76%Station Hotel Seiki

the room is rather small when the mattress is laid, leaving limited space for walking (to the toilet). sheets are not changed daily and there was coffee stains on the wall. but owners are very friendly and short distance from kyoto station.

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by chinleelian9522 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

Horrible, horrible place! We literally ran away after one night (we were spouse to stay there for 4 nights). The place is very old, the walls are paper thin. When we arrived the owner gave us the wrong key and we enter someone else’s room. The worst thing (and very unlike Japanese hotels) was... more Horrible, horrible place! We literally ran away after one night (we were spouse to stay there for 4 nights). The place is very old, the walls are paper thin. When we arrived the owner gave us the wrong key and we enter someone else’s room. The worst thing (and very unlike Japanese hotels) was that the room was filthy! Definitely, you can do better in that price range.close

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by noamolmol6250 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

2

Excellent location beside JR Kyoto station! Staff are lovely. The building looks a little bit worn inside but it is a good place to stay.

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by dave-j-b – posted on Oct 17, 2008

2

Unbelievable commitment towards serving their guests as best as possible so that the stay is as pleasant as it can be. The owners are incredibly nice and ready to help, always in a good mood. Also, no location in Kyoto can be better than this, just meters away from central train station. Only... more Unbelievable commitment towards serving their guests as best as possible so that the stay is as pleasant as it can be. The owners are incredibly nice and ready to help, always in a good mood. Also, no location in Kyoto can be better than this, just meters away from central train station. Only negative point could be the bathroom's below average dimensions, i suppose. Oh, and the english movies channel is wonderful to kill some time before going to bed after a day visiting temples.close

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by Musashi – posted on Oct 15, 2008

7

The security was weak. They leave the room keys on a tray at the front desk and leave the desk unattended. Anyone can walk in take a key and enter the room. Otherwise, good location, helpful staff, traditional Japanese with shoes at the door, foton on the floor. Lots of shops and restaurants in...

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by paulahern685 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

7

Easily accesible from JR Kyoto Station

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by JinTokyo08 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

1

Excellent experience to stay in a ryokan room - very comfy too. The owner couple were very friendly and helpful. Free internet was a bonus. We'd definitely recommend them.

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by frb77 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1

no wifi in room

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by luweiminghins – posted on Jul 25, 2008

1

The family that run this are really nice and helpful. Its in a great location, a good base for kyoto. Id stay there again.

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by ecmcfarlane7315 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

2

Security management of the keys can be improved. Instead of putting the keys on the table, a key drop box may be useful for security.

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by hmchia5600 – posted on Jun 12, 2008

1

Great location for a brief stay in Kyoto. Good with no curfew, you could go and leave as you please. Good with tv, fridge and watercooking facilities in room.

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by Pernil2900 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

6

This is a typical sleep and run away Hostal! Very close to central station and bus stop but nothing to do there.

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by Albericode – posted on Jun 5, 2008

6

Small room. Affordable but i think it is slightly over priced for it's condition. However, location a plus point

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by rovingcoyote332 – posted on May 12, 2008

2

Very near to JR Kyoto. Very friendly staffs.

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by peckwan428 – posted on May 2, 2008

1

The directions to the place were not clear enough and could be improved, perhaps an english map would have been great as we got lost! (When leaving the train station exit.)

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by chalermwans1018 – posted on Apr 23, 2008

4

This place was a joke. Over priced and you have to leave your key in a tray with all the other keys on the counter. I just sneaked mine out, anyone could take any keys and go to any room. The staff was helpful but the directions are hard to find. They only had a triple room so we had to pay for 3... more This place was a joke. Over priced and you have to leave your key in a tray with all the other keys on the counter. I just sneaked mine out, anyone could take any keys and go to any room. The staff was helpful but the directions are hard to find. They only had a triple room so we had to pay for 3 even if we're a couple, so we were ok with that until we saw the tiny room, we had a hard time to figure out how to put two futons on the floor, I don't know how you would fit 3.close

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by carousse8688 – posted on Apr 14, 2008

4

Not as clean as I had expected, but it's inexpensive and very close to Kyoto JR station

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by ellisisland9229218 – posted on Apr 9, 2008

1

Convenient location from Kyoto Station. The staff is very helpful and they have free internet. Small rooms but it worked for us because the majority of the time we were exploring Kyoto. The private bath was nice. It had a hotel feel to it, not like a hostel.

