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Agora Kyoto Shijo

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Shijo Street

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Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
Universal Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking (28 square meters) | Bathroom
Corner Deluxe Twin room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$84
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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Superior King Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)

Superior King Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Corner Deluxe Twin room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Corner Deluxe Twin room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Corner Deluxe Twin room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Universal Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Universal Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Universal Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Corner Deluxe King room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Corner Deluxe King room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Corner Deluxe King room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
36 Kasabokocho Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8494

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nijō Castle - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Omiya Station - 5 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都肉食堂 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麺対軒 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪HAMBURG LABO‐ハンバーグラボ‐ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪居酒屋割烹木春 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪クロワ・ルース - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Agora Kyoto Shijo

Hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street, Agora Kyoto Shijo provides laundry facilities, a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and smoke-free property
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Digital channels, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Agora Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Agora Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Agora Kyoto Shijo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Agora Kyoto Shijo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Agora Kyoto Shijo?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Agora Kyoto Shijo on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$84.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Agora Kyoto Shijo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Agora Kyoto Shijo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Agora Kyoto Shijo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Agora Kyoto Shijo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Nijō Castle and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mile (2 km). Nijojo-mae Station is 13 minutes by foot and Gojo Station is 16 minutes.

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Agora Kyoto Shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 229 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenieent to any food stores & bus stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a good view. The customer service is so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newer hotel in central Kyoto near the Hankyu and subway stations. JR station is about 20 to 30 minutes away by subway or bus but the Hankyu railway gives you direct access to Osaka Umeda. Nice room good for short stay, room has a shower booth without a tub. and lacks a good chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was amazing and comfortable. Very clean and spacious. It is a bit away from nearby stations and the Nishiki market so be prepared to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room for a Japanese hotel. Room was clean and very comfortable. 10-15 minute walk from the centre of the action. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Luggage delivery available from the front desk and was a good deal (approx 5000yen from Kyoto to hotel in Tokyo) Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely property, very clean and conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shopping and visiting Kyoto’s sights. The staff were most helpful and the room was comfortable, clean and modern with a great bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grocery store nearby and great food options are nearby. Beds and overall room is great. They have paid breakfast but also a free breakfast with sugar, waffles and some bread and a toaster oven. The overall hotel doesn't really look like a hotel from the outside, as inside they have a bar facing the outside and then the check-in is a little deeper in so that was a little hard to find
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUMEDHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

WAI ZEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and not expensive staycation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kyoto Agora

Friendly staff, clean and was able to get to and from attractions easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Really nice staff with good sized rooms. Not many amenities, but they were not really necessary.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hong Seob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed welcome drink, good location with less crowded. Good facilities in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the big bed and the shower room, both were very spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and had both japanese and english speaking staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very easy to use the trains around here. Very clean and super friendly staff! Tea and waters in entrance every day which is lovely to take advantage of. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Man Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big window with nice view. The bed very comfortable. Complementary drinks at the lobby is great with choices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast set that came with our booking was the highlight of our stay at this hotel. It was delicious and very filling. We also got really lucky that we were give a room on the top floor with a really nice view of Kyoto. If it wasn't for that, I would only give this rating 3 stars. However, my big complaint is that this does not feel like you're staying at a 4 star hotel. We stayed at a 4 star hotel in Tokyo and the room there was much bigger. The room at this hotel felt cramped with our luggage. The bathroom at this hotel also does not have a tub. All the other hotels we've stayed at during our Japan vacation had a bath tub except for this one. In my opinion, this place is more of a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Sin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable

10/10 Excellent

alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kyoto Agora

The best hotel from our Japan trip! Made us really fall in love with Kyoto. For a modern hotel it really emanates a traditional spirit. We had an entry way, with seperate rooms for toilet, shower and bedroom with a sliding door. The furnishings were great, and it was incredible comfortable. We almost didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

OLIVER CHRISTIAN RUSSELL

Crazily expensive for what it is. Tiny room. Tiny beds. Total rip-off.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neat and modern

Neat and very modernly designed. Very clever usage of the small room space. No desk to work in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smoke smell on main floor at times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

shinya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problem. There is no bathtub, only a shower. There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby, so you don't have to worry.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not the cleanest and service is subpar

They put me in a smoking room even though I booked a non-smoking one. The toilet wasn’t cleaned properly in that room. They gave me another room which was actually non-smoking, which was good but that room wasn’t cleaned properly either. The person who stayed there before me left a pair of socks in the room which was just lying on the floor. The foldable table was really dirty. Could have been a nice place but eh.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023