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Shimogyō-ku, Higashishiokōji-chō 558-8; tw/d from ¥13,000/11,000; ; 3min walk from Kyoto Station)
Located almost directly across the street from Kyoto Station, this clean, efficient new
hotel is a great choice. Rooms are clean and well maintained and the on-site spa bath is a
nice plus.
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CAPSULE RYOKAN KYOTO¥
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capsule bed ¥3500, single ¥4980-6980, tw ¥7980; ; 7min walk from Kyoto Station, Karasuma central
gate)
This unique new accommodation offers ryokan-style capsules (meaning tatami mats
inside the capsules), as well as comfortable, cleverly designed private rooms. Each cap-
sule also has its own TV and cable internet access point, while the private rooms have en-
suite bathrooms and all the amenities you might need. Free internet, wi-fi and other amen-
ities are available in the comfortable lounge. It's near the southeast corner of the
Horikawa-Shichijo intersection.
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ku; tr/q/5-bed r per person ¥3660/3245/2960; ; 7min walk from Kyoto Station, Karasuma central gate)
This well-run guesthouse is an excellent choice in this price bracket. It has eight Japanese-
style private rooms, all of which are clean and well maintained. All rooms have their own
bathroom and toilet, and can accommodate up to five people, making it good for families.
The staff here is very helpful and friendly, and internet access, laundry and wi-fi are avail-
able. From Kyoto Station, walk west on Shiokōji-dōri and turn north one street before
Horikawa and look for the English-language sign out front.
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TOUR CLUB¥
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dm ¥2450, d per person ¥3490, tw ¥3490-3885, tr ¥2960-3240; ; 10min walk from Kyoto Station,
Karasuma central gate)
One of the first international-style guesthouses in Japan, Tour Club was
recently refurbished. This clean, well-maintained guesthouse remains a favourite of for-
eign visitors to Kyoto. Facilities include internet access, a small Zen garden, laundry, wi-
fi, and free tea and coffee. Most private rooms have a private bathroom and toilet, and
there is a spacious quad room for families. This is probably the best choice in this price
