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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

#327 of 695 hotels in Kyoto

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Review Score

Based on 1151 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 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Veri clean. Like in the pictures.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, clean and modern
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was the fact we needed to assemble and make our beds ourselves

    The property was very clean and modern, with compact but comfortable rooms. The location was great, just a few minutes walk from a metro station and around 15/20 mins walk from Kyoto station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Female only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed wasn’t that comfy. They were not doing luggage transfer service

    I liked the staff that was friendly and the cleanliness of the place. You can also check early for little extra money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Small but mighty! They have thought of everything to make you comfortable in this small space!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My confirmation said breakfast was included, but they did not have that on record. I still went to the same place and got a 'better' breakfast for a super reasonable price.

    I was so surprised that although the room itself is tiny, they have thought of everything to make that work - a place to store the suitcase, slippers and clothes to wear around the hotel, as you go to the toilet or shower or lounge.... very comfortable toilets and showers....

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very close to main metro line, wonderful staff, everything went smooth. Recommended and will come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    If you just need a place to freshen up and rest before heading back out, hard to find better than this.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being multiple stories from the shower facilities can feel like a pain, but you get over it.

    For my purposes (quick stay in Kyoto/osaka) it did what needed to do for a very affordable price. All the essentials are there, including breakfast at the adjacent restaurant, and steps from a train station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

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

    The room was a bit of squeeze for four of us but we knew that from the photos and it isn’t a problem for your stay 😊

    Great location and facilities! The communal bathroom was great, probably the nicest one I’ve ever used! The location was very good and well connected around Kyoto. Easy check in and check out and able to store your luggage!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Good to explore Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are quite small, but that was no problem for us, as we spent the days exploring the city and just went in our room to sleep

    The hotel is situated directly at a metro station, so it is easy to get there. The staff is nice and we could store our luggage at the lobby before the check in. The breakfast is at a nearby restaurant (3 options of meal sets to choose from).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Quite and clean budget place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The storage space almost was non-existent for four people with luggage but we made it work. If you're in Kyoto to explore and not spend time in the room then it's a great place. We also had issue with aircon, but that was also somewhat our fault. It was set to distributing hot air, not cold. So, 4 people in a room with aircon on hot was not ideal. And there was no instruction in English so we didn't know what was wrong. People at reception helped us, but be aware that might be the case if the aircon seems off.

    We had a private room for 4 people, with shared bathroom. Bunkbeds that were comfortable. They give you towels and a bag to carry it in to go to the showers which was useful. You also get slippers and can borrow sleepwear, which was great after travelling so long without a washing machine. There are restrooms for men and women on all floors. The showers however are on separate floors. Men’s on the ground and women’s on 2nd. But that was fine. They were clean and had all the amenities you would need. The location is good. Close to the train station and with a metro just outside the door. Kyoto is a spread-out city so getting around takes time depending in on what you want to see, but for the price and how nice this hostel/hotel was it was a good location. It was quiet and calm, check-in and out was easy. They made everything very easy and efficient. I would recommend this place if you're on a budget and need a quiet, clean place to sleep.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Best bang for your buck
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately, there was no television in our room but this was not a huge issue for us since we only stayed in our room to sleep. If you leave your card/key in the room, you would have to call the staff to get back in (there are phones in the hallway of each floor that connect you to the hotel staff). No hair conditioner was provided in the shower rooms so you would have to bring that. The rooms are indeed quite small so it would be difficult to open more than 1 suitcase in the room.

