KYOTO HORIKAWA INN, Kyoto

Kyoto Horikawa Inn - A traditional 2-star property with free breakfast and public bath access near Nijo Castle

Located a 5-minute walk from Nijojo-mae subway station and 1 minute from Horikawa Sanjo bus stop, this 2-star Kyoto hotel occupies a central position in the Nakagyo Ward. The 120-room property features five room categories across ten floors, with smoking rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors and non-smoking options on other levels. All accommodations include Sealy beds, private bathrooms with tubs, and amenities from the first-floor lobby. A complimentary Japanese breakfast buffet, prepared with local Kyoto vegetables and Koshihikari rice, is served from 6:30 to 9:00 AM at Restaurant Miyabi. Horikawa Inn provides free access to nearby Thoron Hot Springs, featuring separate gender facilities and a sauna. The property maintains 13 parking spaces and offers bicycle rentals for exploring nearby attractions like the UNESCO World Heritage Nijo Castle, located 1312.3 ft away.

Pros

Free 24-hour coffee and tea service in the lobby

Complimentary parking for 13 vehicles (10 underground, 3 above ground)

Children under 12 stay free when sharing existing beds

Monthly Chinese language classes open to guests and locals at the Tea Lounge

Cons

Limited parking spaces available

Public bath facilities located off-site