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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Kyoto where they can savor local cuisine, step out to explore historic neighborhoods, and count on round-the-clock assistance

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$1,618
NT$1,780 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Down comforters, 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 drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, 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 drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Down comforters, 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 drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, 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 drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, HOTEL ARU KYOTO is near a metro 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
Map
48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031

What's nearby

  • Cherry blossoms along the Gion Shirakawa River. Japanese old folk houses.
    Kiyamachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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
  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station
    3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    108 min drive

Restaurants

  • コメダ珈琲店河原町三条店
    2 min walk
  • 餃子の王将三条店
    1 min walk
  • 博多長浜ラーメン みよし
    1 min walk
  • 京都ダイニング 正義
    1 min walk
  • チャオチャオ餃子 三条木屋町店
    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 like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 (on request)

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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1870 for adults and 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 2026/1/30, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 2026/2/1 start from NT$1,618, 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 HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

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

What time is check-out at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL ARU KYOTO 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. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and lovely.. staff very helpful.. great location and I could walk to the main sites.. thoroughly recommend this hotel for a stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

AMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay close to a lot of shopping
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, nearby to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property. Convenient, charming, nice service!
Charming! Love the sliding stained glass windows.
The bath was heaven after a long day of walking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiqi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, great sound isolation, staff is very friendly, amenities are great brands. Way better than the other hotels I stayed in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean, easy check-in and out, very local to experiences and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very close to all the shopping areas with very good food options near by. The stay was comfortable. At night if you have the windows open, you’ll hear loud noises because the bars and clubs are nearby. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very professional and the facilities excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to train & bus stations, eateries, & markets. Spacious cozy room on a charming canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guylaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near Subway, restos, stores
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming. Our room was clean, and well equipped with a fridge and kettle. The hotel is well located with easy access by bus, train and foot…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient walking distance (2.5 km) to both Kiyomizu-dera and Nanzen-ji. It was very close to a lot of great restaurants and activities. The hotel was perfectly clean and their baths are very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Staff friendly and spoke enough English for us to get by. Room on the smaller side and a bit dated but very clean. Nice bathroom with tub and shower. Convenient location to restaurants, shopping and transportation. Breakfast options not large and didn’t change up day to day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable, with nice amenities and a large bed. The shower room was also large and comfortable. The location was very near Pontocho alley and walking distance to lots of shopping, while the hotel and room were peaceful and quiet. We were actually shocked at how quiet the room was even on a lively night outside. Close to a train station to, 10/10 stay would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 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

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and helpful staff. Though breakfast menu was fixes, the staff helped me choose vegetarian options. They had microwave in common area for heating food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

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

Well equipped but compact rooms, good location.

Hotel was in a great location to walk from. Rooms are quite compact so not really a work from the hotel option as my son found out! The rooms are well equipped and clean with a separate wet room and toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. We had 3 nights in this well located and well maintained hotel. Room was spacious with a pretty view of central Kyoto. Close to main attractions with plenty of transport options and restaurants (including a short walk from the famed Nishiki Markets). Given this proximity some outside noise could be heard in the small hours, but no huge issue. Hotel Aru is also accessible with elevators to all floors. Breakfast was fantastic. Excellent bath. Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were impressed with such a cozy hotel .Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and cozy rooms Excellent location, walkable with different restaurants to choose from Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience. The staff is super friendly and the location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel in perfect location

Lovely hotel in perfect location. Good breakfast and a discount at bar. Staff were really welcoming and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025