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by Kristyle – posted on Mar 19, 2008

1

I'm not so keen about leaving room key at the front desk, which is mostly unattended, and the keys are visible to everyone that walk in n out of the building. Other than that... the location is great, room is clean.

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by ferrylubi – posted on Jan 7, 2008

13

super super close to kyoto station where there is shopping and great food.

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by edkwan887648 – posted on Dec 26, 2007

5

Need clear directions from JR Kyoto train station to hotel Seiki in English. Otherwise, it is quite difficult to locate, though it is nearby from the train station.

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by cloong9566 – posted on Dec 15, 2007

3

Two other male American teachers and I wanted to spend a weekend in Kyoto. Since we just wanted to grab a few hours of sleep one night, price and location were most important. We were very pleased with the Station Hotel Seiki. It was the smallest room we'd ever stayed in, but clean, with good... more Two other male American teachers and I wanted to spend a weekend in Kyoto. Since we just wanted to grab a few hours of sleep one night, price and location were most important. We were very pleased with the Station Hotel Seiki. It was the smallest room we'd ever stayed in, but clean, with good basic features, plenty of hot water, and a five-minute walk from the train station. Maps were for sale in the lobby at reasonable prices. Highly recommended!close

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by stsmit – posted on Apr 22, 2007

1

I made the reservation online from hostelworld the day before I arrived there in the evening, I brought all the documents and the reservation number with me. plus, I paid deposit online but we had a really bad experience when we arrived there. The woman told us she had no rooms eventough we... more I made the reservation online from hostelworld the day before I arrived there in the evening, I brought all the documents and the reservation number with me. plus, I paid deposit online but we had a really bad experience when we arrived there. The woman told us she had no rooms eventough we reserved the room and paid the deposit. And her only excuse for this was that we did the reservation the day before at a late time so she did not know until we came. Could That Be A REASON? I mean it is impossible to find another hotel with a cheap price for the same day with all the luggages you have when kyoto is in its best season, full of tourists. Later she told she could send us to another hotel which was a little more expensive. In addition my deposit money was gonna burn. Moreover first she did not want to give the deposit money back and added that hostelworld got the money not her. After a long talk and showing serious attitude I could hardly get my deposit money back and got the hell out of there. <The situation they put us into was really annoying. Obviously there is no strong contact between the web reservation and hostel.> I recommend everyone to not rely on the web too much also call the hostel before reservation if possible>close

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by blacktears4u2211 – posted on Apr 14, 2007

1

The place is more of a hotel than a hostel, but outside of that its perfect if you want to experience a real Japanese Ryokan. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we were very close to Kyoto station which made it convenient to reach places. Also,English Speaking Movie channel! Great place...

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by lhsdes – posted on Jan 26, 2007

2

I am writing this on behalf of my father. While the location for this accommodation was awsome. It lacked in so many other ways. The bathroom was tiny, with a tendency to overflow whenever the water was used, bubbling out fluff and hair gunk onto the floor... if you like having your knees on... more I am writing this on behalf of my father. While the location for this accommodation was awsome. It lacked in so many other ways. The bathroom was tiny, with a tendency to overflow whenever the water was used, bubbling out fluff and hair gunk onto the floor... if you like having your knees on the wall in front of you when you use the toilet... then this is ideal! The toilet sounded like it could suck the entire building in at each and every flush (incredibly loud).... speaking of loud... the walls are very thin and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our illustrious neighbours for the late night entertainment... Once the fouton are on the floor, there is no place for anything else. The staff did not speak to us... only at check in... and then we had to approach first The body soap in the bathroom smelt nice... erm... there was an elevator for convenience and our bedding was clean. We were not convinced of the security when we were required to leave our keys on the front counter everytime we left... considering the staffs lack of attention to customers.. this seemed a little lack lustre for security and piece of mind when we left each time.close

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by Missy7294 – posted on Jan 5, 2007

3

This hotel is very nice for the price, the condition of the rooms as well as the openess of the hotel's operators, very helpful and willing to answer any questions about Kyoto and the surrounding area. You can purchase daily bus passes from the front desk for 5$ to 10$ a day that can get you...

