Koto An

Travelers can unwind with evening strolls through Kyoto's peaceful gardens or sample local flavors at nearby restaurants and bars within easy walking distance.

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February 2026

March 2026

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Koto An (Kyoto)

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Koto An guesthouse places visitors in central Kyoto near Kawaramachi Street. Enjoy a peaceful garden retreat, delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, and a relaxing bar. Guests love the cooked-to-order breakfast and helpful multilingual staff.

Good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
Bar

Room options

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Jan 29 - Jan 30

Tomorrow

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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2 beds

3+ beds

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Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Futons

Family Room with Shared Bathroom (2,3,4 Persons), Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Deep soaking bathtub

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

13 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons

Rental house of Traditional Machiya in Kyoto (maximum of 10 people), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

3 bedrooms

Separate bathtub and shower

Private bathroom

3 bedrooms
Sleeps 14
10 Twin Futons

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4

Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Koto An is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide

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What's nearby

Kawaramachi Street
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Kyoto Tower
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Kyoto Station Building
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Nishiki Market
15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Higashi Honganji Temple
6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

Gojo Station
2 min walk
Shijo Station
12 min walk
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
89 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's
4 min walk
CoCo壱番屋烏丸五条店
4 min walk
蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura)
4 min walk
スペインバル Santres
2 min walk
糖太朗
5 min walk

About this property

Koto An

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street

Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are located near Koto An, which provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Koto An include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

More amenities include:

Free toiletries and hair dryers
Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and rice cookers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Self parking on site (JPY 1,650 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Family friendly

In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Rice cooker
Stovetop
Toaster

Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: JPY 5000 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Roman-Kan(main reception)]

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 2500 per person
Self parking fee: JPY 1650 per night (in/out privileges)
Late check-in fee: JPY 5000 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

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 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

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults (guests age 12 and older) in the reservation. Guests under 12 years not sharing a bed with an adult and using existing bedding are charged the adult rate.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Koto Hotel Kyoto

Koto Guesthouse Kyoto

Koto Guesthouse

Koto An Kyoto

Koto An Guesthouse

Koto An Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Koto An pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1650 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Koto An?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of JPY 5000.

What time is check-out at Koto An?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koto An located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 21 minutes.

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Koto An Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Coral

Nov 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

See review for accurate building address

DO NOT GO TO THE ADDRESS LISTED ON HOTELS.COM. Go straight to this address to check in: 542 wakamiya-cho; this will take you to the check in office, and they will tell you where to go for your room which is about a block and a half away. This hotel is a solid 3.5. The adage "you get what you pay for" applies here. My room was upstairs and the stairs were very narrow and steep; lugging one small suitcase up was perilous. The bathrooms are shared but there are three toilets for the 4(?) rooms in the building. There is a shower stall and a soaking tub. The soaking tub would be nice if there were English instructions on using the tankless water heater. This is an old style building so gives you an "authentic" experience for your stay in Kyoto, but in exchange lacks many of the amenities that comes with a standard hotel. There was a small kitchenette though so that is a point in its favor. Check in and check out, once I was provided with the correct address, was pretty simple and easy. I only stayed here one night and it was comfortable for that night, but any longer may be a challenge.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marie-Sarah

Apr 8, 2024

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

Very good stay! Would recommand!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Arisa

Mar 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

音が響きやすい民家構造にもかかわらず静かで過ごしやすかったです。 2階の部屋だったのですが階段の一段一段が細かめなのでキャリーケースを運ぶのは少し大変です。覚悟しましょう。脱衣所が外の気温と同じくらいだったのでヒートショックを起こさないように気をつける必要があると思います。それ以外はお値段もリーズナブルでとてもよかったです。ありがとうございました。

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Miki

Nov 27, 2024

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

昔ながらの古い建物でありながら、よくお掃除が行き届いていて清潔感があり、気持ちよく滞在できました。セキュリティもしっかりなされてて安心して宿泊できました。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana Karen

Nov 18, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Te cobran por lavar las toallas y no deberían es un servicio que debería de venir incluido, nunca fueron a hacer limpieza, y estaba acordado en casa tercer día, la cocina algo sucia y vieja los dueños Super groseros

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Miyuu

Oct 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

ゆっくり寝れましたがエアコンの音やドライヤーの音結構大きくてびっくりしました。人の話し声や階段の上り下りの軋む音も凄く聞こえるのでそういうのが気になる人は違う所を行かれるといいと思います。そういうのを気にせず畳部屋が好きな方は過ごせると思います。6.5畳くらいはありました。

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ちよこ

Sep 9, 2024

和室の部屋でのんびり出来ました。

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie-Eve

Mar 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonne localisation, très central. Accès à une cuisine complètement équipée. Par contre, le futon était très mince, impossible de dormir sur le côté. Aussi, on entend tout ce qui se passe dehors et ailleurs dans le hostel. Très mauvaise insonorisation. La cuisine et les salles de bain ne sont pas chauffées, elles sont directement dehors.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tomomi

Nov 27, 2023

昔ながらの家なので人の話声やドアの開閉音などが聞こえましたが、他のお客さんも気を付けていたのもあってか、レビューほど騒がしくはなかったです。響くのでドライヤーなどを使う時は気を遣いました。古き良き京都の町屋に宿泊できていい体験になりました。

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

stephan

Nov 30, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

attention jardin non accessible et très froid ...

