Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium, near Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street, offers a serene oasis with dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind in the sauna or gym, indulge in a meal at the restaurant and stay connected with WiFi. Previous guests rave about this hotel.
When you stay at Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Nijojo-mae Station is only 13 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
231 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (aged 12 years old and younger) stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Uncovered on-site self-parking (JPY 1650 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
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Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
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Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 to 2200 for adults and JPY 1100 to 1100 for children
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Urban Hotel Premium
Urban Kyoto-Shijo Premium
Urban Premium
Urban Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium Hotel
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium Kyoto
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium Hotel Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium and nearby?
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium has a spa and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium like?
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 4-minute walk from Omiya Station and 14 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.
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Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Gyms (public)
Service staff
Transportation
Spa
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Location
What guests liked
The property's gym was pleasant and enjoyable. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar, 2025
Great value stay in Kyoto. The onsen is a nice bonus
Freya
Freya, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Sept, 2024
Great location
Desiree Nicole
Desiree Nicole, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Apr, 2025
Great hotel for a quick trip, however the spa doesn’t allow tattoos and the gym is reservation only which costs an extra fee.
Isabella
Isabella, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Sept, 2024
Great location, close to shopping, restaurants, and local transportation
Liliana
Liliana, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr, 2024
The staff at this hotel were great
Joshua
Joshua, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan, 2025
I like the check out time 11:00am
Masao
Masao, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan, 2025
It was good
jorge
jorge, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Dec, 2024
The priperty was on a main street away from the main tourust area, but was well connected by bus and had some close train lines. Family mart was right next door.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Mar, 2023
Location is good, near bus stop only 1 minutes.
sin hing
sin hing, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr, 2024
Very peaceful that was near neighborhood stores.
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan, 2024
Excellent quality hotel.
Fabulous. Loved it. Friendly staff. Factastic breakfast too. The spa was great too!
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr, 2023
Grenat hôtel. Really good breakfast buffet. Close to transportation, restaurant, and market. Nice and helpfull people.
Hélène
Hélène, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr, 2023
Great hotel. Only issue is that it is not centrally located. Good gym!
Stephan
Stephan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Nov, 2024
Good
LAM KWOK
LAM KWOK, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct, 2024
Excellent
Hotel was lovely. Staff very friendly. Used the public bath which was incredibly relaxing. Breakfast was a good combination of Asian and western so something for everyone. Annoying we had to pay extra for the children for breakfast despite clearly booking the room for four. Don't quite understand why adults got it free but not children. Good location, near the shops.
Kerry
Kerry, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr, 2023
The most comfortable hotel I've ever been. 5 stars
Jose Alberto
Jose Alberto, 13-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb, 2024
Good value hotel for the price. Very clean and good condition. The spa was quite small but very pleasant, same for the gym, but I enjoyed both a lot. Location is ok - decent amenities around it and I walked everywhere, but I imagine most people get taxis or public transport to main attractions. I’d highly recommend if you’re looking for a cheaper hotel with nice spa facilities!
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
19 Sept, 2024
The rooms were nice and a good size, however the see-through bathroom door lacked privacy. The breakfast was disappointing and the lobby often smelled of smoke which wasn’t very pleasant while eating a meal. Also expected the gym to be included. The location was great and the overall size of the room was pleasant.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Jun, 2024
The bathroom doors are see through! Staff wasnt super friendly. And everything had a fee, the fitness center and the onsen.
Suyash
Suyash, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Dec, 2022
Good
seevalie janaka
2/10 Poor
16 Apr, 2024
NOGOOD!
SHUCHING
SHUCHING, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
4 Feb, 2025
Stayed 3 nights. Rooms are very small which is common in Japan. On 2nd day the toilet started stinking, it got worse during night. After complaining to the front desk technician were called to fix the issue on 3rd day. On check out requested to have refund for 1 night front desk Manager didn't cooperte and acted for not understanding English. After sometime he informed they don't do refunds and suggested to contact booking company Expedia for refund. Haven't received any credit from Expedia yet.
Amit
Amit, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Oct, 2024
In all, it was a nice hotel. Clean with nice little gym and large communal bath. The rooms had their own showers, so if you were not comfortable with the bath, no worries. It's proximity to metro, shrines and temple's, and shopping was perfect and the staff were friendly always greeting you with a smile. The only issue I had was the pillows. They have these strips of loose beads inside and were not comfortable at all. I asked the front desk if they had any different pillows, but said no and offered me another pillow. It did not help one bit. I ended up using the blanket as a pillow before getting any real sleep.
William
William, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct, 2023
The onsen was very nice and conveniently opened at 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM, before breakfast. The gym itself was well-equipped, however, the spacing in between the equipment was inadequate to accommodate working out normally. Most all else was very modern, extra clean, and spotless. I loved the room itself. The bed was great and comfortable. One point noticed was wall damage, in some spots. Hallways had a peculiar fragrance even though they cleaned and vacuumed everyday, more of like animal fur or something? A dog or dander? Odd.