Title: Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102172189&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Travelers fuel up with breakfast before exploring nearby Kawaramachi Street, staying connected with speedy WiFi at this modern retreat in Kyoto ## Photo gallery for Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma ![Restaurant - Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/278d5bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/4f0da7c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Public bath - Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/bfea9433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Public bath - Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/a90e433e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/f5e3f51e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant, laundry facilities, and free WiFi. The vending machine provides quick snacks, and breakfast starts each morning right. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping £26 additional charges may apply 27 Jan - 28 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 18 - Jan 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 19 - Jan 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=102172189&PinnedHotelID=102172189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 52 of 52 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking (1) ![Single Room, Non Smoking (1) | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/2f0d1c49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Non Smoking (1) 8.2 Very good 49 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking (1) ![Twin Room, Non Smoking (1) | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/4ceadc58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Non Smoking (1) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Single Room, Non Smoking (2) 8.4 Very good 18 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Non Smoking (3) 8.2 Very good 17 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Non Smoking (4) 7.6 Good 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Non Smoking (5) 8.0 Very good 9 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Non Smoking (6) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Smoking (1) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Smoking (2) 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Smoking (3) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Smoking (4) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Smoking (5) 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single Room, Smoking (6) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Twin Room, Non Smoking (2) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Non Smoking (3) 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Non Smoking (4) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Non Smoking (5) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Non Smoking (6) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Smoking (1) 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Smoking (2) 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Smoking (3) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Smoking (4) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Smoking (5) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Twin Room, Smoking (6) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Single Smoking ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/32fed382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Single Room-Non Smoking ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/32fed382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room-Non Smoking 7.0 Good 2 reviews - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Twin Room-Non Smoking ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/8af35baa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room-Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Twin Room-Smoking ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102180000/102172200/102172189/8af35baa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room-Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 1 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 1 Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 2 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 2 Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 3 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 3 Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 4 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 4 Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 5 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 6 Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 5 Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room 6 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Single Room 1 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 1 Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 2 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 2 Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 3 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 3 Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 4 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 4 Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 5 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 5 Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 6 Non-Smoking - Sleeps 1 ### Single Room 6 Smoking - Sleeps 1 ## You may also like Ad ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65030000/65027000/65026979/28b17026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Shimogyo Ward - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room 9.6 Exceptional 1,469 reviews £35 additional charges may apply 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-FORZA-KYOTO-SHIJO-KAWARAMACHI.h65026979.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-2-1&chkout=2026-2-2&rm1=a2®ionId=6131486&destination=Kyoto (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=35.011229,135.768125&searchId=3a6eaf49-3212-4c0a-a3b2-a34b20275e64&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Twin Room, Non Smoking (with Projector) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/67000000/66870000/66867400/66867301/5f423296_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Rakuten STAY Kyoto Station Shimogyo Ward - 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[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%7C34.97617%2C135.76004&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8My-9uznoXuLYAN8jii0sRgNDKk=) 26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044 ### What's nearby - Kawaramachi Street \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Kyoto TERRSA \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Nintendo World Headquarters \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - To-ji Temple \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Kyoto Tower \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Jujo Station - 5 min walk - Kyoto Station - 12 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪来来亭 - ‬6 min walk - ‪THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9) - ‬5 min walk - ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪伝説の串とテール煮 様様 - ‬6 min walk - ‪大栄ラーメン本店 - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel near Kawaramachi Street Close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine Room features All 424 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. 