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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
City centre hotel within walking distance of Pontocho Alley

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Exterior
Restaurant
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 15 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 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 a short five-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only 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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 99
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 99
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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 duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Electronic bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 checkout. 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 that 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
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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 that you 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 on-site 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.

HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

Reyna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sobhan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and very friendly staff. Room was a bit small but very well appointed. Breakfast was superb and location wonderful
Laura, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nikki, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sam, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Betty, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nobuyuki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended Two thumbs up Excellent hotel Beautiful Convenient Thank you Expedia
Rosario, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Darcy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

mathilde, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel at a great location. Breakfast was delicious
Gergo, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy to get to location, and close to a subway station. Near the river for a great walk.
Thomas, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Brandon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to train station and other transportation. Located near many restaurants and river.
Margaret, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

well maintained with large and comfortable bathroom. Breakfast was varied and delicious. The room felt like it came out of a studio ghibli movie
Melissa, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful friendly staff
William, 4-night trip
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