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eph KYOTO

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Kyoto Tower

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥13,048
￥14,353 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hollywood Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room (with Kitchenette)

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room (with Kitchenette) | 1 bedroom, 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
Down duvet
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, 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
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪吉象咖喱 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 南区八条口店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鳥楽 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪銀座ライオン - ‬3 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), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and concierge services
  • 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

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

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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 Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at eph KYOTO on Dec 24, 2025 start from ￥13,048, 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

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 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

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, would stay again (just a little pricey sometimes depending on the time of year)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the staff, and the cleanliness and safety of the hotel. Rooms were sizeable and stylish, and staying here was an absolute pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the hotel I will be recommending to family and friends when they come to Kyoto.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

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

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Kyoto station but very private and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with beautiful rooms and a really nice design / boutique ambience. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessibility to the station, bus lines, convenient stores and restaurants. Room was clean, has everything one needs, spacious, washer/dryer combo, kitchen, and zen large window floor/ceiling wall/wall was so fun watching the rain coming down the rain catchers. Staff, each and everyone were kind, respectful and caring. I would stay here again and consider it, my little secret spot.
Breakfast, just enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Kyoto beauty

Gorgeous room, very quiet, was able to adjust the air-conditioning, located within a 8 min walk to Kyoto station
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Nancy

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

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

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

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent art hotel in a convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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