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Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room 8.4 Very good 383 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=23777972&PinnedHotelID=23777972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee - A restaurant - Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 1 ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No lift ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom ### More - Air conditioning - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 ## 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 - Hosted evening meal: JPY 1 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 only accepts cash 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 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 Kyoto Universalhotel karasuma Kyoto Universal Karasuma Kyoto Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Kyoto Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma? ### What time is check-in at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma? ### What time is check-out at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma? ### Where is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Amenities ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 199 8 - Good 288 6 - Okay 170 4 - Poor 43 2 - Terrible 14 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael 19 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room, staff was really helpful! ##### michael Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chup Jenny 13 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The free breakfast and dinner were excellent - good food! Staff were friendly and helpful. The only thing is the location is not very convenient ##### Chup Jenny Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael Sydney 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A bit far from the train station but overall a very good hotel. ##### Michael Sydney Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberto 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Large room, clean, friendly staff and they offer breakfast and dinner. Walkable distance from Kyoto station. ##### Roberto Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Weilin 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean hotel. Good location. Ok free dinner and breakfast which are miles better than most Hampton Inns (if you travel to US you know what I mean). Cleanliness would be 9 compared to Hampton Inn which would be around 6 (I am generous here). I spent about 120-150 nights in hotels world wide each year so I know a little. The only downside is the small space of the rooms. Then again, you can pay 4x or more and stay in Hilton’s or Marriott (I am top tier at both). ##### Weilin Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities breakfast and dinner were included with hotel stay. train station was 8-minute walk. Bus stops where steps from hotel entrance. Staff was helpful and friendly; they also spoke English. I would definitely stay here, when I return to Kyoto. ##### Mary Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katsunori 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A large bath made me relax.A free supper and a free breakfast made me stuffed.Hotel mans are polite. ##### Katsunori Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Monica 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Free breakfast and dinner was great. It was annoying to have to turn in the key every time I left. ##### Monica Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shinobu 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything is a bit small, (toilet and bath together and no room to change) only 2 beds are on in room. Jo complaining. Walk distances to Kyoto station. Dinner and breakfast are including that I didn’t know. Good to go back sleep and travel to use. ##### Shinobu Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### K 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pretty small rooms. Quiet and reasonably clean. We are happy with their free breakfast, supper and public hot spring service, but their bed wasn't really comfortable though. It's better than Good but not yet Excellent. Will recommend to couples who want to spend less on travel for a ok recommendation. ##### K Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel is great for the price. My booking came with breakfast and dinner included. The food was pretty good. Breakfast is buffet and dinner is a choice of two set menus, plus a salad bar. The room I had was ok. I know people say the rooms are small but I found it fine. A double bed, sofa, table for TV etc. the bathroom was a bit small but it was fine. The hallways leading from the lift to the rooms are open (to a certain degree) there is a central open core running up through the building which is open but in October it was fine. It might be cold in the winter. All in all I had a nice stay here and would stay here again. ##### Paul Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Wendi 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities All of the staff we encountered were great! The room and bathroom were so small it makes a cruise ship cabin seem big. We knew it would not be roomy ahead and was ok. The beds were really hard though. The bathroom has a high step and to get in the tub was extremely difficult for someone with arthritis. Dinner and breakfast were provided. We both really liked the dinner. Neither of us cared for the breakfast. They both say they end at 9:00, but the staff closes the area 30 minutes early. The area was ok. Not much around it. If you struggle with steps and a hard bed, this is not it. If that’s not an issue for you, it’s a good price! The staff truly were so kind. ##### Wendi Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zhuofang 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great facility with a restaurant ##### Zhuofang Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shazeeyana 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staffs. The hotel kepy our bag, after check out so we could visit Arashiyama for for the day before the night bus to Tokyo ##### shazeeyana Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Derek 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean and comfortable. Provided breakfast was really good. ##### Derek Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Wai Yuen 23 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and dinner ##### Wai Yuen Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacob 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good, basic hotel. The breakfast and dinner weren't bad. Close to the train station and downtown. ##### Jacob Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### 光 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This hotel provide both breakfast and supper. It's very helpful for me. ##### 光 Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 6 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great It’s a great experience overall considering the rate in summer - I only paid CAD 46 for a one night stay. Clean room and friendly staff along with free breakfast as well as dinner. The only thing is that it’s a bit far from Kyoto station so location wise, the universal hotels in other Japanese cities (Hiroshima, Okayama, etc) provide a better experience. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthias 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort K.a. ##### Matthias Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Zola 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice. ##### Zola Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### かなみ 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness good ##### かなみ Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Newton 4 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Old property, bad odor, old furniture. ##### Newton Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Georgia 25 Jun 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities I was very suprised to find that the hotel was open to the elements with no proper roof when you walk in the hallways for your room. Could easily flood on a stormy night. ##### Georgia Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alfredo 26 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities There was a hair on the restroom floor when I got to the room. 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