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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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Lobby
Public bath
Public bath
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$72
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

Map
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

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 Single Bed and 1 Single 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 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Smoking (1)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Smoking (5)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room-Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Single Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Single Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

At Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Kawaramachi Street and within 20 minutes of Kyoto Tower. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Each morning breakfast is available between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Minami Ward hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Kiyomizu Temple.

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

  • ‪ラーメン大栄 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪焼肉 あらた - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ANTEROOM MEALS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Partik - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma also features a vending machine and laundry facilities.
  • 424 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Dining venue
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers 424 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Japanese

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 200–1,000 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.

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

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, 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
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. This property only accepts cash.

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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

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

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

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma on 2 Jul 2025 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.

Does Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

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

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 432 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Balaji

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Ivana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobby

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Anmol

good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JUNSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Margarita

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pillow has stains, the sheets have stains, the bathroom is dirty, the bathroom walls are dirty, socks on the floor from the person who stayed before, but as you say, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Basic hotels, very reasonable price in Kyoto, the room is good size, with small refrigerator. They also provide some breakfast and dinner, not fancy food, but included in the room price, which is quite convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lai Yee

一般的日式飯店。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Indah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the breakfast and dinner,the room is small but so far is good,and the internet is a little bit slow.But overall is good!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose Luis

Liked: Amenities
The bathroom's room was a little smelly. Everything else was good. It is a very decent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a long stay, price was good for what get. had everything you needed, good came with meals. Only thing needed was female public bath water needed cleaning, I did let staff know
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, good price for what you get. the place did the job, had everything needed and came with meals. The only thing was female public bath water needed cleaning; I did let staff know
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosanna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ta

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in is horrible, line up can take up to one hour or more , ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well located and connected hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandros

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Pittsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in strictly at 4 PM. Breakfast until 8:30 AM only
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024