ALA HOTEL KYOTO

Property class: 4

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A sign for the Ala Hotel in Kyoto.
A modern building with a prominent entrance and illuminated signage.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the ceiling, a marble wall, and a window providing natural light.
A modern indoor pool area with a glass barrier, tiled flooring, and large windows with blinds.
A hotel room with a bed, curtains, and a window view of a tower and buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$131
26 Aug - 27 Aug

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518 Shiokojicho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8212
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kyoto Tower View Twin Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Moderate Twin Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

At ALA HOTEL KYOTO you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Kyoto Tower and within 30 minutes of Nishiki Market. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering at 御香の湯 can include access to the hot springs/mineral springs and sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Kiyomizu Temple and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
  • イノダコーヒ
  • HIRO Hamburg & Steak ヨドバシ京都店
  • ‪Hatago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪tsumugi cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ALA HOTEL KYOTO

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and a fitness centre. Spa services, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at ALA HOTEL KYOTO.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 387 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers 387 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, 御香の湯. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 for adults and JPY 2,000 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 13,000

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot spring

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot tub
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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 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'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: from approximately JPY 3500 for adults and from JPY 2000 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 13000

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

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPay, R Pay and WeChat Pay
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPay, R Pay and WeChat Pay.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
  • 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

ALA HOTEL KYOTO Hotel
ALA HOTEL KYOTO Kyoto
ALA HOTEL KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ALA HOTEL KYOTO on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$131, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

Yep, 御香の湯 is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a sauna and hot springs.

Does ALA HOTEL KYOTO serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

No, ALA HOTEL KYOTO does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

Yep, you can grab a meal at ALA HOTEL KYOTO's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

No, pets are not allowed.

ALA HOTEL KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 517 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, fairly newly constructed hotel a short walk from Kyoto train station. Clean room, friendly staff and excellent breakfast buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel. It is clean and very beautiful. Rooms are very spacious. Staff is very friendly. Close to Kyoto Station and bus stops. Luggage forwarding service available at the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, rooms clean, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yan Tung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, hotel location convenience, staff are very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at ALA Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, perfect location, great service and breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ka Yan Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Man Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful! Friendly staffs, clean n tidy room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHIH HSIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
comfortable and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lai Ka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, good ambience and environment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Very kind staff! Excellent location! Clean room!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, good spa. I'll stay again at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was classy and excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suhaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

DANNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great spa aera
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chi Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good. Staff are nice, property is new ish and created a zen kind of vibe. We picked the twin room that isn’t the smallest size and it faces the main road, which the glass window is not thick enough and we can hear the road noise and cars revs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall great hotel and room. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with great accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Breakfasts buffet had good selection for the price.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room, public areas, spa, and staff are all top notch. The look and style of the hotel is very modern Japanese and stylish. The rooms are a good size too with a big bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025