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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
City centre hotel within walking distance of Pontocho Alley

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Exterior
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
In the heart of Kyoto, HOTEL ARU KYOTO offers a serene retreat with dry cleaning services and in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who have enjoyed the buffet breakfast and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 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 - 0.1 km
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive
  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 12 min walk

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 ARU KYOTO offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Nishiki Market and Shijo Street are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 5 minutes and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Japanese
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 99
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 99
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Electronic bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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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 1870 for adults and JPY 1870 for children

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does HOTEL ARU KYOTO offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HOTEL ARU 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 ARU KYOTO?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at HOTEL ARU KYOTO.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around HOTEL ARU KYOTO like?

HOTEL ARU KYOTO is in Downtown Kyoto, a short 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 8 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

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HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and cozy rooms Excellent location, walkable with different restaurants to choose from Recommended
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay!
Mackenzie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel + location
Had a great time! The location was great for public transit connections, sightseeing opportunities and food. The hotel and room was great, especially the bathroom was quite spacious. We would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family. The beds were a bit stiff for our tastes, and the windows were a bit drafty which made it quite chilly in February. Yet we had a great stay! Arigato gozaimasu, Aru Hotel!
Filip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and very friendly staff. Room was a bit small but very well appointed. Breakfast was superb and location wonderful
Laura, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel for the pricing, very clean and friendly staff always happy to help
Harrison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and well located, very friendly staff, close to the metro and restaurants. Excellent price-quality!
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Kyoto! Near Sanjo station that takes you to Osaka.
Serge, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our favourite hotel during our 2 week Japanese holiday. Excellent location, spacious and so convenient to bus and trains.
Tracy, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel probably our favourite on all our stays in Japan. Close to all the restaurants and bars, easy walk to subway and bus stops.
Andrew, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel at a great location. Breakfast was delicious
Gergo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended Two thumbs up Excellent hotel Beautiful Convenient Thank you Expedia
Rosario, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel has a special vintage charm. Staff very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this hotel.
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay - i recommend
We stayed 4 night and it was awesome . The hotel has a great vibe, good amenities, the people are really helpful and its location is very central. The breakfast is half continental half Japanese. We enjoyed it a lot !
Charles, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and Darling!
This hotel is COZY! The entrance is darling and warm. Staff was friendly and helpful. The restroom area was very nice. Great shower! Beds were comfortable. I really liked the stained glass windows in the room. I will stay there again if I return to Kyoto!
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, near the subway, bus stops, shopping, and near Pontocho Alley and the Nishiki Market. Kind and friendly staff!
Henry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was superb for food trip, sightseeing, shopping I can find really nice restaurants walking distance in 10mins The room was very clean with comfortable bedding and staff was helpful and friendly I will definitely stay here again
Yeunjung, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the best time at the Aru Kyoto. We're especially grateful for the kind and attentive staff that answered all of our questions and arranged luggage transport for us. Would absolutely stay here again.
Kenya, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great choice in Kyoto
Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location for public transport, shopping and nightlife. The breakfast buffet was great, the hotel bar was a quiet refuge from the busier bars in the area. Their unlimited wine for an hour for 1000 yen was hard to refuse.
Stuart, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the early 20th century style and low key vibe of this hotel! Everything we wanted to see was close by. Popular shopping, eating and drinking areas were within a 5-10 minute walk, but the noise did not follow us back to the hotel. Proximity to the canal was a wonderful amenity.
Reif, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for a few days in Kyoto.
Rod, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were helpful and polite - even returned the money we spent on laundry when the machines did not dry well. The breakfast buffet was to die for!!
Lori, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family Trip
Excellent place to stay if you’re visiting Kyoto. The hotel was conveniently located to stores, food, transportation, etc. The hotel itself, and the staff, were spectacular, we’d definitely stay there again!
Matthew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was very impressed with not only the hotel staff who were extremely helpful but the hotel itself. It was very clean & my room was pretty spacious for Japanese hotels and very comfortable. Pretty large bathroom & a great shower. Most importantly it was extremely convenient to all the great shopping, Nishi Market, great restaurants & the Gion area. I highly recommend this hotel.
Robert, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy to get to location, and close to a subway station. Near the river for a great walk.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location next to shopping and bar district, great for food but reserve
Philip, 3-night trip