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Reviews of THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

600-8105 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Gojo do-ri Karasuma Higashiiru Matsuya cho 423, Japan

#328 of 692 hotels in Kyoto

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Review Score

Based on 1145 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have had make up remover wipes in bathroom

    Friendly staff Clean area

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    9.0
    A wonderful hotel in the heart of Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This one isn't about the hotel itself but about other guests, there were many teenagers being very noisy and leaving messes in the bathroom. As for the hotel itself, some of the shower heads weren't working properly, but aside from that everything was fine.

    The location was excellent, walking distance to many attractions and malls as well as in very close proximity to multiple train stations, also walking distance. This made sightseeing very easy. The hotel itself is very cozy and welcoming. I quite liked the lounge, shower room was very clean and nicely lit. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    10
    Didn't want to leave😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The cleanliness in the showers and restrooms was exceptional. We have four bunk beds in a room. All spacious and so comfortable. Great for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids. The recycled toothbrushes, waste ect..was good to see. The free slippers, pajamas, recycled water provided by the hotel added to an amazing experience. Cannot rate this place highly enough. Will love to come back again for sure!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I liked how close the hotel was 5 second walk to the train station.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was quite annoying that you need to use your key card for everything: bathrooms, elevator, shower rooms.

    Small but a fine private room. Good for the price.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    9.0
    Would def stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is close to the subway and bus making it easy to get to and from different locations. About 15 minute walk to both Kyoto station and Nishiki market. The shared faculties are well kept and clean. The fact that type can store your suitcase under the beds and easily take it in and out makes the room much airier than some of the other hotels I’ve stayed at. The downside is that the beds were very hard and pillows soft. I did get an extra pillow when I asked for it thought!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    10
    Really enjoyed it. All was perfect except for the breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Female Only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I didn’t like so much was the choice of breakfast.

    I was very impressed with this hotel and would definitely recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Great place, strongly recommend :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Female Only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay in Kioto, super close to subway station and 20 minutes from the main shopping street and Gion. We stayed in a female floor, which was really comfy and got lots of extra supplies, if you needed some. Strongly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    9.0
    The hotel is really nice and clean, it has a very nice location immediately close to a metro station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was using a room with single bed as a solo traveler. The shared bathrooms were always clean, and the overall stay I had was pleasant. I would recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location and clean. Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The laundry facilities are easy to access and operate, however they didn’t clean or dry the clothes properly.

    Great hostel style hotel! Really enjoyed our stay here. Room, bathroom and showers were super clean. Great location, had access to the subway right outside the door and a quick bus ride to the main streets.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    10
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You can wash your clothes and dry them!

    It’s always nice to stay in the pocket hotel! This is my second time booking it! So good specially if you are travelling on your own! Loved it!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable hotel , with good amenities and an excellent service . The staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Nice place to stay with private rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice location right outside of a subway station. Could get anywhere in Kyoto quick. Staff was nice and helpful for checking in and out as well as with the rules. Everything was clean. Rooms were private

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    8.0
    Had everything you need for shared accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The communal areas for warming up the food and eating were too small. The dimmable reading lights in the bedroom will be ideal.

    Stayed 1 night. It had almost everything you need for a shared toilet and showeroom accommodation. Stayed twin room for single use. The room was spacious and a mirror inside the room, a mesh bag for going to the showroom and a lanyard for the card key were convenient.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good hotel with amazing facility. Perfect location near gojo station, easy to get around. Would definitely recommend for people exploring Kyoto !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Showers were very nice and always clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a really easy stay - the bathrooms were a huge highlight (cleaned twice a day, great showers), the room itself was just okay - our issue was mostly that we wished we could open a window. Four people in one room needed ventilation, luckily there was an air conditioner but it was still hard to get it to be less stuffy. Overall a good option for a cheaper stay, the location was decent but not the best possible.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was surprisingly small, a bit claustrophobic at first, but it was ok after a couple of nights.

    Good value, nice and clean, friendly staff, great location,

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel has all you need for a comfortable sleep. The rooms are spacious and all the bathroom supplies and PJ’s are convenient. The bathrooms are conveniently located at every floor and they are big and spacious, sharing them is not an issue. The breakfast they offer is filling and all the staff were super nice.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    8.0
    Not as bad as I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is cheaper than some other hostels, but I can hardly say it's a "good price"... Luggage storage is totally do it yourself. So be sure you don't have important stuff left. Elevator is narrow. It is not convenient that shower is only on one floor. I understand that it is for security concern, but it is inconvenient to carry the room card even to restroom.

    Super close to metro station (Gojo). Enough shower booths (my experience is there was no need to wait during 22-24, 7-8) The room seemed narrow but the bed was SURPRISINGLY comfortable compared to how it looked. Air conditioner worked well.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    Worth the price and I will definitely book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom B - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Almost everything, the room, the mattress, the price and the toilet! This hotel is just like 2 minute walk away from the subway. It’s super convenient and comfortable, we booked the 4 pax room, it was bit smaller than expected but it was good enough for us. If you’re booking this room, please make sure you travel light. Don’t bring 4 28 inch luggage.. 😆

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    Excellent for a sleep and very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean as well as the common toilet

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Female only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room itself is really tiny, but it’s all right just for sleeping.

    Good location, clean room and bathrooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Bright, clean and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet are clean

    Good location, cheap and clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

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