Published date: March 18, 2025
Great Value! A Good Place for Solo Travelers!
Room Type Stayed
Standard Single
1 guest(s)
275 ~
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Experience of the stay
This time, I chose a hotel based on price rather than room size and hospitality, as I visited Kyoto to participate in the hafh travel week event!
I was able to stay at this inn for 248 coins for one night (275 coins normally). It has become increasingly difficult to find accommodation in Kyoto for under 10,000 yen per night, so 8,000 yen for a weekend night was excellent.
There are a few other good points as well. The first is that it has a bathtub. I thought it would only have a shower considering it’s an overseas hotel, but it had a small bathtub, which is nice for those who want to take a soak.
The second is that it is very close to the station, with bus stops right in front. Since I chose it based on price, I hadn't considered the location, but there are several bus stops right in front of the hotel. Also, while it was said to be a 7-minute walk to Shijo Station, I reached the ticket gate in just 4-5 minutes depending on the exit!
The third is that there are many convenience stores and restaurants around. There were plenty of chain stores and also some well-known eateries from Instagram, etc. There were several 24-hour shops nearby, so it’s a great environment for getting meals at any time!
The hotel staff was mostly foreigners, but they were smooth and clean, and I felt I could stay with peace of mind.
Because it's quick to get to Kyoto Station by train or bus, I definitely recommend it to those who want to prioritize cost-effectiveness in their hotel stay!
Experiences during the trip
There are many places I visited on this trip, but I will introduce two shops close to the hotel! Both are nearby and delicious, so please do visit!
The first is Rabbit Bagels right in front of the hotel. It’s a well-known bakery in Kyoto. I’ve visited other locations a few times, but when I stopped by in the afternoon, there weren't many varieties left. However, since it was right in front of the hotel, I was able to visit early and choose my favorite bagel from a variety. There is also the option to eat in, and I saw people using it as a café. The bagels are not hard but rather chewy and easy to eat.
The second is India Gate, a biryani restaurant. It's been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants. It was about a 4-minute walk from the hotel. When I visited at 12:30 on Sunday, about seven people were in line, but I was seated in about 20 minutes. Since the owner operates the place alone and there are only seven counter seats, I wouldn’t recommend it to those who are short on time. They aren’t slow in turning over the tables, but...
I ordered a half serving of the sea bream broth and a half serving of mutton mixed together. I was surprised by how much sea bream and on-the-bone mutton came out. The flavor was more delicate yet complex and delicious than the biryani I usually eat! The mutton is quite spicy. The owner explains the menu well.
When staying at ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo, I highly recommend visiting both of these places!Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!