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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Property class: 3

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A traditional Japanese onsen with stone walls and bamboo screens.
A dining table with various dishes, including sushi, vegetables, and drinks.
A room with a large window overlooking a traditional building.
A hotel sign with "HOTEL KOU KYOTO" written on it.
A person in a traditional Japanese yukata standing in a stone hot spring bath area with wooden slats and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $111
$101 nightly
$111 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

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58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a clock, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Superior Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a desk, and a large window with a view of traditional architecture.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of traditional buildings.

Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

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

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of traditional architecture.

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard King room, Non-smoking (KUU Standard Double Bed Width 180cm)

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

Standard King room, Non-smoking (KUU Standard Double Bed Width 180cm)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Hotel Kuu Kyoto, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple and within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kyoto Tower and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HUB - ‬7 min walk
  • バーガーキング
  • 台湾小籠包
  • ‪Seattle's Best Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • YEBISU BAR

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 accommodations with safes and slippers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hair dryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
At Hotel Kuu Kyoto, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Kuu Kyoto has a restaurant on site.

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,800 to 2,800 for adults and JPY 950 to 1,500 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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
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 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 2800 to 2800 for adults, and JPY 950 to 1500 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 598 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Kuu is a small well located hotel with very friendly, helpful staff. I visit Kyoto twice a year and always stay at the Kuu. They offer a very good breakfast and I especially like the public bathes located on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is fantastic. Great location, great breakfast. I would highly recommend staying here. So convenient to the Kyoto train station.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tattoo friendly Onsen, amazing breakfast, wonderful staff and nice, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

reivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to kyoto station , the public baths where relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed renting bikes from the hotel and so many extra amenities that we didn’t expect that made the trip even better! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big and comfortable beds, lovely onsen and great staff. Perfect location within walking distance to many interesting places. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for shopping and fine restaurants. Staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re coming to Kyoto, STAY HERE! It has the perfect mix of traditional ryokan style and modern amenities, plus the onsen is amazing! The staff were all very helpful and allowed me into the onsen even with tattoos. The staff also provided a lot of optional free tours like their bus service which takes you around the popular temples of Kyoto! Next vacation we are definitely staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff! We will defiantly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. All the staff are incredible. The location was beautiful. The room was clean and extremely comfortable. The amenities were all awesome. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, temple right across, beautiful. Very good breakfast. Great staff. Room is a bit on a smaller side and the bed is very hard, but overall the stay was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food is excellent. I love the location and the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice rooms, sento on site, buffet breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! small rooms. Could change up the breakfast.... had the same thing for 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Walkable distance from Kyoto train station. Directly across from a beautiful Temple. Staff was very attentive and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Staff wonderful, room lovely, breakfast also very good. Excellent location within walking distance of train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing size and so clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and onsen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Soledad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff who were extremely helpful. Good amenities. Quite area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean confortable room, friendly staff, good location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hong Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near Kyoto station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025