THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

the guest house is in a very quiet hill-side neighborhood. it's about a 15 minute scenic walk from the ferry that goes along the river shore, small shops, park, and shrine that everyone comes to see. We had a room in the second floor with a small sitting deck, and view of the river. The garden next to the common room had several deer that we watched. it really gave us a chance to slow down after running around Tokyo and Kyoto. As a side note, we lost all our yen (50,000) in an envelope somewhere in Hiroshima the day before. The guest house staff (Mr. Terazawa) was incredibly kind to call all the places we had been to since we didn't speak Japanese. He found that our envelope was at the bakery we stopped at previously and we were able to retrieve it successfully. He even gave us his personal number just in case. we are so grateful for his help and hopes he has a chance to visit Hawaii.

Great location. Close to a metro station, all sorts of buses, bars&restaurants and the main shopping area. - Clean, modern and overall an interesting experience. - Security with a badge system, interesting 'breakfast at a nearby restaurant' system. - Very clean and easy-to-use shower rooms (on 1 floor) and toilets (on each floor) with real-time cabin availability that can be checked online.

It exceeded my expectations for a hostel. I stayed in a personal single room with a lock. The size of the room was decent, and the space was used smartly. The space under the sleeping area could fit 2 cabin-sized suitcases and a small backpack. The mattresses were comfortable. All the amenities needed were present. The place is close to the convenience stores, bus stops, metro, and Kyoto station. It was easy to find.

The Pocket Hotel in Kyoto offers an unbeatable price, making it one of the most budget-friendly accommodations in the city. The value for money is exceptional, especially considering the hotel's cleanliness, which is truly impeccable. Despite the small size, the 7 square meter room for two people feels surprisingly spacious and not at all claustrophobic, which exceeded my expectations. The hotel's location is another major advantage, being conveniently situated for exploring Kyoto. Overall, the Pocket Hotel is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers looking for a clean, well-located, and efficient place to stay in Kyoto.

Loved my stay here. Ideally located, everything is nearby! Even though I stayed in a double room in a mixed floor, the bathroom is separated and you need a badge for it to open (if you are a woman, you cannot access men's bathroom and vice versa for example), the showers for females are located in a specific floor (same you need a badge to access that floor), and it has everything you might need! everything is clean and they clean everything multiple times a day to ensure cleanliness.