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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kawaramachi Street

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Restaurant
HOTEL ARU KYOTO sits in central Kyoto, offering a quiet escape with practical amenities like dry cleaning and in-room WiFi. Previous guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff, convenient luggage storage, and the quality buffet breakfast that starts each day.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is 2.836.760 ₫
3.120.436 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麺匠一粒万倍 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪薬師 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪焼肉処竜宝 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪磯丸水産 三条河原町店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, HOTEL ARU KYOTO provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

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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 (weekly)

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1870 for adults and from JPY 1870 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL ARU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 3 Nov 2025 start from 2.836.760 ₫, excluding 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.

How much is parking at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL ARU KYOTO located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is steps away from Kiyamachi Street, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Very nice and spacious room. The elevators were cool same with the keycard for using the room electricity. Everything is literally walking distance. Definitely coming back to this specific one. The staff was also very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel was great for the location and decent amount of space in the room for luggage!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient, with shoping area The room is exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to the subway and very safe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dienyffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is located in a nice convenient area of kyoto qith shopping and dining options. And close enough to walk to Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

An

Liked: Cleanliness
big room, nice and clean too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasilisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very nice. Hotel itself doesn’t have very many amenities but it’s close to the heart of Kyoto.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is located in a central area, filled with shops and food, really easy to get around with public transport close by. Hotel staff is friendly and helpful, rooms have excellent quality amenities, just a little bit small which is understandable. Really enjoyed the stay there and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gergo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at a great location. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended Two thumbs up Excellent hotel Beautiful Convenient Thank you Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel probably our favourite on all our stays in Japan. Close to all the restaurants and bars, easy walk to subway and bus stops.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

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

Cozy place in Kyoto

Very cute, comfortable, conveniently located. We also got lucky and had a corner room so having to windows with light coming in was amazing plus the tinted glass window sliding sliding covers were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namjoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! Beautiful hotel and room, great location too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay for Kyoto. Multiple options for food close by. Walkable to area attractions and minutes away from the Sanjo Station to take public transit to attractions further away. Staff is friendly and the rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Kyoto! Near Sanjo station that takes you to Osaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was located in a great spot. While some items were older, the bathroom was up to date. It was the perfect blend of old and new. Beds were comfortable and loved the window shades.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would stay here again

Very cute hotel with friendly staff. The hotel is in a great location, you can walk to multiple restaurants, bars, shops and even a few shrines or temples. Hotel was very clean and tidy too.
Front entry to hotel
Spacious room with a message chair
Roof top observation deck
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to location, and close to a subway station. Near the river for a great walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Family Trip

Excellent place to stay if you’re visiting Kyoto. The hotel was conveniently located to stores, food, transportation, etc. The hotel itself, and the staff, were spectacular, we’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near the subway, bus stops, shopping, and near Pontocho Alley and the Nishiki Market. Kind and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

A great choice in Kyoto

Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location for public transport, shopping and nightlife. The breakfast buffet was great, the hotel bar was a quiet refuge from the busier bars in the area. Their unlimited wine for an hour for 1000 yen was hard to refuse.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here! Very clean! Very kind staff! Delicious breakfast! It is centrally located and therefore easy to get just about anywhere in Kyoto. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the early 20th century style and low key vibe of this hotel! Everything we wanted to see was close by. Popular shopping, eating and drinking areas were within a 5-10 minute walk, but the noise did not follow us back to the hotel. Proximity to the canal was a wonderful amenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with not only the hotel staff who were extremely helpful but the hotel itself. It was very clean & my room was pretty spacious for Japanese hotels and very comfortable. Pretty large bathroom & a great shower. Most importantly it was extremely convenient to all the great shopping, Nishi Market, great restaurants & the Gion area. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024