REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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57, Higashikujou Muromachi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 601-8001
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Premier, Standard Twin Room, Non-smoking (Premium Twin [Non-smoking])

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Building Standard Double Room 16 To 20 Sq M

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Building Standard Twin Room 16 To 20 Sq M

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room with Shower Booth, Non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels offers 124 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 10 minutes by foot from Kyoto Tower and a 5-minute drive from Kenninji Temple
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 for adults and JPY 1,300 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 for adults and from JPY 1300 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

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REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 370 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the welcome drink
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast buffet and phenomenal staff. 5-minutes from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good amenities and room size, and tasty buffet style breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff were so attentive, laundry in the hotel, so close to the station. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, easy to get to station and had laundry in hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mario

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

3 days in Kyoto

It was great , with enough choices for different tastes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sampson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and the best Buffett
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

danai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for vacation staying.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Kyoto Station. Pleasant staff and clean facilities. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near Tokyo Station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ada Wing Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, less than 10 mins walk to koyto stationn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Best breakfast and value. Close to train station.

Good value and location. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 11y/o son and I had a fantastic experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Amazing area and convenient to Kyoto Station. Lots of options for eating in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xing Ying Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place near the train station.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

まさと

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located near Kyoto Station, so transportation is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jetal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kyoto Station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and building and amenities. Staff super friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KA WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, close to Kyoto station. Nice staff, clean environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. 3mins walks to Kyoto station Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gizem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Kyoto station, the staff was very helpful and kind, delicious and various breakfast. We stayed with a child and could fit in the room. Wonderful stay. You can find everything you need. Totally recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025