We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Back to Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi

Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi: Guest Reviews

551-2 Yamabushiyama-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8156, Japan
Hotel amenities
Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
Ranked #34 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
4.0 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

71 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    23
    37
    10
    0
    1
Date Rating
Singapore, Singapore
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“cosy hotel near shijo-karasuma”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

this hotel is in a quite side street near the intersection of shijo and karasuma. if you know where the laque building is, this hotel is two streets behind it. walking distance to the shops / restuarants on shijo-dori, gion quarter. accessible on two subway stops and several bus stops along karasuma-dori and shijo-dori. if you like japanese groeceries, you will find a grocery store called fresco that is much better than comparable grocery shops in tokyo. there are also some nice restaurants on shijo-dori in the direction opposite to where the ritzy shops are.

really gracious staff
nice comfortable bed
free internet on two laptops in the lobby
clean room and bathroom
breakfast! [coffee, tea, croissant, danish, juice]

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by psi71 for Kyoto
Ask psi71 about Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Bedford
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“functional - prob best for a short stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

Hotel functional, but basic. Rooms small, no wardrobes, 3 coathangers per room and some hooks. Rooms were clean. We stayed 6 nights and had to live out of our bags as no room to unpack.
Would be ok if touring and looking for a stop for a couple of nights.
No bar - but many restaurants and bars in the area.
Close to underground train station. Staff very helpful.
Not really a business hotel.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask OscarBedford about Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Singapore
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
“Clean & Value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2010
2
people found this review helpful

This is a no frills hotel but it's very good value considering the location, quality of room and the period we were there (cherry blossom peak period). The room, though small, is clean, bright and functional. The reception staff were very helpful though their English ability may not be that good. Most of the guests staying there seem to be japanese, but we saw a few other foreigners there too.

A simple breakfast (3-4 types of bread, salad, coffee,tea, juice) was provided. Very good value considering we only paid 9900 yen for a twin room. the bread was delicious!

It's 5 min walk to Shijo subway station and near Nishiki market as well as a few departmental stores.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask mexxgal about Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Sydney Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very good hotel,staff were helpful and great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I found the location very handy. Of course the room was small but this is to be expected. Hotel was clean. nice breakfast included and staff was helpful. Some spoke better English that others. I was one of only a few non Japanese there. Close to the big market and the staff directed me to a street/alley with lots of pub style restaurants where I had a great time. Very good value.

  • Stayed November 2009, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Gerald45 about Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
London, UK
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Good clean business hotel, great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2009

My wife and I stayed here while on a business trip to Kyoto. It has a great location right in the midst of downtown, and is surrounded by many good bars and restaurants. Our room was spacious (for Japan) with a good Western style bathroom. OK breakfast and good coffee each morning. The staff were really nice and helpful; for example they lent us an umbrella when it rained. Pretty cheap for such quality in Japan.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask mojofc about Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi also viewed

Hotel Mume
5 of 5 stars 158 Reviews
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1547516?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijokawaramachi
4 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1480885?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Eco and Tec Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1115224?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 135 hotels in Kyoto, ranked by popularity »

Been to Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi

  • Via Hotel Kyoto
  • Via Hotel Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
Address: 551-2 Yamabushiyama-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8156, Japan
Price range (per night):* S$69 - 192

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices