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Rakuro Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Kyoto Imperial Palace

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Lobby
Property entrance
Property entrance
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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186 Joshinyoko-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0867
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Queen with Japanese-style

Standard Queen with Japanese-style

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Moderate

Moderate

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Moderate Large with Japanese-style

Moderate Large with Japanese-style

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Superior with Japanese-style

Superior with Japanese-style

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Moderate Large With Japanese-style

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen With Japanese-Style

  • Sleeps 2

Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom

Moderate Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Japanese-style

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Kyoto

Rakuro Kyoto puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 20-minute stroll of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Downtown Kyoto hotel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Heian Shrine and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nijō Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Heian Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station - 1 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 16 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪YUGEN - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪丸太町十二段家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪欧風堂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪楽食 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rakuro Kyoto

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Kyoto Imperial Palace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Rakuro Kyoto.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rakuro Kyoto offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 2200
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 2200

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Meals are not included in the Breakfast rate for children whose stay is included in the rate.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 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'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 full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 per person
  • Early check-in fee: JPY 2200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2200 (subject to availability)

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 accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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, 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Kyoto Hotel
SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Hotel
SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Kyoto
SHARE HOTELS RAKURO
Rakuro Kyoto Hotel
Rakuro Kyoto Kyoto
Rakuro Kyoto Hotel Kyoto
THE SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rakuro Kyoto?

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

What makes Rakuro Kyoto a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rakuro Kyoto.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Rakuro Kyoto?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Rakuro Kyoto serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rakuro Kyoto?

No, Rakuro Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rakuro Kyoto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rakuro Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rakuro Kyoto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Rakuro Kyoto Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 530 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SINAVY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the relaxing guest lounge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this hotel is its location. It's right next to a train station, a convenience store, and a Sukiya, which was very practical. The room itself (room with bathroom) was also a positive—it was comfortable, and clean. However, there were significant downsides. The hotel is on a busy, noisy street, and you can hear the traffic clearly from the dining area. The biggest letdown for us was the "free" breakfast. We stayed for five days, and the menu was exactly the same every single day. The choice was limited to three sandwiches, a small vegetable salad that was sometimes slimy, and a potato salad where the potatoes were still raw. The lukewarm corn soup didn't help. After two days, it became very repetitive. We also found the atmosphere to be overly strict. You cannot sit in the dining area outside of meal times without ordering something; we were asked to move to the guest lounge almost immediately. Overall, while the room was good, the issues with breakfast and the rigid rules made our stay less enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Novelty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lounge area. Just across Kyoto Imperial Palace. Near public transports.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cline

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so clean and the staff was super friendly and very helpful. The guest lounge was a very peaceful place to relax and unwind after a busy day. As a bonus the entire hotel smells amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in the perfect location. Near the subway and a short walk to the Nikishi Market, it ticked all the boxes. The staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arutyun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much to do around the area. But hotel was beautiful and staff was extraordinary!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orsolya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for three nights. Staff were not rude, but not friendly either. The room was more spacious than others in Japan and the shower included a bathtub. The lounge was very nice and relaxing. It's a stone's throw from Kyoto Gyoen National Gardens and Nijo-jo Castle, which was nice. As a minus, there were cobwebs on the ceiling and they clearly don't clean under or on the side of the bed. Additionally, the washing machine has detergent included and it smelled really strange/not clean. It took me a while to get the smell out of our clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the luggage storage service and the overall look of the place! So nice! We enjoyed our stay a lot and the staff we
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, staff were very helpful and nice. Bidet didn’t work, laundry units took forever to dry. Lounge area and rooftop were good common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

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

8/10 Good

Maryam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Rakuro Kyoto! Cozy rooms, friendly staff, and a great location for exploring Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie, Henderson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manraj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and luxurious in this property. My family and I really enjoyed our time here and felt refreshed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ni

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

10/10 Excellent

Delsy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best customer service in this place, amenities are great and the Japanese breakfast was beautiful and delicious. The only thing i didn't like was the mattress, it was uncomfortable and stained, wich was weird because everything else un the hotel looked new
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional Japanese accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED Rakuro Kyoto and would come stay here again! The staff was so nice and helped me book a breakfast while I was there, and were just lovely people. The room was great, and felt slightly bigger than other Japanese hotel rooms. The amenities at this hotel were so nice, and made coming back to the hotel something we looked forward to instead of just being someplace to sleep at night. The location is great, around the corner from a subway stop, right on the main road for the busses, and next to a great park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025