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Agora Kyoto Shijo

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat in Kyoto where attentive staff enhance the experience and Japanese cuisine awaits just steps from this centrally located property

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Agora Kyoto Shijo, in central Kyoto, offers a quiet escape from city exploration. The on-site restaurant serves authentic Japanese dishes, and in-room WiFi keeps travelers connected. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and the convenience of laundry facilities during their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Superior King Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)

Superior King Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Agora Kyoto Shijo is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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36 Kasabokocho Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8494

What's nearby

  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kyoto_Sanjo_553248633981691806_05
    Sanjo Street
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nijo Castle which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and a garden
    Nijō Castle
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ハンバーグラボ
    2 min walk
  • エベレストカフェ
    3 min walk
  • バンガロー
    1 min walk
  • The Door
    2 min walk
  • 京都肉食堂
    1 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), luggage storage and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 6 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 at the property

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 100-10,000 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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 Sanjo Street and Nishiki Market. Shijo Street and Nijō Castle 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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Reviews

Agora Kyoto Shijo Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 259 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great and the rooms are nice and clean however the rooms are pretty small.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a king, Japanese style room. Room was very comfortable and spacious. Staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gouri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, friendly staff, convenient bus connectivity, free modest breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great over all but it was an extreme dusty in the room. Every surface area had dust on it. The room was a decent size for my family no complaints aside from the dust. Staff was amazing! Very friendly and accommodating! There was a complimentary bread and coffee service every morning which never failed to disappoint
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. It is very safe, there are a big grocery store within a few feet, easy access to the bus station, walkable distance to Shijo subway station, Nijo Castle, and Don Quijote(this one is about 20 min walk, doable.) The room is clean, the price is reasonable and staff is super helpful and friendly. I totally recommand this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

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

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

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations! Worth the price, definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful and spacious woth thoughtful amenities! no complaints-ill be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoting

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