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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wall-mounted towel rack. - Minato Hotel (Kyoto)
A bathroom with a sink, a mirror, and a black desk lamp. - Minato Hotel (Kyoto)
A bathroom with a white sink, a woven basket with toiletries, a soap dispenser, and a towel rack. - Minato Hotel (Kyoto)
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A short walk from Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Minato Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 2 Twin Beds
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Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a thermostat on the wall.

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Minato Hotel. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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13-1, Hontoro-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8086

What's nearby

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Shijo Station
    5 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    6 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • 麺屋猪一離れ
    3 min walk
  • コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店
    3 min walk
  • Amber Court
    3 min walk
  • 純米酒粕 玉乃光
    3 min walk
  • かき谷
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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.

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Minato Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Minato Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Minato Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Minato Hotel located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Nishiki Market. Kyoto Tower and Yasaka Shrine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Karasuma Oike Station is 16 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

Minato Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was in a very bad condition, it did not match the photos at all. In addition, the air condition system was working poorly which makes you freeze as the room lacks proper isolation. Front office availabe late afternoon only and not able to communicate in English. In my opinion, a rip-off considering the price. Would definitely neither stay there again nor recommend the place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

SS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful, location not good, 10mins walk from bus station or subway, if your baggage not heavy, it’s ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

YOSHITAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
案内表示が無くホテルの位置が分かりにくかった。でも、受付のお兄さんの対応が良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Stop Looking

This hotel is In a perfect Location, 5 min walk from train station & 10 min walk to some of the best shopping and restaurants in Japan. The room itself is very spacious the biggest one we stayed in in Japan, it’s spotlessly clean and has everything you need. Best of all are the hosts they treat us like Family. Stop looking it’s a great place at a great price
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
想像以上に部屋が綺麗で清潔感に溢れていてとても快適に過ごすことができました！シャワーとトイレが別なのも良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

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

Sweet place

Nice place and nice person on charge , very kind . 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mixed feelings about the hotel. We booked because of the positive feedback about the complimentary breakfast and service. There was no breakfast for expedia customers and the service was medium. I am pregnant and my mom is a bit older. IT would have been nice if the person behind the desk would help with the luggage or even just open the elevator. But he just gave the key and thats iT while the elevatordoors we’re closing very quickly. The room is big and you do get free water, thats very nice and the location is great!!! So these are great pro’s. You can walk around Kyoto and return to the hotel by foot and feel safe :) Unfortunally there was a dirty cutton bud on the Floor in our room and the roller blind in the shower was broken so people could look into the Bathroom. They tried to fix iT with Some tape with no succes. The internet in the bedroom didn’t work either so that was dissapointing. The builing looks cute though but if we had to spend the same money again, we would choose a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

SEUNG HUN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

후기

여행일정에 촉박하게 예약했지만 그럭저럭 저렴하게? 구한것같아요. 다만, 일본이지만 외국인이 알바인지 사장님인진 모르겠지만. 응대해주셨고, 간단하게 할말만 하고 끝! 보통 그랬어요. 사무실을 숙소로 개조했다고 되어있던데, 일반적인 숙소라기 보다는. 그냥 뭔가ㅋㅋ고시원??까진 아니고..뭔가 우리나라였으면.. 내부 벽체제거하고 건물 튼 것처럼 불법 건축물인 기분도 들었고.. 그치만 나쁘진않았어요 잠만 자니깐. 그리고 개인적으로는 바닥이 돌바닥이라 웬지 찝찝한 기분이었고, 사람 취향이니까요 그래도 1층은 카페랑 같이해서. 뭐 나쁘진 않음! 적정가격인듯?
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

Relaxed vibes...

