Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

This is a fabulous hotel in the heart of Gion. Staff here are wonderful, helpful, welcoming, kind and friendly. The rooms are stunning - the view is amazing, the layout, size, presentation and general comfort. Do know though this hotel is located on one of the busiest routes in Gion, and it is closed on weekends and holidays to cars so you may have to drag suitcases up a very busy street. Also note there is no breakfast provided.

Incredible location, helpful staff, great style throughout, excellently comfy bed and REAL PILLOWS (which are apparently hard to come by in Japan..) I stayed in a few of these smaller, boutique style mid-range hotels throughout my trip and this was my favourite accomodation by far. For me it was just the little details; the welcome box, the magnet housekeeping system, the additional blankets/heating for the colder week, bottled water in the fridge, the embossed notepad on the desk - everything was just exactly how it needed to be. If you have any love of design, interior decoration, brutalist architecture, or just want to be 30 seconds away from beating the crowds to get "that picture" on all the travel blogs - this is your place.

Can't wait to stay here again! Our favorite out of all of our Japan hotels! Location, view, service, cleanliness, and vibe were amazing.

A great deal of attention placed on both design, and some vintage Japanese detail which I appreciated. An aesthetic that North Americans may consider hipster/artist chic. Concrete walls, exposed electrical pipes… Worked very well for me. Rooms are unusually spacious. Staff very helpful and English fluent. Just be aware there’s no TV - and it’s a bit of a challenge for taxis to get in there. Mine stopped me offf three blocks away. Wheeling two large suitcases uphill over very uneven stone streets was a challenge. The only negative.

When we opened the door we both had massive grins on our faces. The rooms were very spacious and clean, but it was the attention to detail that won us over. From the RC hotel CD (that we played on repeat and wish we had a copy of!) to the industrial decor, to the box of amenities. The view from the balcony is amazing and the location perfect. Just the size and location alone would make it a bargain, but we really feel we got incredibly lucky to book this hotel. It's just a really cool space! Note - our taxi would not take us to the hotel (dropped at the bottom of the hill) as the streets are narrow and crowded and we also had issues getting a taxi to pick us up when we left. We managed to get an uber from their during our stay with no issues though.

Great location for its price. The hotel is literally on the Yasaka pagoda photography spot where most tourist photos are taken, but it’s tucked away from the street that you will not be disturbed by the tourists. The hotel has a rooftop with breathtaking city view and a unique view of Yasaka pagoda. A lot of tourist spots in Kyoto is also walkable—Ninenzaka, the famous Starbucks Kyoto, Arabica Coffee, Kiyomizu Dera, Kodaji Park even Gion are all walkable from the hotel. Bus stop is also just about 5 minutes walk so transportation is not a problem. The hotel has unique touches to it, sparkling clean, large and spacious. The actual hotel is way better than the photos. Staff are also professional and friendly. I suggest you book the hotel for multiple days as the surrounding area has a lot to offer.

Close to Ninenzaka and Kiyomizu-dear within walking distance. Stylish minimal design, nice to have CD player with customised RC hotel play list.