suggest hotels.com to ban this guest house to further hurting travellers.
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Igor, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We got a family room for 5 and the room is spacious. Breakfast was simple but great to have them.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Veronica, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Minchi, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice quiet location close to subway station with friendly staff and breakfast was a welcome addition to our stay thank you. Rooms were clean and having a place to sleep a family (3 beds - 4 people) was welcome. The dryer didn't seem to work well and lack of places to hang towels/clothes was a bit of a problem to dry these items.
Nicholas, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good spot to stay
Great accommodation. Although not indicated in our booking we were provided free though simple breakfast of bread and an egg. Facility was easy to locate and short walk to Omiya subway. A few restaurants, shops including a Daiso near to subway stn. The rules requires separation of trash for easy recycling. Price a bit on the high side but quite worth the value.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

good
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10/10 Exceptional

Well designed, exactly what you need.
After reading many impressive reviews, we decided to give this guesthouse a try for five nights. From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in good hands when four smiling staff members rushed to help us get a broken strap on our day bag repaired locally for a pittance. This hotel has been methodically designed to anticipate your every need. Just like an Apple computer, most things are intuitive. The self check-in is a breeze, just follow the easy emailed instructions. We would highly recommend this place.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay at Kyoto
This place is a gem. Conveniently located and with 5-star hotel comfort at 3-star price. The room was big by Japan standard with very good design - bathroom and wc are in separate area. There is also a communal kitchen and on-site laundry in the ground and third floor. Good WiFi also. Strongly recommended.
Sio Hoon, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location and convenience on transportation
The locations was good, easily to take local buses or train to tourists places. The owner was very nice. We are happy to stayed with Guest House Shijo Omiya.
Mayy Ho, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Kyoto
Great location handy to trains, subway. Staff when at office very helpful quieter area with easy access to everything loved Kyoto
maureen, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location
Amazing hotel! Excellent location! Fantastic customer service.
erica, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Exactly what I expect from a budget hotel - small, clean, quiet. However, the bed was so so hard!!
Heather, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, but take along your navigation system
This new, clean, convenient hotel is located along a street that people from the US would consider an alley. It was tough for us to find in the dark in the rain, but worth the search. You can walk to the Nijo Jo Castle from the hotel, and we tested two restaurants within two blocks of the hotel and they were both great. The hotel staff pointed us to the second one, or we might not have gone down the stairs at night to check it out. They also provided city transportation maps. The room isn't huge, but it's bigger than the one that we had in Tokyo! Everything you need in a room in a very compact space, plus little extra snacks.
Alice, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

3 nights stay with my family, Friendly staff and super location to all spots!
Hsiao Min, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean/Comfortable Guest House Close to Amenities
The place is very clean, modern and comfortable. A room for 4 people is very spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Best to take taxi in Kyoto. Guest house is a few minutes' walk to a taxi stand, very convenient. It is also a safe location. Thank you.
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