Title: eph KYOTO Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36116194&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # eph KYOTO This peaceful retreat offers tranquility, 24-hour front desk assistance, and caring staff dedicated to creating memorable stays. ## Photo gallery for eph KYOTO ![Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated - eph KYOTO (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/3e222736.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - eph KYOTO (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/f952265c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hollywood Twin Room | Mini fridge - eph KYOTO (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/4e9d00c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - eph KYOTO (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/c1a00f2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - eph KYOTO (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/9291cc1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find tranquility at eph KYOTO, conveniently located near Kyoto Tower. The property offers practical in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities. Previous guests consistently praise the multilingual staff for their exceptional assistance throughout their stay. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=36116194&PinnedHotelID=36116194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette ![Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/4492e8d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Kitchenette Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Washer/dryer Blackout curtains - 312 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Hollywood Twin Room ![Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/3e222736.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Hollywood Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Washer/dryer Blackout curtains Down duvet - 280 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room (with Kitchenette) ![Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room (with Kitchenette) | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/cc326bae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room (with Kitchenette) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Kitchenette Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Washer/dryer Blackout curtains - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette ![Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36116200/36116194/3fb7a459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Kitchenette Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Washer/dryer Blackout curtains - 312 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Courtyard](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/30000/27000/26999/a23438b6_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo Minami Ward - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 1,526 reviews £83 additional charges may apply 1 Mar - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Eph-KYOTO.h36116194.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Eph-KYOTO.h36116194.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Minami Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, eph KYOTO is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley. To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.98254%2C135.76050&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0KuakB-TOY-KC5bkdQHMydsriV0=) 5-6 Nishisannocho Higashikujo, Minami, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8003 ### What's nearby - ![Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan Oct. 8th, 2008](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/366b4fb2-c1f5-42c5-a370-d61382ca9b41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Station Building 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![京都タワー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/27a9cd1d-97ad-4d05-b56a-c0b38fee1779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Tower 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Wooden pagoda of Toji temple, Kyoto Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501461/6ad93e3c-8365-478a-908d-9c3dfaee001c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) To-ji Temple 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Kyoto_SanjusangendoTemple_501459_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501459/24c78aae-3e63-4de3-898a-5256e0ab5ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanjusangen-do Temple 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Kyoto Station 3 min walk - Kujo Station 4 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - CoCo壱番屋 南区八条口店 2 min walk - 吉象咖喱 2 min walk - 銀座ライオン 3 min walk - 鳥楽 2 min walk - マクドナルド 3 min walk ## About this property ### eph KYOTO Hotel near Kyoto Tower Located close to To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple, eph KYOTO provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe - Tour/ticket information, concierge services and multilingual staff - Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. 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check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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 Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### 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 continental 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 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 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 and a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms 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 eph KYOTO Hotel eph KYOTO Hotel eph KYOTO Kyoto eph KYOTO Hotel Kyoto eph Hotel eph Hotel eph KYOTO Kyoto Kyoto eph KYOTO Hotel Hotel eph KYOTO eph KYOTO Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is eph KYOTO pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at eph KYOTO? ### What time is check-in at eph KYOTO? ### What time is check-out at eph KYOTO? ### Where is eph KYOTO located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## eph KYOTO Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 101 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amit 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, clean and big room. ##### Amit Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Rooms are spacious and comfortable, impeccably clean facilities ##### Lisa Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ayr 30 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Was an amazing experience. The staff were so helpful and attentive. Thanks to them we found an amazing restaurant a few steps from the hotel and they help us to get reservation, one of our favorite restaurants in Kyoto. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/565d2316-b3a0-4fcc-8b46-814bad1040ab-1767069142775.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ayr Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gilles 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Rooms are absolutely beautiful and modern. ##### Gilles Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very pretty hotel, right next to the main train station. It was clean and the staff was very kind and welcoming. ##### Julia Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frédéric 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice room, staff was also very kind ##### Frédéric Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bao xuyen 5 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our room was nice and clean. I was surprised of how spacious the room was. They even had a Dyson hairdryer! Toiletries and pjs was provided. In the reception area, you can grab additional toiletries, face lotions and masks. We would definitely come back and stay here. ##### Bao xuyen Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff. Speak enough English. Thank you. ##### Edward Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very close to kyoto station. With large luggage it is only an 7 minutes walk. Next to Don Quiote & kyoto station that has a shopping & many restaurant ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Raymond 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Would stay again. Great breakfast. Close to train station ##### Raymond Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful little gem of a hotel! Wonderful hotel! Staff were so nice and helpful. Location was perfect—short walk from main train station but down an alley so incredibly quiet. Great breakfast! Highly recommend this hotel!! ##### Joy Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RINA 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Area was quiet and customer service was excellent. The room was very nice. ##### RINA Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 20 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a well appointed hotel, with spacious and attractive rooms, comfortable beds and bedding and excellent amenities. The staff are very friendly and attentive. An excellent stay thank you. ##### Karen Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RICHARD 6 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly helpful staff! Rooms were beyond our expectations, clothes washer/dryer in room was very convenient and welcome! Would definitely stay when Kyoto again. ##### RICHARD Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ALBERTO 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very unique architecture. Great staff and thoughtful rooms, coffee machine which is a plus, convenient location as well, isolated yet close to public transport. ##### ALBERTO Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy 13 May 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Nice new hotel. Had all amenities. ##### Nancy Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I can’t recommend this property enough. Spacious clean and super friendly ##### Christina Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Boutique hotel so close to Kyoto station. The room is modern and well designed. ##### Victor Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Love it! Great location , they have kitchenette, washer & dryer machine, great staff,… all I needed were there. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I loved the Eph! Right next to Kyoto station & walkable to a lot of things which is huge for me. It’s was also incredibly clean & quiet. The rooms are unique & cozy. ##### Joshua Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Best hotel we’ve ever stay in Kyoto. The room is big, clean and very modern. We have kitchenette and washer and dryer. Close to Kyoto Station and shopping station. The staffs are friendly and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again. I highly recommend this hotel especially for families traveling. ##### Christine Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 21 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very new modern comfortable, spacious and clean stay. Theres no natural light but thats been considered in the design and decore. ##### Jennifer Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to Kyoto Station and the connecting rooms are a plus, while the washer/dryer combo in the unit really helped. The floor to ceiling windows made the room seem much bigger. I would stay again at eph Kyoto again. Staff was very helpful and friendly. A wonderful stay. ##### Monica Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily 19 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property is close to Kyoto Station, which made it very handy to get around and visit the sites in Kyoto. The in-room kitchen and washing machine was very helpful during my stay. Beautiful property and wonderful rooms. In a quiet alleyway which meant no loud road noises at night. ##### Emily Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel, great location - highly recommend We had a great stay here, check-in was great, very kind and thoughtful service. Room was fantastic and so cool in the hot weather which was great. Real Japanese style shower and full amenities in the room. Quick check-out. We didn’t add breakfast. Stayed three nights. 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