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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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Exterior
Restaurant
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €137
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr

Room options

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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
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 - 0.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪bar moon walk 河原町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪六曜社 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KIHARU Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カプリチョーザ 河原町VOX店 - ‬1 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
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • 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

Languages

Japanese

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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

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 200–1,000 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 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 14 Apr 2025 start from €136.61, 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.

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. Nishiki Market and Shijo Street 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 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

Karanjit

Couldnt have had a better experience here. Perfect location for nightlife and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Issanagui

Very good value, very good area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Very convenient for all we wanted to do
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

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

Danielle

Beautiful hotel and rooms. Loved the style/decor and stained glass in the rooms. The service was excellent, the front staff were so kind. The room was small but comfortable and the shower & bath were wonderful! Very deep soaker tub. Great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Amazing place and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

edgardo portillo

So many things nearby and the staff was outstanding
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namjoo

Very nice! Beautiful hotel and room, great location too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Great stay and very friendly staff. Room was a bit small but very well appointed. Breakfast was superb and location wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Harrison

Amazing hotel for the pricing, very clean and friendly staff always happy to help
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Very clean and well located, very friendly staff, close to the metro and restaurants. Excellent price-quality!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

This was our favourite hotel during our 2 week Japanese holiday. Excellent location, spacious and so convenient to bus and trains.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Great place to stay in Kyoto! Near Sanjo station that takes you to Osaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Brenda

The staff were professional
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gergo

Nice hotel at a great location. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mel&Greg

Great hotel in very convenient area of Kyoto, however the beds and 1 pillow provided are very hard, so not very comfortable sleep. A pillowtop on the beds and second softer pillow would be nice. The room and bathroom itself are nice though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Highly recommended Two thumbs up Excellent hotel Beautiful Convenient Thank you Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Hotel has a special vintage charm. Staff very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Great stay - i recommend
We stayed 4 night and it was awesome . The hotel has a great vibe, good amenities, the people are really helpful and its location is very central. The breakfast is half continental half Japanese. We enjoyed it a lot !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

slayed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeunjung

Location was superb for food trip, sightseeing, shopping I can find really nice restaurants walking distance in 10mins The room was very clean with comfortable bedding and staff was helpful and friendly I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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