Travelers can soak in the indoor public bath after exploring Kyoto's markets, then ease tired muscles with a relaxing massage at this centrally located retreat
Located near Kyoto Tower, Hotel SANOYA provides a peaceful base with its indoor public bath and massage services. Guests can explore nearby Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, then return to enjoy the arcade room or playground with family.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Kyoto Hotel SANOYA is near a metro station and near theme parks. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Kyoto Hotel SANOYA provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a playground and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
Japanese breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
Free newspapers, a water dispenser and multilingual staff
A ballroom and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
Full-sized fridge/freezers, children's slippers and coffee/tea makers
Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
Kaiseki meal
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Baby toys
Children's toys
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Playground
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Turndown service
Spa
In-room massages
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchairs on site
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1 building
7 floors
Ballroom
Designated smoking areas
Genkan (entryway)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Children's slippers
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Minibar
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Fusuma (room partition)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Tatami (woven mat) flooring
Tokonoma (alcove)
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 2200 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Hotel Sanoya Inn
Kyoto Hotel Sanoya Inn
Kyoto Sanoya
Hotel SANOYA
Sanoya Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Ryokan
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Ryokan Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyoto Hotel SANOYA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA on 7 Mar 2026 start from 3.551.584 ₫, 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 Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Kyoto Hotel SANOYA located?
This family-friendly Kyoto ryokan is located in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Has public bath with good open hours. Reasonably clean. Will come back.
Thu
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Maryam
31 Dec 2023
An average hotel. No coffee 😔
This is a very average hotel. Location is good, close to Kyoto station but far from night life. The cleanness in the room is decent but the lobby has a bad smell, kind of like old smoke. Pillows are very uncomfortable. The public bath is nice and clean. There is no coffee in the room or in the lobby, you should go and buy coffee in the morning. They provide Japanese style PJ and free beer in the afternoon which is nice.
Very much enjoyed the Ryokan experience while being in the centre of the city.
The onsen was great and had lots of guidance on how to use things properly.
Great choice of pyjamas, too!
Stayed with a group of my family friends, and it's located conveniently in front of Kyoto sta. We could experienced a traditional Japanese ryokan with reasonable price. The facility was bit old but farely well-maintained.
El edificio parece antiguo, sin embargo la habitación excelente, mucho espacio, todo bien acondicionado, muy cerca de la estación de Kioto, fue una experiencia excelente dormir al estilo japonés en Tatami, todo muy bien. No pudimos disfrutar el desayuno por temas de horario pero creo que hubiera sido muy buena opción también.
Posto tipico da provare per almeno una notte personalmente credo che la seconda sia stata eccessiva in quanto il letto (tatami) l’ho trovato veramente scomodo la colazione è molto particolare in quanto ti servono tofu bollito o noodles di prima mattina
Convenient Location, Clean Rooms, Hot Public Baths
Our stay at Hotel Sanoya in Kyoto was very enjoyable. The hotel is conveniently located close to Kyoto Station and the staff was extremely helpful, professional and friendly. The rooms are Japanese style with tatami and futons, which is exactly how I like it. The rooms were very clean and I did NOT detect any cigarette smoke smell (which can be a consideration in Japanese hotels). The public bath was spacious and hot, though our room also had a private bath tub/shower as well. As a tip, Kyoto Station is big, so in order to find the most convenient exit, head towards the "Porta" section of the station head out Exit A5 and turn left before crossing the street. The hotel is right there! Alternatively, if you want to hit up a combini, Exit A3 takes you out right next to FamilyMart and you just cross the street (with Kyoto tower on your left) afterward to get to the hotel.
Was very disappointed that the mattress was uncomfortable to sleep on. The pillow was small and flat. Didn’t like the open area in lobby for smoking, it made the whole lobby smell!! We got the room with shower and bathroom which was a good idea but it room was outdated and shower and toilet was in different corner of the room. The doors and floor are so thin that we could hear everything around us!