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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku Shimogyo Kyoto, 600-8412 Japan

Central Kyoto hotel near Gion Corner, Kyoto Tower

Steps from subway stop
This central Kyoto hotel is a 2-minute walk from a subway station and within 1.6 km (1 mile) of Kyoto International Manga Museum, Higashi Honganji Temple, Gion Corner, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Tower. Show more
Starbucks on site
The hotel's Chinese restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A Starbucks is just off the lobby. A bar is open till late night. Karasuma Kyoto Hotel also offers business services and secure parking.
Free Internet access
Guestrooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access, cotton yukata robes, a full array of bath amenities, and satellite TV. Guests can watch up to 150 in-room movies for a single fee. Hide

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3.9out of 5

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95%

of guests recommend

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Single
One single bed. City views. Located on floors four to 14. 15 square meters (161 square feet). Central air conditioning. Windows open. TV with cable/satellite channels (Japanese). Pay movies. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Direct-dial phone. Wake up call. Housekeeping. Bathroom with shower/tub combination. Slippers. Japanese robes. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer.
Standard Twin
Two single beds. City views. Located on floors four to 14. 20−22 square meters (215−237 square feet). Central air conditioning. Windows open. TV with cable/satellite channels (Japanese). Pay movies. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Direct-dial phone. Wake up call. Housekeeping. Bathroom with shower/tub combination. Slippers. Japanese robes. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • 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.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at Noon
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: JPY 1260 per night
    • Buffet breakfast fee: JPY 2079 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

The centrally located Karasuma Kyoto Hotel offers a convenient base for exploring the city.

The on-site Toh-Lee restaurant serves Chinese fare for lunch and dinner. Bar Anchor features seasonal cocktails and single-malt Scotches. A Starbucks is on the ground floor, just off the lobby.

Parking is available for surcharge.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 251
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of floors - 14
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business services
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Hair salon
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Luggage storage
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Secure parking
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Self parking

Rooms

Guestrooms at this Kyoto hotel feature complimentary high-speed Internet access, satellite TV, yukata robes, and slippers. For a single surcharge, guests can watch up to 150 movies in their rooms.

Bathrooms include hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, razors, hairbrushes, and other conveniences. Cribs (infant beds) are available upon request.

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel, Kyoto,  Japan, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Pay movies
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite television service
  • Trouser press
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

3.9
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.0
Hotel condition:
4.0
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.4
Neighborhood:
4.2
95%

of guests recommend

out of 21 reviews

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A Traveler from Los Angeles
2.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 30 2011

“Great Location for walking around Kyoto”

I liked this hotel for its convenience and quality, it was a good value. The rooms are a little older , bathroom is small, but everything was clean and I could sleep well. It was also nice not to smell cigarette smoke in the lobby and floors - I asked for non smoking and that was nice to see it was enforced.

Michael P from California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 12 2011

“Nice Place”

I enjoyed the 4 nights I had at the hotel but in reality I was only there evenings since I was out seeing Kyoto on walking tours each day. If you want a central location, the hotel is nice. There is no wireless in the room and if you want some english language television, the only channel I could find is BBC. Having a Starbucks right there is very nice. Skip the hotel bar. Too expensive. Buy beer at Circle K instead or find a pub. Did not eat any meals at the hotel. I was on a budget so took food into the room like noodle bowls, sandwiches, sushi. All in all, the hotel worked out very well for me. Single rooms are small so if you want something with more room, better let them know.

Area recommendations
Walk north along the road past the Emperor's palace or walk south toward the Kyoto station. Go any direction. Kyoto is wondrous.
When to go
I think October and November are great times. Its cool during the days. Take a flannel shirt or sweater or hoodie. Temperatures seemed to range from the high 50s to low 70s. Very comfortable for doing pedestrian tourism.
Getting there
Don't take a cab! Catch the subway up two stations. The cab fare is 1000 yen. If you are going from Tokyo, only choice really is the Hikari Shinkansen. What a ride!
Must see
You have to walk in this city. Tour buses are a waste. You go where they want you to go. Strike out on your own. I walked on an average of 5 hours each day and saw 4 or 5 of the UNESCO sites but so many other things including regular life, stores, school kids yelling at me in english. Buses will not avail you if you want to know the true Kyoto.
A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 8 2011

“for japanese standard spacious room even with a 3rd bed!”

