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Kyoto Tower Hotel

3.5 star property
Central Kyoto hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Kyoto Tower

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
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Restaurant
[Deluxe Family] 45 square meters (Sofa bed will be arranged for 7 or more people) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Kyoto Tower Hotel, steps from its namesake landmark, is a perfect base for exploring Higashi Honganji Temple and Kyoto Aquarium. Start your day with coffee at the on-site café and end with a meal at the restaurant. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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[Double] 16-20 square meters | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

[Double] 16-20 square meters

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Heating
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Non-Smoking 13 square meters

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

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Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
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  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Kyoto Tower Concept, Non Smoking 15-19sqm | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Kyoto Tower Concept, Non Smoking 15-19sqm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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[Standard Twin Room] Non-smoking 22 sqm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Large Twin] 39 square meters | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

[Large Twin] 39 square meters

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Down duvet
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Japanese Western Room Non-Smoking 50 sqm (Extra bed, futon will be arranged for 3 or more people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds

RUN OF THE HOUSE - Short stay 6 PM to 9AM

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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[Deluxe Family] 45 square meters (Sofa bed will be arranged for 7 or more people) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

[Deluxe Family] 45 square meters (Sofa bed will be arranged for 7 or more people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - twin
Day bed
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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[Superior Twin Room] Non-smoking 24-26sqm | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

[Superior Twin Room] Non-smoking 24-26sqm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Large Twin] 37 square meters | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

[Large Twin] 37 square meters

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds

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[Deluxe Twin Room] Non-smoking 30sqm | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

[Deluxe Twin Room] Non-smoking 30sqm

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Large Twin Room(39㎡)

  • Sleeps 4

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Double -Kyoto Tower Concept- 15~19sqm

  • Sleeps 2

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[Standard Twin Bed Room]

  • Sleeps 2

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Japanese Western Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Large Twin Room (37㎡)

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Family 45㎡

  • Sleeps 6

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Deluxe Twin Bed Room 30sqm

  • Sleeps 3

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[Superior Twin Room]24-26sqm (Extra bed for 3 or more people)

  • Sleeps 3

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Double Room 16~20sqm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward neighborhood, Kyoto Tower Hotel is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and popular attractions include Kyoto Aquarium and Byodo-in Temple. Kyoto Tower and Higashi Honganji Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Gojo Station is 9 minutes by foot.
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721-1 Higashishiokoji Karasumadori, 7 Josagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008216

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 1 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪イタリアンバル KIMURAYA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都千丸 しゃかりき - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪酔心 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Tower Hotel

Hotel near Kyoto Tower
Located close to Higashi Honganji Temple and Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto Tower Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 161 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 to 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,000 to 1,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sky Lounge Kuu
  • Tower Terrace

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children ages 5 years and under, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee.
Guests booked in breakfast rate plans receive breakfast for guests age 6 and older.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 5200.0 per day

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 2200 to 2200 for adults, and JPY 1000 to 1500 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 5200.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Breakfast is not included for children sharing a bed with an adult.
Disposable personal items (toothbrushes and hair brushes) are available on request 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Tower Hotel
Kyoto Tower Hotel Hotel
Kyoto Tower Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Tower Hotel Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Tower Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kyoto Tower Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Tower Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Tower Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kyoto Tower Hotel located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Higashi Honganji Temple. Kyoto Aquarium and To-ji Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 9 minutes.

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Kyoto Tower Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, dining above, stores below. Still mostly Japanese personnel working at the hotel. Nice experience.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sushi place inside. Very nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located at excellent location near train station and subway. All type of services and restaurant are nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was extremely convenient to the Kyoto train station, which was really important to us. There was also good shopping nearby, with a great restaurant that we happened to stumble upon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Amenities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Smitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and decent size rooms compared to other hotels. Cleaning service was available daily which meant the room were clean when we were back in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were very helpful. Great convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for this hotel could not be beat! The bathrooms were a little awkward, having to step up to enter. Other than that, we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for touring. Lots of restaurants and shopping near. Hop on hop off bus was great. Rooms were spacious. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Demis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jidong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great, walking distance to station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min Chul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean, nice amenities, and enough space in the room. I hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great access to the station. Very nice rooftop bar and nice experience being able to visit the viewing platform.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best place to stay in kyoto. there's a train station immediately down stairs. location is convenient and the staff are extra helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping eating and around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient for shopping food and transport
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was one leg of our trip to Iwakuni, the hotel is walking distance from the train station and shoping
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. Right next to the Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station bus depot, and taxi station. Makes getting around Kyoto easier. Lot's of restaurants and convenient stores nearby. rooms are comfortable. Breakfast buffet is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Perfect location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was tight as there was a second table and chairs in walkway at the end of the bed. We moved some things around to make room. Overall it was comfortable and near the station, so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hoang

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location within walking distance to Porta mall and Train station. The room is old, but clean, bathroom is smelly. If you get there by train, walk up to main gate with escalators if you have luggages. Don’t follow Google map.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location (close to Kyoto station and bus lines) room size. Clean rooms Coin laundry was expensive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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