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Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A reception area with a bench, a reception desk, a wall-mounted clock, and an elevator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
The exterior of Rakuten Stay Kyoto Station, featuring a modern facade with large glass doors and a prominent signage.
A reception area with a marble counter displaying food items and beverages, a refrigerator, wooden doors, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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15 Higashikujo Higashiiwamotocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8006
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 222 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Twin Room, Non Smoking (with Projector)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Accessible Room, Semi-Double Room, Single Use, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a large window with curtains, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

Accessible Room, Semi-Double Room, Single Use, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be steps from Kawaramachi Street and 11 minutes by foot from Kyoto Tower. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 4 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪新福菜館本店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Jyho - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪純喫茶 みなみ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪おらが蕎麦 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪銀座ライオン - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station

Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station offers 27 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and blackout drapes/curtains.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 2021.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

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

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Towels are not provided for children age 5 and younger.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Rakuten Stay Kyoto Kyoto
Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station Hotel
Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station Kyoto
Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station Hotel Kyoto

Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the train station and centrally located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is next to the train station the staff was nice and friendly the room was perfectly clean and spotless they even have the projector to watch movies it’s great they even provided tea coffee and macha latte it was very nice and tasty we will come back to Kyoto and stay here for sure thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Hotel was well positioned and close to the Kyoto train station. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close by to Kyoto station and staff are super friendly. Second time staying here and always left satisfied.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and very reasonable price for rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and walkable to many shrines
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top Hotel
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Just a few minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station. Limited staff hours but that was not a problem. Easy check in check out. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well organized hotel. Helpful and nice stuff. Perfect location. I definitely recommend the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a fantastic experience as we prefer simple and basic services. Given the prime location, relatively spacious room, it is a real bargain to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to Kyoto station and convenience stores. The front desk is also a store. Room was quite spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good. Location was okay. Would be better if there was laundry as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Kyoto train station. Laundry services just down the street. Many food option within walking distance and a 7-11 just a half of a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really cramp but clean with amenities provided efficiently Hachiyo San the receptionist was super friendly n helpful so it more than made it a very home away from home for our four nights in Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had big rooms and was close to Kyoto station and was quiet. I would have liked if it had a washing machine available but they did provide a folder with information on the closest laundromats.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new and clean. A little longer to walk from the rain station though. Staffs are friendly n check in and check out is easy. Check out timing at 10am is a little earlier than most hotel, no laundry facilities is one downside of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant hotel nice room

Automatic check in out of hours which was a bit off a faff when tired, but worked fine. Great room and toiletries, no room service to tidy up for but clean towels every day. Reception had a shop open until 6pm and a microwave with cutlery etc. Staff were friendly and helpful when we checked out. Located near the main station and 15 min walk from the underground, 7-11 very close.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything good except that if you’re check out at non-office hour, you cannot drop your luggage in the counter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Basic budget Kyoto hotel

This is definintely a budget stay location. A short walk from the train station once you know where you are going. The rooms are smallish and basic and not that comfortable, although the automated access process may suit some travellers. Beds were a little form for our liking and the pillows insubstantial making the sleep quality not the best. The location is a little awkward from the station unless you get the right exit and it feels a little isolated to much of what is happening in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024