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Hotel Honnoji

3.0 star property
City-center ryokan within easy reach of Kiyomizu Temple

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (12 tatami mats) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (12 tatami mats) | View from room
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The price is $147
includes taxes & fees
$133 per night
Feb 4 - Feb 5

Room options

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (12 tatami mats) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (12 tatami mats)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 281 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Superior Quadruple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 294 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Triple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 306 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (575)
The price is $78
includes taxes & fees
$70 per night
Jan 8 - Jan 9
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About the neighborhood

Map
522 Shimo-Honnojimae-Cho Oike-Sagaru, Teramachi-Dori, Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8091

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 19 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 99 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 107 min drive
  • Sanjo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 10 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 13 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 1 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 8 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪丸亀製麺 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Holly's cafe 本能寺会館店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京の酒処 1038 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SHAVA LIVA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ポキート - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Honnoji

Hotel Honnoji offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Shiyakusho-mae Station is steps away and Sanjo Keihan Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 72 rooms
  • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Kaiseki meal

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2019
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.

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

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 1650 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Honnoji Kyoto
Honnoji Hotel
Hotel Honnoji
Hotel Honnoji Kyoto
Hotel Honnoji Kyoto
Hotel Honnoji Ryokan
Hotel Honnoji Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Honnoji offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Honnoji 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 Honnoji?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Honnoji?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Honnoji.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Honnoji?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Hotel Honnoji like?
Hotel Honnoji is in Karasuma, a short 1-minute walk from Shiyakusho-mae Station and 10 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location & great staff! Room was extremely comfortable as well.
Benjamin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, friendly and helpful hotel staff, fantastic breakfast. Will definitely return, convinient location to train station to other parts of kyoto.
Zhihui Melissa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location
Easily accessible by bus and close to the tourist area. The staff speak good English and were helpful with looking for transportation option for my next stop. The only downside is that they do not have wifi in the room.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

My first Ryokan
Was quite nice except for the amazingly loud kitchen staff who insisted on keeping me awake.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

If improve internet and bath will be better.
Just a standard Japanese Tatami floor. Have a place for wash you face inside the room.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent location. Close to 1000 shops!
It's right in front of subway exit. Turn to the street on the right to find yourself bask in restaurants and shops. Turn to the left to get Japanese style souvenirs. Straight ahead a beautiful temple exists. Everything is within walking distance. The hotel itself offers traditional way of living. Wear your yukata lent from the hotel. Drink as much ocha tea as you want. Bathe yourself in the hot tub. Minus : no wifi in your room.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel convenient to the station
Lovely place, had a great time. Be aware that it is next to a major road with thin windows.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rooms had a private toilet and sink but bathing facilities are public ryokan-style. There is no WiFi in the rooms but the first floor has free wifi. Location was great.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The location is excellent. Hotel staff hardly understanding Englis.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Japanese style hotel right across from city hall
This hotel is 30 feet from one of the subway exits. I was on the inside so my room window looked in to the court yard of the Honnoji Temple. My room was big but very very simple. Not many amenities. It has two public bath area that are common in Japanese hotels, one on the 3 floor and one in the basement. I would rate these slight above average. Tea was provide in the room and in the hallways. Internet only in the lobby. Internet was fast enough to do phone calls from. I had no-issues or problem.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location, walking distance to everything
First time in Kyoto so thankful for trip advice from staff
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff
This hotel is in a fantastic part of Kyoto. It is A great experience with a well equipped onsen. The staff are very helpful and found a way to ship and store some of luggage for an extended period of time. The staff are wonderful
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Bad experience ,waste time.
It doesn't have communicate between agency and hotel because we got the problem when we arrived .we had inform to agency but the problem still happened.The hotel doesn't try to help customer but they give a choice "cancel or pay more money" that mean we have no choice.if we pick "cancel",we have to find the hotel when we arrived that impossible.if we pick " charge " we have to pay that mean we didn't plan this budget before.they just said they understood our feeling but "no action".
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Traditional Japanese, central location
First it's important to realize this is a ryokan style inn. It's great for experiencing some Japanese culture but comes with some inconveniences. First you are sleeping on the floor on some comforters and a blanket. Some people are ok with that, others might not be. The good thing is the room was quite large considering you are in Japan, and there are enough comforters and space to fit a group of 4 in there if need be. Also comes with a kimono and some tea. Tradition also dictates that you bathe in a communal bathroom! Might be interesting at first but gets annoying fast, especially as it's not open 24/7! Luckily they have a private shower you can request if needed. Location was really good. I was tired my first night I arrived in Kyoto so decided just to check out the area. Turns out you are right next to some strips that are dedicated to shopping and tourists. Just shops as far as the eye can see!! Also a pretty good udon and tempura place right next door. Be aware that stores and restaurants in the area tend to close relatively early at around 9-10pm. (In tokyo things seemed to stay open later) The hotel also uses keys and not cards so you drop it off each time before you leave the hotel which is a bit tedious. Overall I'm glad I got to experience a semi authentic ryokan, but I wouldn't do it again and I recommend if you decide to try it, there's no need to stay for longer than a few days. The hotel itself is good for what it's supposed to be!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location, traditional Ryokan style
This is a Ryokan style hotel with tatami mats in main room, toilet in small side closet, and sink in room. Shared baths on the basement floor were clean and very comfortable. We spent two nights, mid-week during Cherry blossom season. Very convenient location to major shrines and temples in Kyoto area. Staff are friendly, main desk staff speak some English while room staff typically do not. Hotel is right next to Tozai subway exits 2 and 3 on south side of Oike Dori (street) across from Kyoto city office buildings (city hall). Honno-ji shrine is behind the hotel and can be accessed from three paths nearby. There is a good underground mall connected to the subway station with restaurants and shops including a nice grocery. Plenty of shops and restaurants within 5 minute walking distance. Some things to be aware of: - There was no A/C in our rooms on the 6th floor and with outdoor high temp around 20 degrees C the hotel rooms were very warm - As noted by others, hotel lobby is very smoky. If you don't like smoke it can be uncomfortable even passing through - WiFi is only available on ground floor (lobby), but you can stand outside the main door and get a good signal. Nice for those who want to avoid smoke If you are expecting western style hotel rooms this is not a good fit, but if you are up for a more traditional Japanese experience it is a good place to stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Awesome holiday for the family
Great location and value for money. Almost center to everywhere we wanna go, from temples, to palaces, to shopping, by walking, trains or buses. As we were travelling with 2 children, not many hotels in Japan can accommodate 4 in a room.
Verified HotelClub guest review

