Kyoto's unique wooden buildings of Kyoto Machiya are usually wooden two-story home buildings. Many uninhabited Jingmachiya are converted into homestays. Although they can provide a home-like accommodation experience exclusive to Kyoto, Kyoto Machiya usually has poor sound insulation and a single bathroom. The disadvantage is that if the parent-child family considers the impact of noise, bathroom use and other issues, serviced apartments will be a better choice, providing a comfortable and convenient accommodation experience.
【TOP 10】Recommendations for the most popular and highly rated serviced apartments in Kyoto
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Apartment | Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa | Higashiyama Ward | 2024 |
| Service Apartment | MIMARU SUITE Kyoto Shijo | Shijo Karasuma | 2021 |
| Service Apartment | MIMARU Kyoto Station | Kyoto station | 2019 |
| Service Apartment | Homestay Kyoto Nijo Castle | Nijo Castle | 2018 |
| Service Apartment | Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station Kamogawa | Kyoto station | 2024 |
| Service Apartment | Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station | Kyoto station | 2021 |
| Studio Suite | Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma | Karasuma Oike | 2017 |
| Studio Suite | 22 PIECES | Kyoto station | 2017 |
| apartment house | Minn Shijo Omiya | Shijo Karasuma | 2024 |
| apartment house | Minn Gion | Higashiyama Ward | 2023 |
What are the advantages? Benefits of choosing to live in a serviced apartment
Service Apartment (Service Apartment) can also be called Apartment Hotel (Apartment Hotel). As the name suggests, it is a type of hotel that enjoys the functions and space of a residential apartment. It has a complete bedroom, living room, dining room and kitchen space. The bedroom is usually a separate compartment. For a single-room suite (Studio), the bedroom and the living room are a connected space without partitions, and most of them are equipped with a kitchenette.
How to choose? Brand Selection of Serviced Apartments in Kyoto
Serviced apartments usually have separate living and dining rooms, usually equipped with kitchens and tableware, and some also provide washing machines, which are very suitable for parent-child families with elders and children.If there are elders with children, they can cook by themselves to soothe the elders who cannot adapt to Japanese cuisine, and also provide more indoor space for children to move around. I believe they can make the travel itinerary more enjoyable.
- Chain direct sales: Adopt consistent room design and equipment, provide stable service quality, provide predictable specifications and standards when booking rooms, only need to select locations that suit the needs of the itinerary. Brand choice.
- Franchise model: A similar franchise model is adopted to assist in the refurbishment and design of each apartment building. Each apartment has different designs and specifications. When booking a room, it must be specially confirmed whether it meets the needs. Stay SAKURA and RESI STAY are the most selected.
The latest serviced apartment opening in Kyoto
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO． STITCH HOTEL Kyoto
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- Opening on June 2025, 6, the old business hotel has been transformed into a large boutique apartment, close to the Shijo Kawaramachi business district and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, with Family Mart downstairs
- There are only 16 apartments, each with a space of more than 50 square meters, uniformly equipped with 3 double beds, accommodating 6 people, equipped with a kitchenette, microwave, washing machine, etc.
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KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle． KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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- Opening on December 2024, 12, Polaris will open its first KOKO series apartment outside of Tokyo in Kyoto, close to Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Metro.
- There are 36 large apartments with kitchenettes, microwaves and dining tables. They can accommodate up to 8 people with bunk beds, sofa beds and futons.
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Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station Kamogawa. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station KAMOGAWA
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- It will be grandly opened in November 2024. It is located between Shoseien and Kamogawa in Kyoto, quite close to Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line.
- It provides 22 suites, each with two double beds and a sofa bed, which can accommodate up to 2 people.
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Minn Shijo Omiya・Minn Shijo Omiya
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- Grand opening on October 2024, 10, SQUEEZE has opened its fifth brand location in Kyoto, located opposite the Omiya Station exit of the Hankyu Kyoto Line
- It provides 19 double rooms, triple rooms, quadruple rooms and seven-person rooms. Both four-person rooms and seven-person rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, washing machines and independent bathtubs.
HIYORI Stay Kyoto Kamogawa・HIYORI Stay Kyoto Kamogawa・HIYORI Stay Kyoto Kamogawa
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- Grand opening on September 2024, 9, the first location of Japan's new serviced apartment brand, with a landscape balcony overlooking the Kamogawa River and Kiyomizu Temple on the top floor.
- There are 38 rooms in total, including bunk beds and can accommodate 3-5 adults. Each room has a kitchenette, washing machine and separate wet and dry bathrooms.
