Rakuro Kyoto

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Lobby
Property entrance
Junior Suite
Superior with Japanese-style

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$79
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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186 Joshinyoko-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0867
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Queen with Japanese-style

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Moderate

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

Moderate Large with Japanese-style

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior with Japanese-style

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Moderate Large With Japanese-style

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior With Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

Rakuro Kyoto puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 20-minute stroll of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Downtown Kyoto hotel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Heian Shrine and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nijō Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station - 1 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 16 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丸太町十二段家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪竹邑庵太郎敦盛 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rakuro Kyoto

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Rakuro Kyoto.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rakuro Kyoto offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 for adults and JPY 2,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 2200
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 2200

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals are not included in the Breakfast rate for children whose stay is included in the rate.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 for adults and from JPY 2500 for children
  • Early check-in fee: JPY 2200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2200 (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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rakuro Kyoto?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Rakuro Kyoto?

As of 23 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rakuro Kyoto on 29 June 2026 start from AU$79, 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.

What makes Rakuro Kyoto a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rakuro Kyoto.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Rakuro Kyoto?

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

Does Rakuro Kyoto serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rakuro Kyoto?

No, Rakuro Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rakuro Kyoto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rakuro Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rakuro Kyoto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rakuro Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 608 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from the Train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pepper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to bus and train station and family mart
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Idania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel close to Kyoto subway. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Asen Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, well connected and the staff can give you really good recommendations, they told us to go to Ramen Spot that was the best ramen we had in Japan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near Imperial Palace and numerous shops and restaurants. Bathroom situation was a bit awkward with the need to go through 2 doors
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vijayabaskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for stay.. stayed as a family and it was good size room. Bathroom was nice in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and hotel. Customer service 100/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tied, the lounge area is a huge bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design and layout of this room was so well thought through - we agreed it was one of our best hotel experiences, especially over 5 nights. Helpful staff, great location, and great facilities and amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Lounge areas are wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Kyoto
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Property had a nice feel about it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KAICHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staffs, very clean room, good food and have laundry option
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful home base in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with small yet traditional feeling rooms. A comfy lounge with free refreshments, and attentive staff. Self-service laundry machines is also incredibly welcome The hotel is in a fantastic location, with a lovely park nearby along with both great quick options for food, as well as proper sit-down restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tifanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my bedroom and it was wonderful stay! Great staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything walking distance, a clean a quiet haven for us after a long day of exploring. Staff were wonderful and attentive and the cafe downstairs was a real plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SINAVY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the relaxing guest lounge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sanaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely helped you with everything and it has things in your room that helps you out with your trip and it's a good location . It's slap in the middle of Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025