RESI STAY Nishijin

Very convenient for a family trip because there's a kitchen, so you don't have to eat out all the time. The accommodation is spacious. It's a shame there isn't a separate bedroom from the living room. And the location isn't ideal, as it's far from Kyoto Station and the RESI Stay reception. The value for money remains unbeatable.

I really want to recommend this Kyoto hotel where a family of 5 stayed! First, check-in is done at the Registe Integrated Check-in Center near Kyoto Station. It was really convenient because you can leave your luggage here for free. Google Maps tells you to use the underground passage, but if you just go to the first floor and walk diagonally to the right from the front of Kyoto Station, you'll arrive right away. After checking in, you can take a shuttle bus to the hotel, so it wasn't a problem when you first arrived. On the map, it may look a bit far from Gion Street, but in reality, there's Gion Street to the east, Arashiyama Park to the west, and Kinkaku-ji to the north, so you can get anywhere in 15-20 minutes. I also really recommend the Izuyama mart in front of the hotel. Compared to Osaka, the prices are much cheaper, so you won't regret buying a lot here. In particular, there are many items that you can buy for less than the duty-free benefits, so you can really shop economically. The nearby 100-yen shop is also worth a visit, and convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Lawson are also close by, so it was convenient. You can also walk to Kura Sushi, so you don't have to worry about food. The surrounding area is very quiet and has a local atmosphere, so it was really great for walking. We walked around the area twice a day for 3 days, and I still remember that time vividly. The interior of the hotel was also very clean, and the provided laundry detergent smelled so good that I did my laundry twice! The Wi-Fi was fast, and you could watch YouTube on the TV, so it was great to stay with the kids. The kids especially enjoyed the bunk beds. You might be worried about this hotel because of its location, but in fact, it's enough to stay for a day or two. If you want to experience the local atmosphere of Japan, I highly recommend this hotel.