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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Higashi Honganji Temple

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Family Suite (Hongwanji View)
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In the heart of Kyoto, Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers a serene retreat with laundry facilities, a rejuvenating sauna, and a restaurant serving local flavors. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of bike rentals to explore nearby Kawaramachi Street. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

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)
The current price is AU$146
22 June - 23 June

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
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 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
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Bathroom

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

Twin Suite with Higashi Honganji Temple View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View A

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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

  • 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
  • ‪牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - ‬3 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, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street 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 at the property
    • 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
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

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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.

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Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Room
Onsen
Breakfast
Temples
Restaurant
Store
Bed
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, plentiful, and varied with a big selection of Japanese and Western options. (24 reviews)
  • The spa baths, especially the outdoor one, were a wonderful bonus to the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful to be back at my favourite hotel in kyoto. Staff always so helpful and friendly. Perfect location (for me) near the station and always love the onsen 😍 See you again in '26!
Tc, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Wonderful location, absolutely lovely breakfast and a awesome onsen.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
michele, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely small hotel in a great location. Was travelling as family of five, would definitely stay here again.
Chad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best in Kyoto

Everything here exceeds expectation. I would give more than 5 points if I could. Breakfast is the best during my stay in Japan. Shuttle bus to tourist areas, and hot springs are plus. Room environment is comfortable with special materials
Ming, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy in Kyoto

This was a gem of a hotel, close to Kyoto station & metro lines. The staff was friendly & helpful. The room was quiet, comfortable & clean. There was a public bath but unfortunately we were too busy to try. We would stay again!
Lynn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my second time staying here! It's great and their breakfasts are amazing.
Katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay

The hotel staff were super friendly and helpful. They all speak English well. The breakfast has a big variety of selection, Japanese and Western. Omelettes are made to order. The location is quite convenient
Andrea, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location and friendly staff.
Dmitry, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended!

Very nice atmosphere, clean rooms and a very short walk from Kyoto station. Quiet location but close to Gojo metro station. Also the hotel has public onsen which was superb and free for hotel guests. Reception staff was helpful and always greeted on entry and exit. Highly recommended!
Hannu, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Staff very friendly. Close to train station.
JANET, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the bath, and within walkable distance to some of the main attractions
m, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel. Will stay again!
Jeff, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good quiet place to stay

Great place to stay in Kyoto. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Erica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a fantastic hotel for the price. The rooms were great. Clean. Laundry room with supplies for extended stays. Breakfast restaurant recommend as it was fully loaded for everything you may want. Staff was great. And the location was perfect for easy walkable access from train station. And to then uber / taxi to the tourist locations was super convenient. Temple across the street and shrine park behind hotel.
Neil, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff and good service
YI LIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing, they were completely helpful the entire time. When we left, they found our sons game and ensure they packed it in one of our luggage
cristal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Osbaldo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible breakfasts and wonderful public baths with stones from Mt Fuji. Fabulous for the skin !!
Maria, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was our first trip to Kyoto and that place was absolutely amazing
THOMAS, 2-night trip