As always in Japan. Very polite and trying to do everything they can to make the guest happy. We were early for check in and they set sorry the room is not yet ready. But they took our luggage and we were off sigthseeing. The rooms amenities were great and the room was very clean. The minibar was not filled but on every street corner are convenience shops. I can highly recommend this hotel

Area recommendations
Kyoto botanical garden
A Traveler from san francisco
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 21 2011

“average hotel”

it is an average 3 star hotel. one negative, carpet in the room is old. bath room is a tad small, but I have seen smaller during my japan trip. Overall satisfied. for the price. expedia price was the lowest i can find around.

Area recommendations
higahishima south and north
Rocky from Busan, South Korea
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 13 2011

“Needs more stars to reflect the luxury of the hotel.”

I was expecting a budget hotel when I booked my room. Exit #4 from the subway was an elevator up to the street and the hotel was just steps away. Very imposing building. My room was small but elegant. I had free computers in the lobby, WiFi, BBC on the tv, a fridge and conduction hot plate in the room. I was very satisfied. This is the heart of the commercial/banking district. Eat at the restaurants two subway stops away at the train station. There is a 24 hour grocery a few blocks away where you can load up on fruit and stuff for your breakfast. Don't eat at the hotel unless you have money to waste.

Area recommendations
Within walking distance (also subway), there are beautiful hills, temples, shrines, and so on.. a city park. Don't miss it.
A Traveler from Iowa City, IA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 1 2011

“fine hotel”

fine hotel

A Traveler from Paris, France
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 29 2011

“excellent choice”

perfect location, very good room and service, would return to this hotel

Ray C from Kenmore, WA
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jan 19 2011

“OK hotel.”

This hotel is big. However, the condition of it seems a bit dated. The staff was extremely polite and a lot of them knew English well. They still use keys attached to sloid plastic sticks with your room number on it instead of keycards. You can let them hold your keys before you go out though. The single room which I rented was a bit dated. The bathroom was also smaller than other hotels that I've been to. My elbow kept knocking over the telephone they had installed in there. The room was clean though, and that's a big plus to me. The hotel is also located very close to a mini mart, the lobby is connected to a Starbucks, and the Subway Metro is located, literally, a minute walking distance from the lobby. Haha, the biggest gripe for me though is that while they do have cable internet for free, you are not able to connect to World of Warcraft. So, if you're the type that likes to do dailies, keep this in mind. Personally, if I had a choice, I would stay at another hotel, but this hotel is still decent.

Leticia A from Texas
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 30 2010

“Excellent hotel location”

Hotel is in excellent location, convenient to Karasuma subway station. The rooms are spacious, an exception in Japan, with everything one needs. I highly recommend this hotel. The have internet access in the lobby free of charge.

Area recommendations
If you plan to visit the shrines, temples and museums, Karasuma Street is an excellent choice.
A Traveler from Maynard, MA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 4 2010

“Hotel Kyoto Karasuma”

Very nice hotel, good location, I would stay there again.

Dining
Hiro Hiro Hitoshina, 420-7 Nanba-cho, Nishi Kiya-machidori, Higashiwa, Matsubarashita, Shimogyo-ku Very good, very reasonable Kaseiki dinner

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku Shimogyo Kyoto, 600-8412 Japan

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Rokakkudo Temple - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Costume Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Shoseien Garden - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
  • Nishihonganji Temple - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Kenninji Temple - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Gion Corner - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Nijo Castle - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Kyoto Holy Annunciation Cathedral - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Kyoto Tower - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Yasaka Shrine - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
  • Sanjusangendo - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Hokan-ji Temple - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Myoho-in Temple - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • Water nearby

The preferred airport for Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 78.7 km / 48.9 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Osaka, Japan (KIX-Kansai Intl.)

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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku Shimogyo Kyoto, 600-8412 Japan

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