Umekoji Potel KYOTO

4.0 star property

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Reception
Lobby
Café
Property amenity
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$190
9 July - 10 July

Explore the area

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15 Kankijicho Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8835
  • Place, Kyoto Aquarium
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Umekoji Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 26sqm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Wood Flat Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corner Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 36sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 25sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corner Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Wood Box Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Wood Flat Corner Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 29sqm (Fixed Window)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

Umekoji Potel KYOTO puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 20-minute stroll of Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Tower. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Kawaramachi Street and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Nijō Castle.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Aquarium - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Umekoji Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kyoto Railway Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 6 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UMEKOJI パークカフェ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪レストラン・休憩所 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪市電カフェ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪古民家ラーメン ごま - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Umekoji Potel KYOTO

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Umekoji Potel KYOTO also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Umekoji Potel KYOTO offers 144 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. 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

  • Parking on site (JPY 2,500 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (JPY 2,500 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,500 for adults and JPY 2,250 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Dinner is not included in half board rates for children 3-6 years old, and dinner can be requested for JPY 1,900. Guests who wish to have dinner must contact the property 1 day prior to arrival.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner. Dinner is served from 5-7 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 1300 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Child's club card: JPY 2200 per night, (from 3 to 6 years old).
  • 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.

The listed mandatory club card fee covers facility fees for children.

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: from approximately JPY 4500 for adults and from JPY 2250 for children
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 2500 per day
  • Extended parking fee: JPY 2500 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1300 per day

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
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Umekoji Potel KYOTO Hotel
Umekoji Potel KYOTO Kyoto
Umekoji Potel KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

Umekoji Potel KYOTO offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

As of 8 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Umekoji Potel KYOTO on 9 Jul 2026 start from NZ$190, 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.

Is parking available at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

Yep, Umekoji Potel KYOTO has a self car park for JPY 2500 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Additionally there is extended parking for JPY 2500 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Umekoji Potel KYOTO family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Umekoji Potel KYOTO is a hit with families.

Does Umekoji Potel KYOTO serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

No, Umekoji Potel KYOTO does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Umekoji Potel KYOTO's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

No, pets are not allowed.

Umekoji Potel KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 311 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, large rooms, very clean, so many cool amenities!!! Wish we could have stayed longer!!! If I ever go back to Kyoto, I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel!!!! Clean, spacious rooms, wonderful staff - lovely location! Would recommend the excellent breakfast that’s offered. Great free ammenities- reading room, onsen, traditional pyjamas, laundry, coffee/tea/drinks and snacks at any time….We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, wonderful amenities, outstanding service and very good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere of the entire hotel is clean and restful. The view of the park was fantastic and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for families with small kids! The common areas with ball pit, blocks, ping pong table were a hit with our toddler and elementary age kids
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, we loved our stay! The room was quite spacious with great decor- felt modern and cozy. The bed and pillows were great. The staff/service were incredible. Very nice, would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Room was super clean. Staff was amazing. Very helpful. Room big enough to open up my luggage. A great location, walking distance from the train station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yiyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay, will definitely come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adonis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, workers were very courteous and kind as well. Amenities were absolutely amazing. I would absolutely stay here every single me and my family visit Kyoto. Looking forward to coming back to this hotel next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fung Han Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service and amenities, but the blanket is too thick and heavy even for winter.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed hotel with great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying at this hotel and we still love it. This is still our favorite hotel in Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities, friendly hotel crew
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMINTYLER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel for families and couples alike. Tons of beautiful places to relax and activities for the whole family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the egg sandwich from the cafe! Amenities included coffee on the 3rd floor which was fun to make. I enjoyed the balcony overseeing the park! Front desk desk was extremely help with restaurant recommendations and was very playful with my 6 year old children. Truly a hidden gem of a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mei Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thr breakfast is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tessa

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

Awesome stay

Awesome place I’ll stay here again Rooms are spacious in a quiet area by a park and easy to get to the train station and everywhere you need to go Comfy beds included public baths and amenities pyjamas to wear and coffee and spirits on tap I lived this stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gan CM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We find services overall has slacken, as compared to our last visit in April 2025. Overall the stay was good.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yat Hin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast and Superb Common Area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ju-Chun

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

Family Kyoto getaway.

Very good facility, good breakfast buffet, and amazingly close to station and family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

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

Great hotel

Very nice hotel, extremely clean with nice services as free coffee area and drinks. Rooms are spacious and the service is great. Location might not be the best for some guests, as it’s a bit far from certain attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so beautiful and peaceful. Love the park very very familyoriented well come back and stay again. Next time we come.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024