Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma by IHG is the first budget-friendly hotel brand from InterContinental Hotels Group to open in Kyoto. Located on Karasuma Street between Gojo and Shijo Stations, it has been transformed from a traditional Japanese business inn into an elegant and refreshing modern hotel. The hotel primarily offers single rooms, making it ideal for solo travelers. (🔎Booking prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma by IHGQuick introduction: Basic information about Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel
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The KYOTO BASE Kyoto Karasuma opened on November 1, 2025. Formerly the HOTEL KYOTO BASE Kyoto Karasuma, it closed on June 30, 2025. After a complete renovation, it became the KYOTO BASE Kyoto Karasuma brand's fourth location in Japan and its first in Kyoto.
What type of room is recommended? Room options at Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel
| Room Type | 空间 | bed | Number of people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Single Room | 11㎡ | 1 single beds | 1 |
| Comfort Double Room | 11㎡ | 1 double beds | 2 |
| Standard twin room | 23㎡ | 2 single beds | 2 |
| Accessible Double Room | 23㎡ | 1 double beds | 2 |
The 2nd to 9th floors of the Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel offer 95 single rooms and 8 double rooms. They feature a modern, minimalist design with warm tones and carefully selected furniture. They are equipped with ample charging outlets and work desks, creating a relaxing and practical accommodation atmosphere. However, most of the rooms are small enough for single occupancy, making them quite comfortable for business travelers and solo travelers. (🔎Booking prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
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What services are provided? Breakfast and public facilities at the Kakaku Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
| floor | facility |
|---|---|
| 2F-9F | 客房 |
| 1F | Reception hall, merchandise sales area, self-service laundry, microwave oven, cafe |
Positioned as a mid-range business hotel, the Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel features a lounge area on the first floor with warm lighting and comfortable seating. A 24-hour service counter is staffed nearby, along with a 24-hour merchandise store, the Garner Shop. A self-service laundry room and microwave are also available. Additionally, the long-established Komeito Café is located nearby, making it a convenient and practical temporary workspace.
How to get there? Access and surroundings of the Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel
The Jia Court Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is conveniently located between Gojo and Shijo Stations on the Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line. Exit 5 of Shijo Station is a 300-meter walk from the hotel, and a lift is located opposite Exit 6, perfect for travelers with large luggage.
The Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel is located on Karasuma-dori, which leads directly to Kyoto Station. A FamilyMart convenience store is located across from the hotel, and many bus routes from downtown Kyoto pass through this area, making it more convenient to visit Kyoto's sights by bus than by subway.
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In-depth understanding: The brand story of Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel
Jiage Hotel, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, focuses on mid-range and affordable business hotels. It plans to rapidly launch over 50 brand locations in Europe by 2024. In 2025, through the WBF brand conversion of Japanese business hotels, it will launch its first wave of three hotel locations in Honmachi, Osaka. The hotel will create a leisure space called the Social Hub, along with a 24-hour snack and beverage sales area, to create a comfortable and relaxing space.
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