Hotel Espasion Pontocho

2.0 star property

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A short walk from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Hotel Espasion Pontocho has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$134
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Hotel Espasion Pontocho is near a train station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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196 Shimokorikicho Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8016

What's nearby

  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Shirakawa Area
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    7 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • eagle
    1 min walk
  • 六傳屋 先斗町店
    1 min walk
  • Thai Kitchen Baramee
    1 min walk
  • いろはかるた 本店
    1 min walk
  • 雅美家
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Espasion Pontocho

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, Hotel Espasion Pontocho has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Espasion Pontocho include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and baths or showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

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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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Espasion Pontocho pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

As of 20 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Espasion Pontocho on 10 Mar 2026 start from NZ$134.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Espasion Pontocho located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is steps away from Kiyamachi Street, Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Gion-shijo Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Espasion Pontocho Reviews

7.0

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.0

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

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Chih Chien

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025