Very nice hotel. Close to the station. Has a cafe that is vegan/vegetarian. Dogs welcome. Minimal modern feel and look. Loved our stay. Everything was in perfect condition.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

HYEJU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

깔끔하고 쾌적하고 편안

호텔 위치가 니시키시장과 가까워서 매우 좋았고 조용한 동네에 위치해서 숙면을 취하기 아주 좋았습니다. 아쉬운 점이라면 2박, 연박이였는데 수건과 물은 1박 것만 준비되어있어 따로 요구해서 받았고 블라인드가 손상되서 화장실을 사용할때 밖에서 보일까봐 샤워타월로 다 가려놓고 지냈어요. 그렇지만 대체 방안이 있었고 깨끗하고 안락하고 1층 카페도 이쁘고 좋았습니다. 에어컨, 드라이기, 티비 모두 작동 잘 되었습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

abby

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

Clean and cozy

Room was clean, a little cozy, not much room for luggage storage. Large bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Servizio inesistente , camera rumorosa , difficile da trovare , troppo caro per quello che da
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
特にないですが、強いて言うなら部屋の乾燥が気になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice design, however room had because of the window-style a little bit of a basement-feeling to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Exceptional Hotel

The Minato hotel was a highlight of our trip. It is conveniently located, has all the amenities, and the breakfast is the perfect way to start the day. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was nice and warm with good water pressure. The staff were an unbelievable resource in navigating Kyoto, were always so kind and helpful. Their recommendations time, and time again, led us to restaurants and activities that became favourites of the trip. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Saskia

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

Schoon, klein en prima gelegen

Klein hotel, industrieële look, weinig opsmuk maar heel schoon en centraal gelegen. Kamers zijn niethewl groot maar wij hebben het prima naar ons zin gehad. Hoteleigenaresse is meer dan behulpzaam evenals haar man. Ontbijt is prima!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would stay again!

This hotel was a great find, with only 7 rooms in total you really get a personal service. The staff are lovely and will go out of their way to help you. Free breakfast is an added bonus. The rooms are nicely decorated and a fair size with a nice modern bathroom. The hotels location is central Kyoto, 20 min walk to Kyoto station and around a 20 min walk to imperial palace.
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10/10 Excellent

Feng

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

鬧中取靜的好飯店

服務人員非常有溫度，沒有任何可以挑剃了，到的那天是女生櫃檯，不但沒有責怪我們未在check in 時間內抵達，還親切耐心的向我們說明一切，真的很感激。離開的那天是男生櫃檯，主動將行李搬到街上，更親切的向我們鞠躬目送離去，讓旅途增加了美好的回憶。 早餐很棒，所有房間都包含早餐，讓每天心情都有美好的開始。 地點很好，離熱鬧的中心很近，清水寺、八阪神社也可以步行得到，附近都是超商，非常方便。 房間乾淨舒適，日式北歐的裝潢可以感覺到飯店主人相當有品味。 如果再去京都，絕對還會選擇這間。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Superbe séjour a Kyoto

Très bon petit hôtel, 7 chambres en tout, mais un service irréprochable, la gérante est excellente, disponible et serviable, toujours a l'écoute et prête a aider. Petit déjeuner maison exceptionnel. Chambre bien fournies, très confortable, seul petit bémol, il y fait froid mais la clim réversible est efficace! Hôtel bien situé, facile d'accès. Je recommande !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

ian

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

A perfect choice

The hotel is ideally situated to explore Kyoto. It’s also in a residential area and you really get a feel for daily life. The hosts can’t do enough for you. I shall certainly return when I’m Kyoto. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Great design + superb service

We had a great stay. The manager could not have been more helpful, the rooms are beautifully designed and very comfortable and the complimentary breakfast was great. Within easy walking distance of Nishiki Market and a bunch of great restaurants. I can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A nice reasonnably priced hotel in Kyoto

A quiet and well-located hotel in Kyoto, with a kind and helpfull staff. A good hotel yet reasonnably priced for long stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent séjour !

Nous avons passé un charmant séjour à l'hôtel Minato, idéalement situé entre la gare de Kyoto et le centre-ville. La décoration est minimaliste et épurée et la propreté impeccable. L'endroit est également très calme. Les propriétaires sont aux petits soins pour vous satisfaire et répondront à toutes vos questions. Le petit-déjeuner, offert, est complet et équilibré. Nous recommandons vivement !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sehr guter Service und gute Lage!

Wir haben zuerst lediglich 2 Nächte im Minato Hotel gebucht, danach um 2 Nächte verlängert und nach Hiroshima wieder 2 Nächte im Minato Hotel gebucht, weil die Lage, das Personal und das Hotel (v.a. die Inneneinrichtung und Stimmung) für uns so gepasst hat. Die Zimmer sind im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels in Kyoto und Tokyo gross, hell, das Frühstück lecker und die Lage für Kyoto sehr gut!