The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

I chose to stay at Pocket Hotel near Gojo Subway Station for my cherry blossom viewing trip in Kyoto. It was incredibly clean and hygienic, with separate accommodations and bathing facilities for men and women. I'll definitely stay here again next time. It offers excellent value for money and is very clean. Truly a great choice!

The hygiene was good, but you have to make your own futon. The front desk service was also very good. I arrived in Kyoto in the morning feeling very tired, so I paid extra to check in early, and I could even pay with Alipay.

I had a very satisfying trip. It was very convenient to get to several places from here.

This is my second stay at Pocket, and the hotel is still great! The front desk staff are all very nice, and I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Kansai!

I got a corner room, which might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'm giving it a thumbs up because it has two windows. The bathroom was also clean. Soundproofing was decent; I faced the street, so there was a little bit of noise, but it wasn't a major issue.

This hotel is in a super convenient location, very close to the subway exit. It's also really quiet, and there are plenty of dining options nearby like Yoshinoya, McDonald's, and three Japanese restaurants, all at reasonable prices. Plus, there's a 24-hour supermarket just around the corner. Inside the hotel, the restrooms, showers, and hallways are all very warm and comfortable, thanks to the good heating. Breakfast is served at a Japanese restaurant just 20 meters away and it's absolutely delicious. Getting around by subway or bus from here is also very easy.

Conveniently located right at the tram stop. The hotel doesn't offer breakfast, but there are several breakfast spots right next door. I tried one with noodles, and the portion was surprisingly generous! Even though it's a shared bathroom and shower setup, you need to use your own room card to access them, which felt very secure. The elevators also require a card swipe, and there's a dedicated floor just for women, adding to the safety. I'd definitely consider staying at more hotels with shared facilities like this in the future. Excellent value for money!