insomnia KYOTO OIKE

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.

Great location, surrounded by a variety of small, niche restaurants/ establishments. The staff were very helpful and one made a great recommendation for a good, well priced Yakiniku restaurant only streets away. The music selection in the lobby was fun, plenty of great albums from the past we hadn't head in a long time. It was good to be able to have a small continental breakfast before heading out and drinks in the afternoon. The bathroom and room size were also good. It's like having a private onsen, although the bath tub was small, we used mineral salts ( buy them from the chemist) to help our sore muscles recover each day.

Great hotel! Felt very spacious and our room on one of the upper floors had a great view of the mountains. Beautiful sunsets. Staff super helpful. The free breakfast pastries was a real bonus - saved us having to go out and look for something and they are genuinely delicious. We booked a Superior Twin Room and it felt very luxurious - it was a suite really, with a small sofa and table area to eat or relax and the room itself and the bathroom was huge compared to our Tokyo hotels. The neighbourhood is perhaps not the most exciting but it's very well placed for exploring the city as the nearest station is only a few mins walk. There are also several supermarket/convenience stores nearby, a vegan ice cream place, and several restaurants. The staff were very helpful. Overall, I'm really happy with our choice of hotel for our Kyoto visit and I would stay there again.

The hotel has a very cool vibe, with a turntable and lots of vinyl records, boardgames and books that guests can use as they please. There are complementary snacks and coffee, which were a real life savior in the very early mornings. It is located nearby a subway station, but not right near the center, which we found perfect: close enough to good restaurants and transportation, and far enough for a peaceful rest. The staff was always very helpful even considering the language barrier.

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.