Asai Kyoto Shijo
Kyoto, Japan
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Is Asai Kyoto Shijo good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.6/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: clever compact design; japanese-Thai breakfast; kindest staff. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Thai-inflected Kyoto gem for nomads”
Asai Kyoto Shijo is a clean, cleverly designed hotel between Shijo and Gojo — minutes from the subway and close to JR — run by a Thai-rooted group, so breakfast mixes Japanese and Thai dishes deliciously. Rooms are quiet, roomy and spotless with thoughtful under-bed luggage space and a smart layout, while a cozy ground-floor lounge suits laptop work by day and turns restaurant-bar at night. Staff are among the kindest guests have met — one calls it a best-ever stay — and several Thai speakers help.
- Rooms
- Clean, quiet rooms with smart luggage space.
- Service
- Among the kindest staff guests met.
- Location
- Minutes from the subway between two avenues.
- Food
- A delicious breakfast mixing Japanese and Thai.
- Facilities
- A cozy coworking lounge and bar.
- Clever compact design
- Japanese-Thai breakfast
- Kindest staff
- Parking
Best forSolo travelersDigital nomadsSightseeing
How it compares
Asai Kyoto Shijo ranks #43 of 312 hotels Staylist lists in Kyoto and #14 of 108 4-star hotels there. At about $169 a night it is 12% above the median for 4-star hotels in Kyoto ($151). The closest listed alternative is Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma by IHG, under 50 m away (score 7.3).
About the hotel
- Address
- 444 Syunzeicho, Matsubara-dori, Karasuma-higashiiru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8417, Japan
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 2023
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.6 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Itami Airport (47.4 km) · Train Station: Karasuma Station (0.67 km) · Metro: Gojō (0.41 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma by IHGunder 50 m · 7.3 · $157
- Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasumaunder 50 m · 8.2 · $246
- Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasuma-Gojo100 m · 9.5
- Sequence Kyoto Gojo100 m · 9.1 · $95
- Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto200 m · 7.6
Amenities
- Luggage storage
- Library
- Tea room
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Currency exchange
- Service robots
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Coworking spaces
- Safe at front desk
- Snack bar
- Lobby bar
- Elevator
- Ventilation system
- Humidifier
- Vending machines
- No smoking in public areas
- Smoking area
- Gift shop
- PA and sound system
- Non-smoking floor
- Children's meals available
- Children's toys
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Asai Kyoto Shijo?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at Asai Kyoto Shijo?
- Yes: parking.
- What wellness facilities does Asai Kyoto Shijo have?
- Coworking spaces.
- How far is Asai Kyoto Shijo from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 47.4 km away.
- How far is Asai Kyoto Shijo from the centre of Kyoto?
- About 0.6 km.
- Is Asai Kyoto Shijo suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.