Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

City-center hotel steps from two subway stations

Location & Access

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma sits a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station and a 5-minute train ride from Kyoto Station via the Karasuma Line. Shijo Station is also a 2-minute walk away, offering direct access to the Karasuma Line and the Tozai Line. The hotel is located on a quiet street, yet within a 2-minute walk of a 7-Eleven convenience store and multiple restaurants.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma include a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, a fridge, and a deep soaking bathtub with free toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, bath salts, and face-washing foam. Guests can collect complimentary pajamas, razors, hairbrushes, and other amenities from the lobby selection. The hotel provides coin-operated laundry machines, a lounge, and a designated smoking area on the second floor.

Dining & Breakfast

A buffet-style breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM, offering a mix of Japanese and Western dishes with rotating regional options. A drinks vending machine is available on-site, and a convenience store is a 2-minute walk from the hotel. Guests can also explore nearby cafes and restaurants within walking distance, including a food hall in the building across the street.

Services & Conveniences

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, free luggage storage, and the ability to leave luggage up to one week before arrival. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, and free wired and wireless Internet access is provided throughout the property. Fax and photocopying services are available at the front desk for business travelers.

Nearby Attractions

Nishiki Market is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, offering a wide variety of fresh food and street food. Nijo Castle is a 15-minute bus ride away, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple is reachable in 30 minutes by bus. The Kyoto International Manga Museum is also within walking distance, and the Kyoto Pokemon Center is just around the corner.

• Location: 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station, 2 minutes from Shijo Station
• Rooms: Deep soaking bathtubs, flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view
• Dining: Buffet-style breakfast with Japanese and Western options
• Services: Free luggage storage, coin-operated laundry, 24-hour front desk
• Nearby: Nishiki Market 10 minutes, Nijo Castle 15 minutes by bus