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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of Pontocho Alley

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Enjoy panoramic city views from this rooftop dining area with tables and chairs, perfect for socializing and taking in the sights.
Enjoy a diverse spread of international cuisine at our buffet.
Two single beds with white bedding and green throw pillows, a desk, chair, and lamp, and a city view.
Hotel Arukuoto's entrance features a prominent name display above a brick and metal facade with a black awning.
Experience the iconic brand identity of this historic building.
In the heart of Kyoto, HOTEL ARU KYOTO offers a serene retreat with dry cleaning services and in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who have enjoyed the buffet breakfast and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is CNY523
CNY575 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a door to a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two single beds with white bedding and green throw pillows, a desk with a lamp and chair, and a framed picture adorn this well-maintained room.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Two single beds with white bedding and green throw pillows, a desk, chair, and lamp, and a city view.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a cozy space with a neatly arranged bed, bedside table, and desk with chair.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a door to a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Two single beds with white bedding and green throw pillows, a desk, chair, and lamp, and a city view.

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Two single beds with white bedding and green throw pillows, a desk with a lamp and chair, and a framed picture adorn this well-maintained room.

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive
  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪bar moon walk 河原町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪六曜社 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KIHARU Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カプリチョーザ 河原町VOX店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

HOTEL ARU KYOTO offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are within just a 10-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

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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
  • Bed sheets provided

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 200-10,000 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.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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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 Downtown Kyoto, a short 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 7 minutes' walk from Shijo Street.

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HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Room
Lobby
Restaurant
Store
Attraction

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and excellent by multiple guests. (11 reviews)
  • The property offers a great location with multiple options for food and dining close by. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The location is very convenient, with shoping area The room is exceptionally clean.
Chi Ho, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Rooms were clean and the staff were super friendly
Michaele, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing, zero complaints!
Stella, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

This hotel was great for the location and decent amount of space in the room for luggage!
Debbie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location, close to the subway and very safe
Erika, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel in perfect location

Lovely hotel in perfect location. Good breakfast and a discount at bar. Staff were really welcoming and kind.
5-night trip

8/10 Good

Hotel Aru Kyoto is a good choice
Julio, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff and cozy rooms Excellent location, walkable with different restaurants to choose from Recommended
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It is located in a nice convenient area of kyoto qith shopping and dining options. And close enough to walk to Gion.
Dienyffer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice stay! Amazing bathroom and shower! Everything great!
Laisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It’s good to stay in the property.
Harry, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

big room, nice and clean too.
An, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Room was very nice. Hotel itself doesn’t have very many amenities but it’s close to the heart of Kyoto.
Vasilisa, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great value; well mantained and very affordable without losing the cleanliness factor.
Julian, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Aru is extremely well located, is very quiet, and has a lovely ambience and decor. The Japanese breakfast was excellent. We also found our room to be quite large by Japanese standards. We loved our stay there and would highly recommend it.
Eileen, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Couldnt have had a better experience here. Perfect location for nightlife and dining
Karanjit, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay!
Mackenzie, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a corner room. Beautiful tinted windows on two walls. Best bathroom we encountered in our entire Japan stay. A bathtub with a skyline view! Terrific location with a huge array of food and shopping options steps from the hotel.
David, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Liked the property. Very nice bathroom.
Dan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place and location!
Jesus, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cozy place in Kyoto

Very cute, comfortable, conveniently located. We also got lucky and had a corner room so having to windows with light coming in was amazing plus the tinted glass window sliding sliding covers were good.
Rocio, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good value, very good area
Andrea Issanagui, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Property is located in a central area, filled with shops and food, really easy to get around with public transport close by. Hotel staff is friendly and helpful, rooms have excellent quality amenities, just a little bit small which is understandable. Really enjoyed the stay there and would highly recommend!
Patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient for all we wanted to do
kathleen, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean, comfortable bed. Surprisingly quiet. The bathroom sink had non existent hot water pressure and the bidet had only cold water. Other than that great location and would stay again.
Olga, 3-night trip