- Located on the banks of the Kamogawa River in Higashiyama, Kyoto, between Kiyomizu-Gojo Station and Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, it is a 250-meter walk to Shichijo Station Exit 6
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Serviced Apartment Brand: MIMARU | MIMARU
- MIMARU SUITES Kyoto:Kyoto Shijo(2021)｜Kyoto Central(2023)
- MIMARU Kyoto:Nijo Castle, Kyoto(2018)｜Shinmachi Sanjo(2018)｜Nishitoin Takatsuji(2019)｜Kyoto Station(2019)｜Kawaramachi Gojo(2019)
MIMARU took the lead in setting up a base in Tokyo in 2018, and expanded its base to Kyoto and Osaka in the same year. In 2021, MIMARU Suites sub-brand will be launched. MIMARU's "MI" is derived from the Japanese word for "everyone", and "MARU" means "accommodation" in Japanese. The brand logo is inspired by the word "XNUMX" in the origin of the word "world", so that guests and friends and family from all over the world can be welcomed. Co-living is the brand concept.
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Happy Home Suite Kyoto Central. MIMARU Suites Kyoto Central
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- Opening on June 2023, 6, the MIMARU Suites series continuesShijo KarasumaThe second base in Kyoto, focusing on two-bedroom service apartments with extra large space
- There are a total of 19 apartments in the hotel, providing a total of 85 square meters of space, which is suitable for two small families to travel together, or for a filial trip with parents and elders.
- Designed with a two-bedroom apartment layout, you can share the communication space of the living room, kitchen and Japanese room, but also have separate bedrooms with their own privacy.
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Merry Home Suites Kyoto Shijo. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo
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The Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo is the first location of MIMARU Suites brand. It has been upgraded from MIMARU’s original one-bedroom apartment to a multi-room apartment suite, offering two-bedroom and three-bedroom multi-room apartment types, and three-bedroom two western-style rooms. With the combination of a tatami room, the master bedroom has a separate bathroom space, and the room is equipped with an integrated washing and drying machine.
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Serviced Apartment Brand: Minn your second home
- Minn Kyoto:Shijo Omiya(2024)｜Nijo Castle(2023)｜Gion(2023)｜Sanjo(2023)｜Shimizu Gojo(2023)
SQUEEZE Inc. was founded in September 2014. With the concept of "stay tuned" welcome back, SQUEEZE Inc. launched three series of brands: Minn, Theater and KARIO, which respectively include service apartments suitable for families, theater rooms equipped with projectors, and multi-room apartments. Temporary shelter and other design concepts.Among them, Minn your second home focuses on the apartment hotel type suitable for families and groups. The rooms are equipped with washing machines, kitchenettes, kitchenware and other equipment to provide clothing cleaning and cooking needs for long-term stays.
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Minn Gion． Minn Gion
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Minn Gion will open in August 2023. It is located near Shirakawa in Gion, Kyoto. It provides 8 large-space serviced apartment accommodations. All rooms are equipped with kitchenettes and washing machines, and are designed with sofa beds or tatami mats. It provides space for up to 35 people to stay together. When you walk out of the apartment, you will see Hanamikoji Street full of Kyoto style. There is also a FamilyMart convenience store in the apartment, making it convenient to buy food and drinks.
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Minn Nijo Castle. Minn Nijo-jo
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Minn Nijo Castle will open for business in March 2023. It has been expanded from a traditional Kyomachiya building to become a machiya inn that combines tradition and modernity. You can not only experience the traditional Kyomachiya accommodation atmosphere in Kyoto, but also have the convenience of modern home. The whole hotel has There are 3 rooms, equipped with kitchenettes and washing machines, suitable for family or long-term accommodation needs. It is located near Nijo Castle, close to Kyoto Subway Nijo Castle Mae Station and JR Nijo Station.
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Serviced Apartment Brand: MONday Apart｜Monday Apart
- MONday Apart:Kyoto Station Kamogawa(2024)｜Kyoto Station(2021)
Mandi Apartment is a brand new serviced apartment hotel brand founded in 2020. It is affiliated to JHAT Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo. MONday originates from the Japanese meaning of "MON | door", and seeks to experience the first door in Japan. It adopts Japanese-style space design to create a comfortable accommodation atmosphere with Japanese flavor.
Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station． MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
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Mandy Apartment Kyoto Station will open for business in 2021. The Mandy Apartment Hotel brand's first location in Kyoto, formerly known as Shichijo Horikawa, provides Japanese-style apartment accommodation with the comfort and convenience of home. Mandy Apartment has living room, dining room and kitchen space and facilities, which can accommodate at least four people at the same time. It has bunk beds and is equipped with complete household appliances such as microwave, toaster, air purifier, washing machine and dryer.
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Serviced Apartment Brand: TOKYU STAY | Tokyu Stay
- Tokyu Stay Kyoto:Kyoto Sakaiza(2018)｜Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma(2017)
TOKYU STAY is a hotel with the concept of "home plus hotel function". It belongs to the brand of Tokyu Resorts & Stays. The biggest feature is that the rooms are equipped with mini kitchens and washing machines. The accommodation options are suitable for medium and long-term residence, and the locations are all located around the stations with convenient transportation.
