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The Palace Side Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace

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Exterior
Property grounds
Twin Room, Non Smoking
Lobby
Single Room, Non Smoking (140cm Bed)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Karasuma Shimodachiuri Agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8011
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Non Smoking (90cm Bed)

Single Room, Non Smoking (90cm Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking (140cm Bed)

Single Room, Non Smoking (140cm Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Children's theme room

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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At The Palace Side Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hotel include in-room washers/dryers, free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .The restaurant, Fermata, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. A meeting room and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find massage/treatment rooms, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Central Kyoto hotel, attractions include Nijō Castle and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nijō Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kyoto University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station - 5 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 18 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪満る市 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪丸太町十二段家 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BI AN CA KYOTO - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Palace Side Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Palace Side Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 119 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1967
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Palace Side Hotel offers 120 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 1,400 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fermata

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1967
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 available for JPY 1200 per night.

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 200–1,000 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 1100 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1400 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1200 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
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 accepts Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International.

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

Is parking available at The Palace Side Hotel?

Yep, The Palace Side Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for JPY 1400 per night.

What makes The Palace Side Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Palace Side Hotel.

Is The Palace Side Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Palace Side Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Palace Side Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palace Side Hotel?

No, The Palace Side Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Palace Side Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palace Side Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Palace Side Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Palace Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 483 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Great spot in Kyoto

Great hotel with excellent service. Definitely dated decor but that’s part of its charm. Bikes for rent and excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay elsewhere.

This hotel is outdated and requires renovation. Our room was not clean and the tray that held glasses looked as if it had cigarette ashes on it. The tables and sideboard were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good for westerners and had crib

Great spot for western travelers! Although we had 2 twin beds they were comfortable, especially compared to other hotels we’ve stayed at. They were able to supply a baby crib which was a hard to find elsewhere. We could adjust the thermostat which was also nice. The bathroom is small but not as small as other places. Wouldn’t recommend the hotel breakfast but it’s a short walk to fantastic French bakeries (Shinshindo is awesome). Subway and bus stops we’re nearby which made getting around easy. Overall would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very good value

All the basics are taken care of in a good location at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

carpark is Y1200 per night, published rate different, say cannot accept, must pay Y1200 for carpark, next door is an overnight park of Y400
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well situated next to the Imperial Palace, and display of art in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alex, Washington, DC

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location next to excellent cafe “Time-doh” and in between Karasuma and Marutamachi subway stations, convenience stores, restaurants. Very nice and helpful front desk staff. Rooms and bath are basic but just what is needed. Overall convenient and good price. I would stay there again because it is close to where I need to be at a very affordable nightly rate.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in a great area with easy access to the Imperial Palace grounds, as well as other daily needs like groceries. Very pleasurable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great location

The palace entrance is right across the road. It was very convenient. The staff told us where to see a festival and how to get there. They were very pleasant. It is a nice hotel for such a low price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Canada

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

The staff were incredible.

The staff at this hotel are some of the most helpful and friendly people I've met during my stay in Japan. I'd go back to the palace side hotel just for them the next time I'm visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

K, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff in a clean and comfortable hotel in a very convenient location. Room was slightly bigger than others we have used in Japan. Only real downside is small elevators (barely fit 2 people and luggage) and multiple ambulance sirens as hospital nearby. String quartet concert in the foyer was an added bonus as was offer of free Japanese lessons in the afternoons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Ma Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
near Subway - take exit #2 if you don't have heavy luggage. take exit #5 if you need elevator. exit #2 is shorter walk to hotel but there's quite a flight of stairs to conquer. hotel is also an easy walk to the Imperial Palace Park. they have fast WIFI, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Andy, New York

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

A cozy little hotel

A very neat hotel, very clean with a good breakfast (though you have to buy it- but it's worth it). The only downside is being along a main road, while convenient to find, the traffic can be noisy if you're not a morning person. Other than that, a very good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The service staff were not on the same page. There was a lot off miss communication despite the language gap.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Petra

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

Great location and specious room

Great location and a really specious room for Japanese standards. Very nice and helpful staff. I would definitely stay here again if I am in Kyoto and giving the hotel my best recommendation.

8/10 Good

Arnold

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

Great location, but washroom is small.

Close to Imperial Palace

6/10 Okay

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Value for money

Good breakfast

8/10 Good

djemac, france

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

Hôtel close to Tokyo palace and Subway.

Close to town center (15 to 30 minutes walk) or by subway (station closed to the hotel) Free wifi

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for money

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Overall Good Hotel.

Very close to the Palace. Easy access to transportation.

6/10 Okay

Kyung M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not bad

My boyfriend decided to take a bath and flooded the bathroom when he was draining out the water. The water did go down eventually however. It is close to the train station but it is a far walk to downtown. The all you can eat breakfast was good with a variety of choices for 12000 yen. The staff were polite and friendly with a few who couldn't speak English at all.

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Kelowna, BC

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

Comfortable hotel across from Imperial Palace

The room was comfortable and very close to the subway. Many interesting temples within walking distance, not to mention the imperial palace across the street.