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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

Property class: 3

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A hotel with a traditional facade, large windows, and a prominent sign.
A rooftop terrace with a view of a cityscape during sunset.
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.
A building facade with a prominent circular logo on a tiled wall, a series of windows, and a traditional tiled roof.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$106
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room

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

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

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

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

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

Deluxe Twin Room

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

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

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

Basic Twin Room

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

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Kyoto

HOTEL ARU KYOTO puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within steps of popular attractions like Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. 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

  • ‪コメダ珈琲店河原町三条店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将三条店 - ‬1 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

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

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

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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 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$106, 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. 258 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 340 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Treavor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean, great bathroom and shower. Also, so much to do and see around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cozy hotel. It is not a fancy hotel, but the room is lovely. Everything went well and would definitely stay again if coming back to Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Riley

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

YURUEI

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

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, basic breakfast buffet, pillows are too hard and need changing! Other than that a very comfortable stay in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely come on let me publish
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

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