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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Property entrance
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Standard Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

Suite Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 5

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

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a sauna and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Kuu Kyoto's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Higashi Honganji Temple and 6 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Hotel Kuu Kyoto has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Disposable items are available in the lobby.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site 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

Reviews

Hotel Kuu Kyoto 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel, superbly located and with the most helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MrMrs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the public bath. It was clean and it was a wonderful way to end each day. The staff is friendly and kind. Minutes from the train station so it was quick to get to all of the sightseeing we wanted to do. It is right across from an amazing temple so we could enjoy it whenever we chose to. I loved the location. Beautiful room and great private bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Travelled with family
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

Wing Sze Wincy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. I love the fact that the hotel has a traditional old Japanese house. So feel like I am transported to the olden days. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Always have a smile and greet you. Made us feel so welcome. The room is absolutely lovely. Bed was very comfy. Had plenty of room for our two big luggages. The bathroom was lovely. Shower was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size and amenities were plentiful. Staff are friendly and happy to assist
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Kyoto station. Hotel had many restaurants and shops nearby. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with our luggage forwarding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has made our stay in Japan all the more enjoyable. For starters, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast consisted of a variety of both Japanese and foreign cuisine, satisfying my entire family. After a long day, relaxing in the onsen (public bath) is also a highlight of this hotel. As we return to our room, we also have the added bonus of facing directly at the Higashi Honganji (东本愿寺).The room is a bit small and cramped for our family of four, but we got the amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Milon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, small place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Travelled with family
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

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this cute hotel! Right across the street from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and less than a 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station! We used the public onsen but didn’t get a chance to get on the little bus! Definitely would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Ming

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Carmen, Gibsonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! It is very close to Kyoto station. Our room was big and had a shower. very clean, laundry facilities, free bus to major attractions, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed Hotel Kuu. The buffet breakfast was amazing. The rooms were nice and spacious very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Edwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience overall. Wonderful staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Novato

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025