HOTEL TAVINOS Kyoto

8.8

Excellent

165 Guest reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Cleanliness9.0/10

Service9.0/10

Comfort7.8/10

Condition8.8/10

Amenities8.8/10

Wonderful place to stay! The room is small but just enough. Bathroom is impeccably clean, which is always my first check. Upstairs lounge is so cute and quiet and clean. We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back!

Clean and good location

Great location. The local bus is right outside of the hotel. The train station is about 5-7 min away. There is a 7-Eleven convenient store downstairs & across the street there a a good restaurant. My room was facing the Main Street and I could hear the noise while I slept. I turned on some sleeping music on my Spotify which helped with the noise.

Good staff

Was so clean, so respectful and so beautiful

Stay here!

This was by far the best choice of places to stay. Price was right. Place was extremely clean. Bathroom was fantastic and the shower was hot and great water pressure. So relaxing after walking 20,000 steps in Kyoto.

It’s my second visit to this hotel and I re-booked it for a reason. Its convenient location as well as modern clean and practical facilities make it the best and easiest stay for tourists. It even has accessibility for disabled people. My mother is 75 and has trouble walking and the hotel was the best thing for her to recover after exploring Kyoto. 10/10

7-eleven under the hotel, with a Fresco across the intersection, and a 24-hour tonkatsu sit down restaurant at the other corner. 14 minute walk to Nishiki Market, 1 hour transit to Monkey Park or Bamboo Forest. Free coffee and miso soup in the lounge area of the hotel. They expect you to eat and drink outside food stuff in this area instead of your room, because any stains you leave in the suite will have a cleaning charge. A place to lock your luggage with a physical Suica card if you got there before your check-in time. Room was fine for a travelling couple like us. Giant letters "Hotel Tavinos" running down the side of their building made it easy to find, haha!

Perfect for a minimal stay covering the basics. The room was nice and dark and clean. My only issue was with the pillow which was slightly uncomfortable for me as I prefer a soft pillow and am not accustomed to the grain filled style pillows in Japan. Otherwise it was an excellent stay. I will be staying here again.

Stay good, just go to a laundry place.

Was a interesting place to stay. Cute. Nice bed, sheets and blanket. Clean. Small sitting space. Not great room lighting. Wish washroom had better space to put your things down. Clean. Far as laundry go's they need 2-3 more driers. I put mine though 3 times and still had to take some out and hang dry it. From what I saw in the laundry room. Its the main reason holding up people getting laundry done.

Average

Meh. Room and decor are cute, but room is dark, stained carpet, dusty. Couldn't get a second pillow on my first night. I'd try another hotel if I ever return to Kyoto.

Had the best experience. Will definitely stay here again in the future

Great spot for exploring Kyoto. Short walk to the Gion District, plenty of trains and busses stopping outside so a perfect base. Free teas and coffees in the lobbies and small pastries at breakfast. Check in easy and staff relatively friendly. Room was lovely - everything we needed and nice and clean.

The hotel is super convenient and it’s perfect if you’re looking for a place to just sleep after a long day exploring Kyoto! It’s basically a bed and a shower and the daily amenities are collected every day from the lobby area. There’s free drinks and a baked good for free every morning. And there’s a 7 eleven connected to the hotel which is GREAT for late night snacks or breakfast. It also offers luggage forwarding which is super convenient when moving cities. It’s a unique design and very playful and a central location to all our destinations. If you’re looking for a simple place to sleep and get going through out your day, this is the place!

Great location

Modernized, and a walk in shower. Cute design and concept as well as a nice lounge area for guests to hang out in. Room was also spacious!

Everything was great!

good location

Mattresses were good. The pillows are so uncomfortable. The room ac would warm up and you’d have to turn it off and then on again, ac was really loud too. Tv kept lagging. Enough space for luggage, not much counter space. Connected to a 7/11, laundry on site. Free bite sized croissant or danish for breakfast.

Close to transit. Staff is great. Room was good, only thing was there is no fridge in the room, other than that everything was good. Would stay here again.

New modern hotel with a fun theme. A nice middle ground between attractions. Walking distance Gion district and a walk plus subway ride to things like the bamboo forest. A light free breakfast is provided which is always a plus. 7-11 is below the hotel which is obviously amazing. Would stay again.

