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REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, surrounded by a pond with rocks and pine trees.
Lobby
Garden
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$124
10 July - 11 July

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57, Higashikujou Muromachi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 601-8001
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier, Standard Twin Room, Non-smoking (Premium Twin [Non-smoking])

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, chairs, a sliding glass door, and a view of greenery outside.

Premier, Standard Twin Room, Non-smoking (Premium Twin [Non-smoking])

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Main Building Standard Double Room 16 To 20 Sq M

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Main Building Standard Double Room 16 To 20 Sq M

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Main Building Standard Twin Room 16 To 20 Sq M

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view.

Main Building Standard Twin Room 16 To 20 Sq M

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room with Shower Booth, Non smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room with Shower Booth, Non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

A family-friendly stay in Kyoto awaits you at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels. You'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Kyoto Tower and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Kenninji Temple. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Minami Ward hotel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Kiyomizu Temple and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Station Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto TERRSA - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • To-ji Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 6 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪おそば処 葵 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京都生そば もり平 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪和カフェ 京あんじゅ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CAFFE COLORADO 京都駅八条口店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels offers 124 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 for adults and JPY 1,300 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 for adults and from JPY 1300 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels?

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels?

As of 9 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels on 10 July 2026 start from AU$124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels?

Yep, REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for JPY 1500 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels.

Is REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a deli, it's no surprise that REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels is a hit with families.

Does REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels serve breakfast?

You bet, guests quite like the buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels?

No, REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels?

No, only service animals are allowed.

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 370 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast buffet and phenomenal staff. 5-minutes from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good amenities and room size, and tasty buffet style breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff were so attentive, laundry in the hotel, so close to the station. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, easy to get to station and had laundry in hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 days in Kyoto

It was great , with enough choices for different tastes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sampson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and the best Buffett
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for vacation staying.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Kyoto Station. Pleasant staff and clean facilities. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near Tokyo Station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ada Wing Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, less than 10 mins walk to koyto stationn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 11y/o son and I had a fantastic experience. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Amazing area and convenient to Kyoto Station. Lots of options for eating in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best breakfast and value. Close to train station.

Good value and location. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Xing Ying Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place near the train station.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

まさと

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located near Kyoto Station, so transportation is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jetal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kyoto Station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and building and amenities. Staff super friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KA WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, close to Kyoto station. Nice staff, clean environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gizem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Kyoto station, the staff was very helpful and kind, delicious and various breakfast. We stayed with a child and could fit in the room. Wonderful stay. You can find everything you need. Totally recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. 3mins walks to Kyoto station Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MINCHUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023