This is a great option for staying in Kyoto! We found it a comfortably out of the main hustle, but a super easy walk or train ride to anywhere we wanted to go. Options for food and coffee the surround area (within 10 minute walk) were excellent. We loved the drinks and snacks that were available, and the lobby was comfortable to relax in. Bathroom was great, by any hotel standard, but especially compared to other places we’ve stayed in Japan. Would absolutely stay here again.

Found the beds and pillows here quite firm. Noticed that is just a common preference in Japan, but found this especially so here. Not my personal preference, but I also wouldn’t call it uncomfortable. If you like a firm mattress and pillow then you’ll enjoy this!

The location is great, close to the subway, and a lot of Kyoto attractions. It is located in a quiet street, so no noise bothers you. The rooms seem almost brand new, and I really loved the bathroom options - shower and a bath. Staff was very helpful

The beds are pretty hard and, surprisingly, even the pillows. Come mentally prepared if that's not your jam.

We stayed at Insomnia Kyoto Oike for six nights, and it was the most pampering, comfortable, cozy, and friendly-designed hotel I’ve stayed at in Japan – and possibly anywhere. The hotel is perfectly located, just a short walk from the train station and about a 20-minute walk to Nishiki Market. The hotel offers everything you could need to make your stay pleasant and welcoming. The rooms are clean, spacious, and beautifully designed, with a fantastic bathroom and all the amenities you could ask for. The lobby features a cozy social lounge with light refreshments available 24/7, including a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, and even a beer/wine machine for only 500 yen per glass. Additional thoughtful features include a washing machine and dryer, a coin exchange machine, bicycles for guest use, refillable water bottles, and more. Everything is designed with the guest’s comfort in mind – simply amazing! When I return to Kyoto, this will undoubtedly be the hotel I choose, without hesitation.

The only downside was that the mattress and pillows were a bit firm to my taste.

I liked the simplicity of the layout of the whole hotel. Nice lobby area that is shared directly with the lounge that has a cool, hip, relaxing vibe. Fun and Japan themed books to read sit on the shelves and neat games to play are freely available. There's an amazing selection of different, delicious breads to snack on. Enjoyed the latte machine and the cold juice and coffee offered. They play music from a cool record player in the lounge. Fantastic shower area in the rooms with all kinds of water and cleaning options. Nice room layout overall.

It was a little pricey for the stay but it seems reasonable enough for the quality of the place. They kept hanging extra towels on my outside door handle when I really didn't need them and didn't know how to easily stop them haha.

We had a great stay at this hotel for 5 nights. The beds were comfy and the bathroom had a wonderful shower & bath. Our favorite part of the hotel was the lounge, it was the perfect start to our day being able to come down and have free coffee/tea and pastries every morning and to finish our evening with a drink and a snack before bed. The hotel is right by the subway station and bus stops which made it very easy to get around. Lots of great restaurants in the area too and a 7eleven right around the corner.

We had a twin room and it was incredibly small. Both me and my husband had small carry on suitcases and the room wasn't big enough to lay them both out flat or hang our clothes in the v small wardrobe. So I'm not sure how someone with larger suitcases would deal with this. Would recommend booking a larger room if you can. The laundry facility is very basic, only one washer & dryer which wasn't enough as many people were trying to wash and dry their clothes during our stay. They really need to have at least 3 like many of the other hotels we stayed at.

Very modern, new, comfortable (except the pillows but they gave me another one). Karasuma Oike metro station, very convenient. Washing machine works with coins, no need to buy detergent separately. Coffee is good and available all day. Nice free bread and pastries (a couple of fruits would be great as a suggestion). My room was extremely quiet, I didn’t hear one noise.

Out of a 6 nights stay I only asked that they make the room twice. And never to change the sheets. But the 2 times they « made the room », they did not make the bed nor change the glasses. And the second time they did not even wipe the sink. So basically making the room seems limited to changing the garbage bins.

The Insomnia exceeded our expectations. Of the 4 different hotels my daughter and I stayed in while in Japan for 2 weeks this was by far our favorite. Very thoughtful room layout and attention to the small details such as: L shaped couch in corner, black out curtains, free espresso machine in lobby, separate toilet room from shower. Staff was helpful when asked and one senior staff went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The design of the hotel itself with elevators in the middle so that hallways are even private~we felt like we had the place to ourselves despite the place having many other guests.

Nothing really it really is a great little hotel and I'm so glad we stayed there 4 nights.

There were so many aspects of the hotel which i loved and are great benefits when comparing to other hotels i have stayed in throughout Japan. 1. Free snacks - Nuts and japanese chippies 2. Breakfast - Kyoto is famous for bread and pastry and in my 4 days there, there was a rotating menu of delicious bread. 3. Free water bottles and re-fillable water - Just so handy as a traveller! 4. Alcohol “vending machine” - For a 500 yen coin, you could get a glass of red, white, japanese whisky or sake 5. Location - As a 1st timer in Kyoto, the hotel was such an easy option to getting around Kyoto!

It is a bit pricey compared to an average hotel.

The hotel was ideally located next to the subway. The area was quiet with easy access to restaurants. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Like most hotels in Japan, the room was small but the use of space was excellent. It was nice to have 24/7 coffee/tea and pastries that could be enjoyed in a very relaxing lounge area. We stayed a week and would highly recommend the hotel for short or extended stays.

There was nothing we didn’t like.

Staff were helpful. Hotel seemed new. Room was lovely, tastefully decorated and shower is awesome. We had a little table with chairs which was very useful. The hotel is on a side street off the main road, so very quiet - and no noise from adjoining rooms. Close to the underground station and a fifteen minute walk to the main shopping strip. No breakfast, but free coffee and pastries/bread - and the 7 eleven is close by. We were able to store our cases under the bed making the room seem less messy. My wife asked for softer pillows and this was not a problem Everything was great in this hotel and we would definitely recommend it!

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