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Koto An

2.5 star property
Travelers can unwind with evening strolls through Kyoto's peaceful gardens or sample local flavors at nearby restaurants and bars within easy walking distance.

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Koto An guesthouse places visitors in central Kyoto near Kawaramachi Street. Enjoy a peaceful garden retreat, delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, and a relaxing bar. Guests love the cooked-to-order breakfast and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$72
30 Jan - 31 Jan

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room with Shared Bathroom (2,3,4 Persons), Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Rental house of Traditional Machiya in Kyoto (maximum of 10 people), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
3 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 10 Single Futons

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Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Koto An is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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240-2 Sakai machi, 2 chome, Muromachi dori Gojo sagaru, Simogyo ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8162

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観�。
    Kawaramachi Street
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan Oct. 8th, 2008
    Kyoto Station Building
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    2 min walk
  • Shijo Station
    12 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店
    4 min walk
  • 蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura)
    4 min walk
  • スペインバル Santres
    2 min walk
  • kanra lounge
    3 min walk

About this property

Koto An

Guest house near Kawaramachi Street
Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are located near Koto An, which provides a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Koto An boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and rice cookers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 1,650 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: JPY 5000 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Roman-Kan(main reception)]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1650 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-in fee: JPY 5000 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults (guests age 12 and older) in the reservation. Guests under 12 years not sharing a bed with an adult and using existing bedding are charged the adult rate.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Koto Hotel Kyoto
Koto Guesthouse Kyoto
Koto Guesthouse
Koto An Kyoto
Koto An Guesthouse
Koto An Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Koto An pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Koto An?

As of 22 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koto An on 30 Jan 2026 start from NZ$71.70, 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 Koto An?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1650 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Koto An?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a fee of JPY 5000.

What time is check-out at Koto An?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koto An located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Koto An Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

See review for accurate building address

DO NOT GO TO THE ADDRESS LISTED ON HOTELS.COM. Go straight to this address to check in: 542 wakamiya-cho; this will take you to the check in office, and they will tell you where to go for your room which is about a block and a half away. This hotel is a solid 3.5. The adage "you get what you pay for" applies here. My room was upstairs and the stairs were very narrow and steep; lugging one small suitcase up was perilous. The bathrooms are shared but there are three toilets for the 4(?) rooms in the building. There is a shower stall and a soaking tub. The soaking tub would be nice if there were English instructions on using the tankless water heater. This is an old style building so gives you an "authentic" experience for your stay in Kyoto, but in exchange lacks many of the amenities that comes with a standard hotel. There was a small kitchenette though so that is a point in its favor. Check in and check out, once I was provided with the correct address, was pretty simple and easy. I only stayed here one night and it was comfortable for that night, but any longer may be a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marie-Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay! Would recommand!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Arisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
音が響きやすい民家構造にもかかわらず静かで過ごしやすかったです。 2階の部屋だったのですが階段の一段一段が細かめなのでキャリーケースを運ぶのは少し大変です。覚悟しましょう。 脱衣所が外の気温と同じくらいだったのでヒートショックを起こさないように気をつける必要があると思います。 それ以外はお値段もリーズナブルでとてもよかったです。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
昔ながらの古い建物でありながら、よくお掃除が行き届いていて清潔感があり、気持ちよく滞在できました。 セキュリティもしっかりなされてて安心して宿泊できました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Te cobran por lavar las toallas y no deberían es un servicio que debería de venir incluido, nunca fueron a hacer limpieza, y estaba acordado en casa tercer día, la cocina algo sucia y vieja los dueños Super groseros
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Miyuu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
ゆっくり寝れましたがエアコンの音やドライヤーの音結構大きくてびっくりしました。人の話し声や階段の上り下りの軋む音も凄く聞こえるのでそういうのが気になる人は違う所を行かれるといいと思います。そういうのを気にせず畳部屋が好きな方は過ごせると思います。6.5畳くらいはありました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ちよこ

和室の部屋でのんびり出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie-Eve

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonne localisation, très central. Accès à une cuisine complètement équipée. Par contre, le futon était très mince, impossible de dormir sur le côté. Aussi, on entend tout ce qui se passe dehors et ailleurs dans le hostel. Très mauvaise insonorisation. La cuisine et les salles de bain ne sont pas chauffées, elles sont directement dehors.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tomomi

