At Hotel Espasion Pontocho you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage, a lift and a vending machine. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kyoto hotel include Shijo Street and Nishiki Market.
What's nearby
Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Gion Shirakawa Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
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 Espasion Pontocho offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hotel.
1 building
21 guestrooms or units
5 levels
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Lift
Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Espasion Pontocho offers 21 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include baths or showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
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
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Lift
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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
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?
No, Hotel Espasion Pontocho does not offer an airport shuttle service.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?
As of 24 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Espasion Pontocho on 21 Apr 2026 start from NZ$240, 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 are check-in & check-out at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?
No, pets are not allowed.
Hotel Espasion Pontocho Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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