Matsubaya Ryokan

–Excellent location – show map
+76 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

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About this property

Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travelers since 1884. A cozy Japanese garden is located on site. JR Kyoto Train Station and Nishihongan-ji Temple are about 0.6 mi from the hotel. Shosei-en Garden is only 984 feet away. Kiyomizu Temple is about a 10-minute taxi ride. The recently renovated rooms at Ryokan Matsubaya include a refrigerator, hairdryer and electric kettle. Most rooms are Japanese-style, featuring traditional futon bedding, tatami (woven straw) floors and yukata (Japanese-style robes). All rooms are nonsmoking. Computers with free internet access are provided in the lobby. Baggage storage and a safe are available at the front desk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

  • Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Asian, American

Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
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2 futon beds
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
3 futon beds
3 futon beds
2 futon beds
3 futon beds
5 futon beds
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
3 futon beds
2 twin beds
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4 futon beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Distefano
United States United States
“Close to Kyoto station, the staff are very nice and friendly and food was very good.”
Nicholas
Malaysia Malaysia
“The receptionist was very welcoming and kind. So soft spoken and doing her job greatly. The instructions were very clear and accepting any kind of question”
A
Canada Canada
“The breakfast were amazing! And the staff were excellent and very hospitable.”
Jurgienne
Canada Canada
“Very comfortable futon, clean rooms and very helpful and friendly staff”
Michelle
Australia Australia
“This is a budget ryokan and frankly a little tired compared to photos, but perfect fof someone wanting to experience a traditional stay. Dissapointed they were not real futons. But the staff were amazing, speak English well, have good items for...”
Gregory
United States United States
“I made a last-minute booking at Matsubaya Ryokan, and glad I chose this hotel. The location was excellent. Located in a quiet neighborhood and close to Kyoto Station and other places in the area. Staying at this hotel made my first trip to Japan...”
Connolly
Ireland Ireland
“Nice room, very traditional feel. Friendly and accommodating staff. Affordable pricing. Phenomenal central location.”
Sasha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Awesome little hotel to experience Japanese style living. Everything was well organized and the staff was helpful and friendly. They stored my luggage before my check in. Well located close to bus stations and not so far from the train station,...”
Van
United States United States
“The hotel is very clean; staffs are very friendly and helpful. It is a good experience to stay in a traditional style hotel, ryokan. Love it!”
Julia
Canada Canada
“Clean, easy to find, lovely decor, close to train station, great facilities, wonderful staff”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 2,012 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The breakfast is 1300yen per person (tax is included). The reservation for breakfast is needed. If the breakfast is fully booked on the day you wish to book, we are sorry that we might have to turn you down. For those guests who wish to have breakfast, we strongly recommended you to select the ``breakfast plan``. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
¥2,200 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the property in advance to inquire about child rates for children over 4 years old.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.