Kyoto Watazen Ryokan
About this ryokan rental
Situated in Kyoto, this attractive ryokan for £155 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a bidet. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, slippers, and a desk.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Map of Kyoto
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Excellent(499 Reviews)
5.0
I was not sure of the place at first by seeing the pictures. But it was very nice and the people were very friendly. The place was very clean and we were very comfortable. The spot to be. Everything is walking distance
10.0
It was a great experience to stay in a traditional inn. And we loved the traditional breakfast. The public bath was very clean and relaxing after a long day seeing the sights. Location was very central and easy to walk to many different areas. Staff was extremely welcoming and helpful and I would stay here again if I could!
8.0
Mr Kata at the front deak is very helpful and courteous.
Clean Ryokan with wonderful kaiseki breakfast.
5.0
Fantastic service. Accomodated a lot for us
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay at this Classic small ryokan - older facility but this is as classic as it gets for a nice ryokan. 5 of us stayed in a tatami room for 2 nights . The meals were excellent. Called ahead and they accommodated vegan meals for one of us. Kaiseki was delicious and so beautifully presented. Japanese breakfast was great too. Wonderful staff. Be prepared to walk. Subway and bus stops nearby. Subway is a good 10-15 walk. Nearby is the Nishiki market which was great to walk around and enjoy snacks and buy souvenirs. The hot public bath downstairs to relax after a long sightseeing day was wonderful. - no one was there so we enjoyed it just by ourselves each night. Convenient coin laundry was a plus. Would highly recommend to those looking for a cozy ryokan with excellent meals. Bravo to the chefs - excellent Kaiseki!
3.0
Hotel hours are too short for facilities like the onsen and coin laundry
2.0
Disappointing. Room was depressing, mats were hard and uncomfortable. The hotel controlled the temperature so they would blast heat from midnight to noon so we had to turn the system off and open the rickety window to cool the room so we could sleep and street noise was unavoidable. No lotions in the bathroom so had to buy one. Noticed stains on the pillows. Liked the green tea bags and cookies they left after servicing. Electric water heater with hot water always available.
Did not experience the dinner or breakfast. Walked to Tullys for coffee in the morning. Close to Nishiki market and the mall.
3.0
It was a very unique stay in a ryokan and onsen, the staff was very helpful and welcoming , and welcomed us with a tea ceremony in our room and gave us traditional japanese robe.
5.0
great traditional room. however there wasn't a lot of space once it was converted into "bedroom". my kids loved the onset. the staff was really helpful and gave us lots of recommendations.
breakfast was no the best as just bread and boiled egg but it was OK
I would stay again as location was good and staff helpful.
4.0
This was our first time staying at a ryokan, and it was a cool experience. Your bedding is laid out on the tatami mats by the staff at night. We had a kaiseki meal the first night and it was pretty nice, wearing our yukata and enjoying our multi-course meal in our room. Our room was really spacious. In addition to a traditional table where you sit on the tatami mat, there was also a table with two chairs. And the amenities included a mini fridge. Our bathroom was clean, and we had access to the public baths which we used on our first night. Overall, the hotel itself is really nice and clean, and located in a great location, near the Nishiki Market. Our room felt slightly dated but it was clean and comfortable. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay at a ryokan.
4.0
The service here is amazing and the gentleman with the glasses at the front (possibly the owner) is one of the best human beings you’ll deal with in the service industry. Extremely helpful and he’s funny too (I didn’t get his name).
The room is big and I recommend using a few futons as one is too thin to sleep on for anyone that weighs closer to 90kgs or more. Onsen is nice and although a little small, it was clean and nobody was in there when I used it. Breakfast is light yet you can opt in for the Japanese breakfast for a small price and do it if you haven’t had one before.
Enjoy.
2.0
Very good location. It's right next to a popular Nishiki market.
4.0
Very good if someone want to experience a Ryokan accomodation.
5.0
服務人員很nice, 地點就在錦市場旁邊, 走路也可以到烏丸四條站搭機場巴士, 距離地鐵也很近, 十分方便
We love Japanese hotels, hotel staff provided very warm and nice service, the location is great and convenient, it's a good tour for my family, 3 of us ^^
1.0
To avoid, really dirty and breakfast consists of bread and jam!!
2.0
It was a nice ryokan(the first I've ever stayed in). For some reason I thought there would be more explanation of tradition and serving of food. My reservation said I would get breakfast. I did not get the traditional Japanese breakfast. Instead I just got some bread and coffee. You had to pay extra which I was unaware of.
3.0
Great place to experience a ryokan! Staff was super helpful with this family with 10 bags! Very clean, including the public bath. Location was super close to shopping district. Great way to experience Japan and Kyoto!
5.0
The onsen and brands of shampoo, body wash are if high quality. The breakfast was really good and the location is wonderful as we were within walking distance to Gion, Nishiki Market as well as main shopping district.
1.0
Was very disappointed. This Inn has definitely seen better days, it felt very drab. It said it could fit six, but we were cramped at three people. The teeny seating area overlooking the maintenance shaft of the building opposite only afforded two seats. But the biggest disappointment was the location, it was only close to an alley like lane of shops and restaurants, which we loved, but far from all of the sites. It was a few blocks walk to the closest bus station, and a taxi ride to the nearest train. The breakfast was dismal, in an uninspired room, just really took the enjoyment out of Kyoto. The staff was very pleasant and helpful, but for all the other points I can’t recommend this Inn. There are much better Inns around Kyoto and Nara that far exceed this one.
