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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$55
$50 nightly
$55 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24

Explore the area

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48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

A stay at HOTEL ARU KYOTO places you in the heart of Kyoto, steps from Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shijo Street and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Kiyamachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪コメダ珈琲店河原町三条店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将三条店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪博多長浜ラーメン みよし - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪チャオチャオ餃子 三条木屋町店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

HOTEL ARU KYOTO offers 55 accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Stay in one of 55 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

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 1,870 for adults and JPY 1,870 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 1870 for adults and JPY 1870 for children

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

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

Property is also known as

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HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 261 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! We arrived earlier around 1ish and checked our luggage’s in first. When we came back, room cards are all ready and luggages were carried in our room in advance. The premium coffee machine produced the best tasty coffee of all hotels I tried so far. The cafeteria was lovely. Too pity haven’t got chance to try their beer (didn’t see we had a beer coupon until after 10pm). The bed was hugely wide, and probably the most spacious bathroom in Japan. Great location! The hotel is located in a quiet alley just 2-3 minutes away from the busy shopping street. Will definitely come back again for ARU and stay longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Softer pillows would be nice :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming. Our room was clean, and well equipped with a fridge and kettle. The hotel is well located with easy access by bus, train and foot…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable, with nice amenities and a large bed. The shower room was also large and comfortable. The location was very near Pontocho alley and walking distance to lots of shopping, while the hotel and room were peaceful and quiet. We were actually shocked at how quiet the room was even on a lively night outside. Close to a train station to, 10/10 stay would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitsugi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. We had 3 nights in this well located and well maintained hotel. Room was spacious with a pretty view of central Kyoto. Close to main attractions with plenty of transport options and restaurants (including a short walk from the famed Nishiki Markets). Given this proximity some outside noise could be heard in the small hours, but no huge issue. Hotel Aru is also accessible with elevators to all floors. Breakfast was fantastic. Excellent bath. Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to train & bus stations, eateries, & markets. Spacious cozy room on a charming canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and helpful staff. Though breakfast menu was fixes, the staff helped me choose vegetarian options. They had microwave in common area for heating food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, nearby to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guylaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near Subway, restos, stores
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean, easy check-in and out, very local to experiences and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evgueni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great customer service, great breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very professional and the facilities excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Very nice and spacious room. The elevators were cool same with the keycard for using the room electricity. Everything is literally walking distance. Definitely coming back to this specific one. The staff was also very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Maria Mercedes

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location and the room was a great size. However, there was a lot of noise in the very early hours of the morning from the streets near by (granted it was a Saturday night). The bathroom was also not cleaned perfectly - there were hairs about and a half used shaving cream tube left in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient walking distance (2.5 km) to both Kiyomizu-dera and Nanzen-ji. It was very close to a lot of great restaurants and activities. The hotel was perfectly clean and their baths are very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Well equipped but compact rooms, good location.

Hotel was in a great location to walk from. Rooms are quite compact so not really a work from the hotel option as my son found out! The rooms are well equipped and clean with a separate wet room and toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025