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8.7

1,952 reviews

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

160 Shimogyo-Ku Dojishacho, Kyoto, 600-8421, Japan

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Welcome to Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma, your cozy 3-star sanctuary in the heart of beautiful Kyoto! Nestled just 1.3mi from the bustling city center, this charming hotel invites you to experience the perfect balance of modern comforts and traditional Japanese hospitality. With prices starting at just $45, it’s an affordable escape for travelers eager to explore the rich culture and stunning sights of this ancient city.

Your serene retreat boasts an array of delightful amenities designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Enjoy complimentary wifi throughout the hotel, while air conditioning keeps you cool amidst those lively Kyoto adventures. You can soak away the day's excitement in the hot tub, or enjoy the convenience of a kid-friendly buffet at breakfast to start your day off right. The hotel also features non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, and soundproof accommodations – all topped off by a friendly 24-hour front desk staff ready to assist with your every need.

With over 1,378 glowing reviews, guests rave about their fantastic experiences at Sotetsu Fresa Inn. From the pristine guest rooms equipped with free toiletries and bidets to the easy elevator access that lets you glide effortlessly between floors, every detail is accounted for. So why wait? Check in to this delightful hotel, and let the adventures of Kyoto unfold right outside your door!

Embrace the eclectic charm of Kyoto at Sotetsu Fresa Inn, where every moment is designed to delight. Whether you're seeking the bustling markets, serene temples, or the exquisite dining experiences that Kyoto is renowned for, this hotel serves as an ideal starting point for your adventures. In each delightful guest room, you’ll discover a fusion of comfort and style, thanks to amenities like free toiletries and refreshing bidets. Imagine waking up to a stunning city view before heading out to explore the cobblestone streets lined with cherry blossom trees – it’s the perfect backdrop for your Kyoto tales!

For those traveling with family or friends, the hotel boasts a variety of room configurations to suit your group’s needs. From accommodating twin rooms to spacious quadruples, you can choose lodging that fits just right. Whether you need a cozy suite for two or a lively triple room to share tales of your day exploring Kyoto’s hidden gems, you’ll find your ideal home base here. Bonus: you won’t have to worry about cigarette smoke nudging in on your peace; the hotel is smoke-free, ensuring a fresh ambiance throughout your stay.

After a day of exciting exploration, return to your home away from home and let the relaxation wash over you. Unwind in the hot tub, where you can soak away the remnants of a long day, or dive into the delightful offerings at the kid-friendly buffet at breakfast, ensuring that everyone's tastes are satisfied. With a supportive and helpful front desk team ready to assist, your adventure will be nothing short of spectacular at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma. Kyoto awaits; let the journey begin!

Closest airports

Osaka International Airport

23.6mi

Kobe Airport

39.3mi

Kansai International Airport

49.4mi

Chūbu Centrair International Airport

60.2mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Triple Room - Non-Smoking in Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

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Triple Room

3 Twin Beds

250 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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This triple room's special feature is the hot tub. Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, an electric kettle and a carpeted floor. The unit offers 3 beds.

Connecting Room - Non-Smoking in Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

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Connecting

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

410 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Room Connecting Room

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Deluxe, 1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Spa tub

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guests will have a special experience as the double room provides a hot tub. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, an electric kettle and a carpeted floor. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Family, Sea View

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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This single room has air conditioning, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior, 1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Spa tub

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This double room features a hot tub. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, an electric kettle and a carpeted floor. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 1 Double

195 sqft

Spa tub

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a hot tub. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, an electric kettle and a carpeted floor. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room - single occupancy in Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

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Deluxe, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Superior Double Room - single occupancy - Non-Smoking in Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

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Superior, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe

1 Twin Bed

Spa tub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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Twin Room - single occupancy - Non-Smoking in Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

170 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Double Room - single occupancy - Non-Smoking  in Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

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Double Room, Single Use

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Single Room - single occupancy - Non-Smoking in Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

150 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.7

1,952 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Mary

9.1

June 2024

Walking distance to the bus station… there is a starbucks 2 mins away from the hotel. The convenient store 7/11 is just 30 seconds from the hotel. Walking distance of 15 minutes to Kyoto centre, pontocho alley… For those with heavy luggages, the lift of the station is between 7/11 and starbucks. So just be mindful, you don’t need to cross the street to the train station. There are little coffee shops and a very nice bakery in the alleys.

Nothing I can think of

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Jeremy

9.1

April 2025

The location of the hotel is perfect as there are a number of convenience stores nearby and it is very close to the subway/train station. It is also located near the main street where you can walk down straight to Yasaka Shrine and all of the attractions and shopping in that area. For all the Pokemon fans/families with children who love Pokemon, the Kyoto Pokemon Center is right around the corner! The room itself was very spacious and was able to accommodate 2 people with large sized luggage. All amenities that are not provided in the room are available at the reception lobby. I didn't have any experience with the hotel breakfast, however; my dad did decide to pay for the breakfast 1-2 times during our stay and quite enjoyed the meal.

