See all properties

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Lobby
Public bath
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    3 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street
    6 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower
    7 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    49 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

Family Suite (Hongwanji View) | View from room

Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Double

Standard Double | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin

Superior Twin | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double

Superior Double | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Double

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, City View (1-3 persons)

Deluxe Twin Room, City View (1-3 persons) | View from room

Deluxe Twin Room, City View (1-3 persons)

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View B

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Suite with Higashi Honganji Temple View

Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

Twin Suite with Higashi Honganji Temple View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Similar properties

Exterior

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (2534)
The price is €175
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a sauna and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Kuu Kyoto's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Higashi Honganji Temple and 6 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Hotel Kuu Kyoto has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 to 2,500 for adults and JPY 900 to 1,300 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Housekeeping is included for stays of 3-nights or more with first service on the 3rd day of stay, and every 2-days after that. Towel exchanges are available on request for all bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults and JPY 900 to 1300 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Disposable items are available in the lobby.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kuu
Kuu Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 342 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended for a Kyoto stay
Amazing hotel in Kyoto. Just a short walk from Kyoto Station, an incredible temple across the street, public onsen onsite, and spacious room for Japan's standards. They securely held our bags until check-in time. We were close to bus and train stops that were convenient for getting to Fushimi Inari and Nara and lots of food nearby. Friendly service and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean. Breakfast was amazing and tasty. Would highly recommend this hotel. The view of the temple was beautiful to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yashira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Very clean and comfortable, it had a sauna and there’s a temple in front of the hotel. It has a little area with mangas to read. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella Luchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel with nice view. Walking distance from Kyoto Station. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Nice public bath. Highly remmended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. Hotel staff went out of the way to mail me my charger I forgot. Easily walkable to train station and right across the street from a temple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Highly recommend
Clean and comfortable, great staff, convenient location, great view of temple and grounds. Tatami room is a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great place close to the best temple and had a great and inclusive onsen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pemly, Saint Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Hotel Kuu were wonderful when we had an unexpected snafu in our transportation from Tokyo to Kyoto. They were very helpful in other ways as well. I do wish the beds and pillows weren’t so hard and uncomfortable but I found this to be the norm in all the hotels we stayed at in Japan. Loved the bidet toilets but not the 1-ply toilet paper. The spa baths were a luxurious bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most wonderful hotel I have ever stayed at! The staff are impeccably polite and so helpful. The view from this hotel can not be beat. It is so peaceful and the onsen are absolutely top notch! When I booked this hotel I was excited , but when we actually checked in I was blown away by the contemporary traditional atmosphere as a whole. Their breakfast is also healthy and delicious with too many different options to list. Be assured that our next visit to Kyoto will definitely include a stay at Hotel Kuu!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a sweet hotel, with a lovely Onsen downstairs. The location is very walkable with lots of restaurants, shops, convenience stores and easy transit access in the area. Although the hotel is on a main road, it’s relatively quiet at night. Staff were friendly. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was our first trip to Kyoto and that place was absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel, it offers a delightful blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese elements, conveniently located near Kyoto Station, near pharmacies, konbinis, shopping and restaurants. The hotel's standout feature is its in-house onsen, featuring two baths that alternate daily between genders, providing a peaceful retreat after sightseeing. I enjoyed their buffet breakfast, and it caters to both Western and Japanese tastes. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alvin, littleton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hour staff are always very friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient to Kyoto Station, subway and buses. The public bath on property was delightful and great way to relax in hot waters after a full day of touring kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa, Derby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and kind. Breakfast is excellent. Location is right in front of a beautiful temple, and only 7 minutes away from Kyoto station. It was an excellent introduction to Japan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomoaki

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities in this smaller hotel. The staff are great. Everything you need in this hotel including the Onsen baths. The breakfasts are lovely, it's a shame they don't offer dinners any longer. They bake many of their own breads and cakes. Handily located for Kyoto Station and bus station. Lots of nice, smaller restaurants are nearby. This is a hidden gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel within walking distance of both Kyoto Station and Hono Station- opposite direction and each around 7 mins walk. The rooms were clean and as expected- nothing fancy. My room was opposite the Higashi Honganji Temple which was lovely, although there is a busy road that separates you. The breakfast was spectacular- plenty of choice with many traditional Japanese dishes to try. It is disappointing that the hotel does not offer dinner as the food is great and it would be convenient. The spa baths (especially the outdoor one) are a wonderful bonus to the hotel and I enjoyed this many nights during my stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel. It feels quiet and peaceful yet you can access everywhere from Kyoto Station or Gojo Station.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bath was wonderful experience! I will take my whole family here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcio, Wellington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best hotel we have stayed in Japan. Staff is super attentive and the rooms modern and new. The oxen is a great plus and so is the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, long way to visit sites. Station close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Huy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right across from the temple. Easy walking distance to Kyoto station. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024