Tavinos was just as expected. I had seen videos of people staying at the place. It has everything you need. Being able to have luggage storage and laundry is super convenient. Only negative thing would be that the dryer takes a long time and maybe filters needed to be cleaned. Which there was a sign to ask staff, just didn’t get a chance to. Honestly, I really don't have anything negative to say.

Cute little property, a bit difficult to find reception because you actually have to go into the building and up the elevator. Rooms were relatively clean with the occasional carpet stains; however they are very dim. The common lounge area is nice, convenient and well stocked.

A great base for exploring Kyoto, close to 2 subway stations and around a 20min walk from Pontocho. Rooms were clean and there were plenty of amenities, including free pastries for breakfast

Súper convenient place to sleep and be close to a lot of restaurants and attractions.

Really loved this hotel! The design, decor, and convenience made our stay in Kyoto pleasant and memorable. Would recommend this to anyone as the room is a perfect size for a couple. I was able to easily fit our 2 large suitcases and bookbags. Would return to this place if I ever go back

Lovely hotel with a 7-eleven inside!

I enjoy staying at this hotel. Very nice.

Staffs are very friendly and helpful. I am pleased to find this hotel. The design of each room are so cute.

Hotel is well located. However, we had issues at the property due to the laundry. There are not enough washing/dryer machines and at night it gets really crowded and it’s very chaotic. Guest arguing to use the laundry service and the management is not trained to deal with these situations. It happened to us all the night that we stayed there. It was very uncomfortable. Plus, I got the impression that the staff tried to deal with the guest as less as possible.

Very clean property, great location. Convenient having a 7-11 just downstairs. PJ's available if you need. Lobby area nice. Luggage storage also is available

Excellent location to get around the city easily, and very clean and relaxing rooms. The lounge area is nice, and the reception staff were very helpful and ready to assist with any questions. Really like the wall and carpet art, too!

Great location and price!

Mattress was super firm, but that’s pretty much the case for Japanese beds in general. Other than that, we loved our stay! The room was much larger than most hotels in Japan. 7/11 downstairs and the cheap restaurant across the street are both major pluses.

Great experience and a very comfortable stay. I highly recommend this spot. Clean and comfortable and a very cool concept for a hotel

Great location as it's walking distance (12 minutes adult walking) from Nishiki market and 20 minutes walk from Kyoto station. But there is a bus stop right in front of the hotel that makes Kyoto station a 8 minutes distance and 3 minutes walk from the train. The staff were super polite and helpful. The rooms are a great touch and experience and there is a lot places where to eat very close.

Great location very cute rooms and loved the staff and common areas

Overall we enjoyed our stay. The only things we would reccomend are a better selection for breakfast, the surrounding can get noisy at times, and the rooms could use better lighting.

Great hotel. Clean, friendly staff, close to all amenities.

Easy access to trains & buses. Will book again!

The hotel had a cool design style and was connected to a 7/11 which was super helpful. Points off only for being a little far from most attractions or busy areas, and the room style was a little hard to adjust to.

Great hotel and so cute. They dont really offer breakfast aside from some bread but personally i like going out and exploring the city, to find something to eat. Front desk staff was super helpful and kind when i went through a hard time. They have a great area where you can relax and read. Pretty central to a lot of local attractions and walkable from Kyoto Station.

what an amazing hotel rooms where a really nice size for our week long holiday, the breakfast was really nice, loas of teas and coffee to have all day and also supplied us with pajamas as well as wash stuff including tooth paste and tooth brushes! the location was amazing as you are more or less in the center of kyoto and there was a bus stop and train station outside of your hotel. When you arrive you also get to pick your room which was a nice touch so if you didnt like highs you could pick the lower floors. We really cant wait to come back on our next trip would recommend for anyone wanting to go to kyoto

Bathroom was good, and room excellently clean to typical Japanese standards. Ask for extra pillows! Enjoyed Kyoto in general, but needed more taxis as transport in Kyoto is not as easily accessible as Tokyo. Younger travellers under 30 seemed to love the anime vibe.

