"Lovely room, great aircon, bath was a bonus!. Easy walk to lots of restaurants, the river and the main shopping area of Kyoto."
Ruby from Australia
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"Traditional layout and lovely tatami mat area in our room for relaxing and eating."
Jennifer from United Kingdom
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"The Tatami room is spacious, new, stylish and clean"
Janiceslng from Hong Kong
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Wayfarer Gojo - A 3-star central Kyoto hotel with modern studios and family rooms
Located in central Gojo district, this 3-star Kyoto hotel features air-conditioned studios and family rooms with carpeted floors and flat-screen TVs. Each unit at Wayfarer Gojo includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath, shower, bidet, hairdryer, and slippers. The accommodations come with essential amenities including a desk, refrigerator, electric kettle, and complimentary high-speed WiFi reaching 25+ Mbps. Family rooms feature tatami areas and can accommodate up to four guests with two beds and two futons. The property maintains a smoke-free environment and houses vending machines for guest convenience. A multilingual staff operates the front desk and provides luggage storage services. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, with Yasaka Shrine 0.5 miles away and Kyoto Tower at 1 mile distance. Major cultural landmarks within 2 miles include Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Nishi-Hongan-ji.
Pros
Eight dining options within 1640.4 ft, including Japanese Cafe Kokyuan and Public Bar Pepin
Dedicated mobile app (Kabin-Explore) available for enhanced guest experience
Strategic location between Gojo station (10-minute walk) and Karasuma (1 mile)
Surrounded by cultural landmarks including Kodai-ji and Chion-in temples
Cons
28 miles distance from Itami Airport
Minimum check-in age of 18 years
“Wayfarer Gojo strikes me as a practical choice for Kyoto; the location allows convenient access to key areas like Gion and Kyoto Station, and the rooms provide comforts such as comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. The hotel stands out for its multilingual staff and self-service luggage storage, making it efficient for international visitors. It's a solid base for exploring the city.”
Charlotte EvansHead of Editorial at Hotelsdowntown
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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.
Double Studio Non-Smoking
2 persons
20 m²
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Studio Queen Non-Smoking
2 persons
20 m²
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Spacious Tatami Non-Smoking
2 persons
40 m²
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location