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Hotel Espasion Pontocho

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Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, Hotel Espasion Pontocho has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

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

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Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room

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

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Superior Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

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

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Premium Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Hotel Espasion Pontocho is near a train station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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196 Shimokorikicho Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8016

What's nearby

  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cherry blossoms along the Gion Shirakawa River. Japanese old folk houses.
    Kiyamachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • eagle
    1 min walk
  • Thai Kitchen Baramee
    1 min walk
  • 六傳屋 先斗町店
    1 min walk
  • 石丸商店
    1 min walk
  • 河道屋銀華
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Espasion Pontocho

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, Hotel Espasion Pontocho has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Espasion Pontocho feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and tubs or showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, 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 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.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Espasion Pontocho pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Espasion Pontocho 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. Gion-shijo Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Espasion Pontocho Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to get to the hotel. It locates pretty much in the center of everything. Travelers who like shopping will definitely love to stay in this hotel. Also, it is very easy to get to see things since the train station is within walking distance. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

AKIRA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

kyoichi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chih Chien

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025