Hotels near Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Great hotel with complete facilities and a very strategic location. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. Overall, a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

the staffs are friendly and very helpful. check in process was smooth. the room is big, beds are comfortable. amenities are complete. this hotel is also near Randen tram station. easy access to JR line and bus station. will stay here again soon ✨🫶🏻

Great hotel, nice rooms. they have a lounge for the guests from 12:00-22:00 with drinks and snacks, we loved it. we used the Laundry Room it was very convenient.

An exceptionally high-standard hotel—new, beautifully renovated, exceptionally clean, with spacious rooms and extremely comfortable beds. The lobby offers complimentary high-quality coffee, cold juices, and both hot and iced tea all day long. In the morning, they even serve complimentary croissants, bread, butter, jam, and orange juice—even if you didn't book a breakfast package. Such a wonderful gesture! The staff is extraordinarily polite, attentive, and helpful. The location is fantastic: right on the main avenue, away from the chaotic crowds, yet just a few minutes' walk from all the main attractions like Nishiki Market, major shopping areas, and more. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Kyoto!

We had a wonderful stay at Hop Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya. The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The location was convenient and made it easy for us to explore Kyoto. The staff were also very kind, friendly, and approachable whenever we needed assistance. We really enjoyed our four-night stay and felt comfortable throughout our visit. Definitely a great place to stay in Kyoto, and we would happily stay here again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The entire building was clean, and I felt safe staying there. Also, the Wi-Fi in my room was weak, so when I asked the front desk, they lent me a pocket Wi-Fi device for free, which was a great help.

budget-friendly, no-frills lodging in a central location, scoring an average of roughly 3.5 to 4.2 out of 5 stars across major booking platforms Situated in Shimogyo-ku, it is a short 5- to 7-minute walk from Shijo and Karasuma Subway Stations. It is also within walking distance of Nishiki Market, local shopping streets, the Kamo River, and convenience stores/supermarkets Generally inexpensive compared to nearby competitors, making it a practical pick for solo travelers or budget-conscious couples Includes free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, coin laundry, luggage storage, and basic en-suite room facilities (fridge, kettle, flat-screen TV, air conditioning) The property (opened in 1990 and renovated in 2013) features older interior styling, and some guests note signs of wear or minor plumbing/rust issues in older bathrooms Like many Japanese business hotels, rooms are small by international standards and can feel tight if you are traveling with large luggage or family groups

Initially, I was just looking for Japanese-style accommodation, and I saw many bloggers recommending Umekoji Kadensho. Then, I saw that bicycles were available for rent, so I booked it. I managed to book a double room for three nights on Klook for just over 9,000 yen, which was quite a bargain! 😍 The conclusion is that there were no bicycles available for rent, but all other facilities were very satisfying. The public bath was extremely clean and had a wonderful atmosphere, making my first time bathing openly with others completely comfortable. I even bathed day and night! The private bath was relatively more ordinary but perfect for families and couples, and also suitable for those who are not comfortable bathing openly with others. 🫶🏻 The hotel also offers many free snacks and ramen, as well as free yukata for guests to try on, which is definitely worth experiencing. I highly recommend Umekoji Kadensho! Since my itinerary involved early departures, I didn't include breakfast in my booking this time, but I did add breakfast for the last day. Personally, I don't think it was the best value for money, but it's still worth trying. 👍🏻

I visited Kyoto for the first time and Agora hotel was a great 5 nights stay to visit the city. cleanliness: the hotel was very clean, no complaints at all. service: the staff was very polite and available. transport access: we felt that it was easy to travel from the hotel via bus, subway and even train after a few minutes walk. breakfast: they offer some complementary drinks such as coffee matcha and water, as well as bread and juice for breakfast (even with no breakfast pack). hotel location: overall we were very happy with the location of the hotel as it had restaurants, transports, convinience stores and coffee shops close by.