The Toyoko Inn chain offers clean and efficient hotel rooms for rock-bottom prices. This branch on Shijo-Omiya is a bit out of the way, but it’s right on the Hankyu Line, which will get you to downtown Kyoto in a few short minutes.

Double room
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya At A Glance
- Great for: solo travelers, backpackers, couples, anyone on a tight budget
- Strong points: low rates, easy train access to downtown Kyoto, laundry facilities
- Sample rates: US$50 to 125

Single room
If you’re primary interest is saving money but you just can’t face a hostel or capsule hotel, then give this branch of the Toyoko Inn a look. It’s out in Omiya, which is an urban hub on the Hankyu Line, a bit west of downtown. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in this neighborhood and downtown Kyoto is just a few stops away on the Hankyu Line.

Free breakfast
The rooms are pretty much what you’d expect: small and clean, with everything you need. The inn also offers a free breakfast of healthy Japanese food and washers and dryers, which are essential on longer trips.

Laundry machines
So, if you’re looking to save money and just need a place to lay your head, you’ll be happy with the Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya.
Name in English:
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya
Name in Japanese:
東横INN京都四条大宮
English address:
6-2 Mibubojo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 604-8804
Japanese address:
〒604-8804 京都市中京区壬生坊城町6-2
Price range: budget
Nearest Transport:
1 minutes walk from Omiya Station (exit 5) of Hankyu Kyoto Line
Telephone: 81-75-803-1045
Website: Official Website
:: Check availability and pricing for Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Near To Here:
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya is located in Central Kyoto. See our complete list of things to do in Central Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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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- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
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