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Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Near Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers a convenient stay with amenities like laundry facilities and an on-site restaurant. Connect to free WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, and enjoy breakfast in the morning.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$90
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 52 of 52 rooms

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (6)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Smoking (5)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room-Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Minami Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Jujo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪インド・ネパール料理　ニューアンナプルナ　十条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪来来亭 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ドミノ・ピザ - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
Room features
All 424 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 1

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

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, 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 only accepts cash

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

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Kyoto Universal Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma on 30 Aug 2025 start from NZ$89.73, 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.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km). Jujo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Kujo Station is 5 minutes.

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Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 505 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zhuofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility with a restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Provided breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

光

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel provide both breakfast and supper. It's very helpful for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast and dinner was great. It was annoying to have to turn in the key every time I left.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

かなみ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

Nice stay

Nice stay at this hotel, the employees are professionnals that are here for you in case you need them. The room are clean and the hotel too. Thank you for those good moments.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very small but the facilities makeup for that. You get breakfast included in the price which is a very good deal for the price. There is a Lawson right near the entrance for quick shopping. Kyoto station is a good 20 minutes walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Newton

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property, bad odor, old furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobby

The room is very small, think of a cruise ship style room. It did include breakfast and dinner. This place met my budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Georgia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was very suprised to find that the hotel was open to the elements with no proper roof when you walk in the hallways for your room. Could easily flood on a stormy night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anmol

good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

USA trio

Great value. Cold rooms because the heater turns off when you leave. Breakfast ends a little early for my liking. Good service except we had three people in our room and two pillows and when i asked for another pillow they said, "no".
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
5 or so min walk to Kujo metro station. Lawson store right next to hotel. Breakfast and dinner included in stay, which we weren’t aware of. Check in was slow and English was limited. Breakfast was ok for the convenience, dinner we only had once during our stay as obviously much better food in Kyoto! Room and bathroom very small and dated decor. No wardrobe or space to put your luggage so was difficult with our 5 night stay. Plenty of washing machines and tumble dryers. Would recommend only for a 1/2 night stay and you are price sensitive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

suguru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コスパ素晴らしい
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
１泊２食付きで広いお風呂もある。それなにとてもリーズナブルな値段で、お部屋も長椅子、セミダブルでゆったりできました。フロントの方も気さくで良かったです。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

かつし

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食、夕食、サウナ付きの浴場ありで、格安だと思いました。駐車場代として1980円と宿泊税が一人につき200円かかります。ただ１人分のベットがベンチベットのため、真ん中にくぼみができ、寝にくい様子でした。地下駐車場はバイクは駐車できないとのことでしたが、２台でも１台分のスペースに停めるのであればOKにしてほしいと思います。バイクが駐輪できないことにより、車に変更せざるを得ませんでした。ご一考ください。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kozue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食、夕食付きで大浴場もあり、コスパ最高だと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

isd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
値段に対して部屋やサービスが良い意味で見合っていない　機会があればまた泊まろうと思う
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
また、泊まりたい
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

EIJI

Liked: Staff & service
地下鉄の駅とコンビニが近く便利
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ウエヤマショウヘイ

ベッドはところどころ硬いスプリングを感じたり、凹みを感じたりしたので、しっかりとしたマットレスを敷くべき。 ただ、値段相応ではあるかな。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
夕食無料 大浴場があるのがよかった
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025