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Bright Hotel Kiyomizu

Property class: 2.5

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A narrow, well-lit hallway with a dark carpet, wooden walls, and a door with a bamboo plant. - Bright Hotel Kiyomizu (Kyoto)
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, sink, and wooden cabinets. - Bright Hotel Kiyomizu (Kyoto)
A multi-story building with balconies, a signboard, and a tree in front. - Bright Hotel Kiyomizu (Kyoto)
A compact room with a wooden wardrobe, a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a television. - Bright Hotel Kiyomizu (Kyoto)
A neatly made bed with white linens and black pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall with a subtle pattern. - Bright Hotel Kiyomizu (Kyoto)
Close to Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner, Bright Hotel Kiyomizu has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Room options

View all photos for Twin Room with Washing Machine

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a ceiling light.

Twin Room with Washing Machine

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Twin Room without Washing Machine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Higashiyama Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Bright Hotel Kiyomizu. Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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459-7 Tokiwacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0874

What's nearby

  • A classical building with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees and steps leading up to it.
    Kyoto National Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden construction.
    Sanjusangen-do Temple
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
    Kiyomizu Temple
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
    Kodai-ji Temple
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hokanji Temple
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station
    10 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    19 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • cicon
    4 min walk
  • cafeかねや
    4 min walk
  • 櫻バー
    7 min walk
  • Local Sake and Beer Stand 336
    5 min walk
  • サンチャゴゲストハウス京都 / サンチャゴカフェ
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 2000
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 2000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: JPY 2000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: JPY 4400 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Hotel Kiyomizu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bright Hotel Kiyomizu?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of JPY 2000 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bright Hotel Kiyomizu?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 2000 (subject to availability).

Where is Bright Hotel Kiyomizu located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto National Museum, Kiyomizu Temple, and Kawaramachi Street. Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 19 minutes by foot and Tofukuji Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bright Hotel Kiyomizu Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Finley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cosy room. Great amenities. Quite non-descript building but I slept like a baby so got to rate it highly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so comfortable staying at this place. Our room has laundry so it made easier our staying. It was a surprise noticing that there is a self check place so there is not a reception desk as well. Be careful if you use a local transport for your luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice !

Nice, silent, clean. No window view, however, comfortable. The rest room is large enough, clean and tidy, very good. Very nice expenience. Self check in check out is new experience to me, however very easy and smooth. Just need to make sure you pay attention on the emails hotel sent to you, then everything will be smooth and easy. The location is not far from station, and near the famous sight, good choice for Kyoto trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and the check in was really nice and spacious, but to use hot water you have to put in a number into a special device next to the shower which was confusing for someone who is not used to something like that, so a small note would have been nice. All in all the passcode with the door was always easy to use! Also the window to the room was kind of cold and we didnt know how to properly close it but it was not as bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I booked this hotel some months ago and I started reading reviews prior to check in. I'll admit I got a bit nervous. That being said we decided to stay the night and try it out. First impressions were that there was more space than many rooms we've stayed in while in Japan. Many features look newish and it has a full kitchen. Then things get weird. The wall paper is peeling off. There's a persistent bad smell. There's roach traps everywhere. I tried to shower and the shower nozzle fell off. My husband tried to leave to do a Lawson run and the latch on the lock fell off. The beds were surprisingly comfortable but it's also loud in the morning with people talking in the alleyway. It was fine for the night but I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

The beds and pillows were very firm and the construction taking place next door was very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ma. Theresa Mata

Liked: Cleanliness
No staff. You are given code to get in. 16:00 is the check in time with very early check out time at 10:00.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

polly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is extremely dirty. There are pinworm infection. My entire ankle is swollen. Hotel should do a major cleaning before it open for business again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aleksander

Disliked: Staff & service
Useless remote reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tatyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is perfect! The room itself is very nice. However, there was never any staff at the front desk. We were emailed a manual on how to use the washing machine, but our machine was different than in the manual, and it was difficult to figure it out. Also, the water in the shower was hard to figure out. There were no instructions on that, and once we figured out how it worked, we never figured out how to get warm water, so we had to shower with cool water the whole time we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super clean and cosy room. The bathroom was nice and spacious and there was a small kitchen. However appliances had some faults. The TV weirdly turned on in the middle of the night and there was a strange light flashing behind it. There was also this constant ticking (we think it was the door) as well as it sounded what was like a possum in the wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The little apartment is a nice size and very clean. Great location too. Be aware there is no staff. You check yourself in and out using a tablet and email codes they send you. There is no cleaning, or towel changes, or garbage removal. Annoying but not the end of the world. The real problem was the beds. Possibly the least comfortable mattress I have ever slept on. Actually debated sleeping on the floor.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Practical place if you want to stay in the Kiyomizu-area, otherwise quite expensive for a staffless apartment-hotel. The previous tenant had left boxes in the closet and the beds were fold-up beds and not very sturdy. The window had no soundproofing, so you could hear every insect and pedestrian and car from outside, however nothing from the rest of the building. It was quite a walk from the nearest train-stop, and the check-in time of 16:00 made it very difficult to enjoy the day as we had our luggage to haul around (since there was no staff, no coinlockers or self-check baggage area in the "hotel"). I would only recommend this hotel if you are desperate for a room, because it was moderately clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frankie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit is closed to Kiyomizu dera and is a 12 mins walk from Kiehan Kiyomizu-Gojō Station. The unit is very small and is a challenge to store 2 checked luggage. Also, the toilet seat and bathroom are shared. There will be an extra charge tor early check-in but you can arrange with them for luggage dropoff to your room and come back later for check-in when the room is ready. This is very helpful to us as we arrive Kyoto at 12pm and can dropoff our luggage to the room and go out for sightseeing and then come back after dinner for the check-in.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Verified review

6/10 Okay

Toshie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
キッチンがあるのにテーブルが狭い(テレビがのっているので使えない)椅子が1脚のみ、食べる場所がない。 タオル等のかかる場所がない。
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

rika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ちょうどいい位置にあり、どこに行くにも動きやすかったです。ぜひまた利用したいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oi Maan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地點方便，乘206號巴士於馬町站落車，直行見到Lawson便利商店後，過對面馬路，行多1分鐘便到達。整潔乾淨，跟提供的相片一樣。員工有禮貌，非常幫手。直得推薦。但這是一間小型酒店，有些像是一間住宅，以前住大酒店，可能會不習慣。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Flávia Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet bülent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RAY CECIL

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024