Hotel Imagine Kyoto

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor area with a wooden bench, a table, and chairs. There is a sign that reads "IMAGINE".
A modern kitchen with wooden accents, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a clothing rack.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, hexagonal patterned floor, seating areas, and a visible reception desk.
A corridor with wooden panel walls, a wooden floor, and a view into a room with a sign reading "HOTEL MAGNE KYOTO".
A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a small table, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$399
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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19-1 Higashi-kujo, Kitakarasuma-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8017
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

King Room Non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Futons

Family Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

Japanese Suite Non-smoking

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Kyoto awaits you at Hotel Imagine Kyoto. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and multilingual staff. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Minami Ward hotel include To-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Biwa Canal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • To-ji Temple - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kujo Station - 3 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 4 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪純喫茶 みなみ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鳥楽 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪風来坊 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪吉象咖喱 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪見聞録京都アバンティ店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Imagine Kyoto

Hotel Imagine Kyoto offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Hotel Imagine Kyoto also features laundry facilities, a front desk safe, and a communal living room.

This 3.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Hotel Imagine Kyoto offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (64 centimetre high)
  • Lift (180 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free extra futon

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

IMAGINE KYOTO
HOTEL IMAGINE KYOTO Hotel
HOTEL IMAGINE KYOTO Kyoto
HOTEL IMAGINE KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Imagine Kyoto?

Hotel Imagine 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 Imagine Kyoto?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Imagine Kyoto on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$399, 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 Hotel Imagine Kyoto family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Imagine Kyoto is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Imagine Kyoto?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Imagine Kyoto?

No, Hotel Imagine Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Imagine Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Imagine Kyoto?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Imagine Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 217 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay close to station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a great stay, and the staff was incredibly helpful! They spoke English very well and we’re very accommodating. We’d be happy to stay here again if we revisit Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly and welcoming! Rooms are more Japanese style with low bed and seating. Very spacious for the four of us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! Staff were very helpful and nice and allowed us to leave the luggage before check-in. Room was very clean and perfect for the night. And it was walking distance to the train station. Loved the Imagine/Beatles theme. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, spacious and clean room, only few minutes walk from Kyoto station, staff are friendly and willing to help. Special thanks to Miss Miku who gave recommendation on transportation and helping me check the train schedule. Highly recommended this hotel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful with travel tips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families and wonderful staff/owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Amazing, the location, the staff, the room, everything was perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel and they made us feel welcomed! Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, food options near hotel, shopping area, and the main Kyoto train station is nearby. The rooms are clean, spacious, and have a touch of traditional Japanese theme!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, and friendly staff. We loved the modern room with a combo of beds and tatami mats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and the cleanliness is the greatest.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful boutique hotel with all
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay. We had the 4/5 bedroom with the Japanese style sitting area. Many amenities and helpful personell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and the rooms were spacious. Walking distance from Kyoto station and some conbinis.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, friendly staff, nice property

We loved our stay at Hotel Imagine Kyoto. The hotel is a short walk from Kyoto station. There is a nice common area our room was pretty spacious. Nice rooftop area to relax, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd stay in this hotel, and it’s always a 5-star for me due to its clean rooms and convenience being a 5-min walk to the Kyoto station. Staffing here is like family, and you always get that warm welcome. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a very cute property with large spacious rooms and fun amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are traveling to Kyoto you must Experience the Hospitality of Hotel Imagine Kyoto. This is one of the Finest Hotel I have sayed And I travel the world for business,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025