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SmartStay Johnny

★★★★·9.3/ 10Excellent
·Apartments
Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingAll 38 facilities +
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Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Hokanji Temple - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Kodai-ji Temple - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Kenninji Temple - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Ryozen Kannon War Memorial - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Yasui Konpiragu - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Yasaka Shrine - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Kiyomizu Temple - 0. 7 km / 0. 5 mi- Shijo Street - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Hanamikoji Street - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Gion Corner - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- Chion-in Temple - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Gion Shirakawa Area - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Gion Tatsumi Bridge - 1. 2 km / 0. 8 mi- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Pontocho Alley - 1. 4 km / 0. 8 mi. The nearest airports are: Itami Airport (ITM) - 50. 2 km / 31. 2 mi Kobe Airport (UKB) - 83 km / 51. 5 mi Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 101. 3 km / 63 mi Located in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka is within a 10-minute walk of Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. This hotel is 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Shijo Street and 0. 6 mi (0. 9 km) from Gion Corner.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests consistently praise the modern, spotless apartments, stunning sea views, and excellent beach proximity. Host Johnny and the daily breakfast receive frequent acclaim. Main drawbacks involve steep staircases without an elevator, compact bathrooms with low water pressure, traffic noise from nearby roads, and tight parking spaces. Overall, the stay is highly rated.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness9.8
Rooms9.6
Service9.5
Surroundings9.4
Facilities9.3
Value9.3
Location9.2
Wi-Fi8.5
PraisedStunning sea views and balconies · Friendly and helpful hosts · Modern and clean apartments · Excellent location near beach/dining
ComplaintsLow/slanted ceilings causing discomfort · Small bathroom space · Difficult or chaotic parking · Thin walls/poor soundproofing

KEYIdeal for travelers prioritizing sea views, cleanliness, and beach access. Those with heavy luggage or mobility concerns should note the lack of an elevator. Quiet seekers may prefer rooms away from the main road.

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