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Noku Kyoto

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Premium Room King | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Nestled near Kyoto Imperial Palace, Noku Kyoto offers a luxurious retreat with in-room WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy bike rentals to explore the area or unwind at the restaurant while appreciating the multilingual staff's attentiveness - as praised by previous guests for their helpfulness and top-notch property condition.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room Twin | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room King | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room King | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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House Room King | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

House Room King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House Room Twin | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

House Room Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
205-1, Okura-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0861

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shijo Street - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station - 1 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 15 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都 鶏白湯そば 純 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪丸太町十二段家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪noku cafe by MAEDA'S COFFEE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェアートスペース - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪嘗 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Noku Kyoto

Luxury upscale hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Near Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Noku Kyoto provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site Chinese cuisine restaurant, Jia Wei Singapore, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 81 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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 continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,640 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jia Wei Singapore

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 continental breakfast: approximately JPY 2640 per person

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Noku Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Noku Kyoto?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Noku Kyoto?

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

What time is check-out at Noku Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Noku Kyoto located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marutamachi Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 9 minutes.

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Noku Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Uchechi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay here. The staff were super welcoming and friendly. The room was big and very clean and the location is not far from the center. I really enjoyed my time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Courteous and helpful staff; clean room and sizeable bed. Loved the little note we received for our anniversary celebration.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located next to a subway station and bus stations. It’s within walking distance to Gion. The property is very clean and staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our best hotel of the three we stayed in while in Japan. Next time in Kyoto, we are coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very close to subway, close to attractions and restaurants, but still a very quiet area. Also, very clean hotel overall. My only suggestion for improvement would be more clothing storage, I could have used some drawers or more hangers etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area to be at—right by the station.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a quiet area easy to get to a subway station and nice are. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bangone

Conveniently located to sight seeing and walking distance to food and neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and excellent value for money. Recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation in Kyoto city, convenience store and metro station at the entrance of the hotel, very easy to get around by train or local bus. Our 2 night stay was wonderful and very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Highly recommend. Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel! We were very impressed with our room and what was provided. In a great area close to trains and great walks. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RG Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist’s were very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great choice if you want to stay in the central part of Kyoto. Right by the subway station and bus stops. Nice, clean, modern. Definitely recommend. PS breakfast a little expensive for what you get.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the Garden nearby and the English speaking front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place. Wish I could go back. 10 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only one thing I didn’t like it you can hear noise(beeping) for people to cross the road
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Van is a great host with a friendly smile and eager to help. She made our family felt welcome and gave us great tips about Kyoto visit and dining options. She'sa valuable staff at Noku Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Group stay Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large. Location was very convenient…train station, bus stops, and convenience stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel ideally located!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, price and staff. I will be back and highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my usual place to stay when I back to Kyoto. Relaxing space❗️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a bit old, but super clean. Wonderful staff members greeted us and brought our luggage upstairs. Got a free room upgrade and 3400 yen coupon upon arrival. Great stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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