Karasuma Kyoto Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. The cocktail bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Toh-Lee Chinese, which serves Chinese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 8 minutes away and Karasuma Oike Station is 12 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
231 rooms
Arranged over 14 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property's restaurants serve lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 5:30-7:30 PM; reservations are required 1 day in advance for dinner.
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (JPY 2000 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference space (4521 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1983
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Toh-Lee Chinese – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Anchor Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open selected days.
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 2400 per person
Parking
Self-parking costs JPY 2000 per night
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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Karasuma Kyoto
Hotel Kyoto Karasuma
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Frequently asked questions
Does Karasuma Kyoto Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Karasuma Kyoto Hotel 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 Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 2000 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Karasuma Kyoto Hotel?
Yes, Toh-Lee Chinese offers Chinese cuisine.
What's the area around Karasuma Kyoto Hotel like?
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Gojo Station and 7 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
5 November 2024
Clean room but rather standard. No coffee in the lobby nor the room. Good services.
Terence
Terence, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Reiko
Reiko, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 October 2024
Reiko
Reiko, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 September 2024
Audrey
Audrey, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Zhi
Zhi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
23 June 2024
TY
TY, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 May 2024
Na
Sergey
Sergey, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 April 2024
Great Service, but hotel condition is concerning
Service was great, staff were helpful, supportive and professional. But the hotel is really aging out, hallway has an old smell, and room carpets condition are just poor.
Washroom is designed too small in compare with the room size.
Good thing we had Air Refresher in the room, so room always smells fresh. Ok with the hotel condition but should not be paying too much for this hotel due to its conditions.
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 March 2024
Very close to the subway but the facilities show some ages
Chi Kit
Chi Kit, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 March 2024
Overall it’s ok. One very negative thing was smell of bathroom. Smell pee & we tried to use air fresher, but didn’t go away. That was really disappointing thing for us. But amenities were good including tea powder.
Terumi
Terumi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2024
very conveniently located
Kia How
Kia How, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 December 2023
Aileen
Aileen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 December 2023
KENZO
KENZO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2023
A very nice hotel for a family stay. It is very accessible to a subway station. It is also conveniently located near key transport nodes and shopping areas. I'm pleasantly surprised that the hotel is still using an actual room key (the metal and keychain, not the card) that one may safekeep at the conceige. This is a practice not commonly seen today. But then, this is Kyoto!
Sheau Gang
Sheau Gang, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2023
Staff was very helpful in assisting us. Very pleasant .
Julie K.
Julie K., 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
9 November 2023
Chelsea
Chelsea, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2023
Craig
Craig, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2023
Beautiful place , very clean , everything is close by , station many restaurants around , in the future I would come back again thanks
Rumi
Rumi, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
8 October 2023
The first room smelled of cigarette smell and humidity. We told the staff and they were nice enough to give us another room. The next room was a bit better. It did not have a cigarette smell but you can still smell old humidity in the room. We were able to air it out as they had a fan and we could open the windows. The bathroom was very small. I hit my head on the door knob trying to stand up from the seat. The bathroom had a noticeable but not overbearing sewage smell that was also present in the room prior. The staff was nice and the location is convenient but I will never book here again.
Vicente
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 September 2023
Old facilities but clean. Cannot control AC by degrees (only three settings). Tiny bathroom/bathtub. But overall good bang for the buck.
Ming-Hsuan
Ming-Hsuan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2023
Grand looking hotel, the staff were wonderful and it's close to everything. The nearest underground station in seconds away too. Will definitely visit again
MARK
MARK, 4-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
4 August 2023
This is an older property, fairly well maintained. The location right above a major train/subway intersection in the city center can’t be beat. Also, the price was quite inexpensive. The bathroom was a typical “unit” type affair which taller/larger guests might find challenging. I was not in Kyoto to spend time in a hotel room, so found everything satisfactory.
Curt
Curt, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
23 July 2023
Property was nice, rooms were clean, and the staff were friendly. Room was a bit small (still bigger than Tokyo) but that's what you get for convenience. Would absolutely come back!
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2023
PARAVINEE
PARAVINEE, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2023
It’s in a very convenient place and good room condition