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.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Hotel Kuu Kyoto is near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Higashi Honganji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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 a 24-hour front desk
Free newspapers, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
An elevator, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
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 and down comforters
Bidets and hair dryers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,800 to 2,800 for adults and JPY 950 to 1,500 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
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2 buildings
5 floors
Built in 2017
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 4000.0 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 2800 to 2800 for adults, and JPY 950 to 1500 for children
Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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Staff was wonderful, welcoming and kind. They were accommodating and understanding. Rooms were clean and loved the onsen. Pajamas are cute. Location was perfect.
Centrally located, front desk and staff were attentive, polite, helpful and customer orientated. King room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Good and central location
Martin
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Dec 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
Nov 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, good sized room, excellent location, great breakfast. Highly recommend!
Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Our room was large enough to accommodate 3 adults. Everything was clean and well maintained. Breakfast had great variety. Really enjoyed the bath areas.
Great location for exploring Kyoto.
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.
I highly recommend this hotel for others. It was walking distance from Kyoto Train station. And has a free shuttle bus that drops off at various sites in Kyoto once a day on some days of the week. Breakfast had many options and was delicious. Onsen was clean and warm with wonderful high quality free to use facial products and hair products.
Very friendly staff who were able to communicate well in English. Temple view from the room was amazing. Clean, comfortable and a short walk to Kyoto Station so very convenient.
We had a great stay in a convenient location near the train station. The staff were very attentive and helpful and the hotel seemed very well managed. We even had an umbrella given to us when it rained. Would recommend this hotel to anyone planning a visit
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.
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!