Fushimi Ivy

We were using Kyoto as a base of operations. The accommodations location was fantastic. It wasn't central, but we preferred that, since it was quieter and away from all the tourists. All attractions were very easily accessible by public transport and the supermarket nearby was a lifeline.

The mattress was a bit firm.

The staff are super friendly The facilities were great the room was so clean the location is good and close to a lot of Kyoto's attractions and the value you get is worth the money you pay it was very good and I enjoyed my stay

Just the beds were not so comfortable they are enough for sleeping but were not super comfortable

Location is very good, 2 minutes walking from fushimi station, the man who welcome me was nice.

It could be a bit comfier. Very noisy from the street from 5am to 10 pm. I was not allowed to smoke on the balcony which is a bit annoying as you can’t smoke on the street also.

Nice owner and a quiet place with supermarkets nearby. Internet was fast and a train station was right next to the hotel! Everything was tidy and the shower had ammenities. Felt like a home.

It was very close to the station and the staff was very friendly. Everything was available and there is a supermarket and konbini very close to the apartment. Free usage of washing machine.

Getting in the apartment was a bit tricky. The telephone didnt work according to the guideline. Luckily, a staff member came there anyway. Furthermore the bed is a bit hard.

It is very close to a train station (a 2 minute walk to Fushimi station of the Kintetsu Line), offering quick access to Kyoto station. Yes, it is a bit farther away from some of the attractions in Kyoto, but it was never an issue for me; most destinations were only one bus/train transfer away. There is a big supermarket across the street and a couple of convenience stores nearby. The unit comes with basically everything you would need for a short or medium term stay (except for the towel, which is clearly stated by the host). The host was very thorough with his explanations when he handed over the keys; did not have any issues communicating in English with the host.

As others have noted, the unit faces a fairly busy street so it does get loud from time to time, but this can be somewhat mitigated by ensuring that the window and the slide door are completely shut. The noise usually dies down later in the day anyway. Had to wait a little bit (30 minutes) for the host to arrive to deliver the keys, but that was mostly because I arrived a little bit earlier than my scheduled check-in time.