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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kawaramachi Street

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Exterior
Front of property
Restaurant
1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bar moon walk 河原町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪六曜社 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KIHARU Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カプリチョーザ 河原町VOX店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, HOTEL ARU KYOTO provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,870 for adults and JPY 1,870 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1870 for adults and JPY 1870 for children

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL ARU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL ARU KYOTO located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is steps from Kiyamachi Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The location is very convenient, with shoping area The room is exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Rooms were clean and the staff were super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Good location, close to the subway and very safe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

This hotel was great for the location and decent amount of space in the room for luggage!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Hotel Aru Kyoto is a good choice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It is located in a nice convenient area of kyoto qith shopping and dining options. And close enough to walk to Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and cozy rooms Excellent location, walkable with different restaurants to choose from Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice stay! Amazing bathroom and shower! Everything great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

It’s good to stay in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

big room, nice and clean too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Had a corner room. Beautiful tinted windows on two walls. Best bathroom we encountered in our entire Japan stay. A bathtub with a skyline view! Terrific location with a huge array of food and shopping options steps from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Room was very nice. Hotel itself doesn’t have very many amenities but it’s close to the heart of Kyoto.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great value; well mantained and very affordable without losing the cleanliness factor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Couldnt have had a better experience here. Perfect location for nightlife and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Liked the property. Very nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Clean, comfortable bed. Surprisingly quiet. The bathroom sink had non existent hot water pressure and the bidet had only cold water. Other than that great location and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Property is located in a central area, filled with shops and food, really easy to get around with public transport close by. Hotel staff is friendly and helpful, rooms have excellent quality amenities, just a little bit small which is understandable. Really enjoyed the stay there and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very good value, very good area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Amazing place and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very convenient for all we wanted to do
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Not that great. Not really set up for foreigners. Staff member a but unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This place was located in a great spot. While some items were older, the bathroom was up to date. It was the perfect blend of old and new. Beds were comfortable and loved the window shades.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean, a little loud with windows open at night, great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great stay and very friendly staff. Room was a bit small but very well appointed. Breakfast was superb and location wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024