Hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Stayed here for 7 nights in a Triple room as family. Although the room appears small, the room is so well designed that little ledges here and there creates usable space for your electronic devices etc. We liked the complimentary coffee machine for an early morning start. The location was excellent for walking around the touristy Nishiki Market and Teramachi etc and despite being in the middle of it all - the street was so quiet at night. The location was also good if you like walking to various attractions (Minamiza theatre 10mins, Nijo Castle 20mins) and it is about a 10 min walk to the Shijo Karasuma Station, which you need to get to JR Station, otherwise if are carrying luggage and you can take a taxi for 1600yen. You could also take the bus but we avoided it after hearing concerns of over-tourisms and of locals not being able to use their bus service.

One of the best hotel experiences ever. The hosts are a family and they give personal attention to the guests: provide information, assist in everything you need, and make the stay enjoyable. The location is excellent close the food market, lots of other eating options, lots of public transportation options to visit the entire Kyoto area. The rooms have everything you need including washer and drying option which we used and was so useful when you pack lightly for the trip. The owners as I said are wonderful. They helped us on the last day, after we check out, retrieve our son's phone which was lost in a taxi! We loved out stay there and highly recommend it!

The host family and staff were terrific - kind, informative, helpful and with a sense of humour. We'd come home from a day out with all sorts of questions about things we'd seen and they were happy to share thoughts and explanations. We learned about all sorts of things from language intricacies to local habits and customs. The rooms were a decent size for Japan and the top floor deluxe twin had a great patio for taking in the street below. While the hotel is located on a side street away from a main shopping thoroughfare, we heard nothing at night after 9-10 pm. and we were there four days. We split our time between the more sedate area of Higashiyama and this hotel's more lively Shijo Kawaramachi area. We slept well in both locations. We would stay again. Thank you, GOCO staff!

Central location, very clean, washer, efficient dryer function in bathroom clothes dried within 1-3 hours depending on fabric type)…but it was the owners and staff that really made our stay so special. They were so warm and welcoming. They treated us like their family, daily conversations at the lobby, their recommendations, and daily giving us directions how to go anywhere. They’re located only 2-3 buildings away from Nishiki Market. My 8 year old daughter and I stayed at their smallest room (with 1 double bed). It was small and very smart use of the space. It was very clean and amazing water pressure in the shower. They also provide cold water in the lobby, so we refilled our water bottles and also the pitcher from the room.

I stayed in the double bed room. Compact but functional, clean, with a washing machine and detergent. The staff were so helpful and gave us extra blankets and a cutting knife to borrow when we needed it. I saw them helping another group search for nearby restaurants. There's a free water dispenser downstairs and they give you a glass pitcher to keep in your fridge. Free coffee and tea too. Location is very convenient but also tucked away in a side street so it wasn't noisy at all. There is a terrace on the 5th floor with tables and umbrellas. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in central Kyoto near Kyoto Kawaramachi station.