In the heart of Kyoto, Agora Kyoto Shijo offers a tranquil retreat. Savor Japanese cuisine at the restaurant, connect to in-room WiFi, and enjoy convenient laundry facilities. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff for making their stay even more enjoyable.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (7)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurants
Breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Laundry facilities
Lift
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Digital TV service
Room options
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Superior King Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
3 reviews
(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)
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(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
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Corner Deluxe Twin room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (21 square meters)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
20 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
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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 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (20 square meters)
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
20 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Corner Deluxe King room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)
Corner Deluxe King room, Non Smoking (28 square meters)
When you stay at Agora Kyoto Shijo, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Nijojo-mae Station is 13 minutes away.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2021
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
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 200-10,000 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.
Optional extras
Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 per person
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Also known as
Agora Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Agora Kyoto Shijo Kyoto
Agora Kyoto Shijo Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Agora Kyoto Shijo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Agora Kyoto Shijo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Agora Kyoto Shijo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Agora Kyoto Shijo?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Agora Kyoto Shijo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Agora Kyoto Shijo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Agora Kyoto Shijo?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Agora Kyoto Shijo like?
Agora Kyoto Shijo is a short 5-minute walk from Omiya Station and 11 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.
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Agora Kyoto Shijo Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
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Location
Restaurant
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
30 Jul 2025
Convenieent to any food stores & bus stop.
Joan
Joan, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jun 2025
I have a good view. The customer service is so friendly and helpful.
Phuong
Phuong, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Jul 2025
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.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Apr 2025
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.
Jordan
Jordan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2025
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 May 2024
This was a lovely property, very clean and conveniently located
Krystal
Krystal, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Oct 2024
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.
Joe
Joe, 6-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Apr 2025
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
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2022
Friendly staff with delicious food
SUMEDHA
SUMEDHA, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Oct 2022
A very nice and not expensive staycation.
WAI ZEE
WAI ZEE, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Great for the price
Xiaoting
Xiaoting, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Mar 2024
Kyoto Agora
Friendly staff, clean and was able to get to and from attractions easily.
JOEL
JOEL, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 May 2024
Really nice staff with good sized rooms. Not many amenities, but they were not really necessary.
Mario
Mario, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Nov 2023
Enjoyed welcome drink, good location with less crowded. Good facilities in the room.
Hong Seob
Hong Seob, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Aug 2023
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.
Cassandra
Cassandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Oct 2023
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!
Laurel
Laurel, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Mar 2023
Big window with nice view. The bed very comfortable. Complementary drinks at the lobby is great with choices.
Man Yee
Man Yee, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
8 Apr 2025
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.
Joel
Joel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jun 2023
Comfortable
Ka Sin
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2023
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!
alexia
alexia, 4-night trip
2/10 Terrible
14 Apr 2024
Crazily expensive for what it is. Tiny room. Tiny beds. Total rip-off.
OLIVER CHRISTIAN RUSSELL
OLIVER CHRISTIAN RUSSELL, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Sept 2023
Neat and modern
Neat and very modernly designed. Very clever usage of the small room space. No desk to work in the room.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Good
17 May 2024
Smoke smell on main floor at times.
Gladys
Gladys, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
2 Nov 2022
No problem. There is no bathtub, only a shower. There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby, so you don't have to worry.
shinya
4/10 Poor
21 Dec 2023
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.