The DNA: Featuring a minimalist design, Hotel Anteroom is set in a refurbished 1920s student hostel within walking distance of Kyoto’s Kujo Station. It offers an art gallery, bar, breakfast room and a coin launderette. Compact, simple rooms are decorated in neutral colours and are fitted with an LCD TV, a design sofa and a table. Sleepwear and complimentary toiletries are provided. The 9 “art” rooms are decorated by different artists and designers.

Seen: FRAME

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 61 rooms (15-40m2) (160-430 sq ft) ❌ no parking available • no pets allowed • 24-hour front desk • wheelchair accessible