Travelers find relaxation in the indoor public bath and rejuvenating spa treatments at this Kyoto hotel where thoughtful amenities create a seamless stay
AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa offers a tranquil retreat with a soothing indoor public bath and spa services. Guests enjoy practical comforts like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and luggage storage, making city exploration effortless.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
shimokyo kasiya, 5, Kyoto, kyoto, 600-8498
What's nearby
Shijo Street
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sanjo Street
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Nijō Castle
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Nishiki Market
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Pontocho Alley
5 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Omiya Station
4 min walk
Nijojo-mae Station
12 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami)
58 min drive
Restaurants
コメダ珈琲店 四条大宮店
3 min walk
モリタ屋 京都本店
3 min walk
BURGER REVOLUTION KYOTO
3 min walk
スタンド なにそれ
3 min walk
バンガロー
1 min walk
About this property
AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa
Hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street, AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a vending machine
Room features
All 177 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 800 per person
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Spa
Massage
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private or shared bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 800.00 per person
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
AB Hotel Horikawa
AB Kyoto Shijo Horikawa
AB Horikawa
Ab Kyoto Shijo Horikawa Kyoto
AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa Hotel
AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa Kyoto
AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa?
As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,381, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa?
AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Nijō Castle and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mile (2 km). Omiya Station is only a 4-minute walk and Nijojo-mae Station is 12 minutes.
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Reviews
AB Hotel Kyoto Shijo Horikawa Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Great budget option for Kyoto. Very convenient for many tourist attractions and restaurants.
Lloyd
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Nicole
11 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fromt desk staffs are helpfull and polite. Hotel room is small but clean & efficient. However small thing like shower curtain was ripped on top but housekeeping didn’t replace made it feel like a motel. The bathroom had all plastic lining also made it looked cheap. Hot breakfast had good varieties. My friend booked here so I booked here too for convenient transport.
Loved location. Surrounded by all local buses and located at the base of the major shopping street - Shijo Dori. Can walk up it or take the bus. Also lots of good places to eat around the neighborhood. This is my third stay here.
A must stay! I started each day with a good breakfast and ended with a heavenly soak in the ladies bath (tattoos are prohibited). They provided new towels and bed clothes daily, and amenities are available at the front desk whenever you need. There's a bus stop just across the street, and Nishiki Market and other shopping spots are close by if you'd rather walk. I hope to be back again some day.
While room was a little small, it was good value with the included breakfast. Was able to open window and also control air conditioner after translating the label on the remote.
Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Small rooms
Room was too small we had big luggages it was hard to find a place to open them. But the room was clean.
I randomly picked this hotel without looking at a map so it was about a 10 minutes walk from the subway. Without a suitcase this is fine. The bed was not so comfy, more firm than anything but the room and facilities were lovely and it was an easy walk to sites.
Stayed only for one night but very good exprience outside of the issue where the inside of the fridge smelled terrible. I put my food inside as it was necessary and it came out smelling like rotten food / the smelly type of beer. Some other reviews mentioned the fridge issue, so perhaps we just were unlucky.