We stayed as a family of four (2 adults and 2 teens) in a Deluxe Studio and had a fantastic experience. The room was spotlessly clean and thoughtfully equipped, with the futon beds proving surprisingly popular with our teens. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Our visit coincided with the Gion Festival, and their pride and enthusiasm for the event really added to the atmosphere. The location is excellent – an easy walk to Kyoto Station, Nishiki Market, and many other attractions, while still feeling tucked away and peaceful. The air conditioning was an absolute lifesaver during the hot July weather, and the bathroom washing machine came in very handy. The team even gave us an extra dryer and kindly re-hung our clothes while we were out. We also really appreciated them arranging a taxi transfer to Osaka Itami Airport for us on our last day – it made everything seamless. All in all, this was great value for money and a warm, comfortable base for exploring Kyoto. Highly recommended for families or anyone wanting a welcoming, well-located stay!

Not much really. We didn't really use the little kitchen and some clothes hangers would have been useful.

Friendly hosts, nice common dining area, spacious yet compact, very new, nice eateries on the main street, lovely tub to soak in with bath salts provided.

Something to note and not a complaint. Laundry is a distance away because our room wasn't equipped washer or dryer. Traditional blinds do not block out sunlight well so an eye mask would be good for those who like to sleep in.

Beautiful Kyoto inn with an exceptional staff. We will definitely stay again if we return to Kyoto. The twin rooms have two beds (one twin, one slightly larger than twin) and a tatami area with room for two futons. This was a great setup for our family of four. The hotel provides tea and coffee beans with a grinder and dripper, and there’s a small kitchenette (microwave, induction burner, mini fridge, sink). The bathroom has a wonderful soaking tub. The staff and owners go out of their ways to help, offering suggestions and setting up reservations for dinner and activities, managing luggage sending, and more. They offer incredible in-room kaiseki meals (our family had both the vegan and fish versions) that were among the best meals we had on our trip, and have beer, wine, and sake available for sale. While we didn’t try them, there is also an in-room breakfast (also with a vegan option) and an afternoon tea and sweets service that you can order. The hotel is a short walk to many restaurants and a great bakery. It is a 7-10 minute walk from several subway lines and very close to several buses. There is an in-room washing machine, and a laundromat a couple of blocks away with large fast dryers. Overall, this was a great spot to base our Kyoto stay—highly recommended!

We enjoyed an extremely pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was very comfortable and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and good to use. The washing machine was very useful and there was room for clothes to dry in the bathroom. The breakfasts were superb. They were delivered to the room at exactly the time we had asked for them and were a delight to eat. We were able to use the vey convenient dining area in the room to eat them. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Although they spoke little English they were very skilled at using Google Translate to converse with us. The staff were full of useful information and went out of their way to help us. WE would definitely stay here again if we return to Kyoto and will definitely recommend this hotel to others.

It is impossible to think of anything that needed to improve.

Fantastic, helpful, and courteous staff. We received plenty of tips on where to eat—great local recommendations! The traditional breakfast was wonderful. The bathroom was spotless with thoughtful extras like bath salts. The team also helped arrange transport for our luggage, which made everything easier. Excellent location, close to everything. Highly recommend!

The only downside was the lack of kitchen utensils, which made it a bit difficult to use the kitchenette.

We are so happy that we chose to stay here! Echoing other reviews I will say this was one of our best stays during our two weeks in Japan. The room was so thoughtfully designed/decorated and the beds were super comfortable. Lots of storage, a desk, a cook top, coffee grinder, and local coffee provided. We liked having the tatami mat seating area/table as well. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed while we were there & they also helped us schedule a Yamato pickup for our luggage. Great location close to Gōjo metro station and walkable to a lot of other areas in Kyoto. Quiet location. The restaurant recommendations were great! Thank you!

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Stay at this hotel if you are going to Kyoto!!! It will be one of the best decisions of your trip to Japan. My partner and I stayed here for a week and could not be happier. The staff are all wonderful and extremely helpful. They will go above and beyond to check in with you to make sure your stay is going well or to recommend places to visit in the city. They also helped us ship our luggage to Tokyo. The room is huge for any hotel room, but especially in Japan. It is extremely clean and beautifully designed. The beds are the most comfortable of all of the beds we slept in during our trip. There is a small kitchen and dining area and a great desk for working. The bathroom has laundry for long stays and a nice bathtub. The location is great! The hotel is on a small, quiet street close to all major landmarks, a Family Mart, and Kyoto station. We could walk to many places within 20 to 40 minutes. I have never given a perfect review to a hotel, but Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma really deserves it!

Nothing that we can think of!

Great location: metro is very close, Ginza is in walking distance (20 minutes). Small and cozy hotel, rooms are modern but have a traditional touch. Typical local breakfast and dinner in room available, both very tasty (but need to be booked latest two days in advance). Owners are very friendly and helped me with preparations for my proposal to my girlfriend. It was a pleasure to stay here!

Bathroom doesn’t have a heater, but it was okay when keeping the door open and using the air conditioning of the room.

Very centrally located with 5+ min walk from Gojo Subway Station and a min walk from Karasuma Matsubara Bus Stop, which is very convenient no matter which part of Kyoto you’d like to visit. Besides, this is not just an affordable business hotel. While the building structure might be simple, the young owner really took his time to decorate rooms with real hints of Japanese craftsmanship (you’ll see when you stay). His staff are all very friendly and resourceful and genuinely demonstrate Omotenashi attitude and culture (and we are well travelled in Japan and are Japanese). One floor only has two rooms on each side of a hall way. Recommend for families.

Given its central location, you might notice the noise from streets (especially heavy trucks running on the main road only two blocks away).

After a huge day with the kids at Universal Studios Osaka and the subsequent trip from Osaka to Kyoto, I was feeling pretty tired when arriving at the hotel, as was the rest of the family. But from the moment we stepped inside, I felt looked after beyond belief from host Yoo ki ko. From the beautiful linen, towels, the amazing cleanliness and all the little extras like bath salts for a soak in the bath, it went well beyond my expectations. No other way to make a mum happier than the ability to have a soak in a proper Japanese style bath with beautiful salts after a big day. The hosts were amazing, went above and beyond to help in any way possible. and even helped us in the planning of our day trips. We had an early flight home and not only did they help book our taxi but made sure we were up early to not miss it and waved us goodbye at the front door. I have travelled the world and stayed in many hotels. This one was by far one of the most memorable. Would highly recommend.