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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple

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Rooftop terrace
Property entrance
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers a peaceful stay in central Kyoto with amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant and relax in the sauna. Borrow bikes to visit nearby Kawaramachi Street. The staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Standard Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, City View (1-3 persons)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

Suite Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Hotel Kuu Kyoto is near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Higashi Honganji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪立のみ いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪熟成焼肉听 京都駅前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Hotel Kuu Kyoto provides laundry facilities, a sauna, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Kuu Kyoto feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Bidets and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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 2,500 to 2,500 for adults and JPY 900 to 1,300 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Housekeeping is included for stays of 3-nights or more with first service on the 3rd day of stay, and every 2-days after that. Towel exchanges are available on request for all bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 200-10,000 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 900 to 1300 for children
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 4000 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000 per night

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Disposable items are available in the lobby.

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Kuu
Kuu Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kuu Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Kuu Kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street, and Kyoto Tower. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gojo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 444 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome and great value for money, never mind the fabulous location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel, superbly located and with the most helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shut Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast. It’s like fine dining in a very cozy environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bath area too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in a great location. Was travelling as family of five, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Kyoto station. Hotel had many restaurants and shops nearby. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with our luggage forwarding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect

Wonderful location, absolutely lovely breakfast and a awesome onsen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed Hotel Kuu. The buffet breakfast was amazing. The rooms were nice and spacious very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size and amenities were plentiful. Staff are friendly and happy to assist
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful to be back at my favourite hotel in kyoto. Staff always so helpful and friendly. Perfect location (for me) near the station and always love the onsen 😍 See you again in '26!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Hotel Kuu. It's convenient to Kyoto Station. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The breakfast is plentiful and there is a public bath on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience overall. Wonderful staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for our stay. It is close to the Kyoto train station. The bus stop was close so it was an excellent location for getting around Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptional! Staff were very friendly and so helpful. Beautiful onsens, rooms very comfortable and clean. Book the temple view rooms! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid location, close to a subway, rooms were clean, but definitely the smaller side if you have clam shell suitcases.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three of us stayed for 9 days!! Staff were fantastic. Couldn’t do enough for you. Loved our time there. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! It is very close to Kyoto station. Our room was big and had a shower. very clean, laundry facilities, free bus to major attractions, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

We felt very comfortable and welcomed by the warm and friendly staff. Our bed was comfortable, everything was very clean, the soaking tub was wonderful and breakfasts delicious, generous and beautiful. We would return for sure. Also it's in an unbeatable location, quiet, but central.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying here! It's great and their breakfasts are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this cute hotel! Right across the street from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and less than a 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station! We used the public onsen but didn’t get a chance to get on the little bus! Definitely would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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