Hotel Kuu Kyoto

$$$$||View on mapKyoto, JapanShimogyo-Ku Shokuya-Cho 58, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8158|
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Hotel Kuu Kyoto
Shimogyo-Ku Shokuya-Cho 58, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8158·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.7
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Free WiFi9.4
Who stays here
Families43%
Couples37%
Groups11%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.7
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Free WiFi9.4
Who stays here
Families43%
Couples37%
Groups11%
Solo9%

3-star hotel with direct temple views and complimentary onsen in central Kyoto

Rooms

Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Certain rooms provide a direct view of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple through rice paper screens. Futon mattresses are available on request for larger groups.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with American, Asian, and Japanese options, including made-to-order omelets and French toast. Guests can also order wine and champagne. The breakfast selection includes locally sourced ingredients and homemade desserts.

Wellness

Kuu Kyoto Hotel features an on-site spa with massage services, an open-air bath, and a public bath that alternates between a large and small onsen daily. A sauna is available in the large onsen area. The facilities are tattoo-friendly.

Location & Transportation

Hotel Kuu is located directly across from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, a 8-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Complimentary bicycle rental and a free shuttle bus to major attractions like Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama are available. Public bus stops and the Gojo subway station are within a 5-minute walk.

Services

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, concierge service, and luggage storage. Laundry facilities with coin-operated machines and a vending machine are on site. In-room massages can be arranged same-day through the front desk.

  • Location: Directly across from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, 8 min from Kyoto Station
  • Rooms: 43 rooms with temple views and futon mattress options
  • Wellness: On-site spa with open-air bath, sauna, and tattoo-friendly onsen
  • Dining: Buffet breakfast with made-to-order omelets and locally sourced ingredients
  • Transport: Free shuttle bus to major attractions and complimentary bicycle rental
  • Services: Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities

Licence number: 京都市指定保医セ第388号

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 04:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs JPY 2800.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Malay
Building
Number of rooms:43
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Street view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Family Suite
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Spa and relaxation

Massage

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

Room view

  • City view
  • Street view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Trouser press

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hotel Kuu Kyoto

💵 Lowest room price 84 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.4 km
✈️ Distance to airport 46.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

Shimogyo-Ku Shokuya-Cho 58, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8158
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Shimogyo-Ku Shokuya-Cho 58, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8158
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Shimogyo-Ku Shokuya-Cho 58, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8158
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Tower
Kyoto Tower
510 m
Karasumadori Shichijo-agaru
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
80 m
Pagoda
Higashi-Hongan-ji
80 m
Garden
Shosei-en Garden
190 m
Restaurant
Kura Kura
210 m
Restaurant
Gyoza-No-Ohsho Shichijo Karasuma
180 m
Restaurant
Sukiya Karasuma Shichijo
270 m
Restaurant
Kyoto Takabashi Honke Daiichi Asahi
670 m
Restaurant
bar ice one
420 m
Restaurant
Taihou
460 m
Restaurant
Walden Woods Kyoto
520 m
Restaurant
Rolly's Roll Ice Cream Kyoto
430 m
Restaurant
Daiki Suisan Machi no Minato Kyoto Tower Sando
500 m
Restaurant
Nakau Shichijo Shimmachi
520 m
Restaurant
ask me cafe Kyoto
580 m

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FAQ about Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Which popular attractions are located near the Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel?
You can visit Kyoto cherry blossoms as well as Maruyama Park, placed just 25 and 30 minutes walk away from the Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel respectively.
Which landmarks are closest to Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel?
Higashi-Hongan-ji is one of the most popular landmarks-rated 8.8/10-accessible within a 7-minute walk from Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the Hotel Kuu Kyoto?
Guests of the Hotel Kuu Kyoto can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-10/10 according to reviews-café Kura Kura offering Asian cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Hotel Kuu Kyoto.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel?
Guests of the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 04:00.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $131.
What payment methods are accepted in the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel?
Payment methods in the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto offer?
The 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers such room types as Deluxe Twin Room, Standard Queen Room, and Superior Queen Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel?
Each room at the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel is fully equipped with air conditioning to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay. On average, guests rate the comfort of the rooms 9.1/10.
Is the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel provides wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Are there any business facilities featured at the hotel?
Yes, for business travellers the hotel provides a xerox and a desk.
Which facilities are provided in the 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel?
The 3-star Hotel Kuu Kyoto hotel includes such facilities as currency exchange and a lift, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
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