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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Higashi Honganji Temple
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Restaurant
Exterior
Public bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

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

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View) | View from room

Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

Highlights

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

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Standard Double

Standard Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin

Superior Twin

Highlights

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

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Superior Double

Superior Double

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bathroom

Twin Suite with Higashi Honganji Temple View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 88 min drive
  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 21 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪焼肉やる気京都駅前店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel Kuu Kyoto puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is only 5 minutes on foot.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults and JPY 900 to 1300 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 4000.0 per night

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Kuu Kyoto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Kuu Kyoto and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Hotel Kuu Kyoto also has a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kuu Kyoto?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Kuu Kyoto like?
Hotel Kuu Kyoto is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Gojo Station and 6 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nick, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 😊
A, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gillian, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the bath, and within walkable distance to some of the main attractions
m, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good quiet place to stay
Great place to stay in Kyoto. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Erica, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly hotel, room rather small, lovely public bath. In excellent area immediately opposite Temple.
Lesley, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Tiny Gem in Kyoto
What a superb little hotel… spotless… location opposite a temple was magical… superbly professional staff… A Gem‼️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
brett, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christine, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot to stay in for Kyoto. Has a little manga corner for you to use and our room had a beautiful view of the temple right across from it. Also has bus stops nearby and is walkable to many of the shopping malls and restaurants nearby. Room was more spacious than other accommodations that we had in Japan and lots of toiletries were provided for us to pick from in the main hallway. Staff was very kind and helpful (always greeted us coming in and going out of hotel, one staff member went above and beyond to help us with a laundry issue).
Phoebe, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location. Very clean, quite and has an amazing view of the temple.
Taryn, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended for a Kyoto stay
Amazing hotel in Kyoto. Just a short walk from Kyoto Station, an incredible temple across the street, public onsen onsite, and spacious room for Japan's standards. They securely held our bags until check-in time. We were close to bus and train stops that were convenient for getting to Fushimi Inari and Nara and lots of food nearby. Friendly service and comfortable room.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean. Breakfast was amazing and tasty. Would highly recommend this hotel. The view of the temple was beautiful to see.
Manuel, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Very clean and comfortable, it had a sauna and there’s a temple in front of the hotel. It has a little area with mangas to read. I would stay here again
Yashira, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little hotel with nice view. Walking distance from Kyoto Station. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Nice public bath. Highly remmended.
Bella Luchie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating. Hotel staff went out of the way to mail me my charger I forgot. Easily walkable to train station and right across the street from a temple.
Taylor, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend
Clean and comfortable, great staff, convenient location, great view of temple and grounds. Tatami room is a nice touch.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

ERIC, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and great place close to the best temple and had a great and inclusive onsen
Christopher, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff at Hotel Kuu were wonderful when we had an unexpected snafu in our transportation from Tokyo to Kyoto. They were very helpful in other ways as well. I do wish the beds and pillows weren’t so hard and uncomfortable but I found this to be the norm in all the hotels we stayed at in Japan. Loved the bidet toilets but not the 1-ply toilet paper. The spa baths were a luxurious bonus!
Pemly, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is the most wonderful hotel I have ever stayed at! The staff are impeccably polite and so helpful. The view from this hotel can not be beat. It is so peaceful and the onsen are absolutely top notch! When I booked this hotel I was excited , but when we actually checked in I was blown away by the contemporary traditional atmosphere as a whole. Their breakfast is also healthy and delicious with too many different options to list. Be assured that our next visit to Kyoto will definitely include a stay at Hotel Kuu!! Thank you so much!
Amanda, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This is a sweet hotel, with a lovely Onsen downstairs. The location is very walkable with lots of restaurants, shops, convenience stores and easy transit access in the area. Although the hotel is on a main road, it’s relatively quiet at night. Staff were friendly. No complaints at all.
Leona, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was our first trip to Kyoto and that place was absolutely amazing
THOMAS, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel, it offers a delightful blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese elements, conveniently located near Kyoto Station, near pharmacies, konbinis, shopping and restaurants. The hotel's standout feature is its in-house onsen, featuring two baths that alternate daily between genders, providing a peaceful retreat after sightseeing. I enjoyed their buffet breakfast, and it caters to both Western and Japanese tastes. I highly recommend this hotel.
Laura, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review