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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple

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Outdoor spa tub
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Front of property – evening/night
Public bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$133
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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 Twin Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View) | View from room

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 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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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 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Hotel Kuu Kyoto puts you in the heart of Kyoto, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple and within a 10-minute stroll of Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a sauna, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Shimogyo Ward hotel include Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market is within 30 minutes.

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 with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kuu Kyoto on 6 Jan 2026 start from NZ$133.22, 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.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

No, Hotel Kuu Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Kuu Kyoto's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 489 reviews

Reviews

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

Nikhil

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Gibsonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 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

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Small but amazing

We arrived at 7am and staff were courteous and friendly. It took little time to drop off our bags and check in. On our return at 5pm, staff ensured we received our room keys and luggage quickly and explained the rules of the onsen. This hotel is close to Kyoto station and many subway/bus lines. It's a great hotel to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
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

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manga books at entry lobby!! Check in staff were courteous, welcoming and polite at entry and anytime they saw us! Room had a spectacular view of temple and many restaurants and shopping at close proximity. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at, 4th floor is were I stayed with the room with a view. 404
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, it had everything I needed. Emily and the rest of the staff were so lovely and made me feel very welcome. Arigato 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a great view of the temple in front of the hotel. We had a shared family room for 4, which worked for us (2 twins, 2 futons). The onsen was really good - there're a large and small one which alternate for men and women daily. The staff we great. We used the free hotel bus to start our sight-seeing which was super fun. And, the breakfast was GREAT! Highly recommended, if you want an authentic,Japanese experience without breaking the bank.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shut Yee

Travelled with family
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

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

Jon

Travelled with family
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

MrMrs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the public bath. It was clean and it was a wonderful way to end each day. The staff is friendly and kind. Minutes from the train station so it was quick to get to all of the sightseeing we wanted to do. It is right across from an amazing temple so we could enjoy it whenever we chose to. I loved the location. Beautiful room and great private bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Travelled with family
We felt very comfortable and welcomed by the warm and friendly staff. Our bed was comfortable, everything was very clean, the soaking tub was wonderful and breakfasts delicious, generous and beautiful. We would return for sure. Also it's in an unbeatable location, quiet, but central.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing Sze Wincy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. I love the fact that the hotel has a traditional old Japanese house. So feel like I am transported to the olden days. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Always have a smile and greet you. Made us feel so welcome. The room is absolutely lovely. Bed was very comfy. Had plenty of room for our two big luggages. The bathroom was lovely. Shower was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
10/10. We love this hotel. The property is closed to everything. Buses trains restaurants shops. Very well located. Staff was super nice we spent 3 nights and never had any issues. Room was super nice and we had a great view to the temple across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Tc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful to be back at my favourite hotel in kyoto. Staff always so helpful and friendly. Perfect location (for me) near the station and always love the onsen 😍 See you again in '26!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size and amenities were plentiful. Staff are friendly and happy to assist
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Kyoto station. Hotel had many restaurants and shops nearby. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with our luggage forwarding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has made our stay in Japan all the more enjoyable. For starters, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast consisted of a variety of both Japanese and foreign cuisine, satisfying my entire family. After a long day, relaxing in the onsen (public bath) is also a highlight of this hotel. As we return to our room, we also have the added bonus of facing directly at the Higashi Honganji (东本愿寺).The room is a bit small and cramped for our family of four, but we got the amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Milon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, small place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025