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Reviews of Seiei Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi 3 stars

600-8323 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Matsubara Nakanocho 476 , Japan

#465 of 699 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 82 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish that for this price we had a window in our room. There was only an emergency exit "balcony" with no view (fully boarded up).

    Great location, close to many major Kyoto attractions. Convenience store and laundry place nearby.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    9.0
    Cozy Clean Room on a Budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The placements for the tables and chairs in the room feels forced and blocking the ways, me and my partner had to arrange the layout around so we can have space to walk and put our suitcases. The window is so small and when you open there's no open view or any space, so it feels a little claustrophobic. The check-in process was a little strange, we have to do it at 3 PM sharp although the staff was there cleaning, we hoped we would be able to do the paperwork when we arrive and then come back later after 3 to take our luggages up, but as it wasn't possible, it felt awkward for us to leave for short walk and hurriedly come back to continue with the check in process.

    The room is bright, clean, and cozy. The beds and pillows are comfortable although the blanket can be bigger. The bathroom is also very clean and spacious. I like the staff because they're very friendly, smiley, and very helpful, I can tell they all care about the guests. The water dispenser and self service amenities + towels in the lobby are very convenient. The location is also nice, only a few minutes walk to the river and many shops and restaurants around.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is amazing. However we always had problems with internet connection.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Short quilt. The bathroom and the bed were clean, but the room needs a deep cleaning. A shelf in the wardrobe was full of dust, a carpet under the beds is very dusty too.

    Comfortable bed, quite big bathroom, calm location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    +

    The receptionist was so kind. The room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2024

    7.0
    It could have been a very nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of hooks or rails for towels in the bathroom. We had to put clothes and towels on the floor. No hook anywhere in the room. The stairs were locked and we asked to unlock them for security reasons it was denied. Not a very good experience!

    Very clean renovated hotel. Very nice bathroom with more space than in other hotels. The location is quite central and quiet. Pity it could have been perfect!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Definitely will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy beds and big shower. Staff was very kind. Great location since is in a quiet neighborhood.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The headboard area and corners of the room were really dusty. Room can be really cramped even just for two people but I guess that’s pretty common for accommodations in big cities.

    Quiet location. You can change towels everyday. Easy check-in and out process. Umbrellas were available to use which was really helpful during our stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a little out of the way, but still walkable distance of 10mins to hotspot

    space, big bathroom and room. clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good price for the quality, good neighbourhood, filled with chic places to eat, close to the main attractions, very close to a 7-11, free water downstairs, clean rooms, big shower. They accept luggage storage for free (unmanned in the lobby)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Modern hotel, best for short stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel is a "guest house" and they don't have cleaning service during the stay, and for several days it is important to keep this in mind (you can take clean towels and leave the dirty ones at the hotel entrance). Some corners next to the bed needed a little more cleaning.

    Modern and renovated hotel on a quiet street. The bathroom was big, the bed were comfortable and the room was spacious. Check in was at 3:00 p.m., but we were able to leave our suitcases in the hall with a chain and enjoy the city in the morning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Twin room only, no double bed

    New hotel, everything is clean and in perfect condition

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Thank you for the stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It had a problem with shower drain.

    I really liked the staff there. The shower drain was somehow clogged and water didn’t drain property, but the staff dealt with it very nicely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything except they have a strange policy that if you lose their key card you have to pay about $100US. Why? The card are worth less than $1 and can be reprogrammed. What's worse is they provide you with no proof that you returned the key card.

    Great place except the key card issueI explain below.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bit of a draft in our room when the hallway aircon was on.

    I liked the location the most, the bathroom, and the room was comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Simple accommodation, was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good to know/fyi: this isn't a hotel. There is a front desk but no room cleaning, no laundry, no facilities in the building. You can get drinking water from the lobby & clean towels, too. Laundromat just down the block if you need it. No hooks to hang towels in the bathroom which was odd.

    Good location, nice decor, clean and comfortable. Room was a decent size for Japan. We had a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Awesome value in central Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fantastic location not far from Nishiki Market and a short walk to Gion. Room was simple, contemporary, and clean. Beds were comfortable. No extra amenities are offered, but this place is a great value for the price. Neighborhood is nice and quiet. 7-11 right down the block.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value for money

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard bed pillows, 1 soft pillow would be good.

    Very pleasant staff, good location and nice rooms.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi.

    Very nice shower and a good location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    Great location and stay with no internet in the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wifi on our floor DID NOT WORK! The TV did not have an option to connect to Netflix or YouTube.

    The staff was friendly and helpful even though there was a language barrier. The location is great as it is easy to access from public transport and walking distance to Peace Park.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was a bit steep for the weekend stay.

    The interior and decoration was fantastic! It was a modern minimalist design.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    10
    They have wifi!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    THEY HAVE WIFI!! DONT LISTEN TO THE OLD REVIEWS haha! It’s super clean and modern, very comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2024

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