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Reviews of Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel 4 stars

605-0021 Kyoto, Kyoto, 石泉院町394−8, Japan

#179 of 635 hotels in Kyoto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 55 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Great location, close to attraction points and metro station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Great location : close to many shrines we wanted to see, also close to metro station where you can easily reach to kyoto main station. Staff was great, room is clean, all additional items such as pyjamas, slippers, brush etc were very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    It was exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is exceptional for its price. The location is prime, very close to metro station, the area outside is scenic. Shirakawa lane and Hanamikoji street is nearby. My checkin time was 3 pm but I reached at 12 and the hotel was kind enough to let me check in early without charging me extra. Two water bottles were freely available each day.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Excellent all round!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very attentive and thoughtful. The location peaceful, but close to plenty of attractions. Rooms immaculate, amenities aplenty. Recommend this place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    USB hub between the beds makes a beeping sound for whatever reason. Put a t-shirt or something on top of it to muffle it.

    Big and clean room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    I loved it and if I were to go to Kyoto again, I would choose the same place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The hotel is located in a very convenient yet quite and peaceful conjoint, super close to cute cafes and Heian Jingu!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Highly recommend this stay for comfort, good feel, and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Loved the lobby, garden, staff, ammenities. Loved the location, on the Shirakawa canal/river, early morning walks along it to Chion-in temple complex, Maruyama park etc. Or in the other direction to the Heian palace and gardens, museums (highly recommend the craft museum) and lovely bookstore, lots of restaurants, and not as crowded as when we later stayed in Gion. The room was so comfortable, the decor really nice, the beds very comfortable. The bathroom, shower, barhtub were top rate.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The onsen was amazing and the location was super handy to get to as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay, would visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    Good location by the river, quiet street, spacious room for Japanese standards, laundry facilities, clean and neat

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    A very good property with a good location for a decent price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    None

    The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful, even when we had special needs. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable. The size of the room was decent for the Japanese standard. The location is excellent, bus stop and subway nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great, the hotel is charmant, nice size of the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Loved it here. Would come back in a heartbeat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Loved the spacious room, the riverside balcony, the shower pressure, the location near to restaurants, convenience stores and lovely riverside walks. Walking distance to centre in around 20 mins

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Cozy and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I'm very tall ( 6'4) so I ended up banging my head a lot. Not the hotels fault but should be made aware to other tall people that you will probably bang your head on door frames quite a bit.

    Beautiful little hotel. The staff were very friendly and it's right in the dead centre of the city. The morning market is a short walk down towards the river. There's loads of shrines and temples nearby. Plenty of bars and food options really close as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    The hotel is well located and close to subway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything.

    The hotel is cozy and the staff goes above and beyond to assist with your needs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a pity there's no breakfast service, since the area has no many places to eat without taking the subway. Also room cleaning is not included, but available with extra payment.

    It was clean and close to a subway station. Staff allowed us to leave our luggage in the hotel after check-out.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    - The spring bed is too soft, which may not be good for your back.

    - The room is cozy, even with its standard size. - The room clear, comfortable, spacial, and brand new. - Wifi is stable, you can even remote-work here.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have had amenities like instant coffee in the room.

    Really nice and helpful staff, awesome shower with bath, spacious room with very comfy beds and a great location right by the subway station.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Good location for Kyoto Marathon
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing

    Location great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Loved to stay in this hotel, the room was big and the bed very comfy. The bathroom was super clean and big too! we will
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice Staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    a little bit cold in the room

    no breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed the quiet area, the staff were really nice, and the room was prefect.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The absence of breakfast, no restaurants nearby except for two soba and udon restaurants. There is a tonkatsu restaurant nearby, but they were committed to private parties and on ly last day they said they run out of meat!

    I liked the cleanness, the service and the small details. For example free mineral water, two laundry machines, the location, really excellent. The metro is very near.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Great place to stay in Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything

    Clean, comfortable modern rooms, quiet, great location, friendly and helpful staff, good price point

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Lovely! Would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be good to have English instructions for the bathroom and main room fan/AC

    Well sized rooms, great location

    Stayed in December 2023

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