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Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma

3.0 star property
Kyoto's vibrant culture awaits at this centrally located hotel with easy access to Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, blending comfort with urban convenience

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Hotel M's Est Shijo - Karasuma in central Kyoto offers a practical base for exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, convenient laundry facilities, and safe luggage storage. The multilingual staff consistently earns praise for their attentive assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Universal Twin Room, Non Smoking

Universal Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Semi Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1

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Semi Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Universal Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine 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. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Gojo Station is 10 minutes on foot and Karasuma Oike Station is 12 minutes.
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41 Motoakuojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8091

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 3 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪イノダコーヒ 四条支店B2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪そじ坊 四条烏丸FTスクエア店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪EXCELSIOR CAFFÉ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪都野菜 賀茂 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麺匠たか松 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma

Hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley, Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, a lift and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, 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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant 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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay and Merpay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel M's Est
M's Est Shijo-Karasuma
M’s Est Shijo Karasuma Kyoto
Hotel M's Est Shijo Karasuma
Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma Hotel
Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma Kyoto
Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Shijo Station and Karasuma Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel M’s Est Shijo - Karasuma Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and tidy, clean and comfortable. The staff were also helpful. The location is fantastic, right in the hustle if central Kyoto. Strongly recommend a twin room for additional space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to restaurants and shopping area. Staff were very friendly. Would stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Din Chung Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT hotel in central location. Definitely recommend,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and staff were kind. Laundry and luggage storage available. Location was very convenient near restaurants, shopping, and train and bus stations.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had everything we needed and was conveniently located close to transit, restaurants, convenience stores & shopping. They had luggage storage options which were easy and secure. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
For a quick layover this place is great. Close to the trains, food and shopping. The price was right!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zobair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and rooms were nice size for Japan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

IRASEMA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and supportive, the hotel is very well located, with many nice restaurants nearby and connected to bus and train stations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

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

Convenient but busy location

The hotel was nice and convenient to public transportation. However, the area of Kyoto was very busy and industrial.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and great hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good size rooms, clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated in a great area. Easy access to subway and Hankyu line. Staff are attentive, this is second time we’ve stayed at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but well located near restaurants and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

felix

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

Great value

The accomodation was great, for the price we paid we had a clean room with all the amenities we needed. The location was perfect because it was near all the good spots in kyoto. Overall i reccomend this plac for a trip in kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and clean rooms! Super convenient to move around by public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

A diamond

Excellent hotel. Great location close to shops and metro stations. Clean rooms and friendly staff. You won’t regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was reasonably priced and in a great location close to 7/11 and walking distance to the subway station. Staff were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location, staff was very friendly and nice,, also great service 👍
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, close to all attractions and subway station. Had convenience stores near by and good restaurants. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025