Standard Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
Hotel · Kyoto · Kyoto
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
A 4-star hotel in Kyoto with strong guest ratings across rooms, service, and staff.
- Rated 8.8/10 by 692 guests
- Rooms and service both score 9.2
- Staff rated 9.3
8.8
Great
692 reviews
Booking.com 8.8 · 692 reviews
About
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel is a 4-star property in Kyoto, Japan. Guest reviews put it at 8.8 out of 10, with particularly strong scores for staff (9.3), rooms (9.2), and service (9.2). The hotel offers a range of practical amenities, including air conditioning, heating, an electric kettle, and tea and coffee facilities in every room.
The hotel has a garden area and a leisure/TV room for downtime, plus 24-hour reception and security. Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is from 05:00 to 11:00. Pets are not allowed, and the property is entirely non-smoking.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- High guest satisfaction overall — With an 8.8 rating from 692 reviews, guests are consistently happy with their stay, particularly the rooms and service.
- Exceptional staff — Staff score 9.3, the highest category, indicating guests feel well looked after.
- Strong rooms and value — Rooms and service both score 9.2, and value is rated 9.0, making it a solid choice for the price.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Facilities score is low — The facilities category receives only 5.6, suggesting the public areas or building may not match the room quality.
- Comfort rated lower than other categories — At 8.1, comfort scores below rooms, service, and staff, which may indicate beds or temperature control are average rather than exceptional.
- No pets allowed — If you're travelling with an animal, this property won't work, as pets are explicitly not permitted.
- Limited room options — The hotel offers only Standard and Deluxe Twin Rooms, both with two single beds, so it may not suit groups or those needing a double bed.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Key access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Safety
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.8/10 from 692 reviews
Booking.com · 8.8 · 692 reviews
04 — Location
Getting around Kyoto
The property sits in Kyoto.
Kyoto: The hotel is located in Kyoto, a city known for its temples, gardens, and traditional architecture. The area context lists Kyoto as the locality, with the hotel ranking 1209 out of 2356 properties in the city.
394-8, Sekisenincho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0021, Japan
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 05:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 18 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is from 05:00 to 11:00.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
No, pets are not allowed at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel.
Is there air conditioning in the rooms?
Yes, the hotel provides air conditioning and heating throughout.
Does the hotel offer luggage storage?
Yes, luggage storage is available, along with 24-hour reception and security.
What room types are available?
The hotel offers Standard Twin and Deluxe Twin rooms, both with two single beds.
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The bottom line
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel earns its strong guest rating through excellent staff, comfortable rooms, and good value. The low facilities score and limited room types are the main caveats, but for a straightforward, well-run Kyoto stay, it's a reliable pick.
8.8A solid, guest-approved choice in Kyoto with minor facility trade-offs.
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