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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple

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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

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
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
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3

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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
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
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
58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158

What's nearby

  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪iSOiSM - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪熟成焼肉听 京都駅前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 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 luggage storage
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and free newspapers
  • 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 2,600 to 2,600 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 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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2600 to 2600 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 is parking?

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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Reviews

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 476 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and onsen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My stay was brief but enjoyable at Hotel Kyuu Kyoto. I loved the provided pajamas during the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms. Very close to main attractions and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful. Breakfast was fabulous. Staff was friendly and kind and attentive. Location was great. would definitely stay their again and recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible and very nice. The room was really beautiful and they even given you pajamas which were top notch. They have a public path within the hotel too. The aesthetic is great and they have a beautiful temple across the street to visit and in the mornings usually a small market in front of the temple too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was a terrific size for a Japanese hotel room; the dark decor was a little dated but the temple view was fantastic. The hotel was a very walkable distance from Kyoto station and all in all, we had a very enjoyable stay here. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

6/10 Okay

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing! The view was incredible of the temple! The staff was the most friendliest and attentive that I’ve encountered and that’s saying a lot because most people in Japan are this way! If I ever return to Kyoto I will be staying here!! Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend recommended me the hotel. The hotel is very nice. Staff is very friendly. The room is very clean. The location is near Kyoto Station which you can reach any where around Kyoto easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Karen

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

Great place to stay!

Loved the hotel - centrally located - walk to shopping and restaurants. Friendly staff - helpful. Walking distance from the train station!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Kuu has it all. 5/5! Room: Clean, spacious, tatami mats, sleep wear, slippers/flipflops, bidet, all amenities from razors to hair dryers and the basic toiletries and shower needs. Facilities: Breakfast, transport services, Onsen (Tattoo-friemdly - can use even when you have tattoos), even a vending machine near the Onsen/a (Small and Large) with Large Onsen having a sauna and a cold bath, onsen, and an outdoor onsen. Staff: Friendly and can speak English well. The hospitality is something I'd come back for. Location: Near public transportation and the Kyoto Station for Shinkansen. Near food places for all types just walk around and you'll find plenty in the direction of the Kyoto station around it. In front is already a temple/shrine and a bus away from the popular tourist spots. I will definitely stay here again 5/5
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shut Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast. It’s like fine dining in a very cozy environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in a very pleasant part of Kyoto. Very helpful staff. Free Drop Off Bus which will take you to the most popular places around Kyoto
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Milon

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

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*****
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

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