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The Palace Side Hotel

3.5 star property
Discover your perfect blend of relaxation and adventure amidst stunning gardens. Enjoy scenic rides on rented bikes to nearby castles.
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Exterior
Lobby
Property amenity
Single Room, Non Smoking (140cm Bed)
Twin Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
For families
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Washer/dryer

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Non Smoking (90cm Bed)

Single Room, Non Smoking (90cm Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking (140cm Bed)

Single Room, Non Smoking (140cm Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Children's theme room

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Karasuma Shimodachiuri Agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8011

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 66 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 102 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 108 min drive
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 18 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 23 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 25 min walk
  • Marutamachi Station - 5 min walk
  • Imadegawa Station - 13 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪満る市 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪丸太町十二段家 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BI AN CA KYOTO - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Palace Side Hotel

At The Palace Side Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Imperial Palace. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Fermata, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers garden views. Also, Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Marutamachi Station is 5 minutes and Imadegawa Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (JPY 1400 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1281 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1967
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Fermata – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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 1100 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for JPY 1200 per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs JPY 1400 per night with in/out privileges

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.

Also known as

Palace Side
Palace Side Hotel
Palace Side Hotel Kyoto
Palace Side Kyoto
The Palace Side Hotel Hotel
The Palace Side Hotel Kyoto
The Palace Side Hotel Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Palace Side Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Palace Side Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 1400 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Palace Side Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Palace Side Hotel?
Yes, Fermata offers garden views.
What's the area around The Palace Side Hotel like?
The Palace Side Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Marutamachi Station and 5 minutes' walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

The Palace Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot in Kyoto
Great hotel with excellent service. Definitely dated decor but that’s part of its charm. Bikes for rent and excellent location.
Jane, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Stay elsewhere.
This hotel is outdated and requires renovation. Our room was not clean and the tray that held glasses looked as if it had cigarette ashes on it. The tables and sideboard were dirty.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good for westerners and had crib
Great spot for western travelers! Although we had 2 twin beds they were comfortable, especially compared to other hotels we’ve stayed at. They were able to supply a baby crib which was a hard to find elsewhere. We could adjust the thermostat which was also nice. The bathroom is small but not as small as other places. Wouldn’t recommend the hotel breakfast but it’s a short walk to fantastic French bakeries (Shinshindo is awesome). Subway and bus stops we’re nearby which made getting around easy. Overall would recommend!
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good value
All the basics are taken care of in a good location at a reasonable price.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christine, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

carpark is Y1200 per night, published rate different, say cannot accept, must pay Y1200 for carpark, next door is an overnight park of Y400
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Well situated next to the Imperial Palace, and display of art in lobby.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very convenient location next to excellent cafe “Time-doh” and in between Karasuma and Marutamachi subway stations, convenience stores, restaurants. Very nice and helpful front desk staff. Rooms and bath are basic but just what is needed. Overall convenient and good price. I would stay there again because it is close to where I need to be at a very affordable nightly rate.
Alex, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This hotel is in a great area with easy access to the Imperial Palace grounds, as well as other daily needs like groceries. Very pleasurable stay!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
The palace entrance is right across the road. It was very convenient. The staff told us where to see a festival and how to get there. They were very pleasant. It is a nice hotel for such a low price.
David, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredible.
The staff at this hotel are some of the most helpful and friendly people I've met during my stay in Japan. I'd go back to the palace side hotel just for them the next time I'm visiting Kyoto.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff in a clean and comfortable hotel in a very convenient location. Room was slightly bigger than others we have used in Japan. Only real downside is small elevators (barely fit 2 people and luggage) and multiple ambulance sirens as hospital nearby. String quartet concert in the foyer was an added bonus as was offer of free Japanese lessons in the afternoons.
K, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

near Subway - take exit #2 if you don't have heavy luggage. take exit #5 if you need elevator. exit #2 is shorter walk to hotel but there's quite a flight of stairs to conquer. hotel is also an easy walk to the Imperial Palace Park. they have fast WIFI, too.
Ma Cynthia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kyoko, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A cozy little hotel
A very neat hotel, very clean with a good breakfast (though you have to buy it- but it's worth it). The only downside is being along a main road, while convenient to find, the traffic can be noisy if you're not a morning person. Other than that, a very good hotel
Andy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The service staff were not on the same page. There was a lot off miss communication despite the language gap.
Virginia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location and specious room
Great location and a really specious room for Japanese standards. Very nice and helpful staff. I would definitely stay here again if I am in Kyoto and giving the hotel my best recommendation.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, but washroom is small.
Close to Imperial Palace
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Value for money
Good breakfast
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hôtel close to Tokyo palace and Subway.
Close to town center (15 to 30 minutes walk) or by subway (station closed to the hotel) Free wifi
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Good for money
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall Good Hotel.
Very close to the Palace. Easy access to transportation.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not bad
My boyfriend decided to take a bath and flooded the bathroom when he was draining out the water. The water did go down eventually however. It is close to the train station but it is a far walk to downtown. The all you can eat breakfast was good with a variety of choices for 12000 yen. The staff were polite and friendly with a few who couldn't speak English at all.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hotel across from Imperial Palace
The room was comfortable and very close to the subway. Many interesting temples within walking distance, not to mention the imperial palace across the street.
Verified Expedia guest review