HOTEL Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi
13 Higashisannocho, Higashikujo, Kyoto, 601-8004, Kansai, Japan
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Spa
Front desk 24 hour
Restaurant
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HOTEL Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Only a 2-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Elcient Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet and an LCD TV. It features a buffet restaurant.
Ratings and reviews
Cleanliness4.0
Location4.7
Service3.9
Rooms3.8
Value4.0
Sleep quality3.9
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Family traveller
Comment: 30 Apr 2025
Convenient location
Our family of 3 stayed at Hotel Elcient Kyoto for 3 nights. I picked this for its location close to Kyoto Station. On this trip to Japan we stayed in 4 different hotels in Japan and they are all of similar (small) size at 20 sq meters (~ 200 Sq ft). For Elcient, the triple room is the same size as a double room, they just squeeze in an extra bed so it feels rather tight. The only space to put your suitcases is between the foot of the bed and the wall; once you do that, there's barely any room to actually walk. The bathroom is postage stamp size and only 1 person can fit at a time.
The room provides in-room safe (standard size!), kettle, bottled water, pajamas. It is very quiet and darkening shades work well.
When we arrived we were asked to use the self check-in machines, even though there was plenty of staff at the desk who could help us check-in. After scanning all our passports and providing all the info using the kiosks, we then found out we cannot use the kiosk's credit card machine to pay because it requires a PIN (which I don't have). So back to lining up to be checked-in by an actual human. This was annoying because we had been traveling all day and were tired and hungry. That evening we were too tired to venture out so we ate at the hotel restaurant, which was surprisingly good.
On our first morning we went down at 7am to pay for breakfast (breakfast starts at 6:30am) but were told it was full and to return around 8am. Not wanting to wait, we went to the 7-11 next door to grab coffee and breakfast. The 2 subsequent mornings we went to breakfast closer to 8am and had no trouble getting seated. The cost is very reasonable and the spread is very nice, with plenty of Western and Japanese options.
There is laundry room and and onsen in the hotel. Both are located on the 2nd floor in the annex building (which is where our room is). When we used both facilities around 5pm, no one was using either. The ladies onsen is very clean, with a shampoo and bath bar where you can choose your own products. The laundry room was much busier when we returned later to retrieve our clothes around 7pm.
Our room in the annex is quiet and overall a very calm and peaceful environment. During our stay I believe there were school groups staying in the annex as well but they weren't on our floor and we didn't hear any noise.
I picked this hotel for its location, proximity to the Kyoto station. It is v convenient for the Shinkansen and the Kintetsu trains, as well as subways. Note that Elcient is located on the South exit of the station; if you need to take buses (eg for Kiyomizu dera), the bus terminal is located on the North side of the station. It takes a good 10 minutes to walk over there.
I would recommend this hotel if you are in Kyoto for a short time and need a place central and convenient. However, if you plan to spend more time in Kyoto, I would recommend staying near Gion district where there is a nicer ambience.
The room provides in-room safe (standard size!), kettle, bottled water, pajamas. It is very quiet and darkening shades work well.
When we arrived we were asked to use the self check-in machines, even though there was plenty of staff at the desk who could help us check-in. After scanning all our passports and providing all the info using the kiosks, we then found out we cannot use the kiosk's credit card machine to pay because it requires a PIN (which I don't have). So back to lining up to be checked-in by an actual human. This was annoying because we had been traveling all day and were tired and hungry. That evening we were too tired to venture out so we ate at the hotel restaurant, which was surprisingly good.
On our first morning we went down at 7am to pay for breakfast (breakfast starts at 6:30am) but were told it was full and to return around 8am. Not wanting to wait, we went to the 7-11 next door to grab coffee and breakfast. The 2 subsequent mornings we went to breakfast closer to 8am and had no trouble getting seated. The cost is very reasonable and the spread is very nice, with plenty of Western and Japanese options.
There is laundry room and and onsen in the hotel. Both are located on the 2nd floor in the annex building (which is where our room is). When we used both facilities around 5pm, no one was using either. The ladies onsen is very clean, with a shampoo and bath bar where you can choose your own products. The laundry room was much busier when we returned later to retrieve our clothes around 7pm.
Our room in the annex is quiet and overall a very calm and peaceful environment. During our stay I believe there were school groups staying in the annex as well but they weren't on our floor and we didn't hear any noise.
I picked this hotel for its location, proximity to the Kyoto station. It is v convenient for the Shinkansen and the Kintetsu trains, as well as subways. Note that Elcient is located on the South exit of the station; if you need to take buses (eg for Kiyomizu dera), the bus terminal is located on the North side of the station. It takes a good 10 minutes to walk over there.
I would recommend this hotel if you are in Kyoto for a short time and need a place central and convenient. However, if you plan to spend more time in Kyoto, I would recommend staying near Gion district where there is a nicer ambience.
Family traveller
Comment: 31 Jan 2025
I travelled to Japan for 20th time over the past many years. Been to Kyoto three times, this is one of the better hotel in times of value for money.
The hotel provides good breakfast, clean onsen, cleaning services and a coin laundry.
If coming from KIX, the airport bus stops directly opposite the hotel. The hotel location is perfect, where it is just across the JR station. As Kyoto is mainly using bus, the main bus terminal is within walking distance.
The breakfast is good- warm porridge, with local Kyoto dishes, bread, mochi, etc. so much variety.
Staffs are friendly and ready to help.
The only thing is that the bathroom is small, but that could be mitigated by the onsen.
Been to Japan countless times, I will definitely book this hotel again should I visit Kyoto! One of the better value for money hotel.
The hotel provides good breakfast, clean onsen, cleaning services and a coin laundry.
If coming from KIX, the airport bus stops directly opposite the hotel. The hotel location is perfect, where it is just across the JR station. As Kyoto is mainly using bus, the main bus terminal is within walking distance.
The breakfast is good- warm porridge, with local Kyoto dishes, bread, mochi, etc. so much variety.
Staffs are friendly and ready to help.
The only thing is that the bathroom is small, but that could be mitigated by the onsen.
Been to Japan countless times, I will definitely book this hotel again should I visit Kyoto! One of the better value for money hotel.
Family traveller
Comment: 16 Dec 2024
Nice clean hotel . Its a late check in time and early check out time. No extensions unless you pay for it. Great tasting breakfast in the morning.
Solo traveller
Comment: 10 Dec 2024
Nice envrionment for a trip especially the hot spring spa and well-equipment in the room
Couple
Comment: 11 Apr 2025
Excellent stay and located in a transportation hub, easy to go anywhere. Food also super easy to find.
Excellent location
13 Higashisannocho, Higashikujo, Kyoto, 601-8004, Kansai, Japan|2.84 km from city centre
10 things to dowithin 2.40 km
2.27 km
2.49 km
2.66 km
Transportationwithin 2.22 km
0.32 km
0.38 km
0.54 km
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
Pets not allowed
Breakfast available
Breakfast menu
Buffet
Breakfast options
Western breakfast, Japanese breakfast
Breakfast price
R 246 (≈JPY 1,980)/person
Breakfast times
06:30 - 10:00 from Monday to Sunday
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
An accommodation tax is required in Kyoto from Oct 2018. Guests (both adults and children) are required to pay JPY200 per guest per night if the room rate per night is under JPY20,000, JPY500 per guest per night if the room rate per night is between JPY20,000 and JPY49,999, and JPY1,000 per guest per night if the room rate per night is JPY50,000 or greater. This surcharge is not included in the total rate for some rooms and shall be paid at the hotel. For details, please confirm with the hotel.
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