THE POCKET HOTEL KYOTO SHIJO KARASUMA, Kyoto

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma - A 3-star Nakagyo Ward hotel with shared bathrooms and 24/7 front desk

Located in the Nakagyo Ward district, this Kyoto hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and shared bathrooms equipped with showers, slippers, and hair dryers. The Pocket Hotel provides one face towel and one bath towel per guest, with additional towels available for stays exceeding two nights. Housekeeping service operates by request when guests inform the property before 10:00 AM. The front desk operates 24/7, offering services in English and Japanese, alongside luggage storage facilities and elevator access. A daily à la carte breakfast is served at The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma. The property stands less than 0.5 miles from Gion Shijo Station and 1 mile from the city center. Notable landmarks within walking distance include Kennin-ji Temple (0.5 miles), Yasaka Shrine (1 mile), and Heian Shrine (1 mile).

Pros

Multiple dining options within 1640.4 ft, including Restaurant Matsukiya, Bistro Waraku, and Kyoto Steak Nandaimon Nishiki

Located in Gion, the country's most renowned geisha district known for traditional architecture

Front desk staff speaks both English and Japanese

Walking distance to major cultural landmarks

Cons

Shared bathroom facilities only

Itami Airport is 28.5 miles from the property