    Check in and check out was very easy and you can definitely come earlier and rest in the lounge (which has Wifi, hot water, microwave, restroom) while waiting for the 3PM check in time. I felt safe/secure staying here despite having to go to a different floor to wash up since your room card was your key to getting to the restroom and shower rooms (similar to a college dorm lifestyle). Only those with a room key card can travel to the other floors. Pajamas and slippers were accessible in the first floor lounge/lobby, toothbrush/toothpaste are provided in the restrooms, and the shower had citrus scented body soap and shampoo. Air conditioning was strong and I liked the lamps/outlets near our beds (which is futon-style and can be folded up if you needed to use the table and floor mats for seating). There are several restaurants right next to the hotel including Mcdonalds, yakisoba, and Japanese curry. There is a train station on the corner of the block. Overall, this was an inexpensive hotel to stay at with just the necessities. For $35-40 a night, my friend and I can't really complain!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Our stay was very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom B - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Train station was right around the corner and the bus station just a stone's throw away with lots of good and affordable food options within the hotel's area (McDonald's, bento/set meals, local restaurants, etc.). Very good location! The hotel was super clean. In fact, this was much preferable with it's numerous shower stalls and toilets versus rooms with just one bathroom. Albeit shared, they were very clean and family members can all take a bath without having to take turns. It also has an elevator which made it easy to move our luggage. Staff was super helpful and nice, even helped us fix a mistake we made when we booked another room but on their different branch location without realizing it. We had a really comfortable stay and would be staying here again if we ever have the fortune to visit Kyoto again. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    A good place if you're travelling a lot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Female only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 14 nights

    The rooms are very small, which is to be expected based on the summary, but be sure you know what you're getting into when you book it. It's like a little closet?

    The location was very good, close to the subway and it was easy to get around. Also there are lots of places to eat nearby. The wifi was also very good, I had no problems with it!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    will be better if they create a section/room for ironing clothes.

    they provide fresh clothes and room slippers for you to use in your room. they also provide toiletries and rubbish bag as there is no trash can in the room. excellent customers' services from the staff and they are always available. also great location and near to convenience store.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

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

    Nothing

    Easy to find! Good facilities, helpful staff. Just so perfect!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    For people who walk whole day and stay at hotel only at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are really small. But there is space for 2 bags under the bed, other bags you can leave in locker room. It’s very clean, fresh towels and pajama everyday. They have toilets on every floor, shower is very clean, they have nice make up tables. Very comfortable location. Center of the city near metro.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Washing machines were not enough for customers

    I could stay private room with cheap price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Perfect location, clean and very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom A - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was excellent! Facilities were excellent! Staff are very friendly! Safe and right outside a underground stop! Will stay again !!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t particularly like breakfast. There are 3 set menus but no vegan options and also quite Japanese orientated. For example, the egg was very leaky, or even raw in one of menus. Fire alarm drill at 2am at night was also a bit unnecessary.

    It is a nice and not expensive option to stay in Kyoto. Even though there are some shared facilities such as bathrooms, everything was very calm and clean. Bed is quite minimalistic but comfortable and soft.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

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

    The only thing is that I would of liked to have hooks on the walls in the rooms so we can hang things

    Everything was lovely and comfy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Clean and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location and helpful staff who could speak English.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    Good location in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The train station's next door. The bus station's accross the street. Convenience store's around. The staff is friendly. The check-in and check-out is quick and easy to use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Female only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right next to a subway entrance. The breakfast is good. The room is quiet. Plenty of facilities (except washing machines)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Clean and simple
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was more expensive than I am used to paying for hostels. In saying that, Kyoto accommodation in this area is outrageously expensive and it was the most affordable I could find. Plus, it was probably the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in.

    The location was pretty central and very easy to get from the train station. The Hostel was incredibly clean, the bathrooms had loads of showers and the staff were really helpful. The luggage storage was great to have too. The rooms are small but perfect if you're going to be out for most of the day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Female Only - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very close to the metro, restaurants, city and shrines.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    Great for a very very short stay unique
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    No TV in room and cannot use speakers in room but glad to see everyone complying with this request as well. Matress was a bit thin so you will feel the wood.

    Nice hotel in a nice neighbourhood. Very close to the subway station and only a couple of stops away from Kyoto Station. Lots of food options nearby as well. The hotel is essentially a capsule style hotel with similar rules. Shared bathroom and shared showers. No TV in room but it is literally a place to put your belongings in and explore this town. met all my expectations. WIFI is exceptionally fast.

    Stayed in April 2024

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