Guesthouse Roujiya, in historic Kyoto, offers a peaceful garden retreat after sightseeing. Guests enjoy practical laundry facilities, reliable in-room WiFi, and convenient bike rentals for exploring the city's cultural treasures, all in a refreshing smoke-free environment.
Located in Nakagyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya is near a metro station. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market 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. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 2010
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya located?
Located in Nakagyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Sanjo Street, Nijō Castle, and Shijo Street. Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nijojo-mae Station is 9 minutes by foot and Karasuma Oike Station is 17 minutes.
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Reviews
Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Good place to stay just for sleeping if you’re out all day. Close proximity to Nijo Castle however best to take a bike from the hostel starting from 500 yen to travel around as trains and buses do get crowded during peak season.
Beds are average and room is nothing particularly special. Bathrooms are clean and common area is nice. Make sure to make your own bed and remove sheets before checking out.
Staff are friendly and helpful when required assistance. Overall a good place to stay, location isn’t prime but if travelling around by bike it’s a good one!
--- Background ---
I spent three nights here in the mixed gender dormitory.
The guesthouse is about a 10-minute walk from Nijo Station, a 15-minute walk from Nijo Castle, and a 30-minute walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace.
The staff at this guesthouse are warm and friendly, and are able to communicate in English. They were happy to provide local knowledge with respect to sightseeing opportunities.
--- Amenities ---
The ground floor features a shared communal area including kitchen. Guests are welcome to use this area until midnight, after which quiet time is imposed so that other guests may sleep. A number of tourism brochures are available to guests.
The bathroom, showers, and toilets are also located on the ground floor. There are two showers, two male urinals, one regular male/female toilet, and three bathroom sinks. All bathroom facilities were very clean, and soap and shampoo were supplied. I think there was an additional upstairs toilet.
Towels are available on a rental basis.
Free WIFI and internet is available to guests.
Bicycles are available for rental. These are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Each bed featured a privacy curtain and electricity outlet.
The facilities as a whole are clean, modern, and well-maintained.
--- Miscellany ---
The owner of this guesthouse offers a Japanese cooking class which instructs participants in cooking traditional Japanese cuisine.
nice hostel with friendly staff, only little hard to find without a smartphone at hand ;-)
had a good time there. all in order, just the way I expected it to be.
Guest house Roujiya is close to JR Nijou Station and Kyoto Metro Nijou Station, but sonehow the hotel is not easy to find, but once you know the position of the hotel, you will get convinence traffic service nearby. And still, the people in this guest house also kindly and nice, I think this guest house will be my first choice while I visit Kyoto next time.
This guest house sets the standard: clean, comfortable and well-run. The staff were very helpful and polite. The sleeping areas were clean and comfortable. I slept well each night. It's location, just 5 minutes walk from Nijo station, is perfect for whatever you need or wherever you want to go to in Kyoto.
If you're looking for somewhere to base yourself for seeing Kyoto then this is the place for you. If you're looking to get drunk and party then look elsewhere.
Perdu dans les résidences autour du château de Nijo, l'accueil a été très agréable et sympathique. Le ryokan est très propre, bien construit, les sanitaires étant communs. Nous avions réservé une des deux chambres de ce lieu, elle était assez agréable ! Ne pas hésiter à regarder les indications fournies par les propriétaires sur les lieux à proximité ! ;-)
Les propriétaires sont très agréables et peuvent vous donner des conseils sur vos futures visites, les transports ou la nourriture. N'hésitez pas à leur demander !
Il s'agit par contre d'une auberge de jeunesse plus que d'un hôtel, donc passage obligé par la pièce commune pour accéder aux sanitaires ! Attention à ceux qui recherchent un cadre plus intime !