THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Shijo Street

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi

Exterior
Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (Up to 3 pax for above 6 yrs)
Lounge
Japanese Triple Room, Non Smoking (Up to 3 pax for above 6 years old)
Reception
In the heart of Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi offers a serene retreat with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Take advantage of a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and refreshing water dispenser. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking (Up to 2 pax for above 6 years old)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (Up to 3 pax for above 6 yrs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking (Up to 2 pax for above 6 years old)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (Up to 3 pax for above 6 yrs)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (Up to 3 pax for above 6 yrs)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese Triple Room, Non Smoking (Up to 3 pax for above 6 years old)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

You may also like

Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

About the area

Map
392 Mukadeyacho Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8214

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nijō Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 4 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪本家第一旭烏丸店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪焼きとん サカマル酒房 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪膳處漢(ぜぜかん) ぽっちり 京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪錦 セアブラノ神 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪和醸良麺 すがり - ‬2 min walk

About this property

THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi

Hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle, THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser and a lift
  • Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi boast thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down duvets and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,300 for adults and JPY 2,300 for children

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children 0-5 years old, and can be requested on-site for the listed child breakfast fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3500.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 1100.0 per night

Payment types

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 200-10,000 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.
  • Towels fee: JPY 0 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2300 for adults and from JPY 2300 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3500.0 per day

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

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

THE GENERAL KYOTO ShijyoShinmachi
THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi Hotel
THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi Kyoto
THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mile (2 km). Karasuma Station is only a 4-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 11 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay close to great restaurants and station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

Amazing hotel! Highly recommend!

Amazing hotel! Highly recommend it. Clean, walking distance to everything, great happy hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with spacious rooms and well designed bathrooms. Soothing colours and decor. I liked the location as it was a short walk from many points of interest and a subway stop but outside of the tourist zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Amenities
Great staff and breakfast was wonderful. The neighborhood is just amazing. Plan on returning to Kyoto and staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Must stay hotel in Kyoto!

The General Kyoto Shijo is the best hotel! This is my second time staying there and it did not disappoint. It is very clean, the staff is friendly and it is close to Nishiki market and lots of other amazing sites in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel. Very clean. Nice bathrooms. I LOVED the fact that there was onsite coin laundry. They also had a nice afternoon lounge with some drinks and snacks. Breakfast selection was limited, but freshly prepared.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing, would definitely stay there again and recommend it to all my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chee Seng David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lounge access for guests is a great benefit and put it above other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough, it was fantastic!! I stayed with my 2 teens (we know they can be ahem a challenge to delight) and they are raving too! Loads of space, huge well appointed room and bathroom, fabulous lounge which we took full advantage of. Really walkable, delightful staff and breakfast to die for. We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location walking distance to Nishiki market. Hotel is clean and staff are wonderful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great three nights stay here, loved the lounge, the larger room, the rain shower, and the super comfortable beds. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lounge for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. Staff was all wonderful. Clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres F

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

Cute Boutique Hotel

We only stayed here for 1 night but it was a pleasure. The staff is so nice and wonderful. They had our room ready as soon as we got here well before check in time. They also honored our “VIP” status and gave us free breakfast for 2. Additionally, the lounge offers free snacks and beverages throughout the day, including alcohol. Overall, we loved it. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kin Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is large and very clean Hotel is new Breakfast quality is good Will rebook if i revisit Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Excellent hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel, with a small, but lovely lounge. We received a call the morning after checking in that our status with Expedia provided free breakfast. This was very nice. The staff are excellent. Would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Knolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The General Kyoto is a lovely property with a very helpful staff. They made our stay everything we could hope for. Their front desk people were a great help in every thing we needed. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very modern and minimalist. The amenities are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Super wonderful staff. All my needs were taken care of in a way that exceeded my expectations. Manager was extremely kind and competent.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lounge room with free snacks and drinks. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LOURDES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful boutique hotel! The staff were great and very friendly. The room was clean, spacious and updated - and the bed was comfortable. Our favourite part was the bar and snacks that were available in the afternoon/evening plus the breakfast :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. Location, new, attractive, lounge with snacks & drinks, room size and comfort, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a nice and quiet lounge to relax and enjoy some snacks with the added comfort of reliable internet to do some work. The location is convenient to getting around Kyoto either by walking, bus, or train.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pantelis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the general kyoto was my favorite of my travels. The staff was incredibly accommodating, even with special requests. The hotel was very clean and offered many amenities, and it was very affordable. Cannot recommend enough!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024