Close to the downtown core, the General Kyoto is a very reasonably priced and stylish hotel with features like laundry facilities, spacious rooms, and some accessible rooms.
Deluxe twin room
The General Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi At A Glance
- Great for: couples, solo travelers, people with mobility concerns
- Strong points: convenient downtown location, reasonable rates, large-ish rooms, laundry facilities, accessible rooms
- Sample rates: from US$200 to $400 per night
The General Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi entrance
A very short walk from downtown and Karasuma subway station, the General is a solid choice with prices at the low end of the midrange.
Laundry facilities
Rooms are relatively large, which is quite rare in this budget range. There aren’t too many bells and whistles, but you’ll certainly appreciate the laundry facilities if you’re on a long trip. And those with mobility concerns will appreciate the accessible rooms.
Accessible bathroom
If you’re just looking for a good place to lay your head and you want to be very close to downtown, take a good look at The General Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi.
Name in English:
The General Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi
Name in Japanese:
THE GENERAL KYOTO 四条新町
English address:
392 Mukadeya-cho, Shinmachi-dori-Nishikikoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 604-0805
Japanese address:
〒604-0805 京都市中京区新町通錦小路上ル百足屋町392
Price range: moderate
Nearest Transport:
5 minutes’ walk from Karasuma Station (exit 22) of Hankyu Kyoto Line or Shijo Station of Subway Karasuma Line
Telephone: 81-75-746-2877
Website: globalhotels.jp/en/
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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
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