Art Stay in Tofukuji — Hotel in Kyoto

The Tofuku-ji Station is only one station from Kyoto Station with the Nara Line. Both the JR and the lokal north/south going train stop here. So easy to get all over Kyoto from this location. The Art Stay is a private apartment-style place. The unit we stayed in had two rooms, bathroom, toilet and a living room/kitchen with oven and fridge. It is fine. But not very accomodating if you like to relax after a long day temple-exploring. The beds are thin futons and the chairs in the living room are incredibly uncomfortable. I do not recommend for elderly people! The neighborhood is quite possible the least charming in Kyoto. The system with keys works fine and the owner sends a really good guide beforehand by email. The picture is the view from...

Want to try something other than a hotel? Nice sized apartment. Very clean. Super close to a train station one stop away from the main Kyoto station. Plenty of little shops nearby and is within walking distance to some cool temples and shrines. Only downside was we couldn't check in till after 4 and the local shrines close pretty close to that so missed out on some sightseeing. Good spot for multiple nights stay but stick to a hotel if you want to checkout the area...

Nice and cosy. Giving it 2-stars short of yhe perfect score is because we found a dirty, stinky mug when we opened the kitchen drawer. White mould was growing in it. Also, there's no cutlery so do...