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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking
Interior entrance
Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$86
23 June - 24 June

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Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8412
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (25m2)

Twin Room, Non Smoking (25m2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Triple Room, Non Smoking

Superior Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Smoking (25m2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Single Room Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Single Room Non smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Twin Room B Non smoking

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

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Lobby

Twin Room A Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lobby

Twin Room A Non smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room B Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel places you steps from Shijo Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Nishiki Market. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Toh-Lee Chinese, serves Chinese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Anchor Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. 4521 square feet (420 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Shimogyo Ward hotel include Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 1 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪サイゼリヤ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪三田製麺所 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェ・ベローチェ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LIT - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 4521 square feet (420 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Karasuma Kyoto Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 231 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 4521 sq ft of conference space
  • 420 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1983
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel offers 231 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,400 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Anchor Bar
  • Toh-Lee Chinese

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 4,521 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

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 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
This property's restaurants serve lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 5:30-7:30 PM; reservations are required 1 day in advance for dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 2400 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per night

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?

As of 24 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel on 23 June 2026 start from AU$86, 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 parking available at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?

Yep, Karasuma Kyoto Hotel has a self car park for JPY 2000 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes Karasuma Kyoto Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel.

Does Karasuma Kyoto Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Are pets allowed at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 434 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ARUNIMA

Helpful staff , clean rooms. Basic tea/coffee sachets were also not provided . It would be be good to provide at least tea/coffee sachets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very good. The only downside was the fact that we were on the smoking floor however the odor did not enter the room. Just after a long day of walking and smelling the smoke wasn’t the best! The room quality, beds and bathroom were really great! Location was spot on! Easy to walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋はきれいで十分な広さ。立地も駅の出口から近く、カフェやコンビニ、レストランが近く便利。別料金だが荷物を駅の近くからホテルまで運んでもらえるのもよい。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

dalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean and comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient with the train station just next door. Not the newest hotel so there were many outdated things (e.g. air con only had L, M & H options) but overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheau Gang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are cleaned daily with amenity items refilled promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cheung Wai Grace

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, great location, good variety of breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tam

Liked: Cleanliness
Room is a decent size for Japan. Room clean every day. Good location. Central to everything. Metro station very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast for all of the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like smoke. And the aircon was very weak.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good they had a lot of options and big dinning room, the staff held my majority of the day while I was out on an adventure and the room was a decent size for one person even two if you travel light
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audie, Rio De Janeiro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in Kyoto, metro , buses, taxi’s, convince store, everything near by….
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really great room, super clean, not huge but enough size to not feel squished, super central and walkable to everything and a metro station right outside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ninfa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
non
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ninfa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
non
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice; but dated. Beds were good and had great sleep. Bathroom was small and the shower curtain smelled of mildew.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Middleton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice sized rooms and great service! Conveniently located next to a 7-Eleven and connected to a Starbucks. The Karasuma line had a train stop right in front of the hotel. Quick walk to Nishiki Market as well! Would definitely stay at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025