HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto

Pros: Good location, near public transportation, 7-Eleven downstairs. Cons: hallways smelled, rooms had stains on the carpet. Pillows were flat and felt like cardboard and beds were rock hard. Liked nothing about the hotel and would not recommend it to a family visiting Kyoto.

Great location 10 minutes to kyo

Not your traditional hotel which excited us, but overall found our stay uncomfortable - the futon style bed did not have any fitted sheets meaning it moved around at night, if you have any mobility difficulties the bed is difficult to enter/exit. For the cost it was okay.

I stayed at Tavinos Hotel during my solo trip to Kyoto and overall had a great experience. The location is spectacular — well-positioned between key tourist attractions and within walking distance to several must-see spots. There’s also a bus stop literally right outside the hotel that connects you to the main bus lines, which made getting around incredibly easy. The added bonus of a 7/11 right next door was super convenient for snacks and essentials. One of the standout features was the ability to choose your own room — including floor level and whether you preferred a quieter space or one with a view. This is something I’ve never been offered before and really appreciated. The staff were exceptional — consistently kind, patient, and helpful. Some spoke great English, others still put in genuine effort to make sure I was understood and supported. I also loved the quirky and unique style of the hotel; it gives off a social, vibrant vibe, especially on the third floor which feels like a hub for fellow travellers. For those interested in meeting others or being close to the energy of the city, it’s a great fit. That said, I did notice some cleanliness issues during my stay. There were several questionable stains on the carpet in both the hallway and my room (I was on the 5th floor), which made me feel a bit uneasy. Additionally, my bedding had a slightly musty smell to it, as if it hadn’t been freshly washed unfortunately. Despite those cons, I would still recommend.

We could hear every car in the street, everyone who walked by our room and the elevator pinning for our and the floors above and below. While the room was tidy, it was also dusty. The was no tea or coffee in the room and you had to go to the public hangout area if you wanted one.

Quick check-in and checkout. Nice little breakfast.

Pros: -Cool hotel -Great staff -7 Eleven next door! -15 minutes from Nishiki Market Cons: -VERY noisy due to main road and motorcycles -Rooms are too dark -no trash bin in room, only in corridors

This hotel was ok. The window glass in my room was dusty and also the overflow in the bathroom sink was black of dirt. Just thinking for what they charge per night, they should do a more thorough cleaning. Also the rooms are quite hot so you may need to run the air conditioning during the day if you pop by from your daily activities.

Nice quiet hotel with cheap eat option across the road and convenient bus stop right outside and across the road that takes you into Kyoto Station.

Loved the hotel