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Hotel Espasion Pontocho

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A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Espasion Pontocho."
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a large wall mural, and a ceiling light fixture.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a doormat with the hotel's name, and a QR code on the wall.
A reception desk with two digital welcome screens, a door labeled "OFFICE," and a textured wall with a hotel name.
An elevator with a digital display showing the number 1, indicating the first floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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196 Shimokorikicho Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8016
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a small table, and a mini-fridge.

Standard Double Room

  • 128 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a single chair.

Standard Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a window with curtains.

Economy Twin Room

  • 159 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs.

Superior Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large abstract wall art piece.

Superior Twin Room

  • 203 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a seating area.

Premium Twin Room

  • 181 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small round table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non-smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a small table, a chair, and a mini-fridge.

Standard Double Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non-smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and curtains.

Superior Double Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non-smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, a TV, and a curtain.

Standard Twin Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Hotel Espasion Pontocho in Kyoto (Downtown Kyoto), you'll be steps from Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Nishiki Market and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大豊ラーメン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪eagle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪石丸商店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ここでのめ！ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪えなみ家 サクの間 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Espasion Pontocho

Hotel Espasion Pontocho offers 21 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, 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.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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

Hotel Espasion Pontocho Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to get to the hotel. It locates pretty much in the center of everything. Travelers who like shopping will definitely love to stay in this hotel. Also, it is very easy to get to see things since the train station is within walking distance. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel huele delicioso tiene un aroma suave al entrar. Las habitaciones son pequeñas pero tienen todo lo necesario, el personal es amable. Tienes cerca muchas opciones para comer, una tienda de Don Quijote cerca. Felicitaciones especiales a Ong muy profesional y muy amable, tuvimos un inconveniente que resolvió inmediatamente y de la mejor forma, muchas gracias Ong!!! Definitivamente volvería a hospedarme en este hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

YEON WOO

객실 들어가자마자 환기 안 한 냄새가 났습니다. 폰토초 길이 작지만 유동인구가 있다보니 새벽에 사람들 소리 지르고 오토바이 소리에 잠을 설쳤습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

AKIRA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kyoichi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chih Chien

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025