Hotel Espasion Pontocho

2.0 star property
Hotel in Kyoto, steps from Pontocho Alley

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A short walk from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Hotel Espasion Pontocho has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$2,278
NT$2,506 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Hotel Espasion Pontocho is near a train station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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196 Shimokorikicho Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8016

What's nearby

  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Shirakawa Area
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • eagle
    1 min walk
  • 六傳屋 先斗町店
    1 min walk
  • Thai Kitchen Baramee
    1 min walk
  • いろはかるた 本店
    1 min walk
  • 雅美家
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Espasion Pontocho

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, Hotel Espasion Pontocho has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Espasion Pontocho feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and tubs or showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Espasion Pontocho pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

As of 2026/2/10, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Espasion Pontocho on 2026/3/13 start from NT$2,278, 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Espasion Pontocho located?

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

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Reviews

Hotel Espasion Pontocho Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chih Chien

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025