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

MING HUI

Nov 21, 2019

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

保留傳統町家購造及生活感，離車站近，週邊機能充足，值得推薦。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 4, 2019

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Small room. Long check in process

Check in needs improvement, the reception was not onsite and you have to walk 5 minutes to it, but took us 15 mins to find it, the actual checkin process was really long as well and took 10 mins. The accommodation was okay, theres only one toilet and most of the times we have to wait really long before we can use it, the room was so small

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

建笙

Mar 1, 2019

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

A nice experience living in the residential area in Kyoto.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

kkongtul, Korea

Oct 26, 2018

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

방에 들어간 순간 우리 아들은 귀신이 나올것 같이 무섭다 하면서 샤워도 하지않고 손발만씻었다 취소할려고도 하였으나 밤늦게 도착했기에 어쩔수없이 잤다 방은 여기저기 구멍이 나있었고 문은 닫히지않아 문사이로 찬바람이들어오고 정말 최악인 여행이었다 게다가 여러개의 게스트 하우스를 운영하는 사장과 직원은 대단히 불친절했다 또 사진과 다르게 타올은 돈을 내고 사야만 했다 완전히 사기당했다 친절한 일본인이 아니라 불친절한 사기꾼인 일본인의 인상을 가지고 돌아왔다

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

caleb

Oct 19, 2018

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

Disliked: Room comfort

어미니티를 모두 구입해야함. 가격에 비해 너무 많은 옵션을 따로 구매해야함

인테리어나 모든 면에서 꼭 경험하면 좋은 교토의 호텔이지만 비용에 비해 옵션이 너무 복잡하다.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 6, 2018

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

Very convenient near the train station and price is reasonable!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

ミチ, 東京

May 27, 2018

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

伝統的な建物での宿泊のついて

ホテルに慣れている人にとっては音に戸惑うと思います。構造上人が移動するたびに音が発生し、その音によって目が覚めたり眠れなかったりします。耳栓の貸し出しはありますが神経質な方は厳しい環境かと。またトイレとお風呂も共用のためタイミングによっては使えない状態が続きますが、幸い近くに銭湯があるため、お風呂は銭湯(430円)で済ませてもいいかと。立地は申し分ないです。音が気にならない方であればおススメします。

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Nicole, Australia

May 20, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay in room K24!

Have stayed in ryokans our whole trip and this one was the absolute worst. The place itself is fine (same as most of the other typical cheap ryokans) and the staff are lovely and very friendly, however the room we were staying in was terrible. Every time someone moved in the room above us there were terrible squeaks in their floorboards (our ceiling) which were loud enough to wake you and give you a headache. Also the wall to the outside street was literally paper so every car, bike and person going past could be heard. This room was very loud and very distracting. I can usually handle some noise and light during the night but this was ridiculous. I’m glad we only stayed here for one night!

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 20, 2018

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

We had a really lovely stay at Koto an, the staff and home was lovely. The only down fall was really loud guests arriving at 3:30am on our second night who continued to talk and move around upstairs for another hour into the early morning. The house is very old so the floors creek a lot. I would definitely stay again but would ask the home stay to consider having check in time window boxes as it was really unpleseant to be woken at such an early hour and for the guests to be able to continue loud conversations as they prepared for sleep. Thank you for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kayoko R.

Apr 19, 2018

We had a good Kyoto experience

Nice clean house, just like the photos.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 4, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Room comfort

One time Experience

Ok to experience the old Japanese style living quarter. The room are on top of each other and the stairs are old style wooden one with no rail. Tough to get luggage upstairs or downstairs. Your neighbor will hear all the noise you make in your room no don't expect privacy. Only one shower and two toilets to share with 4 rooms. The office is about 8 minutes walk from the actual living place, so no staff at where you stay. Ok for one time experience but I would not go back. Just not for me.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Feb 20, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

伝統的な町屋での宿泊

良かった所は、日本の伝統的な町屋でユニークな宿泊ができるというところです。スタッフの対応もとても良かったです。良くなかった所は、チェックインの場所と荷物を預ける場所が宿泊場所から徒歩5分の所で、重い荷物を持っての移動が大変でした。

6/10 Okay

Shimazu

Jan 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

となりの一玖庵に変更となりましたが、不可は無し

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Mirza

Nov 23, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Good for a day, but not more.

Expensive and not really comfortable for large group of people because the restrooms and shower area are shared. In addition to that the walls are super thin, which means you have to be really quite not to disturb others. Otherwise, it is a cool place to stay because of its old japanese architecture.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christa, california

Oct 29, 2017

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

Nice hotel about a 15 min walk from Kyoto station.

Staff was very friendly and super helpful. Hotel was cute and nice and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

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Koto An Reviews

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8.0

8.6

7.8

7.2

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Coral

See review for accurate building address

Coral

8/10 Good

Marie-Sarah

Marie-Sarah

6/10 Okay

Arisa

Arisa

8/10 Good

Miki