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HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Ekimae

Property class: 2.5

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Front of property
Lobby
Hallway
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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713 Ebisunocho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8310
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room smoking

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Western Style Room smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Western Style Room smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mini-fridge, microwave

Compact Twin Room - Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room (Dog Friendly) Non-smoking

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room Non-Smoking

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Mini-fridge, microwave

Compact Twin Room - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room - Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Japanese Style Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Japanese Style Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room - Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

A stay at HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Ekimae places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Lake Biwa.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 4 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪たん味屋 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Unir京都店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪石焼石庵京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪瓢斗 京都駅前本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪小籠包包伸一 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Ekimae

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Ekimae offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and bathrobes. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and washers/dryers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Limited parking is available onsite.

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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,000 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2000 per day (656 ft away)
  • Housekeeping fee: JPY 1000 per day

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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property will accept and store luggage in advance for guests only from the day before check-in until check-in. Guests need to notify the property in advance if they will be sending luggage prior to check-in. Luggage sent in advance without prior notification may not be accepted. By law, the property cannot accept and store valuables, perishables, or living things.

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto-Ekimae
LiVEMAX
LiVEMAX HOTEL
LiVEMAX Kyoto-Ekimae
Livemax Kyoto Ekimae Kyoto
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Ekimae Hotel
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HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 161 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lilla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven, Upper Hutt

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was unclean and bathroom taps leaked. Lobby was messy. Using the hot water system was a pain
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dusty old smell hotel rooms

So we moved 3 times due to the cleanliness., its was so dusty and smelled like old wood in the 1st room. The balcony didn't have a screen but I needed to vent the room so kept open and got bit up by mosquitos.. 2nd room we moved same day we checked in I tried to clean myself as I needed to sleep balcony-same no screen and was broke on the balcony floor, so didnt want to get bit up again, left it closed so my sinuses kept me up,. We are there only 2 nights mind you.. So I told the front desk the next day and she gave us the option to move again. I was like ok let me try but this wild I told her.. 3rd room same better smell but still dusty as heck and the bathroom behind the toilet dont get me started.. whoever manages this location does not check on the work done at all.. hallways floor dusty also you can see it on the lamps they have in the hallways.. In the 23 years I've travel to japan this was the worst hotel I've stayed in.. do yourself a favor and book somewhere else...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvinshaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

jacob

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, and despite its faults, the rates were fair for what you got and the conveniences nearby. I got a smoking room, but it wasn't a surprise from the listing, just be prepared for it. here is an in room laundry, which was nice, but be prepared to research how to use a Japanese Laundry as the instructions provided are poorly translated. The bathroom was easily the worst part. It is desperately in need of renovation. The bidet/washlet attachment to the toilet seat didn't even fit, and the drainage for the tub was exposed and really gross looking underneath
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible and Dirty Stay Away

The staff were extremely friendly. However the room were Super Super dirty. It had mold everywhere specially in the bathroom. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Paul, MK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient location and helpful staff

We stayed there for just one night, but the hotel staff were helpful and courteous and we enjoyed our stay. It's very close to the main station terminal, so that was helpful. Some of the interior of the hotel looked slightly dated, but overall we were happy with our experience.

8/10 Good

BEH

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

8/10 Good

Beh

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Excellent location. We booked and stay for 5 nights. Enjoyed the kitchenette, we ask and got 2 pots and plates and bowls. We had problems with the LAN connection on our laptop computer. So internet connection was not available all the time. Other than that all is good.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Close to the train station

NO wifi connection!! how is it possible in the 2014 they don't have that wifi?? the hotel is old, too old. Please close it or refurbish it!!!

8/10 Good

Louisa, Singapore

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

comfort small hotel

I can find almost everything I need in the hotel although it was small. Quite convenient to take bus from hotel to some famous attractions.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

5 minute walk to Kyoto station

10/10 Excellent

Traveler, Singapore

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

Great Value Hotel

The hotel is excellent, only 10 minutes to kyoto station, next door have 24 hours Japanese fast food. and the most great experience is you can stay in Japanese style room.

8/10 Good

Richard, Kanagawa, Japan

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

Nice Hotel

Nice Hotel, Great location close to the Kyoto Train Station. Staff was very helpful!!

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Interesting

7-minutes walk to Kyoto Station. From the station, you can go anywhere. Despite the old feel of the room (also with a questionably clean rollout mattress), I really thought the room was enjoyable. There was even a little kitchen with stove! For 2-3 nights, I would recommend. In fact, this hotel was better than the more expensive ones I stayed at in Tokyo and Yokohama...much better.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Merva, Ankara/Ankara Province, Turkey

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

Affordable hotel in the heart of the city!

Five minutes from the station, nice staff, clean and simple rooms, affordable, would highly recommend if you are going to do the whole sightseeing thing on a budget but still want to be in the heart of everything.

6/10 Okay

T Family

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

No kitchen pots or pans!

The room is okay with a small balcony and a kitchen area to cook but no cooking utensils. You can wash clothes in cold water washer and hang in bathroom and turn on dryer-very neat way to dry clothes but washer only has cold water. Room does have water kettle and microwave.

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Satisfied

The hotel is in a convenint location and the staff members are friendly and can speak English. The facilities in the room exceeds my expectation, including kettle washer, microwave, and a bathroom which can be used as a dryer. It is a good hotel if you want to stay a little longer. The only downside is there is no WIFI connection in the hotel, not even in the public lounge. Although there are LAN cable connections in the room, it would be nice to have WIF due to the extensive use of tablets and smart phones.