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Reviews of City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto 1 stars

604-8084 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-agaru , Japan

#541 of 699 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 60 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Shabby room.

    Good location. Quiet surroundings.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the bathroom locks didn’t work but other than that it was great

    More Traditional Japanese which I loved

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room size... but in Kyoto I guess normal. The common shower one night was with a lot of hair on the floor. I know that this is due to guests but anyhow not the best

    the hostel is a very good area in Kyoto, closed to metro and to a lot of attractions and shopping spots and restaurant for the night. They have the possibility to do onsen in the structure, that is a plus and our room was really a nice japanese style

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It is well located. We had a large traditional room. I liked it. There was a washing basin. A toilet was nearby. The traditional shared Japanese bathroom/shower facility was interesting for a Westerner. I found it fine. My teenage kids didn't like the bathroom so much.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really I have no complaints, our stay was lovely. The communal 4 person shower was a surprise however didn’t end up being a problem.

    Wonderful location. Simple, clean, friendly host.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    8.0
    Best location and defilingly a good place to have a traditional tatamis room experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    We were on the last floor of the hotel and there was no shower on our floor so we had to go down 4 floor to shower. That was not super convenient but that was the only thing so I would recommend this stay for sure.

    Best location in Kyoto. Almost everything was to a walking distance. Building is old and rooms could benefits of a fresh paint, but overall we loved the tatamis room experience and I would definitely go back. There was a tea set and small table with cushion as well for ceiling that was every appreciated when back from a long walking day.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    WIFI signal was very weak at level 5 in our room.

    Uncle at the front desk is very nice. Location is very convenient and near to the market and tourist attractions.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower on a different floor then the room

    Location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and silent, super shower. Perfect location you can reach restaurants, markets and metro easily by foot. In a really nice neighbourhood. We like it a lot!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value, clean room and facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom and in general common spaces are a little cold.

    The position is great and the staff is nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    7.0
    Fine and friendly.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are shared fridges but no crockery for do-it-yourself meals, which is a pity: I had to buy a bowl to have breakfast in my room.

    The pension is a series of rooms with shared bathrooms/washbasins, and no food is provided. It is comfy, warm and the host is very nice. Tea making facilities and teabags are provided which is welcome. Not quite as convivial as a hostel but well located and, for the time of year, the price was reasonable. The wifi was excellent, which was helpful for working.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Would stay there again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Loved that it was more of a traditional Japanese inn. Loved the location! Owner was very kind

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower is like a onsen, a big space so no privacy. The price was to high for a basic room

    Owner was nice and helpful. Rooms where basic and tiny

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was told that there would be a place to do laundry, but when I asked the owner, I was informed that the laundry was broken, not a huge deal, but slightly disappointed

    It was simple but nice, rooms were spacious, comfortable and overall enjoyed the feel of the room The hotel is also located in a really good location, next to many different food and shopping centers and fairly close to the train station, overall great experience given the price and honestly would stay again if I ever visit kyoto For a 1 star hotel way better then expected

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    7.0
    it was nice stay but could improve on some of the things
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no wifi in the room or very slow in common area. it was cold in spring time including the shower room. Also some weird noises what kept you up middle of the night

    the host was so nice and welcoming, the property was very clean. very good location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    8.0
    Great value stay in Kyoto! Very happy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a problem for us but something to be aware of - the only thing that we were not expecting was that the showers in the men's and ladies bathrooms were communal, rather than shared. There is a shower room that has 4 showers in it and a bathtub, they are not separated by cubicles or curtains. However you could lock the bathroom door and shower on your own, this is what everyone seemed to do while we stayed so it wasn't a problem!

    The location is great, 10/15 minute walk to Nishiki Market and the main shopping street. Close to lots of restaurants and 7/11. The owner was really friendly and gave us a map when we checked in and highlighted good places to visit as well as good places to view cherry blossom. Our room was of traditional style which was really nice to experience. Toilets and sinks on every floor all kept spotless - fridge and microwave on our floor too so you could use those as well. Really enjoyed our stay here.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely, clean property with all the amenities you could need. Really great location close to a nice shopping district, 7/11 for food, and subway/bus stations. Super friendly and helpful staff. Beds were really comfy.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The atmosphere is good, the host is very friendly and helpful. Not familiar with public bath but our time is different so that's not a huge problem

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    8.0
    I had a great time staying at this place, would definitely come back there again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    equipments was a bit old

    Great Location and nice Japanese style hotel, the owner was really nice, speaks great English and had good recommendation for visits

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep and narrow stairs. Early check out time and late check in time

    Accessibility

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    6.0
    Convenient but not nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture in the room is old and run down. Though it didn’t feel dirty it was also not comfy or welcoming. No sound proofing between rooms

    The location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fantastic quality, unmatched at this price point. Perfect location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    Excellent location, peaceful, quiet and minimalist.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, peaceful and quiet. The room was sparkling clean, comfortable, furnished in Japanese traditional style. The staff was friendly offering warm hospitality and sightseeing recommendations. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2025

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