Located within easy walking distance of the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, the Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Kiyomizu-Gojo is one of the best bargains in Kyoto. For less than the cost of a dinner back home, you get a clean, comfortable room in a nice, well-run hotel.
Double room
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Kiyomizu-Gojo At A Glance
- Great for: singles, couples, families
- Strong points: low rates, close to the temples, clean
- Sample rates: US$60 to 160
Restaurant
If you want to save money on accommodation to spend on food, attractions and transport, you’ll love the Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Kiyomizu-Gojo. The Sotetsu Fresa is a Japanese brand that specializes in clean, efficient hotel rooms at rock-bottom rates. And, as the name suggests, this one is just down the hill from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is the heart of the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district. It’s also an easy walk downhill to Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan Line. Around the hotel is one of our favorite neighborhoods in the city, with lots of cool shops and small restaurants. You could, in a pinch, walk to Kyoto Station from here in about 25 minutes.
Sotetsu Fresa breakfast
The rooms are what you’d expect: compact, clean and efficient. Really, if you just need a place to lay your head, you’ll be happy here. And, for traveling families, they have connecting rooms that give you four single beds for the gang. All in all, this hotel is one of the best bargain hotels in the city.
Name in English:
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Name in Japanese:
相鉄フレッサイン 京都清水五条
English address:
391-1 Shiogama-cho, Gojo-dori-Sakaimachi-nishiiru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 600-8103
Japanese address:
〒600-8103 京都市下京区五条通堺町西入ル塩竈町391-1
Price range: budget
Nearest Transport:
5 minutes walk from Gojo Station (exit 1) of Subway Karasuma Line
Telephone: 81-75-741-6203
Website: Official Website
:: Check availability and pricing for Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Kiyomizu-Gojo on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- A prepaid Welcome Suica card makes travelling around Kyoto easy – here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