Excellent accommodation, location a bit remote

This hotel is wonderful. I was amazed of how beautiful this property is. Rooms are very clean, comfortable and nice. Staff welcoming, speak very well English. They allowed storage of luggage while we already check out to explore furthermore of the city. Location was a distance walk from train station and buses. 22 minute walk. Probably will reconsider in future our next stay while it can be a distance from transit and train station.

Great staff and cool theme.

Everything looks new. Price is amazing.

Hotel was clean, staff were friendly & helpful, hotel had unique design, with the hotel located only 10 minutes by foot from Nishiki market and the main strip, with the train station close by & nice scenic views of the river just round the corner, with a 7/11 just under the hotel. Overall it has so many good aspects that I would highly recommend.

Perfect place, has laundry facilities, a 7/11 attached downstairs and very close to both subway station and bus stops.

Staffs are very helpful.

My boyfriend and his sister had asthma issues due to the amount of dust in the rooms. Easily the dirtiest hotel I've ever experienced. We requested a humidifier and the front desk gave us one with mold inside. We asked for extra pillows and the front desk told us there were no extras available.

Room was a bit larger for Japanese standard but no fridge. Shower was amazing! Check in was automated which was neat. 7-11 in the building for ease. Bus stop and train very close. Commons room very neat with kitchen and games and had outdoor patio that was amazing. Breakfast breads were tasty. Decor was cute as well.

Cute tiny room. Fast check in and check out. There is nothing in the room except for bathroom, but they have a big guest room by the lobby with the tv, huge manga collection and a dining room. Plenty of room to eat at with some kitchen stuff.

Inexpensive and a good size room! The view I had was nice in the morning. I like the theme and concept! I’d book this place again

The connected rooms were perfect for our family, the kids loved the bunk beds and the rooms were very spacious with storage under the beds.

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel it’s in a great location walkable to the shopping area of Kyoto and to the station , the staff were friendly and helpful with any questions asked would definitely recommend staying here if you staying for up to a week in Kyoto

Fashionable and affordable hotel rooms. Highly recommend.

Really loved this quirky and fun hotel. Rooms are somewhat small, but the design makes the most of them. Showers are spacious and an experience in themselves. All amenities are provided, except for tissues. The breakfast offered is really a coffee and pastry. Otherwise, a 10/10.

Great stay!

Wow. This was not a hostel but a fantastic hotel! Definitely recommend for anyone traveling with few people on Kyoto

Wonderful living experience, friendly staff and very clean environment! Will visit again definitely

The aesthetic was awesome

Their connecting room is really a great deal for big family up to 6.

Le décor est vraiment beau et cool, mais il n'y pas vraiment d'accueil du personnel à l'hôtel. C'était correct, sans plus.

Great quirky hotel. I would have preferred a traditional checkin rather than an having to checking through a. Machine.

Beds were so uncomfortable. I woke up with back pain every day 😞

We have a family of 5 so it was difficult to find a place for all of us especially in Japan. The rooms are usually very tight but the connecting room that we had was perfect for us. We had a bathroom for each room. The rooms were very clean but a little dark in terms of lighting. Very cute decor so the kids loved it. Best part was complimentary coffee, tea, hot water in the lounge. The kids loved the free breakfast bread downstairs and connecting 7-11 was their daily breakfast. Staff was very polite and helped with fancy luggage storage unit .

Good location which is central. However sites are a bit of a walk or require transit. Wish it was located in Gion. Distance from subway line which is connected to Kyoto Station is a 10 minute walk.

Trendy Colorful hotel

Good location. Nice lobby with free light breakfast.

Excelent location, and super kind the staff. Also they have a laundry room

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Super nice hotel, nice lobby good equipped! Super cool decorated rooms, close to bus and metro and the city center!

Bueno relación precio-calidad.

El hotel muy lindo, no hablaban mucho inglés, pero se esforzaban mucho para entenderte. No tiene tantos servicios como otros hoteles.

Standard rooms are small but got a better room at a small extra charge.

Sehr coole und moderne Einrichtung. Lage ist ganz in Ordnung, man braucht 20 min in die City zu Fuß, mit dem Bus geht es natürlich schneller. Die Einrichtung ist sehr modern und cool, das einzige was gefehlt hat, war das die Raum etwas mehr ausgeleuchtet hätten sein können und ein Kühlschrank/Minibar im Raum wäre schön gewesen.