8/10 Very Good

Traditional Experience
A great place for westerners like myself to get a taste of traditional Japanese living. Staff were fantastic and spoke English very well. Only downside is that the free WiFi is only available on the 1st floor and not in room. Also no yakutas that fit for fat guys like myself.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Experience for a family trip
Very clean and affordable with great location and wonderful culture experience. We stayed in a big family room during our stay in Kyoto.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay
This place was very awesome, clean, great service, and spectacular room. Wireless in the lobby worked but the lobby has a strong smell of cigarettes. There is no Internet in the room. Just out the back of the hotel is a Temple, Honnō-ji, I think. Anyway, its very cool our room looked out at the front of the temple. In the early AM some monks-priests(not sure) came out in a line chanting. At night if you open the window you could hear the drums playing.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location, true style
Exceptional style, and very unique. Atsmosphere is fantastic, location is great. Exceptional customer service! Very tidy, and clean, but be wary that you are sleeping on traditional mattresses, and bamboo floors
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional hotel experience
Great service but the best thing was the Japanese baths and the fantastic meals they served in the room. Very clean, an older style hotel but a traditional experience.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place to experience authetic Japan
Our family of 4 had a Fantastic stay in this traditional Ryokan in central Kyoto! Tatami room (with bath & shower), public bath, and of course, food and tea. Services here were subtle and pleasant. Location is super, connects to the historical Honnoji Temple, close to all sightseeing and shopping places one can think of. Some reviews compliant about hotel's curfew and unable to get in after 11pm. In fact, in the lobby and every guest room, there's a note included in the Hotel's Handbook that politely ask guests that if you decide to come back latter than 11pm, just let the front desk know before you leave, "we'll be gladly open the door for you at any hour". Regarding the typical small rooms, many previous reviewers mentioned that besides the traditional Japanese Public Bath located in the badement, there're no private showers, only shared showers on each floor, this is not correct. I believe it depends on which rooms you get. Our room (#601) had a toilet, washing room, a soaking tub and shower. Small but very comfy. Upon examining the hotel diagram, I realize all x01 rooms have no next door neighbors at all - utility room on the left, service preparation room on the right, which could be the reason why we got it giving that we checked in with two happy kids! The only area that may help is the hallway carpets could be improved with some new carpeting.
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