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by Bladeo – posted on Jan 4, 2007

6

This hostel's location is perfect and the price is great. It has hot private showers in the room and clean roll-out futons. You leave your shoes in the reception area. The television in my room did not have CNN but had the BBC and a movie channel, both with screwed-up reception. The one computer... more This hostel's location is perfect and the price is great. It has hot private showers in the room and clean roll-out futons. You leave your shoes in the reception area. The television in my room did not have CNN but had the BBC and a movie channel, both with screwed-up reception. The one computer had internet but also had a screwed-up screen. It has paper-thin (and water-damaged) walls so remember to bring some ear-plugs. The staff was helpful and provided a bus map and sold all-day bus tickets for a discount. For the location and price, I thought it was a great deal.close

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by joseluis9817 – posted on Dec 21, 2006

3

there is no soap in the bath and the room is cool .

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by nakcho – posted on Dec 6, 2006

6

GOOD PLACE TO STAY BUT BIKE RENTAL IS A GOOD IDEA

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by bosden – posted on Nov 27, 2006

1

The staff has been really supportive and kind. The pc had some technical problem (the screen displayed only blue colors). Another things to point out : if you are disturbed by sunlight the rooms have no curtains (being Japanese style) so prepare yourself to wake up early unless you are very tired...

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by Fabyuz – posted on Nov 26, 2006

1

This hotel is really near the JR station and has a subway nearby aswell.We stayed in a tatami room for 3 and it worked out fine, although they look bigger in the picture!Shower was fine. The place was a wee bit noisy sometimes though but nothing too bad. No communal or lounge area which wouldn't... more This hotel is really near the JR station and has a subway nearby aswell.We stayed in a tatami room for 3 and it worked out fine, although they look bigger in the picture!Shower was fine. The place was a wee bit noisy sometimes though but nothing too bad. No communal or lounge area which wouldn't go astray but they do have English channels(and films) on the televisions so that was nice. Overall i'd recommend it!close

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by Breed7855 – posted on Nov 14, 2006

3

Nice and friendly innkeeper, but this place is much like your dirty neighborhood, hole in the wall. TV barely works (turned off intermittently), the only power outlet in the room is located inconveniently behind the fridge, the water boiling unit didn't work, the window shade was like saran wrap,... more Nice and friendly innkeeper, but this place is much like your dirty neighborhood, hole in the wall. TV barely works (turned off intermittently), the only power outlet in the room is located inconveniently behind the fridge, the water boiling unit didn't work, the window shade was like saran wrap, the walls are paper-thin, and beware of the dryer unit (it's deceptive with its 100 yen per 30 minutes, beacuse the wattage is so low that it takes hours to dry a small load. You might as well hang your clothes to dry.) It's better that you chip in a few extra yen and stay at a better location....close

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by akcha3784 – posted on Sep 17, 2006

2

small rooms but sufficient and very clean. would highly recommend

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by elisegar4562 – posted on Sep 15, 2006

6

helpful,good area,great people and the dog is cute!

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by Amandaga – posted on Sep 5, 2006

2

This family running the hostel was very helpful and made my trip a lot easier. It's a really no frills place but it's a great price for Kyoto. Excellent location right next to a subway station made getting into the tourist section really easy.

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by chriswchase – posted on Aug 29, 2006

2

Perfect location . It's very easy to reach this freindly, family-owned Japanese style inn.

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by info5526 – posted on Aug 21, 2006

3

Being several blocks from the train station is the best feature of this hostel. Very convienent for day trips. No common room, so difficult to meet other travelers.

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by cynthos – posted on Jul 7, 2006

3

Hotel was brilliant. The gentleman who owns it was extremely helpful and gave us loads of information about the area. While there was only one computer, we only had to wait once to use it. Unfortunately it does shut down after an hour if it gets to hot. Rooms were very quite and comfortable and... more Hotel was brilliant. The gentleman who owns it was extremely helpful and gave us loads of information about the area. While there was only one computer, we only had to wait once to use it. Unfortunately it does shut down after an hour if it gets to hot. Rooms were very quite and comfortable and English movie channel on the TV was great.close

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by rtack – posted on Jul 4, 2006

5

The rooms are tatami. There`s a little computer for free internet and a nice couple run the hotel. It`s good value.

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by mel-mcq – posted on Jun 28, 2006

8

If you want somewhere decent to stay (shower, tv, fridge, a/c) that is conveniently located and don't care about any of the frills, this is the place.

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by Losthis – posted on Jun 25, 2006

2