HOTEL ARU KYOTO offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 5 minutes and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
55 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 39
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in hallways
Hallway handrail height (inches): 39
Wheelchairs available on site
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electronic bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1870 for adults and JPY 1870 for children
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
HOTEL ARU KYOTO Hotel
HOTEL ARU KYOTO kyoto
HOTEL ARU KYOTO Hotel kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does HOTEL ARU KYOTO offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HOTEL ARU KYOTO does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HOTEL ARU KYOTO.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around HOTEL ARU KYOTO like?
HOTEL ARU KYOTO is in Karasuma, a short 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 8 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Reyna
Reyna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Comfortable and Darling!
This hotel is COZY! The entrance is darling and warm. Staff was friendly and helpful. The restroom area was very nice. Great shower! Beds were comfortable. I really liked the stained glass windows in the room. I will stay there again if I return to Kyoto!
Robert
Robert, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Sobhan
Sobhan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Great stay and very friendly staff. Room was a bit small but very well appointed. Breakfast was superb and location wonderful
Laura
Laura, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
Nikki
Nikki, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2024
Great location but a bit well worn
Great location, a bit noisy at night, laneway with restaurants and bars right outside. Bed and pillows hard. Very well worn not sure I’d stay again.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Sam
Sam, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 23, 2024
Comfortable in great position
Fabulous position, easy to see sites of Kyoto. It is very noisy at night, it’s on a laneway with lots of bars and windows aren’t sound proof.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
A great choice in Kyoto
Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location for public transport, shopping and nightlife. The breakfast buffet was great, the hotel bar was a quiet refuge from the busier bars in the area. Their unlimited wine for an hour for 1000 yen was hard to refuse.
Stuart
Stuart, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Betty
Betty, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Had a great stay at this hotel. It’s stylish and clean and in a great area. Upper patio with a great view was a nice touch. Vending machines on the second floor but I didn’t check it out as there is a 24 hour Lawson around the corner. Any toiletries we forgot and then some were available in the lobby for free. Staff were pleasant and could speak English. Thanks for a great stay.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Nobuyuki
Nobuyuki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
We had the best time at the Aru Kyoto. We're especially grateful for the kind and attentive staff that answered all of our questions and arranged luggage transport for us. Would absolutely stay here again.
Kenya
Kenya, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Hotel ARU Kyoto was a great place to stay on our first visit to Kyoto. It was close to many attractions yet the room was sound proof and spacious. The decor was an interesting mix of traditional and modern offering all the mod-cons a western traveller could need. Highly recommended.
Richard
Richard, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Highly recommended
Two thumbs up
Excellent hotel
Beautiful
Convenient
Thank you Expedia
Rosario
Rosario, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Darcy
Darcy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
mathilde
mathilde, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Nice hotel at a great location. Breakfast was delicious
Gergo
Gergo, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Family Trip
Excellent place to stay if you’re visiting Kyoto. The hotel was conveniently located to stores, food, transportation, etc. The hotel itself, and the staff, were spectacular, we’d definitely stay there again!
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Very easy to get to location, and close to a subway station. Near the river for a great walk.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 5, 2024
Brandon
Brandon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
We absolutely loved our stay here! Very clean! Very kind staff! Delicious breakfast! It is centrally located and therefore easy to get just about anywhere in Kyoto. Great stay.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Close to train station and other transportation. Located near many restaurants and river.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
well maintained with large and comfortable bathroom. Breakfast was varied and delicious. The room felt like it came out of a studio ghibli movie