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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
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Property entrance
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
The current price is ￥19,142
￥21,056 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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Standard Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

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Lobby

Suite Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

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
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 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 rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Kuu Kyoto feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Bidets and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 to 2,500 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 2500 to 2500 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 onsite 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 does it cost to stay at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kuu Kyoto on Nov 4, 2025 start from ￥19,142, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out 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 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 464 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

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

Janice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Javier

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

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

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

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

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
10/10. We love this hotel. The property is closed to everything. Buses trains restaurants shops. Very well located. Staff was super nice we spent 3 nights and never had any issues. Room was super nice and we had a great view to the temple across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

Xiaohong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely convenient for all purposes! Staff of the Hotel are very friendly and knowledgeable, they provide information for local restaurants available for Japanese breakfast. This Hotel has natural spring hot but pools 24 hours for your enjoy. Just walk distance to the railway station and bus stop right in front door, connecting shopping area and many places.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025