Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

The hotel is right next to the subway station, which makes getting around super convenient. The prices are also great during the off-season. Just a heads-up: Ctrip's prices were higher than Qunar's, and they didn't offer a price match, so it's worth comparing a few sites before booking.

The hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from the subway, which is super convenient for getting to all the major attractions nearby. I stayed for two days, but Kyoto is definitely worth staying for 3 more. It's also really easy to get to Nara and Uji from here.

Overall, I was quite satisfied with my two-night stay. The location is very close to Shijo subway station, and Hankyu Karasuma station is also nearby. There's a Lawson convenience store right next to it. The breakfast was excellent; I ate a lot every day. I recommend staying here.

The location is super convenient, close to four subway stations and bus stops. There's a 7-Eleven right outside, and a commercial district and shopping mall nearby. The room was a bit small, but overall it was fine and good value for the price.

After landing in Osaka, I took the Hello Kitty train directly to Kyoto Station. From there, I transferred to the Karasuma Line for two stops and exited from exit 4 (which has an elevator 🛗). Upon exiting, there's a 7-Eleven on the left, and the hotel is just a 2-minute walk further, up a long hallway to the second floor. The service in Kyoto is always excellent. I was able to find a good price before the May Day holiday. I've stayed at Mitsui before, but the location here is even better, with bus stops closer. Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji are all just one stop away. The breakfast is traditional Kyoto style, light and delicious, and the elderly ladies serving were very polite. The front desk also provides a wide variety of toiletries.

Clean but average, a typical Toyoko Inn, good value for money.

Second time staying here, and it's still a reliable choice. They have self-check-in machines at the front desk with a Chinese language option, which is very convenient. The deluxe double room is super spacious for one person, and the breakfast is pretty good too. The surrounding area has lots to explore. I'll definitely consider staying here again on my next trip to Kyoto.