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Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sakai Block. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza
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Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sakaiza opened for business on December 2018, 12, becoming the successorKyoto Sanjo KarasumaThe second Kyoto stronghold, a newly built 9-story building, provides 54 twin-bed rooms, each equipped with a washing machine, microwave oven and kitchenette. It is located in the bustling Kyoto Nishiki Market and Shijo Kawaramachi business district. A restaurant is set up, but breakfast can be ordered in a Japanese lunch box and delivered to the room, or you can buy simple ingredients nearby for cooking in the room.
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Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma・Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma
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Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma Main Building opened for business on November 2017, 11, becoming the first stronghold of the Tokyu STAY brand in Kyoto. Annexes were opened diagonally opposite the main building every other year. The two buildings provide a total of 27 guest rooms, each equipped with laundry facilities There is an all-in-one de-dryer and microwave oven, and most room types are equipped with a kitchenette. In front of the main building is a Kyomachiya-style restaurant. Both the main building and the first floor of the annex have a rest space that provides free coffee and tea bags.
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Serviced Apartment Brand: PIECE｜HIDEOUT SUITE
TAT started out as a youth hostel, integrating Japanese simplicity with American country design styles. It was the first to launch the PIECE series of serviced apartments in Kyoto, creating a relaxing space suitable for gatherings of friends and family. Amid the craze for opening serviced apartments in Japan, it also opened branches in Sapporo, Osaka and other places.
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20 Pieces
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- The grand opening will be on October 2020, 10. It offers free rental of various high-quality home appliances. It is located in front of Higashi Honganji Temple and is a 17-meter walk from the hotel to Kyoto Station.
- There are 20 rooms in total, all of which are large-space rooms of 40㎡ or 50㎡. All rooms are equipped with 4 beds, and there are also rooms with bunk beds, which can accommodate up to 6 people.
22 PIECES
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- Grandly opened in 2017, this boutique apartment integrates American country style. Free rental of various boutique home appliances is available in the building. It is a 300-meter walk to the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station.
- There are 22 spacious rooms in total, all equipped with 3 single beds and 1 sofa bed, designed as studio apartments, each with a kitchenette and microwave
Serviced apartment brand: Stay SAKURA | Sakura Inn
- Stay SAKURA:Higashiyama Shirakawa|Nijo Four Seasons|Gion North|Kiyomizu Temple Gojo|Kyoto Festival|Nijoli Palace|Higashi Honganji Temple 1|Kyoto Station South Building 1|Kyoto Gyoen East|Shijo Karasuma|Suzaku Boulevard|raspberry
Stay JAPAN Co., Ltd. was founded in April 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It currently operates Stay SAKURA branded apartments and hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as various small villas and hotels on Miyako Island.
Sakura Stay Hotel Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa
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- Star rating: 3 stars
- Number of rooms: 16
- Year opened: 2018
Sakura Lodge Kyoto Nijo Four Seasons. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons
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- Star rating: 3 stars
- Number of rooms: 18
- Year opened: 2018
Serviced apartment brand: RESI STAY
- RESI STAY:Hongan Residence|Fuya Town|Dongshan Sanjo Gold House|Nishijin|gojozaka|Nishiki|Lantern|Bunkakucho|cotorune|The KYOTO
RESI STAY Co., Ltd. specializes in serviced apartments in the Kyoto area, and launched the RESI STAY brand series of apartments. Each room is equipped with a complete kitchen and cooking utensils, each building has laundry facilities, a welcome counter, luggage storage and projector rental services. , You can check in in front of Kyoto Station, and use the self-checkout system when you check out. You can leave the key at the accommodation without going to the counter.
RESI STAY Hongan Residence． RESI STAY Koan Bettei
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- Star rating: 3 stars
- Number of rooms: 5
- Year opened: 2018
Serviced Apartment Brand: Citadines | Citadines Serviced Apartments
- Citadines:Kyoto Karasuma Gojo(2010)
The Citadines hotel brand is affiliated to Ascott, a subsidiary of CapitaLand Group in Singapore, which focuses on serviced apartment accommodation. Citadines and other serviced apartment brands, Citadines serviced apartments mainly focus on the dynamic and fashionable tourist class, providing a variety of city apartment accommodation options.
Citadines Serviced Apartments Kyoto Karasuma Gojo. Citadines Karasuma-Gojo Kyoto
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- Star rating: 4 stars
- Number of rooms: 124
- Year opened: 2010
Independently run small service apartment in Kyoto
Kyoto Kagoshima Minato Hotel. Hotel Kado Gosho-Minami Kyoto
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- Star rating: 4.5 stars
- Number of rooms: 13
- Year opened: 2019
Kyomachiya Wind Chime Villa． Villa Fengling
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- Star rating: 5 stars
- Number of rooms: 3
- Year opened: 2018
