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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers a prime location for city exploration, a sauna for relaxation, and bikes to discover nearby streets.

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Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers a peaceful stay in central Kyoto with amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant and relax in the sauna. Borrow bikes to visit nearby Kawaramachi Street. The staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$131
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

Room options

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Standard Double

Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin

Superior Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Double

Superior Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

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Suite Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 5

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Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪立のみ いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪iSOiSM - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪珈琲館 (COFFEE-KAN) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Hotel Kuu Kyoto provides laundry facilities, a sauna and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a vending machine
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • A lift, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Kuu Kyoto have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Bidets and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,600 to 2,600 for adults and JPY 900 to 1,300 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

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 2600 to 2600 for adults and JPY 900 to 1300 for children
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 4000 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000 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
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 on-site 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kuu Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kuu Kyoto on 8 Jan 2026 start from NZ$131.46, 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 Kuu Kyoto?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Kuu Kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gojo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 490 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My stay was brief but enjoyable at Hotel Kyuu Kyoto. I loved the provided pajamas during the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel opposite the Higashi Hongan-ji Temple 東本願寺（真宗本廟), a few minutes from Kyoto station. Wonderful atmosphere but we did not have time to try the baths or restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms. Very close to main attractions and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite! Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel for others. It was walking distance from Kyoto Train station. And has a free shuttle bus that drops off at various sites in Kyoto once a day on some days of the week. Breakfast had many options and was delicious. Onsen was clean and warm with wonderful high quality free to use facial products and hair products.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful. Breakfast was fabulous. Staff was friendly and kind and attentive. Location was great. would definitely stay their again and recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, it was so beautiful and and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible and very nice. The room was really beautiful and they even given you pajamas which were top notch. They have a public path within the hotel too. The aesthetic is great and they have a beautiful temple across the street to visit and in the mornings usually a small market in front of the temple too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was a terrific size for a Japanese hotel room; the dark decor was a little dated but the temple view was fantastic. The hotel was a very walkable distance from Kyoto station and all in all, we had a very enjoyable stay here. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chunmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. 5 min walk from Kyoto station.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome and great value for money, never mind the fabulous location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast Buffet in the world! Homemade high number of Japanese delicacies which had me going back again and again. My room (203) faced the temple across the street, yet I barely heard any street noise. The staff treated me like a most valued customer. And they assisted in an issue with shipping a package back to the states. Despite the slight dings here and there, the hotel was spotless and I wouldn't stay anywhere else when I return to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend recommended me the hotel. The hotel is very nice. Staff is very friendly. The room is very clean. The location is near Kyoto Station which you can reach any where around Kyoto easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel, superbly located and with the most helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing! The view was incredible of the temple! The staff was the most friendliest and attentive that I’ve encountered and that’s saying a lot because most people in Japan are this way! If I ever return to Kyoto I will be staying here!! Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

1 Week Stay at Hotel Kuu Kyoto

The staff were so friendly! It was in a perfect location. And the Onsen was so nice after a long day walking everywhere. The facilities were small but clean. The shower in the room had so much pressure and was so nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place to stay!

Loved the hotel - centrally located - walk to shopping and restaurants. Friendly staff - helpful. Walking distance from the train station!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shut Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast. It’s like fine dining in a very cozy environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bath area too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025