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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

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

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Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Public bath
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 356
AED 392 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Twin | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Standard Double | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

Twin Suite with Higashi Honganji Temple View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View A

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive - 3.8 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
  • ‪すき家 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - ‬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 a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • 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

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

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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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: JPY 2500-2500 for adults and JPY 900-1300 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

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

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 200-1,000 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 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 900 to 1300 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
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 at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

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: midnight.

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 Kyoto Station is 5 minutes.

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Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 362 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying here! It's great and their breakfasts are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic hotel for the price. The rooms were great. Clean. Laundry room with supplies for extended stays. Breakfast restaurant recommend as it was fully loaded for everything you may want. Staff was great. And the location was perfect for easy walkable access from train station. And to then uber / taxi to the tourist locations was super convenient. Temple across the street and shrine park behind hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Staff very friendly. Close to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location. List a few mins to the station etc. comfy beds and great shower, with the usual great Japanese toilet 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the bath, and within walkable distance to some of the main attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot and friendly staff
We loved this place. The front desk was incredibly friendly and helpful, they also have multiple staff members who know different languages. The public bath was great and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, they were completely helpful the entire time. When we left, they found our sons game and ensure they packed it in one of our luggage
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thi Minh Chau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel, clean space. Comfortable, has hot spring. Walk near dining areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

YI LIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quiet place to stay
Great place to stay in Kyoto. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Osbaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Excellent area to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible breakfasts and wonderful public baths with stones from Mt Fuji. Fabulous for the skin !!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great place close to the best temple and had a great and inclusive onsen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Very clean, quite and has an amazing view of the temple.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel, room rather small, lovely public bath. In excellent area immediately opposite Temple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Tiny Gem in Kyoto
What a superb little hotel… spotless… location opposite a temple was magical… superbly professional staff… A Gem‼️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Hotel Kuu. It's a 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station, a transportation hub for both the city and beyond. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are comfortable and there is a public bath on the property, which is a real plus as far as I'm concerned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deshaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the temple was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great little hotel in a very good location . It has everything you need and their staffs are very helpful. It also offer bikes rental in a very good rate. Kyoto is a very bike friendly city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024