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Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Lobby
Public bath
Restaurant
Public bath
Near Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers a convenient stay with amenities like laundry facilities and an on-site restaurant. Connect to free WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, and enjoy breakfast in the morning.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥6,776
￥7,520 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Room options

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Showing 52 of 52 rooms

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (1) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking (1) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (6)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Smoking (5)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room-Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Minami Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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601-8044, Kyoto, Kyoto, 26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Jujo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和食さと - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪インド・ネパール料理　ニューアンナプルナ　十条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪来来亭 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All 424 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 1

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

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, debit 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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Kyoto Universalhotel karasuma
Kyoto Universal Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

As of Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma on Sep 8, 2025 start from ￥6,776, 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.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km). Jujo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Kujo Station is 5 minutes.

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Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 516 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zhuofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility with a restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Provided breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

光

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel provide both breakfast and supper. It's very helpful for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast and dinner was great. It was annoying to have to turn in the key every time I left.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

かなみ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

Nice stay

Nice stay at this hotel, the employees are professionnals that are here for you in case you need them. The room are clean and the hotel too. Thank you for those good moments.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very small but the facilities makeup for that. You get breakfast included in the price which is a very good deal for the price. There is a Lawson right near the entrance for quick shopping. Kyoto station is a good 20 minutes walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobby

The room is very small, think of a cruise ship style room. It did include breakfast and dinner. This place met my budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Newton

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property, bad odor, old furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Georgia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was very suprised to find that the hotel was open to the elements with no proper roof when you walk in the hallways for your room. Could easily flood on a stormy night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anmol

good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

USA trio

Great value. Cold rooms because the heater turns off when you leave. Breakfast ends a little early for my liking. Good service except we had three people in our room and two pillows and when i asked for another pillow they said, "no".
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
5 or so min walk to Kujo metro station. Lawson store right next to hotel. Breakfast and dinner included in stay, which we weren’t aware of. Check in was slow and English was limited. Breakfast was ok for the convenience, dinner we only had once during our stay as obviously much better food in Kyoto! Room and bathroom very small and dated decor. No wardrobe or space to put your luggage so was difficult with our 5 night stay. Plenty of washing machines and tumble dryers. Would recommend only for a 1/2 night stay and you are price sensitive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

カタツ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ありがとうございました
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katsunori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large bath made me relax.A free supper and a free breakfast made me stuffed.Hotel mans are polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

シゲミ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
＊夕食、朝食が無料のコスパの良いホテル。 ＊玄関横にコンビニがあり便利だが周辺には飲食店が少なく少し歩かなくてはいけない。 ＊駐車場は狭く台数が少ない上に地下駐車場から直接ホテルに入れず、一旦駐車場入り口から戻って(坂道を上る)正面玄関から入らなくてはいけない。一泊1980円の駐車場代金は高い。 ＊アメニティはチェックインカウンターに置いてあるが最小限。化粧品類ハンドソープなども無いので準備が必要。 ＊朝食はビュッフェで種類が少ない。夕食は日替わり定食。内容は鯖の味噌煮、揚げ焼売、サラダ(ビュッフェ)小鉢2種類(量は少なめ)デザート(フルーツポンチ　少なめ)ご飯、味噌汁　だった。 ＊大浴場は揚げ物の匂いが充満していた。
朝食はビュッフェだが種類少なめ。洋食はポテト、スパゲッティ、肉団子があった。パンは一種類。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryuichiro

Liked: Cleanliness
施設自体は古めですが、リニューアルされており部屋も綺麗でした。大浴場、サウナがあって、二食付きでこの価格は驚異のコスパだと思います。京都駅からタクシー、公共機関を使うには近すぎて、歩くと遠い微妙な立地ですが、条件が合えばお勧めです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hideo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
部屋に入ると、少し人間臭が残っているのが気になる人は気になると思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ちょい京都駅から離れていますが、コスパ最高です
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

katsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
この価格なら様々充分納得ですし、特に問題ないです。フロントの方もみなさん笑顔でよく対応してもらいました。 京都駅新幹線降りて八条口出てすぐバス停があり、1時間１本くらいですがホテル前で降りられます。ただし京都駅へ行く場合バス停が違い、10分ほど歩くため、烏丸線九条駅のほうが近いです。中心部から離れてはいますが烏丸線があるので良かった。隣がコンビニで便利でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

suguru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コスパ素晴らしい
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
１泊２食付きで広いお風呂もある。それなにとてもリーズナブルな値段で、お部屋も長椅子、セミダブルでゆったりできました。フロントの方も気さくで良かったです。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025