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simple. Meals aren't served, but staff can provide you with a good map of local eateries.
The downside is the somewhat out-of-the-way location.
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Karasuma-dōri, Shimotachiuri agaru; s/tw/d from ¥6000/9000/9800; ; 3min walk from Marutamachi Sta-
tion, Karasuma subway line)
Overlooking the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, this excellent-value
hotel has a lot going for it, starting with a friendly English-speaking staff, great service,
washing machines, an on-site restaurant, well-maintained rooms and free internet termin-
als. The rooms are small but serviceable.
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TŌYOKO INN KYOTO GOJŌ KARASUMA¥¥
Matsubara sagaru, Gojō Karasuma-chō 393; s/tw from ¥6480/9480; ; 3min walk from Gojō Station exit 2,
Karasuma subway line, 5min walk from Shijō Station exit 6, Karasuma subway line)
Those familiar with the
Tōyoko Inn chain know that this hotel brand specialises in simple, clean, fully equipped
but small rooms at the lowest price possible. There are all kinds of interesting extras: free
breakfast, free telephone calls inside Japan, and reduced rates on rental cars. They'll even
lend you a laptop if you need to do some emailing. It's a little south of the city centre, but
easily accessed by subway from Kyoto Station.
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KYŌMACHIYA RYOKAN SAKURA¥¥
okōji Hanaya-chō sagaru, Butsuguya-chō 228; s/tw from ¥7000/12,000; ; 10min walk from Kyoto Station)
This new ryokan, a relatively short walk from Kyoto Station, has clean, efficient rooms as
well as a variety of traveller-friendly extras. They're at home with foreign travellers and
English is spoken. It's a bit over to the west side of town, but a bicycle or public transport
will get you to the sightseeing spots fairly quickly. The local area retains a lot of charming
old Kyoto buildings. For longer stays, ask about the serviced apartment next door.
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CITADINES KYOTO KARASUMA GOJŌ¥¥¥
Gojō-dōri, Karasuma Higashi iru, Matsuya-chō 432; tw & d from ¥23,100; ; 1min walk from Gojō Station,
Karasuma subway line)
On Gojō-dōri, a bit south of the main downtown district, but within
easy walking distance of the Karasuma subway line (as well as the Keihan line), this ser-
viced apartment-hotel is a welcome addition to the Kyoto accommodation scene. The kit-
chens allow you to do your own cooking and other touches make you feel right at home.
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