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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.5 star property
Central hotel connected to a rail/subway station, steps from Nishiki Market

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9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers
Located in the heart of Kyoto, Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Guests can unwind with laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Previous guests have raved about the breakfast options and central location.
$43 nightly
The total price is $47
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forza Single Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Double Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Casual Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Refresh Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Casual Triple Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 339 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forza Single Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forza Double Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Casual Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Refresh Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 274 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Casual Triple Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Casual Triple Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Refresh Twin Room (2 Adults)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (3 Adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Forza Single Room (1 Adult)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Run of House, Non Smoking, Single Use (Unable to choose the room or bed type)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Run of House, Non Smoking, 2 People Use (Unable to choose the room or bed type)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Map
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8005

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 90 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 92 min drive
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 5 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 8 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ 京都四条通り店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪% Arabica - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪益や酒店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪生きている珈琲 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Also, Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 14 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 192 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Shared microwave

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Bed rails

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2021
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2800 for adults and JPY 1400 for children

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Hotel
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Kyoto
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Nishiki Market (2-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (4-min walk), along with Kyoto Tower (1.4 mi) and Kiyomizu Temple (1.4 mi).

What's the area around Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi like?

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station and 4 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, complete, and delicious with a wide variety of options. (90 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Solid stay! Lovely rooms!
Sam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel A very well-located hotel.
Andre Scalco, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So close to everything! Really great location and hotel. The room is spacious and clean, would return again!
Windarwati, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel! Fantastic location. Clean. Great value.
Kourtni, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and the staff was very attentive
Stephanie, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location; helpful and attentive staff
Kam Yiu Sunny, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Clean room great location. Not all staff was helpful. Breakfast buffet seemed mediocre.
Justyne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were nice, the location was awesome. The breakfast buffet was decent.
Scott, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

There was a large assortment of different kinds of food. Best hotel breakfast experienced and we travel a lot. Room was very clean with plenty of amenities from the front desk.
Jean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property to stay in Kyoto steps away from all places you want to be in Kyoto. Easy access to public transportation. Definitely an A plus
John H, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Excellent location. Clean, relaxing with friendly attentive staff.
Clare, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room and friendly staff!
Clayton, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, clean and right in the heart of Kawaramachi
Kristaan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff
Chih-I, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb. While the size of room and beds is typically Japanese, the room was so well designed and elegant, as was the entire hotel. The staff were SUPER helpful and polite. Location was perfect. All good things to say about this hotel.
Seng-Ian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, kind personnel, convenient location. Will stay again
Omer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place right in the heart of the shopping area in Kyoto. Easy to access by public transport, and great facilities and guest perks. The staff were kind and very helpful with our luggage too, and the room was comfortable and modern. Would happily book again
Melissa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely room, and a varied breakfast Nice staff too
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing shop selection nearby. Clean, very walkable and easy to get around, fairly central to sightseeing and activities. Great lobby and room amenities. Rooms are a decent size and solid price
Alex, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant hotel. Friendly staff.
Jo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
EKREM, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff are very helpful and my 4 day stay I was comfortable. The hotel is clean with a 24 hour hot drinks, very helpful during the cold weather.
Irene, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicely located hotel. Staff was discrete and professional. Everything was as expected.
Stanley, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The feels were great, excellent service and facilities
Mon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, comfy beds and great location right on kawaramachi. Would stay again
Joshua, 3-night trip