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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kawaramachi Street

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is Rp1.081.196
Rp1.189.316 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gion Corner - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bar moon walk 河原町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪六曜社 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KIHARU Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カプリチョーザ 河原町VOX店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, HOTEL ARU KYOTO provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,870 for adults and JPY 1,870 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Handrails in hallways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 200–1,000 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 1870 for adults and from JPY 1870 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL ARU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

As of 28 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 29 Jun 2025 start from Rp1.081.196, 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 HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL ARU KYOTO located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is steps away from Kiyamachi Street, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient, with shoping area The room is exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to the subway and very safe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel was great for the location and decent amount of space in the room for luggage!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Aru Kyoto is a good choice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dienyffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is located in a nice convenient area of kyoto qith shopping and dining options. And close enough to walk to Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and cozy rooms Excellent location, walkable with different restaurants to choose from Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Amazing bathroom and shower! Everything great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good to stay in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

An

Liked: Cleanliness
big room, nice and clean too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a corner room. Beautiful tinted windows on two walls. Best bathroom we encountered in our entire Japan stay. A bathtub with a skyline view! Terrific location with a huge array of food and shopping options steps from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasilisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very nice. Hotel itself doesn’t have very many amenities but it’s close to the heart of Kyoto.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value; well mantained and very affordable without losing the cleanliness factor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt have had a better experience here. Perfect location for nightlife and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the property. Very nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed. Surprisingly quiet. The bathroom sink had non existent hot water pressure and the bidet had only cold water. Other than that great location and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is located in a central area, filled with shops and food, really easy to get around with public transport close by. Hotel staff is friendly and helpful, rooms have excellent quality amenities, just a little bit small which is understandable. Really enjoyed the stay there and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Issanagui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value, very good area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for all we wanted to do
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Not that great. Not really set up for foreigners. Staff member a but unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was located in a great spot. While some items were older, the bathroom was up to date. It was the perfect blend of old and new. Beds were comfortable and loved the window shades.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a little loud with windows open at night, great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and rooms. Loved the style/decor and stained glass in the rooms. The service was excellent, the front staff were so kind. The room was small but comfortable and the shower & bath were wonderful! Very deep soaker tub. Great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025