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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple

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Rooftop terrace
Property entrance
Exterior
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers a peaceful stay in central Kyoto with amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant and relax in the sauna. Borrow bikes to visit nearby Kawaramachi Street. The staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, City View (1-3 persons)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

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Suite Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪立のみ いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪iSOiSM - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪熟成焼肉听 京都駅前店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Hotel Kuu Kyoto provides laundry facilities, a sauna and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and a lift
  • A front desk safe, a water dispenser and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Kuu Kyoto have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Bidets and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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 2,600 to 2,600 for adults and JPY 900 to 1,300 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Housekeeping is included for stays of 3-nights or more with first service on the 3rd day of stay, and every 2-days after that. Towel exchanges are available on request for all bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 200-10,000 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: approximately JPY 2600 to 2600 for adults and JPY 900 to 1300 for children
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 4000 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000 per night

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Disposable items are available in the lobby.

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Kuu
Kuu Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kuu Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Kuu Kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gojo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 21 minutes.

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Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 465 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, it was so beautiful and and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome and great value for money, never mind the fabulous location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in a great location. Was travelling as family of five, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bath area too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chunmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. 5 min walk from Kyoto station.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the bath, and within walkable distance to some of the main attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Hotel Kuu. It's convenient to Kyoto Station. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The breakfast is plentiful and there is a public bath on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location. List a few mins to the station etc. comfy beds and great shower, with the usual great Japanese toilet 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, it had everything I needed. Emily and the rest of the staff were so lovely and made me feel very welcome. Arigato 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quiet place to stay

Great place to stay in Kyoto. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid location, close to a subway, rooms were clean, but definitely the smaller side if you have clam shell suitcases.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three of us stayed for 9 days!! Staff were fantastic. Couldn’t do enough for you. Loved our time there. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot and friendly staff

We loved this place. The front desk was incredibly friendly and helpful, they also have multiple staff members who know different languages. The public bath was great and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, well located. We had the room facing the beautiful temple gate. What a joy to wake up to such beauty. The breakfast buffet is great and varied. The public baths are really relaxing. Kyoto is such a great city!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

We felt very comfortable and welcomed by the warm and friendly staff. Our bed was comfortable, everything was very clean, the soaking tub was wonderful and breakfasts delicious, generous and beautiful. We would return for sure. Also it's in an unbeatable location, quiet, but central.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best hotel we have stayed in Japan. Staff is super attentive and the rooms modern and new. The oxen is a great plus and so is the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

YI LIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Loved the experience of the property too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was walkable from Kyoto Station and train lines. Hotel was clean and safe. The saunas are great way to end each day. Try to book the on site bicycles - an excellent way to see the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deshaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the temple was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bath was wonderful experience! I will take my whole family here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024