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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Higashi Honganji Temple

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Enjoy a romantic dinner for two under a picturesque pergola with city views.
Enjoy a diverse selection of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring a variety of breads, salads, and dishes.
Hotel Kuu's traditional Japanese architecture is set against a clear sky.
Reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and shelving unit.
Enter the serene atmosphere of KUU Kyoto, where a traditional Japanese gate beckons guests through a beautifully lit corridor.
In the heart of Kyoto, Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers a serene retreat with laundry facilities, a rejuvenating sauna, and a restaurant serving local flavors. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of bike rentals to explore nearby Kawaramachi Street. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
$93 nightly
The total price is $103
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Room options

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Showing 16 of 16 rooms

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Two single beds with white linens and green checkered bedspreads, a desk with a flat-screen TV and small refrigerator, and air conditioning for a comfortable stay.

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and small table, offering a view of traditional architecture.

Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and seating area offering a view of traditional architecture.

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, featuring a duvet and throw blanket, and a headboard with lighting and controls.

Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin

Two single beds with checkered bedding, a bedside table, and a large window with an outside view.

Superior Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double

Relax in comfort with a large bed, wooden headboard, and bench.

Superior Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Enjoy a view of traditional architecture from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a flat-screen TV and a comfortable bed with a checkered bedspread.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

Relax in comfort with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and two beds with crisp linens.

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Experience a serene retreat with a large window offering views of the surrounding area, two beds with comfortable bedding, and a simple, clean design.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

Suite Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and floor-to-ceiling window offering a view of the outside.

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive
  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 21 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel Kuu Kyoto puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is just 5 minutes by foot.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 900 to 1300 for children
  • Futon beds are available for JPY 4000 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 4000 per night

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
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.

Also known as

Hotel Kuu
Kuu Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Kuu Kyoto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Kuu Kyoto and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Hotel Kuu Kyoto also has a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Kuu Kyoto like?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Gojo Station and 6 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Location
Room
Breakfast
Onsen
Temples
Restaurant
Store
Bed
Lobby

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its variety, quality, and generous portions. (26 reviews)
  • The property offers a variety of nearby restaurants and serves a high-quality breakfast in a cozy environment. (3 reviews)
  • The spa baths, especially the outdoor one, were a wonderful bonus to the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very warm welcome and great value for money, never mind the fabulous location!
Amanda, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Nice staff and great location.
Dawn, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A charming hotel, superbly located and with the most helpful staff.
Jon, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Best breakfast. It’s like fine dining in a very cozy environment.
Shut Yee, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the bath area too!
Janice, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, close to Kyoto station. Hotel had many restaurants and shops nearby. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with our luggage forwarding.
angel, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Room was a good size and amenities were plentiful. Staff are friendly and happy to assist
Kamil, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyed Hotel Kuu. The buffet breakfast was amazing. The rooms were nice and spacious very good experience.
Caleb, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I love the Hotel Kuu. It's convenient to Kyoto Station. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The breakfast is plentiful and there is a public bath on the premises.
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely small hotel in a great location. Was travelling as family of five, would definitely stay here again.
Chad, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Manga books at entry lobby!! Check in staff were courteous, welcoming and polite at entry and anytime they saw us! Room had a spectacular view of temple and many restaurants and shopping at close proximity. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at, 4th floor is were I stayed with the room with a view. 404
Gabriela, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room had a great view of the temple in front of the hotel. We had a shared family room for 4, which worked for us (2 twins, 2 futons). The onsen was really good - there're a large and small one which alternate for men and women daily. The staff we great. We used the free hotel bus to start our sight-seeing which was super fun. And, the breakfast was GREAT! Highly recommended, if you want an authentic,Japanese experience without breaking the bank.
anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the public bath. It was clean and it was a wonderful way to end each day. The staff is friendly and kind. Minutes from the train station so it was quick to get to all of the sightseeing we wanted to do. It is right across from an amazing temple so we could enjoy it whenever we chose to. I loved the location. Beautiful room and great private bath.
MrMrs, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Great experience overall. Wonderful staff and very accommodating.
Edwin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful hotel, well located. We had the room facing the beautiful temple gate. What a joy to wake up to such beauty. The breakfast buffet is great and varied. The public baths are really relaxing. Kyoto is such a great city!
Philippe, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Three of us stayed for 9 days!! Staff were fantastic. Couldn’t do enough for you. Loved our time there. Would definitely stay there again.
Gloria, 9-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved this cute hotel! Right across the street from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and less than a 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station! We used the public onsen but didn’t get a chance to get on the little bus! Definitely would recommend staying here!
Sheryl, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I loved this hotel! It is very close to Kyoto station. Our room was big and had a shower. very clean, laundry facilities, free bus to major attractions, good breakfast.
Carmen, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Solid location, close to a subway, rooms were clean, but definitely the smaller side if you have clam shell suitcases.
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This hotel was exceptional! Staff were very friendly and so helpful. Beautiful onsens, rooms very comfortable and clean. Book the temple view rooms! Great location.
Rachel, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

10/10. We love this hotel. The property is closed to everything. Buses trains restaurants shops. Very well located. Staff was super nice we spent 3 nights and never had any issues. Room was super nice and we had a great view to the temple across the street.
Marco, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The location was perfect for our stay. It is close to the Kyoto train station. The bus stop was close so it was an excellent location for getting around Kyoto.
Sonya, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very well located for the station, lovely small hotel with very helpful attentive staff. Very comfortable room with everything you need
debbie, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely small hotel with amazing breakfast! Room was well sized, staff was kind, area was very quite and nice neighbourhood. The small Onsen was clean and relaxing to use. The temple on the other side of the street is impressive. The hotel is not directly in the city centre but that was no issue for us as we just went for a small walk. Main station close was definitely a plus. Overall I recommend this hotel.
Lucas, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is my second time staying here! It's great and their breakfasts are amazing.
Katherine, 3-night trip