We stayed here just for a night during our trip and for this purpose it was perfect: easy to find, quite inexpensive and just in a walking distance from the train station (worth seeing itself!) and underground station (Gojo). The staff was kind and helpful, they recommended a local restaurant around a corner and we were not disapponted. As we... More

This place was okay to find... about 15 min walk from the train station in one direction. It is generally in a good location, quiet but not perfect. For example, the main area to go out at night is around Gion and you have to walk about 5 mins to a subway, get a subway 1 stop, change subways and... More

The Inn is less than 10 minutes walk from Kyoto Station. We stayed in a Western room and found the room to be a good size and very clean. The bathroom was bit small but you also had a little kitchen in the room and a fridge so you had everything you needed. The place looked very traditional and we... More

If you get the chance, stay in one of the traditional Japanese rooms. Each room comes with its private toilet and sink. The shared shower (between 2 rooms) is extremely clean and well maintained. The staff are polite, friendly and extremely helpful. Try some yuba and eel at the Izakaya down the street called Kura Kura. Tell the chef that... More

I really enjoyed my stay at Matsubaya Inn. It was a little difficult to find at the start (because maps in Japan rarely come with a scale) but it gets easier once you're more familiar with the area. The location isn't the most convenient (especially if your feet are aching at the end of the day) but if you're on... More

The service was friendly and efficient. We had no problems calling to secure our reservation. They also let us check in early. Breakfast was good - Western and Japanese breakfast available (need to reserve for the latter). Our room was clean and sleep quality was pretty good. The walls were a bit thin (for two nights, we heard our next... More

We used this hotel, even got our family to come from Tokyo, because it was mentioned in the Lonely planet. Surely they mean well. But this Ryokan is not what one expects. The room, we had western rooms are ok. Nothing fancy, clean, but small. AND the tower were terrible. Small and old, not able to dry my body after... More

Stayed with my sister, mum and 3 yr old son, two in each room. Fabulous rooms, especially garden room on ground floor. Needed the heating as was rather cold on entering, but otherwise was wonderful. Even had kimonos to wear in our rooms, even little one for my son which was such fun. Very complicated rules for footwear on different... More

Just stayed here for 2 nights. Loved it. The hosts were lovely and always there to help. I liked the traditional feel of the ryokan. Stayed in a Japanese room which was really comfortable. Extremely clean and the Japanese breakfast was excellent. I will return-:)