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Umekoji Potel KYOTO

4.0 star property
Travelers find both peaceful garden moments and energizing rooftop views at this comfortable base for exploring Kyoto's rich cultural landscape

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Located near Kyoto Railway Museum, Umekoji Potel KYOTO offers relaxation and convenience. Guests enjoy a tranquil garden and city views from the rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi is provided, and the on-site cafe serves coffee while the restaurant features local cuisine.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Double Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 26sqm | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 26sqm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Wood Flat Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Double Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Corner Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 36sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 25sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Corner Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Wood Box Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Wood Box Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Wood Flat Corner Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 29sqm (Fixed Window)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Umekoji Potel KYOTO is near a train station and in a regional park. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Railway Museum and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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15 Kankijicho Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8835

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Aquarium
    Kyoto Aquarium
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Umekoji Park
    Umekoji Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto Railway Museum
    Kyoto Railway Museum
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
    6 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • レストラン・休憩所
    11 min walk
  • 市電カフェ
    1 min walk
  • UMEKOJI パークカフェ
    2 min walk
  • らーめん ゆう
    4 min walk

About this property

Umekoji Potel KYOTO

Upscale hotel near Kyoto Railway Museum
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Umekoji Potel KYOTO provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and outdoor furniture
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 144 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Mini fridges, heating, and housekeeping

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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 2,500 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (JPY 2,500 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,500 for adults and JPY 2,250 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Dinner is not included in half board rates for children 3-6 years old, and dinner can be requested for JPY 1,900. Guests who wish to have dinner must contact the property 1 day prior to arrival.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner. Dinner is served from 5-7 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1300 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:

  • Child's Club Card: JPY 2200 per night, (from 3 to 6 years old)
  • 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.

The listed mandatory club card fee covers facility fees for children.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 4500 for adults and JPY 2250 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2500 per day
  • Extended parking fee: JPY 2500 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1300 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 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
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Umekoji Potel KYOTO Hotel
Umekoji Potel KYOTO Kyoto
Umekoji Potel KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Umekoji Potel KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 2500 per day. Extended parking is available for JPY 2500 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Umekoji Potel KYOTO located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto Tower, and Kawaramachi Street. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 6 minutes by foot and Tanbaguchi Station is 14 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

Umekoji Potel KYOTO Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 280 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

KOUSTUBHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, very friendly. Location is walkable from station Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent venue, beautiful view and access to the park. Communal areas had access to complementary drinks and snacks, music room and games/reading area. Very relaxing time for me and the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, large rooms, very clean, so many cool amenities!!! Wish we could have stayed longer!!! If I ever go back to Kyoto, I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel!!!! Clean, spacious rooms, wonderful staff - lovely location! Would recommend the excellent breakfast that’s offered. Great free ammenities- reading room, onsen, traditional pyjamas, laundry, coffee/tea/drinks and snacks at any time….We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere of the entire hotel is clean and restful. The view of the park was fantastic and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for families with small kids! The common areas with ball pit, blocks, ping pong table were a hit with our toddler and elementary age kids
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fung Han Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service and amenities, but the blanket is too thick and heavy even for winter.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, we loved our stay! The room was quite spacious with great decor- felt modern and cozy. The bed and pillows were great. The staff/service were incredible. Very nice, would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adonis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, workers were very courteous and kind as well. Amenities were absolutely amazing. I would absolutely stay here every single me and my family visit Kyoto. Looking forward to coming back to this hotel next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the egg sandwich from the cafe! Amenities included coffee on the 3rd floor which was fun to make. I enjoyed the balcony overseeing the park! Front desk desk was extremely help with restaurant recommendations and was very playful with my 6 year old children. Truly a hidden gem of a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed hotel with great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMINTYLER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel for families and couples alike. Tons of beautiful places to relax and activities for the whole family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mei Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thr breakfast is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li-Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic 4-night stay at this hotel. We would highly recommend this location and will come back again if we travel to Kyoto in the future. The room itself was clean and spacious, with a mix of traditional and modern design. The bed was comfortable, and all the small amenities such as slippers and robes were high quality. The staff was very friendly and made the whole process seamless. The location of the hotel is great since it's in a quiet area but only one stop away from Kyoto station. There's also a family mart a few minutes walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

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

Great hotel

Very nice hotel, extremely clean with nice services as free coffee area and drinks. Rooms are spacious and the service is great. Location might not be the best for some guests, as it’s a bit far from certain attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Beautiful property

Great hotel. No complains at all, wish I stayed longer. They had free wine, beer and snack. Rooms are big, very spacious (compared to others I stayed at in Japan) The breakfast buffet it was ok (not my preferred food for breakfast) but convenient. The little cafe in the lobby has great sandwiches. Everyone is so nice, but I found that everyone in Japan is. Beautiful country!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very modern, has a great view of the park behind the hotel, has an amazing happy hour offering of complimentary beer, wine, cheese, and nuts. The breakfast has a lot of great options, including many Japanese delights but is timed so don’t linger or the staff will make you leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so beautiful and peaceful. Love the park very very familyoriented well come back and stay again. Next time we come.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gan CM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel provides good service. Appreciated the staffers in this property. Good job. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have young kids this is the best hotel in all of Kyoto. Right next to a giant park that has a creek to play in(allowed as an outdoor playground), Kyoto aquarium, Train museum, and jungle gym playgrounds. Room was immaculate, staff extremely polite and helpful, and breakfast was delicious. Will be coming back next time we are in Japan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Umekoji Potel is a great property for those who want an open environment while staying in Japan. Our room size was comparable to most Western hotels and the balcony overlooking Umekoji Park made time in the hotel a treat. Tge park is a wonderful outdoor space, with many activities and events , used by local residentsvand visitors. The many unique common areas(coffee, evening drinks, music, rooftop deck, etc.) were great amenities to complement our stay. The close proximity to Umekoji Krotonishi station was a plus for midday and off hour train access(as it is the last station before arriving at Kyoto Station, however rush hour inbound trains are stereotypically packed with commuters. We will definitely return on a future visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about this hotel. Had daily sento time. The breakfast is amazing. Located next to a large park for walks. The kyoto aquarium is in the park. Close to the train station but not at all near the urban scramble of the station. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was amazing. It was clean and modern. The restaurant was great as were the staff. Couple things to be aware of. Lots of kids which isn’t a bad thing but noise travels really easily in the hotel. You can hear everything. The second is the proximity to the train. While it appears close to the Kyoto station it can be a pain as the station closest is a local station and doesn’t come very frequently. All that said I’d still stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, staff helped coordinate luggage transfer to Tokyo. Room was new and bigger than our hotel in Osaka. Gave free drinks and snacks on the second floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Plenty of public spaces to enjoy yourself. I particularly enjoyed the music room but I thought it could be opened later into the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024