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Rujirutana

10

August 2025

Great location, a few minutes walk to convenient store, shops, restaurants, subway lines and buses. Room is spacious for one person with amenities I need to stay comfortably for 1 week. I like that they have hard and soft pillows to choose from. They have PJ sets you can grab. Vending and ice machines are helpful in the summertime. The whole place is clean and well maintained.

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Loon

8.2

December 2024

We were unsuccessful to reserve for Mishima tei in restaurant in Kyoto before we left for our trip. We went to the restaurant in person as soon as we arrived in Kyoto to try to find any available opening during our 10 days stay, willing to pay in advance which is one of the requirements of the restaurant but was told we need to have the hotel to book for us. We went back to the hotel but the staff showed us their policy: hotel does not do any restaurant booking for clients and also stated: do not leave hotel number to the restaurant when we do booking ourselves. It is very disappointed.

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Rebecca

9.1

January 2025

The location is great for getting around by foot or for travel with two stations with different lines very close. They had a good range of amenities (bath powder, face masks, hair conditioning treatments, etc., in addition to the usual stuff) and breakfast had different options each day which kept it interesting. The staff were really helpful in sending my luggage onto the airport for me. It was also really handy to be able to borrow an umbrella from the entrance.

The bathtub was deep, but it did have one of those annoying self-draining things once the water reaches a certain level, so you can't be fully immersed in water if you're not short.

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Anonymous

8.2

June 2025

The breakfast was fantastic, there was a good variety that changed daily. The room was spacious and very clean. The option to have fresh towels delivered daily was good. The pajamas and amenities provided at reception were very good and makes for less packing when travelling here. The location was also good, right next to a 24 hour convenience store and close to public transport.

The lack of having a communal area for sitting or catching up on work. Also didnt like the idea of paying more to watch TV so I didnt.

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Jasmin

9.1

August 2025

easy check-in, friendly staff, luggage forwarding service is available and easy to fill out, washing machine for only 300 yen and dryer available, room was clean

The housekeeping rules were a little confusing, and the bathroom was quite narrow. I had the wall right in front of my face when I was sitting on the toilet, but it was manageable given my height and weight.

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Milen

9.1

April 2025

The hotel was great. Location - superb, in the center of it all (at least for me was very convenient Room - Just like almost everywhere in Japan, room was small (I was solo, so that's why I had no issues with it)

The only think I can say I didn't like was not only for this hotel, but for almost all that I went to. Staff is super nice, but there is this language barrier that personally for me is a somewhat deal-breaker, having in mind the country is SO POPULAR and buzzing with tourists.

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Jessie

8.2

October 2024

We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, perfect for two people, and we were even able to have three suitcases open on the floor at the same time! We could also pick up our own pajamas and amenities like toothbrushes at the reception, which was a nice touch. The washing machine was also super convenient. The location was great, close to a metro station and not far from Kyoto Main Station. You could even take a direct train from the nearby metro to Osaka, which was very handy.

The only downside was that the room didn’t get any natural daylight, but overall, we were happy with our stay.

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Ellen

10

October 2024

I loved the entrance and the facade of the building that appeared very traditional. All the staff were polite and welcoming. Especially the kitchen staff for breakfast buffet was especially nice . We enjoyed the Japanese breakfast with different choices. Room size was just right for a Japanese hotel. There is a convenient store in the same block. We also enjoyed eating at the food hall in the building across the hotel.

Minor inconvenience. Even though metro station is only few steps from the hotel, it was further away from the main attractions. We tend to walk to places.

Points of Interest Around Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Attractions

Kamogawa River (Kamo River)

0.8mi

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

0.8mi

Shoren-in Temple

1.4mi

Kyoto Handicraft Center

1.6mi

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

2.4mi

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

4.7mi

Sagano

5mi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

5.1mi

Byodo-in Temple

8.3mi

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

24.6mi

Utsubo Park

26.6mi

National Bunraku Theater

27.2mi

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

27.5mi

Minami

27.6mi

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

30.3mi

Amenities of Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

When are the check-in and check-out times for Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma?

The designated check-in period at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma begins at 03:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 11:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma?

Room rates at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma initiate from $45. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.

Which room categories can I book at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma?

At Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma, there are Twin Rooms and Single Rooms available. Both room types are non-smoking. Twin Rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, with 2 twin beds, while Single Rooms accommodate 1 adult and 1 child, with 1 twin bed. The Twin Rooms are slightly larger, measuring 172 sqft, compared to the Single Rooms which measure 151 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma?

Based on the provided data, guests staying at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma can enjoy the leisure amenity of a hot tub or jacuzzi. However, no other leisure amenities are mentioned in the available data.

What methods of payment does Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma accept?

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma accepts various payment methods including Visa, Discover, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, and UnionPay. However, it does not accept cash as a payment option.