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Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3.0 star property
Travelers fuel up with breakfast before exploring nearby Kawaramachi Street, staying connected with speedy WiFi at this modern retreat in Kyoto

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Located near Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant, laundry facilities, and free WiFi. The vending machine provides quick snacks, and breakfast starts each morning right.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (6)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (5)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Single Room-Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
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Single Room 1 Non-Smoking

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Single Room 1 Smoking

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Single Room 2 Non-Smoking

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Single Room 2 Smoking

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Single Room 3 Non-Smoking

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Single Room 3 Smoking

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Single Room 4 Non-Smoking

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Single Room 4 Smoking

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Single Room 5 Non-Smoking

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Single Room 6 Non-Smoking

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Single Room 6 Smoking

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About the neighborhood

Minami Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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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26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wooden pagoda of Toji temple, Kyoto Japan
    To-ji Temple
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto TERRSA
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nintendo World Headquarters
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Jujo Station
    5 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • 来来亭
    6 min walk
  • THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9)
    5 min walk
  • Le9 Cafe
    5 min walk
  • 和食さと
    6 min walk
  • ANTEROOM MEALS
    1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 424 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 1

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

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

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Kyoto Universalhotel karasuma
Kyoto Universal Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto TERRSA, Kawaramachi Street, and Kyoto Tower. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km). Jujo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Kujo Station is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 878 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 878 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 878 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 878 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 878 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was really helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chup Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free breakfast and dinner were excellent - good food! Staff were friendly and helpful. The only thing is the location is not very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, clean, friendly staff and they offer breakfast and dinner. Walkable distance from Kyoto station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast and dinner were included with hotel stay. train station was 8-minute walk. Bus stops where steps from hotel entrance. Staff was helpful and friendly; they also spoke English. I would definitely stay here, when I return to Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weilin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel. Good location. Ok free dinner and breakfast which are miles better than most Hampton Inns (if you travel to US you know what I mean). Cleanliness would be 9 compared to Hampton Inn which would be around 6 (I am generous here). I spent about 120-150 nights in hotels world wide each year so I know a little. The only downside is the small space of the rooms. Then again, you can pay 4x or more and stay in Hilton’s or Marriott (I am top tier at both).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shinobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is a bit small, (toilet and bath together and no room to change) only 2 beds are on in room. Jo complaining. Walk distances to Kyoto station. Dinner and breakfast are including that I didn’t know. Good to go back sleep and travel to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great for the price. My booking came with breakfast and dinner included. The food was pretty good. Breakfast is buffet and dinner is a choice of two set menus, plus a salad bar. The room I had was ok. I know people say the rooms are small but I found it fine. A double bed, sofa, table for TV etc. the bathroom was a bit small but it was fine. The hallways leading from the lift to the rooms are open (to a certain degree) there is a central open core running up through the building which is open but in October it was fine. It might be cold in the winter. All in all I had a nice stay here and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area close to the subway temples quite area good place to rest up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and affordable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ho Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is well equipped. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shazeeyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs. The hotel kepy our bag, after check out so we could visit Arashiyama for for the day before the night bus to Tokyo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thammajak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
OK Cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siu Po

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too hard for me. Asked for extra futon but was not available. Asked for a blanket and slept on top of the futon. Still too hard I felt like I was beaten up after two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yutaka

Disliked: Cleanliness
ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
K.a.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

MINGMING

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for three people, but no third pillow blanket and slippers! Terrible ever hotel in Japan! And dinner just give tiny little rice, ask for refill, but they ask to pay 170yuan on rice!the worst service and condition for hotel ever!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a hair on the restroom floor when I got to the room. The outlet switch for the refrigerator didn’t properly work so it was turning on and off by itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Seiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
京都では安価で宿泊できました。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wataru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
観光で泊まりました。 とにかく安さで選びました。GW中なのに他の近場のホテルにくらへ
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

豊

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝夕食も付けられてリーズナブルです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Masaya

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
朝食会場がものすごく混んでいて利用できなかった。また、館内用のスリッパが破損したままで利用したくなかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOSHIAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝夕の食事も自分には丁度良い具合でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

まり子

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
コスパ最強です。お花のお稽古で連泊しました。 食事付きでこのお値段は、神ですね。ただ美味しい物を食べたい時は外でどうぞ。廊下が外に付いているので、雨や風の時は、辛いです。
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masataka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食も種類が沢山あり、どれも美味しく温泉も最高でした。また利用させていただきます。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026