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Imu Hotel Kyoto

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with coffee from the hotel's cozy cafe, then end it exploring hidden spots near Nishiki Market or challenging friends at the arcade

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Imu Hotel Kyoto welcomes visitors in the heart of the city with its inviting coffee shop and playground. Nearby Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley offer great exploration, while the hotel's bar and arcade/game room are perfect for unwinding after sightseeing.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room (Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Type A1, Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Japanese Room with Terrace | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Japanese Room with Terrace

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room (Bunk Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Japanese Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room (with Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Style Room with Sofa, Non-smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Imu Hotel Kyoto is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Traveling with kids? Consider Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Aquarium. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Iwatoyamacho, 411, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8445

What's nearby

  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 京都市四�条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • 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
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nijo Castle which includes a small town or village, a castle and heritage architecture
    Nijō Castle
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shijo Station
    5 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kimono Tea House Maikoya
    1 min walk
  • 亮昌
    3 min walk
  • イルキャンティ京都　四条室町店
    2 min walk
  • BISTRO BAR A VIN C(ビストロ バール ア ヴァン セー)
    2 min walk
  • The Terminal Kyoto
    1 min walk

About this property

Imu Hotel Kyoto

Family-friendly hotel near Nishiki Market
Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are located near Imu Hotel Kyoto, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a playground, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bicycle parking, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a water dispenser, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 57 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and tubs or showers
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 3,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 not available
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 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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 3000 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

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

IMU HOTEL
IMU KYOTO
IMU HOTEL KYOTO Hotel
IMU HOTEL KYOTO Kyoto
IMU HOTEL KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Imu Hotel Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Imu Hotel Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Imu Hotel Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Imu Hotel Kyoto located?

This family-friendly Kyoto hotel is located in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shijo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gojo Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Imu Hotel Kyoto Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very supportive and accommodating staff, great room and service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were absolutely lovely, and the bed was so comfy! It felt like heaven
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean double room, washroom was on the bigger side since the sink is located outside, free sake in the lobby, good location, friendly staff. The only thing was the AC wasn’t working well so our room was kind of warm and stuffy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet location, wonderful and delicious, made-to-order breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We needed to ship our luggage to Matsumoto while we hiked the Nakasendo trail and the staff graciously filled out the freight form for us. We will definitely recommend this hotel to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast is really good! And the place very convenient and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely hotel. The vegan breakfast set was fantastic and so were the free daily sake samples. My room was clean and bright and the staff were all so lovely. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aytan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! The location was perfect and in a walking distance from many sightseeing places. It was very clean too. Only the rooms were unbelieably small. For 1 person it would not be a problem, but for 2 people opening the luggage could be an issue. Despite this, I loved staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

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

Wonderful place to stay in Kyoto.

Great breakfast, great rooms with comfortable rooms, very nice aircon, and amenities. Staff is extremely friendly, and helpful. Loved my stay there. In evenings they offer free sake which is a pelasant bonus! Location is very cental.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good bang for the buck option and super convenient location. Everything is quite new for the price you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FABRIZIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Family stay in Koyoto.

My family and I stayed in the Japanese style room and highly recommend the hotel. Good location and super friendly stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff rooms are very clean and there is a nice sitting area in the lobby that serves food and drinks. The neighborhood is full of interesting little restaurants and it is not far from many of the major attractions. The hotel is a great value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Value for money. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Very clean, water pressure in the shower was great, comfortable stay, close to everything. Highly recommend Imu hotel!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really amazing service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. A short walk to the markets and other areas of interest. The staff were helpful and very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Welcoming hotel with good amenities.

imu hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was in a good location close to a subway station. It was very clean and quiet. The free coffee and sake was a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Maria Jeffrey Uy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxed and friendly vibe at this compact, well-located hotel. Easy access from Shiju station. Lots of dining options nearby, and good food at the hotel. The free sake tasting and happy hour prices were a bonus. Families with children seemed welcomed and catered for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with really good amenities and really friendly staff. Free sake in the lobby for hotel guests too! It's a bit further out from Gion, but it makes up for it being really close to a train station and with really nice little restaurants and cafes in the side streets nearby. For what we paid, I highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Brith Ume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and clean hotel. The room is about small, but pretty standard for Japan. Free sake in the bar and free water and coffee. Freindly staff and very quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, what an amazing little hotel! We booked two rooms for our family of 4 to explore Kyoto. When we arrived we received a warm welcome and were able to leave our luggage locked in a secure location until check in time. We were offered free coffee, tea and water in the lobby. The rooms were sparkling clean. Yes, the rooms were small, but we believe that is typical in Japan. We are always more concerned about cleanliness anyway. And again, this place is spotless. We even had air purifiers in our rooms. Breakfast was great and plentiful. Lots of options (even western options). Subway was close (about a 6 min walk)for moving around Kyoto. The only somewhat downfall is that hotel isn’t as central as others in the area. However, the cleanliness of the room, great service and amazing breakfast made up for the location. We would definitely recommend the Imu Hotel in Kyoto.
Street view of hotel
Example of one breakfast option
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pei Yu

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

Family friendly but small room

Child friendly with a small tatami area for kids play. Equipped with toys, stuffed toys, games and books for young ones. Good breakfast too. The loft doesn't have an extra bed, but more of a playing/sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place close to Shijo subway. Breakfasts were nice, rooms a little hot and small, would be good if you could open windows. Communal area really hip and food and cocktails were good value. Would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Amelia Geertruida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room had no tea and coffee facilities.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024