FIRSTCABIN Kyoto Nijojo

Great stay, I was able to upgrade to a first-class space and it was worth the money. The staff was amazing. They allowed me to store my bag before check-in. They also held my bags after I checked in because I was going to Osaka later that day. I did retrieve my bags before 3 pm. The hotel was close to a bus stop, supermarket, and Nijo-jo Castle. The hotel offered light snacks, tea, coffee, and other small amenities as well. About 20 minutes by bus to get to the bamboo forest.

I loved all the comforts that were provided. Free shampoo, conditioner, cleanser, moisturiser, pyjamas, slippers, washing machine, coffee, tea, yakult, snacks, comfy sitting area with magazines and books as well as origami paper. There was luggage storage and multiple bathrooms so that I never had to wait to use a shower or toilet. The onsen was beautiful and relaxing with a window looking out on to an enclosed garden. The WiFi was fast and reliable.

Not the most ideal in terms of location. It's about another 8 to 10 mins walk from either Nijojo-mae Station or Marutamachi Station. There are buses from Kyoto Station to nearby bus stop where certain buses also continues to Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji and Koimizudera. Nijo Castle is less than 5 minutes away on foot. There is a supermarket and Mos Burger opposite the property. Mini marts are a few minutes walk away. Staff is friendly and efficient. Clean cabin is of decent size and shielded by a curtain with strong magnet at one end. There is only a round table in the cabin and 3 hangers. Pretty big drawer with lock is under the bed. Wifi connection is good. Cabin level has toilet and vanity sink facilities. For shower, one has to go to the communal bath on the ground level. The communal bath (termed Men's Spa) is very decent. Shower stalls, toilet, vanity sink, washing machine and onsen bath are all located in the communal bath. I believe the ladies has a similar set up. Lounge area is decent in size. In the middle of the lounge is a huge tatami island with a table in the center. Several seats and a sofa accompanied by small round coffee tables surround the tatami island. There are free snacks. Yakult, tea and coffee are provided. One can also replenish drinking water. Microwave is available for use. Lounge area is best for mingling.

I loved this place, super spacious rooms and good amenities. Public bath was clean and comfortable. The staff were extremely nice! I had to give some of the ladies some press butter sand cookies for their hard work and good service. They also have free snacks and green tea&coffee which is definitely a plus! I'll definitely be staying here again in the future

It was a very nice cabin hotel. The staff was helpfull and I appreciated the free slippers, pyjamas and snacks in the common lounge. I appreciated quite a big locker in the room, where even a laptop can fit. The location is also very nice, it is convenient that there is a big supermarket right across the street and it is in a walkable distance from the city center.