In the heart of Kyoto, Agora Kyoto Karasuma offers a serene retreat. Enjoy laundry facilities and stay connected with in-room WiFi, while appreciating luggage storage and a front-desk safe for added convenience. Guest reviews rave about the property's first-rate condition.
Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Agora Kyoto Karasuma. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Close to Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Agora Kyoto Karasuma provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Japanese breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
43-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Hulu
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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.
Optional extras
Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 per person
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Agora Kyoto Karasuma Hotel
Agora Kyoto Karasuma Kyoto
Agora Kyoto Karasuma Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is Agora Kyoto Karasuma pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Agora Kyoto Karasuma?
As of 2026/4/4, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Agora Kyoto Karasuma on 2026/4/27 start from NT$1,987, 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 hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Agora Kyoto Karasuma?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Agora Kyoto Karasuma?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Agora Kyoto Karasuma located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Pontocho Alley and Nijō Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 13 minutes by foot and Karasuma Oike Station is 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Agora Kyoto Karasuma Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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There are restaurants and a Family Mart combini next door. One block away there is a supermarket. You'll have all your needs covered at walking distance. I choose breakfast included and you get a mix of japanese with western items bento box. In the front you have a nice coffe machine, and matcha tea in the afternoons.
Im visiting kyoto again for this hotel alone! The room was soo nice and relaxing. Employees are so kind. I must say the washing machines is not it though. Never fully dried our clothes so we hung the clothes all over thr room and it dried in a few hours. Other than that everything was amazing!
Convenient location in quiet nearby neighbourhood to the busy area of Kyoto. Fantastic hotel with everything you need.
Damon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Claire-Louise
2026/3/26
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room wasn’t fully clean when I arrived. You should note there are no windows in the hotel so natural light and seeing what the weather is like isn’t an option. Nice arrival touch with matcha and free coffee but it’s a very basic hotel. The room itself wasn’t at all clean. Stains by the toilet which meant I needed to pop a mat down as it felt unhygienic using it. A very wobbly tap sink. Stains on the furniture and walking out of your room you were treated with dirty laundry and horrible smells. It was fine for one night for the price but I wouldn’t go back in a hurry. Great as a low-budget option but cleanliness is high up for me plus having natural light. Also pictures weee misleading as it seemed there would be a bath in the room.
Happy, friendly, very polite and helpful team here. Excellent service getting my luggage transfer sorted and getting us a taxi to Kyoto station. Lovely clean hotel. Excellent in every way and can’t fault.
The room was small but well designed. The flooring in the toilet room should have been tiled instead of the textile flooring. There were stains in the toilet room floor which could not be cleaned.
Otherwise we are very happy with the hotel, front desk staff and especially liked the tea/coffee/juice drinks and bread (breakfast) in the lobby.
The room was clean and modern, with a convenient location. Although there was a window, it was dark. Since most of the day was spent sightseeing in Kyoto and the area though, this wasn’t a problem. Having breakfast provided was also convenient, with a mix of Asian and western options. Careful with late checkout fees.
Really nice looking hotel that is conveniently located. free welcome drinks. And free “breakfast” - bread and coffee. Really appreciate all these small little gestures that made a difference
very nice clean and peaceful surrounding stores are very nice even a 24 hour restaurant which is great. This is walkable location. The staff was so kind and the breakfast was great. An amazing part of my trip.
The room was comfortable and the apps on the TV were great for relaxing after a long day out! It was nice to be able to access streaming services on the TV itself.