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eph KYOTO

3.5 star property
This peaceful retreat offers tranquility, 24-hour front desk assistance, and caring staff dedicated to creating memorable stays.

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Travelers find tranquility at eph KYOTO, conveniently located near Kyoto Tower. The property offers practical in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities. Previous guests consistently praise the multilingual staff for their exceptional assistance throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥15,377
￥16,915 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hollywood Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room (with Kitchenette) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room (with Kitchenette)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Minami Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, eph KYOTO is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley. To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, 5-6 Nishisannocho Higashikujo, Minami

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Station Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • To-ji Temple - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 3 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 4 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 南区八条口店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪吉象咖喱 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪銀座ライオン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鳥楽 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk

About this property

eph KYOTO

Hotel near Kyoto Tower
Located close to To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple, eph KYOTO provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and freezers

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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 continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

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 100–10,000 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 continental breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is eph KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at eph KYOTO?

As of Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at eph KYOTO on Jan 29, 2026 start from ￥15,377, 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at eph KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at eph KYOTO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is eph KYOTO located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and To-ji Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kujo Station and Kyoto Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

eph KYOTO Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and big room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, impeccably clean facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an amazing experience. The staff were so helpful and attentive. Thanks to them we found an amazing restaurant a few steps from the hotel and they help us to get reservation, one of our favorite restaurants in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are absolutely beautiful and modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty hotel, right next to the main train station. It was clean and the staff was very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, staff was also very kind
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bao xuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was nice and clean. I was surprised of how spacious the room was. They even had a Dyson hairdryer! Toiletries and pjs was provided. In the reception area, you can grab additional toiletries, face lotions and masks. We would definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Speak enough English. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to kyoto station. With large luggage it is only an 7 minutes walk. Next to Don Quiote & kyoto station that has a shopping & many restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. Great breakfast. Close to train station
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RINA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Area was quiet and customer service was excellent. The room was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

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

Wonderful little gem of a hotel!

Wonderful hotel! Staff were so nice and helpful. Location was perfect—short walk from main train station but down an alley so incredibly quiet. Great breakfast! Highly recommend this hotel!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well appointed hotel, with spacious and attractive rooms, comfortable beds and bedding and excellent amenities. The staff are very friendly and attentive. An excellent stay thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff! Rooms were beyond our expectations, clothes washer/dryer in room was very convenient and welcome! Would definitely stay when Kyoto again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique architecture. Great staff and thoughtful rooms, coffee machine which is a plus, convenient location as well, isolated yet close to public transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice new hotel. Had all amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t recommend this property enough. Spacious clean and super friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel so close to Kyoto station. The room is modern and well designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it! Great location , they have kitchenette, washer & dryer machine, great staff,… all I needed were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Eph! Right next to Kyoto station & walkable to a lot of things which is huge for me. It’s was also incredibly clean & quiet. The rooms are unique & cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new modern comfortable, spacious and clean stay. Theres no natural light but thats been considered in the design and decore.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel we’ve ever stay in Kyoto. The room is big, clean and very modern. We have kitchenette and washer and dryer. Close to Kyoto Station and shopping station. The staffs are friendly and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again. I highly recommend this hotel especially for families traveling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Kyoto Station and the connecting rooms are a plus, while the washer/dryer combo in the unit really helped. The floor to ceiling windows made the room seem much bigger. I would stay again at eph Kyoto again. Staff was very helpful and friendly. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is close to Kyoto Station, which made it very handy to get around and visit the sites in Kyoto. The in-room kitchen and washing machine was very helpful during my stay. Beautiful property and wonderful rooms. In a quiet alleyway which meant no loud road noises at night.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel, great location - highly recommend

We had a great stay here, check-in was great, very kind and thoughtful service. Room was fantastic and so cool in the hot weather which was great. Real Japanese style shower and full amenities in the room. Quick check-out. We didn’t add breakfast. Stayed three nights. Would book here again without hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024