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Rhino Hotel Kyoto

3.5 star property
Travelers can indulge their senses at the full-service spa or find refreshing moments of relaxation with a swim in the indoor pool at this Kyoto retreat

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Located near Nishiki Market, Rhino Hotel Kyoto offers a perfect base for exploring the city. Guests can unwind at the spa, enjoy a swim in the indoor pool, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi. The hotel's restaurant and attentive staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Semi-double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Semi-double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Semi-double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ukyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Rhino Hotel Kyoto is near a metro station. Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street 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. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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17 Saiin Sanzocho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 615-0021

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto_Sanjo_553248633981691806_05
    Sanjo Street
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Umekoji Park
    Umekoji Park
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nijō Castle
    Nijō Castle
    8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Aeon Mall Kyoto
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Saiin Station
    1 min walk
  • Nishioji Oike Station
    12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • モスバーガー
    1 min walk
  • 餃子の王将西院店
    1 min walk
  • 樫尾食堂
    1 min walk
  • 天壇 西院店
    1 min walk
  • 大衆炭火やきとん ぶった 西院店
    1 min walk

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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

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 700 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to January 3:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 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 Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 700 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1500 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 and cash

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Does Rhino Hotel Kyoto have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 31 to January 3.

Is Rhino Hotel Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1500 per night.

What time is check-in at Rhino Hotel Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rhino Hotel Kyoto?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Rhino Hotel Kyoto located?

Located in Ukyo Ward, this spa hotel is steps from Shijo Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Sanjo Street and Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Saiin Station is only a 2-minute walk and Nishioji Oike Station is 12 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

Rhino Hotel Kyoto Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 304 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second favourite hotel we stayed at in japan. It's a good price and also has the best bath house of any of the hotels that we stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shops nearby. Gym and spa nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to train station. Has a very nice onsen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Kishan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean and comfy bed. Only issue is that it is far from attractions and city centre. You also need to pay for gym and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

TENI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to subway , spa center also plus. Room bathroom floor a bit high.
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Just keep in mind that staff doesn't speak English. Other than that, it's worth staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUK WING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast-excellent, tea-dessert n drinks, night-wine n snacks. Free hand craft making. 14:00 check in Free face mask n plenty of toiletries
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK but noisy. Do not think it had double glazing at all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location. Clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, fair priced Plenty of restaurants nearby 7eleven on site Don’t use spa or pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great to have the spa and pool on site. I opted for an upgrade and had a lovely room. It was very spacias and quiet. Easy access to the metro lines. Shops nearby. I had breakfast on one day and didn't opt for it again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Yu Ting Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are big and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room...especially for Japan
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sir Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the Rhino Hotel was seemingly so unsettling underrated by many reviewers that it received only a 2-star rating on the online websites. The amenities such as the gym has a an open studio schedule open to the general public also, offering daily group classes and activities weekly. The gym + spa areas for hotel guests are highly recommended, with a full range of aerobic fitness machines available, free weights, to fitness equipment. The swimming pool is also a great option for guests alike, and has daily activities scheduled for groups workouts. The rooms themselves are very ample for single use and designed for business travelers. Though the brand used for bathing and showering is pleasantly too feminine for the most, compared to scents or fragrances which have a more masculine feel and appeal. One would recommend selecting their own body shampoo fragrance. Otherwise, an array of free products are available within the room stay. The only thing which was a bit off, was the Front Desk Reception staff. Males who often were terribly abrupt and rather attentive but annoyingly ruder than the females or makes in more upscaled hotels, (e.g., Metropolitan Hotel Tokyo Ikebukuro, Hotel Fukuracia Osaka, APA Hotel Nagoya Sakae Ekimae Excellent). An insensitive rapport to others especially if one is a non-native Japanese speaker. Finding the attitude rather stiff and dismissive. An outstanding location next to a major transit hub—highly recommended nonetheless.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable beds and my favorite was access to the spa is invluded once daily where they have hot, cold wster tubas, sauna and showering facilities where and they provide towels and personal items. Close to transport and buses. Also there’s a big 7-11 in the first floor so duper convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ヒサキ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は清潔です。9階の西向きの部屋でしたが眺望が開けていてよかったです。 スタッフの対応は可もなく不可もなくでした。 素泊まりでしたので朝食は評価できません。 駐車場が近隣のコインパーキングの方が安いので、近くのコインパーキングを予め幾つか候補を探しておくと良いです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食だけ、不満を感じました。何といっても、「揚げ物が多過ぎ」です。朝からこんなに揚げ物を普段食べないので、正直きつかったです。記憶しているだけでも、白身魚フライ、シシャモフライ、舞茸フライ、コロッケ、唐揚げなど多数。逆に、カレーとか煮込みハンバーグとかの変化が欲しかった。1500円の金額相応かと問われれば、そうでは無いと答えると思います。改善希望。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
お値段もお安く、西院より近く便利な場所でした。大浴場も利用出来たので、助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ダイスケ

静かに過ごせました。予定変更にも快くご対応くださりありがとうございました。
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
アクセス良し。リピートで宿泊させていただいています。お蔭様で今回も清潔快適な滞在が出来ました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENTARO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
まったく文句のないホテルでした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
何処に行くのにも交通の便が良く京都に行く時は毎回利用しております
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026