When you stay at HOTEL SHE, KYOTO, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Kujo Station is 4 minutes and Jujo Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2016
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel She Kyoto
Hotel She
She Kyoto
She
Hotel She, Kyoto Hotel
Hotel She, Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel She, Kyoto Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does HOTEL SHE, KYOTO offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HOTEL SHE, KYOTO does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at HOTEL SHE, KYOTO?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at HOTEL SHE, KYOTO?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HOTEL SHE, KYOTO.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HOTEL SHE, KYOTO?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
Does HOTEL SHE, KYOTO have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around HOTEL SHE, KYOTO like?
HOTEL SHE, KYOTO is a short 4-minute walk from Kujo Station and 6 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
HOTEL SHE, KYOTO Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
This place was amazing, the staff was super friendly, the room was cozy, it was near transit so I could get around easily, while in a quiet area where its easy to relax. When I visit Kyoto again, I am definitely staying here!
William
William, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2022
Friendly staff, close to station, free ice cream!
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2020
Really had no issues at my stay here, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The list of amenities is quite impressive in my opinion.
Jose
Jose, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2020
Pasitpol
Pasitpol, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sep 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
3 Sep 2019
Risa
Risa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2019
One of the coolest hotels I've stayed at!
Hotel She is hands down one of the coolest hotels I've ever stayed at. I ended up paying $93.28 via Hotels.com for two nights here. Upon check-in the staff at the front desk gave me a quick tour, gave me my room key, and then to my surprise offered a vinyl. Each room has a record player and they allow you to bring records from the front desk to your room to jam out during your stay - very awesome perk.
Most of the staff spoke English and were able to give local recommendations. The layout of the lobby, bar, ice cream bar, and kitchen are all very cool looking and cozy at the same time. The room was spacious and had pretty cool art / vibes.
In general this was an amazing hotel and I highly recommend it. Only downside is it's a bit of a walk to Kyoto Station but it is close to the Kujo Station - so it's not that bad.
Check it out!
Alejandro
Alejandro, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2019
Don't believe the old review's, it's changed.
This is a nice and refreshing hotel! Sparkling clean, good service, good bar, and very good bed. The staff is friendly and helpful. Be Sure to try the local ramen place, it is better than most. The hotel is located 10min walk from Kyoto station and the road is suitcase friendly. Highly recommended. They are famous for their big baby ice-cream and seems to attract Instagram girls. Be sure to try there homemade coke and I have heard thatthey soon will be serving gin and tonics next to their local ale.
Jon
Jon, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2018
Good place with a curious
It's a nice and clean place for staying with warm and harmonized atmosphere.
Shared kitchen and dinning corner that keeps the room clean. Nice to roast your bread and sandwich for your breakfast there.
Less than 5 minutes to subway. 460yen taxi from Kyoto station to the hotel, it's worth-wise if you have more than 1 person travelling.
BUT, I'm curious that the front desk requested 400yen/head for additional local tax.
While, my billing in hotel.com already included a tax item in the break-down.
Do we still need to pay additional 400yen/head?
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Mar 2018
A fun step up from a hostel
Great bargain for the money. Clean, hip, small hotel with a college dorm/hostel vibe--but in a good way. Remarkably quiet rooms and location, only one stop from Kyoto station. Every one of the young staff members was great. Free Handy phone was (mostly) helpful and even worked on the day trips we took out of city. My only complaint is the mattress was one of those cardboard over springs models and hurt our backs.
Melissa
Melissa, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Dec 2017
Cozy hotel
The hotel was quite close to the Kujo station, walkable distance to Kyoto station.
The staff were friendly and very helpful!
Our family room was smaller than expected, the 3rd sofa bed did not expand long enough and was not too comfortable. Other than that it was ok.
j
j, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 Aug 2017
We are terribly upset with the service of the front desk. We were not given the room with city view and room size we paid for. We were given a smaller dark room in the ground floor with blocked (no) view and bad smell. When complained about the room, they said they have no rooms available but they will shift us to better room in the next day. But surprisingly they said that we have to check out at 10 am with our luggage and wait in lobby until other room is ready for us to get in. We did not agree about checking out, I had to argue for long time and told them that it is their responsibility to shift us from one room to another room, since it was their failure. This was the unpleasant part of our stay, the later room was fine, clean and bigger with city view. This spoiled the mood of our visit to Hotel She.
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2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 Apr 2017
Stinky bathroom n too far of a walk to JR station
Will not stay again if there are other options around the area. Too bad we booked our hotel too close to the date of arrival
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
23 Apr 2017
Good value for the price
Hotel close to subway ( about 200 meters) from subway and one stop to main Kyoto station. Staff friendly and adequate to strong English skills.Room cramped for 3 adults. Bathroom small but adequate.had cooking facilities in room and fridge. WIFi Slow and intermittent,but Ok in common dining area.
Mark
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2017
Helpful staff
I would recommend this hotel because of their staff, they soeak good english and were very helpful to our concerns especially with my inquiries on how to go to the famous tourist spots in kyoto. They also have a kitchen with complete utensils, oven, microwaves, stove etc. location is wuite good but if you have big luggages it's better if you take a subway from kyoto station then alight at kujo station, then walk 2-3 mins and you'll see the hotel at the right side
charie
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Jan 2017
Difficult to find but very good room and staff
This hotel was very difficult to find as it is located in one little street which is not easy to find on a printed map. It took us more than 30 min to find this hotel.
Location: it was located 15 min to kyoto station(south). There are only flats in this area so it is not very nice, but it is convenient if you want to take the train to do day trips.
Staff was very nice and they could speak very good english!
The room was very clean and it was bigger than other rooms that we stayed in japan.
Javier
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 Jan 2017
Quaint little hotel
This is a small boutique hotel one stop away from Kyoto. It's in a quiet area, so if you like the hustle and bustle then don't stay here.
There's a 7-11 about 7 minutes walk though we didn't venture another way so there could be another closer.
Vending machine is located outside the building.
The front staff was very friendly and by far had the most fluent English during my time in japan and previous trip. Toiletries are located downstairs in the main area.
Because this is a small boutique hotel, the staff leave at 11pm. Afterwards, you need a password to enter the building. When I went out at night to purchase a water from the vending machine, it made me a bit scared as the door was open a few seconds longer after I reentered. What if someone followed in???
The room was spacious and reasonable for its price. If you don't mind the aforementioned safety issues then this is a nice hotel. Washroom was elevated so you had to step up a bit to get inside.
I stayed during Jan when it was snowing, perhaps the walk to nearby places wouldn't be bad in better conditions.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jan 2017
Clean hotel
The place is clean, staff is friendly. Location is kind of further away from the all actions.
Kelly
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2016
Great hotel , good location
Very friendly and clean. A 15 min flat walk from Kyoto station. There is a subway station a couple of minutes away. The laundry and cooking facilities were great... the free light breakfast ... bread and jam and cereal was good as was the free sake in the evening . ... the communal tables in the dining area come kitchen was a great idea ...
Mandy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Nov 2016
Convenient place to stay
The hotel is in a nice quiet location. Easy walk from Kyoto station. Just about 10 min walk out south side of station. Family style kitchen where you can make your own meals. Grocery store just a couple blocks away and there is a refrigerator in your room.
Amanda
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Nov 2016
15-20mins walk from JR Kyoto
Nice but small room. Was unexpectedly much further from the JR then expected esp when lugging our heavy luggages. Situated on a little quiet alley, gets really dark when walking back at night. Overall an okay place to stay.
Jo
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2016
Front desk staff was very helpful. Speak good English.