Travelers find the perfect mix of traditional charm and modern convenience here, with easy access to local markets, shopping streets, and Kyoto's iconic landmarks.
WAYFARER Shin is steps from Nishiki Market, offering comfy rooms with free WiFi. Explore nearby Kawaramachi Street's shops and restaurants, then visit Kyoto Tower. Multilingual staff help plan adventures, and luggage storage ensures hassle-free arrival and departure.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, WAYFARER Shin is in a shopping district. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
467, Kyoto, KYOTO, 600-8847
What's nearby
Shijo Street
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kawaramachi Street
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Nishiki Market
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Kyoto Tower
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Pontocho Alley
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Gojo Station
7 min walk
Shijo Station
8 min walk
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
104 min drive
Restaurants
高木珈琲店 高辻店
3 min walk
ちゃんぽん亭総本家四条烏丸店
3 min walk
Kimono Tea House Maikoya
4 min walk
Ninuki
2 min walk
亮昌
3 min walk
About this property
WAYFARER Shin
Hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower, WAYFARER Shin has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Express check-out, express check-in and a lift
Multilingual staff and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at WAYFARER Shin offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
5 floors
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - July 2024
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toilet with electronic bidet
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's KABIN - Explore, IRL. mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
WAYFARER Shin Hotel
WAYFARER Shin Kyoto
WAYFARER Shin Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is WAYFARER Shin pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at WAYFARER Shin?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAYFARER Shin on 18 Mar 2026 start from HK$2,264, excluding 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.
How much is parking at WAYFARER Shin?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at WAYFARER Shin?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at WAYFARER Shin?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for JPY 3000 (subject to availability).
Where is WAYFARER Shin located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is 7 minutes by foot and Karasuma Oike Station is 19 minutes.
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Reviews
WAYFARER Shin Reviews
8.4
Very good
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This hotel was so comfortable!!
I stayed here with my husband and teen daughters in July 2025. My kids were so excited to try sleeping on futons and tatami mats and this hotel did not disappoint. They were very comfortable.
There was a coin wash nearby for laundry and the subway was a short walk away.
Spacious room, bang for the buck property. Very modern, have all the amenities. Suggest they add a microwave though!
Check-in process is a bit messy as you already did fill them out during the booking and now you gotta do it again. Paid the fee $10 ish.
Beside that no other interaction with hotel. They clean up every other day.
Very clean hotel, kind staff, and close to convenience stores. A little bit of a walk to trains and food but not too far. Hotel does not have a microwave for guests unfortunately. Besides that small inconvenience, it was very nice and we very much enjoyed our stay.
This was a terrible stay. It was not as advertised. The curtain was too small ( I couldn’t shower because the floor was getting wet), there were red stains on the wall and oil stains on the lamp shade, there was no sealant along the bath tub so water just goes straight behind the tub (there will be mold soon). It’s actually a motel not a hotel. Just the worst. It ruined my trip. I hated this stay.
Natalya
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Damien
8 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Experiencia Increíble.
Damien
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natali
18 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La habitacion es de buen tamaño, el baño tambien, comparado con otros hoteles. Las camas son comodas, a 8min de tren y a 15 de tiendaa si quieres hacer shopping