ibis Styles Kyoto Station

ibis Styles Kyoto Station is located right next to the JR Shinkansen train station (southern Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station). The Buses are also at a walking distance which is very convenient to explore Kyoto's main atractions and continue our transit to other locations in Japan. The breakfast was diverse for the Ibis standards (I particularly enjoyed the Miso soup). The rooms were really small. People with bigger luggage can struggle but we were aware of the rooms sizing so there is nothing to complain about it. The hotel was clean and the staff was super kind and helpful. Toilet amenities were available at the reception for free. The reception is on the 3rd floor. The bed was comfortable. Very good Wi-Fi connection.

The location is excellent. Directly opposite the very futuristic-looking, busy and bustling Kyoto Station and on the Shinkansen (bullet train)side. We were able to use the metro, buses, taxis or trains within minutes of leaving our room. The rooms are not very big but fantastic value for money. The ensuite bathrooms are small but adequate with bath and shower and Japanese toilet. There’s dispensers in the bathroom with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. For any other toiletries you just help yourself in the lobby. There’s also free tea and coffee in the lobby. The staff were lovely. They are helpful and friendly. I really recommend this hotel if you want somewhere clean, friendly, practical, central and budget-friendly. In Kyoto Station you can literally find anything you might need. The fabulous and ubiquitous 7-11s, gift shops, drugstores, coffee. There are many, many restaurants too. Find your way to the 10th and 11th floors where there are plenty of great little restaurants with fantastic views! We ended up in one of them where there was no formal option for vegetarians but the women there kindly accommodated my requests and made my bento meal delicious and vegetarian-friendly with lots of care. One more good thing is that the Kyoto Tower (only about £5 per ticket) is just a few minutes walk away, through the other side of the station. Also, from there you can walk to some beautiful temples.

I chose this hotel because of its location. It’s literally across the street from Kyoto station. If I needed a break from my daily activities, I could just walk across the train station and freshen up in my room. There’s a 7-11 a minute away which just makes everything so convenient. The size of the room was also pretty big for Kyoto standards. I could open my luggage with no issues and walk around the room. Would stay here again next time I’m in Kyoto.

Hotel was centrally located in front of the Kyoto train station and bus stand make the transportation to Kyoto tourist areas or Tokyo/Osaka very easy. The hotel is situated little bit away from tourists areas such as nijo castle,Gion etc but can reach via public transport (mainly via bus) easily. Room is very clean and modern .washroom was clean and had all amenities.view of Kyoto train station from room is picturesque at night with Shinkansen trains. There are many eateries, 7/11 nearby.

You get what you pay for with an Ibis. They are basic, but cheap. Always clean. The room was tiny, but as expected in Japan. It had all amenities we needed. The location is great.