5.0
Beautiful ryokan tucked perfectly in Kyoto. 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station, and minutes from two different shopping/eating districts. It was well worth the experience! The staff were arguably the most accommodating hotel staff I have ever encountered. They held our bags before our check in time so we could go explore the city! The room itself was marvelous. Traditional tatami flooring, tea ceremony in a kimono, and mat bedding all laid out for you. There is even a traditional bathhouse for free! Very worth it, I would highly recommend.
4.0
Nice ryokan, friendly staff, however the room is a bit dusty
3.0
staff好友善,traditional Japanese accommodation with tatami
夜晚會幫我地鋪好,朝早執房會執番入櫃,不過如果瞓慣床比較軟會唔習慣
樓下有大浴場,特別係京都都係行路為主,返到酒店有地方浸浴成個人舒服好多
離錦市場一條直路,兩分鐘左右就到,附近行十分鐘都有車站去四周,所以好方便
4.0
Lovely hotel near Nishiki market and walking distance to tube. Very clean.. lovely onsen.
3.0
We had a fabulous time here. The front desk staff was so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to give us directions, and recommendations. The onsen was amazing and relaxing! Our room was spacious and comfortable.
4.0
Staff was amazing. Each guest is received personalized attention from staff. It was a wonderful experience staying in a traditional Japanese inn with exceptional service.
2.5
Our experience at the Watazen Ryoo was excellent from the moment we arrived. The front staff in the afternoon of August 18th were very friendly and welcoming. They assisted us with directions as well as storing our things until check in. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast in the morning was sufficient. In this hot and busy summer in Kyoto the staff gets top marks. The area is also excellent and only two stops from Kyoto Station. Would recommend.
2.0
2.5
Nice traditional Japanese hotel. A bit off from the subway but not too far.
4.0
Watazen is a 180-year old ryokan chain. Very nice Japanese style tatami room. Kaiseki dinner with wagyu beef is an excellent dinner, though somewhat pricey.
Enjoy it with family in the comfort of your own room. Short walk to Nishiki market.
4.0
Watazen is a 180-year old ryokan chain. Very nice Japanese style tatami room. Kaiseki dinner with wagyu beef is an excellent dinner, though somewhat pricey.Enjoy it with family in the comfort of your own room. Short walk to Nishiki market.
4.0
Reasonable price Japanese style hotel. The room is a bit old but with a new unit bath inside the room.
4.0
Staffs were friendly and helpful, one staff was fluent in english and japanese. I had been to Japan, but it was my boyfriend first visit, so I picked this hotel for him to experience the Japanese style room, it was Tatami room, if you prefer a nice comfy mattress, and not to experience Japanese culture, please do not book this hotel. We booked the small room with shower only, since there was public bath (hot springs), we didnt need to use the shower room once. The public bath area wasnt huge, but it was good to dip in after all the walks in Kyoto. The walls and windows werent thick, you can easy to hear loud noise from the street and people passing by hallway once awhile, also the slide door noise too. But so far it was a nice hotel to stay.
5.0
Everything was lovely. We really enjoyed our stay, and traditional breakfast. too.
2.0
Room, service, and Japanese breakfast were all great. You get a free gift when you arrive and tea and local snacks every night. The one factor which made our stay not so pleasant was the noise - there was a lot of noise from the other guests staying there through the night. People upstairs were slamming the wooden sliding doors shut until nearly midnight or later, kids were yelling in the corridors, and one night the guests in the room next to us were so noisy someone else complained. It was a pity as if it hadn't been for the noise, we would have had an excellent stay.
2.5
Awesome location and very friendly saff. Great place to stay at japanese traditional style hotel.
5.0
Our one night stay was a great experience in a traditional Japanese guest house. The staff were very friendly and informative with big smiles. Our meal was served to our room which we enjoyed and finished the night with a bath. I was hesitant to go in the bath nude but there was no body around (luckly). Breakfast was in the dining hall and again a lovely experience. There is also a great little pub opposite with great beer. Location suited us on this trip and I hope to return again one day soon.
5.0
Only problem was that wifi kept dropping out. Onsen waa great.
Plenty of futons in the room to lay one on top of each other to get some reasonable padding for a bed.
2.5
The Ryokan was easy to find, close to the train station. The staff were welcoming and spoke good English. The room was very traditional with a great view of the plum blossom tree in the garden. We were very happy staying here and will definitely come back to stay again.
2.5
Great Ryokan at a great price. Location is perfect. Staff was amazing.
3.0
The Watazen is amazing and all the staff treated us very well. We were travelling with our 15 month old baby and they looked after us so well. A ryokan like this is amazing for a toddler as she could reach everything and play in the room. I cannot recommend this hotel any more. We stayed in 3 5 star Hiltons on our trip which were great but this was our favourite.
FAQs
How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?
The average price for a rental in Kyoto is £77 per night. This rental is £78 above the average.
Is parking included with this ryokan?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kyoto Watazen Ryokan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this ryokan?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kyoto Watazen Ryokan pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kyoto Watazen Ryokan?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and hot tub / spa.
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