昔ながらの家なので人の話声やドアの開閉音などが聞こえましたが、他のお客さんも気を付けていたのもあってか、レビューほど騒がしくはなかったです。響くのでドライヤーなどを使う時は気を遣いました。古き良き京都の町屋に宿泊できていい体験になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

stephan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
attention jardin non accessible et très froid ...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

MING HUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
保留傳統町家購造及生活感，離車站近，週邊機能充足，值得推薦。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Small room. Long check in process

Check in needs improvement, the reception was not onsite and you have to walk 5 minutes to it, but took us 15 mins to find it, the actual checkin process was really long as well and took 10 mins. The accommodation was okay, theres only one toilet and most of the times we have to wait really long before we can use it, the room was so small
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

建笙

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice experience living in the residential area in Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

kkongtul, Korea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
방에 들어간 순간 우리 아들은 귀신이 나올것 같이 무섭다 하면서 샤워도 하지않고 손발만씻었다 취소할려고도 하였으나 밤늦게 도착했기에 어쩔수없이 잤다 방은 여기저기 구멍이 나있었고 문은 닫히지않아 문사이로 찬바람이들어오고 정말 최악인 여행이었다 게다가 여러개의 게스트 하우스를 운영하는 사장과 직원은 대단히 불친절했다 또 사진과 다르게 타올은 돈을 내고 사야만 했다 완전히 사기당했다 친절한 일본인이 아니라 불친절한 사기꾼인 일본인의 인상을 가지고 돌아왔다
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

어미니티를 모두 구입해야함. 가격에 비해 너무 많은 옵션을 따로 구매해야함

인테리어나 모든 면에서 꼭 경험하면 좋은 교토의 호텔이지만 비용에 비해 옵션이 너무 복잡하다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient near the train station and price is reasonable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

ミチ, 東京

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

伝統的な建物での宿泊のついて

ホテルに慣れている人にとっては音に戸惑うと思います。 構造上人が移動するたびに音が発生し、その音によって目が覚めたり眠れなかったりします。 耳栓の貸し出しはありますが神経質な方は厳しい環境かと。 またトイレとお風呂も共用のためタイミングによっては使えない状態が続きますが、幸い近くに銭湯があるため、お風呂は銭湯(430円)で済ませてもいいかと。 立地は申し分ないです。 音が気にならない方であればおススメします。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Nicole, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay in room K24!

Have stayed in ryokans our whole trip and this one was the absolute worst. The place itself is fine (same as most of the other typical cheap ryokans) and the staff are lovely and very friendly, however the room we were staying in was terrible. Every time someone moved in the room above us there were terrible squeaks in their floorboards (our ceiling) which were loud enough to wake you and give you a headache. Also the wall to the outside street was literally paper so every car, bike and person going past could be heard. This room was very loud and very distracting. I can usually handle some noise and light during the night but this was ridiculous. I’m glad we only stayed here for one night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay at Koto an, the staff and home was lovely. The only down fall was really loud guests arriving at 3:30am on our second night who continued to talk and move around upstairs for another hour into the early morning. The house is very old so the floors creek a lot. I would definitely stay again but would ask the home stay to consider having check in time window boxes as it was really unpleseant to be woken at such an early hour and for the guests to be able to continue loud conversations as they prepared for sleep. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kayoko R.

We had a good Kyoto experience

Nice clean house, just like the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

One time Experience

Ok to experience the old Japanese style living quarter. The room are on top of each other and the stairs are old style wooden one with no rail. Tough to get luggage upstairs or downstairs. Your neighbor will hear all the noise you make in your room no don't expect privacy. Only one shower and two toilets to share with 4 rooms. The office is about 8 minutes walk from the actual living place, so no staff at where you stay. Ok for one time experience but I would not go back. Just not for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

伝統的な町屋での宿泊

良かった所は、日本の伝統的な町屋でユニークな宿泊ができるというところです。スタッフの対応もとても良かったです。良くなかった所は、チェックインの場所と荷物を預ける場所が宿泊場所から徒歩5分の所で、重い荷物を持っての移動が大変でした。

6/10 Okay

Shimazu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
となりの一玖庵に変更となりましたが、不可は無し
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good for a day, but not more.

Expensive and not really comfortable for large group of people because the restrooms and shower area are shared. In addition to that the walls are super thin, which means you have to be really quite not to disturb others. Otherwise, it is a cool place to stay because of its old japanese architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christa, california

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

Nice hotel about a 15 min walk from Kyoto station.

Staff was very friendly and super helpful. Hotel was cute and nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017