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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Arukuoto".
A rooftop terrace with a view of a cityscape during sunset.
A building facade with a prominent circular logo on a tiled wall, a series of windows, and a traditional tiled roof.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with stained glass, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A buffet with various food items, including meats, cheeses, and fruits.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$84
8 July - 9 July

Explore the area

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48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with stained glass, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with stained glass, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a window with stained glass.

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with red and green panes, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

HOTEL ARU KYOTO puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within steps of popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a lift and a vending machine. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Kyoto hotel include Nishiki Market and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kiyamachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将三条店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店河原町三条店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪博多長浜ラーメン みよし - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪チャオチャオ餃子 三条木屋町店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

As a guest of HOTEL ARU KYOTO, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open around the clock.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
HOTEL ARU KYOTO offers 55 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

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 1,870 for adults and JPY 1,870 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
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 1870 for adults and from JPY 1870 for children

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

HOTEL ARU KYOTO Hotel
HOTEL ARU KYOTO kyoto
HOTEL ARU KYOTO Hotel kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

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

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

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 8 July 2026 start from AU$84, 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.

Does HOTEL ARU KYOTO serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

No, pets are not allowed.

HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 317 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good size room, friendly staff, clean and quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room sizes staff was the most welcoming extremely helpful the best and most recommended hotel in all of Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice rooms and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YURUEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful I will stay again next year!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and lovely.. staff very helpful.. great location and I could walk to the main sites.. thoroughly recommend this hotel for a stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay close to a lot of shopping
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique style hotel right in the center of Kyoto. Great for travelers looking to explore Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, nearby to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I greatly loved the location of this hotel. It's near all the activities and great restaurants nearby. Staff were helpful and quick to resolve issues. Room had a beautiful view of the hill side/mountain. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evgueni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great customer service, great breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles Joseph Pineda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visiting Japan and the staff made everything feel comfortable and easy. Super friendly and accommodating. Place is always clean and at an amazing location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was immaculate and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean, easy check-in and out, very local to experiences and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room with a view of mountains. Clean. Nice staff. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located within walking distance of numerous scenic areas and 1 block away from numerous restaurants, shopping malls, and night markets. For such a small hotel the food was excellent and provided a variety of dishes to choose from. A short block from the hotel is a path next to a canal lined with cherry trees and other well maintained trees and flowering plants which extends for several kilometers. It is truly a magical experience, especially at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it here so much. The location was amazing, we felt safe (all of Japan really) the room was clean and comfortable, WiFi was reliable, the breakfast was plentiful and tasty, and the hotel gave out amenities like hand warmers that kept us warm and toasty for our hours of sightseeing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property. Convenient, charming, nice service!
Charming! Love the sliding stained glass windows.
The bath was heaven after a long day of walking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiqi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, great sound isolation, staff is very friendly, amenities are great brands. Way better than the other hotels I stayed in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options are adequate. Location is great. The staff was very nice and friendly. The room was clean. It's nice that they provide a microwave in their laundry room area. The hotel is very close to two subway lines. There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. I would definitely come back again the next time I'm in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very professional and the facilities excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very close to all the shopping areas with very good food options near by. The stay was comfortable. At night if you have the windows open, you’ll hear loud noises because the bars and clubs are nearby. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025