Located in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita is within a 5-minute drive of Higashi Honganji Temple and Nijō Castle. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Yasaka Shrine.
What's nearby
Kyoto Station Building - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Higashi Honganji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Umekoji Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
Gojo Station - 12 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
カフェ・ベローチェ - 2 min walk
貝だし麺 きた田 - 2 min walk
Restaurant Boulevard - 2 min walk
Unir京都店 - 3 min walk
瓢斗 京都駅前本店 - 2 min walk
About this property
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,300 for adults and JPY 1,300 for children
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 1300 for adults and JPY 1300 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, debit 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
Property is also known as
APA Kyoto-Ekikita
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita Hotel
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita Hotel Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hotel is very good overall, but the room has a step at the entrance to the bathroom that becomes uncomfortable over time. Having to go up and down that step, especially during the night, puts strain on the knee joint.
Marco
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Sookhun
Nov 19, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast not good and not given a choice. Room small and do not have enough space to hang our clothes or a cupboard to store our luggage.
The location of the hotel was really good. It was within walking distance to Kyoto Station (2-3 mins walk) and the Porta Dining area in the Station. There are a lot of malls close to the hotel if shopping is your thing.
The room was too small for two people. Being able to get on and off the bed from only one side was not ideal for less agile individuals. Perhaps this size room could be offered only as a single.
It was not as clean as other hotels I’ve stayed at.
Staff were somewhat helpful and friendly.
The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was easy to check in the room was clean. It’s very close to the train station which is the main reason for choosing this hotel. The bathroom is small but has everything you need. The room layout makes the most of the space.
Room very small. Not cleaning room everyday is good for environmental however they put plastic bag with clean towel outside the room everyday since contradict the purpose
Was a lovely hotel and staff was very friendly and welcoming.
The rooms are very extremely small nothing staff can do about that but note that for if you book. Japan are known for small rooms but we were surprised at how small.
This place was located 1 block from Kyoto station and walking distance to a lot of shopping and food.
I love this hotel! This is my second time staying here. The service is great! The rooms are clean and comfortable and the wifi is great! The location is also convenient from the Kyoto station or to walk to Nishiki Market or Gion. The breakfast is the best part: fast service and absolutely delicious food!
Hein
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Gig
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Worst hotel experience of our trip and the worst e
We arrived about 40 minutes before check in time 2:20pm and confirmed that we had arrived and had reservations. Even though we had the impression that the room was ready, the staff had us waiting until 3 pm and then processed 2 others who just come in at 3pm!
After sitting in front of the check in counter for 40 minutes 10 feet from the staff, we were then subjected to another 40 minutes to finalize our check in before being given the “key” to our room!
There was only one other person who checked in while we waited and the staff ignored us, doing nothing constructive until just after 3 pm when I asked to be checked in!
With 5 APA hotels within 3 or 4 blocks, we picked the worst one!
The room was so small that 2 people couldn’t even get past each other!
Of all the other APA hotels we stayed in and several other hotels, this was absolutely the worst one of all!!!!
Ruined the experience of being in Kyoto!!!
I could add other problems but the best thing I could say was to fire the staff and close the hotel!!!!!
I changed hotels midway through stay. I did not like this hotel. Never had pillows so uncomfortable, I couldn’t sleep. My room smelled of curry house downstairs. There was also political alt right propaganda in the hotel room. I then googled why this would be, the owner is a political activist for alt right so this hotel chain is politically allied. I did not like this as I’m an immigrant and have liberal values
Great property in an ideal location for transport. Staff are friendly and accommodating and the hotel generally is kept clean and welcoming. Our only slight negative was the room size however we knew this prior to booking so not a complaint in any way.