Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Lobby
Reception
Reception
Lunch and dinner served, Chinese cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8412
  • Shijo Street
    2 min walk
  • Nishiki Market
    7 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street
    13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    54 min drive

Room options

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Twin Futon

Twin Room, Smoking (25m2)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Non Smoking (25m2)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single - Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Japanese-style - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Other

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single - Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Twin - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Triple - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Twin - Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be steps from Shijo Street and 13 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nishiki Market and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nijō Castle - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 1 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スターバックス - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪サイゼリヤ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪松屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェ・ベローチェ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪魚民四条烏丸駅前店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Shijo Street
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel offers 231 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Make yourself at home in one of the 231 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. This hotel also features a ballroom and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Toh-Lee Chinese serving guests of Karasuma Kyoto Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Kyoto? This hotel has 4521 square feet (420 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Toh-Lee Chinese - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Anchor Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open select days.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2000 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 2400 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Toh-Lee Chinese
  • Anchor Bar

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (4521 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2400 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
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

We should mention

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)

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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 449 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

TY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sergey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chi Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to the subway but the facilities show some ages
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Terumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kia How

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Aileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENZO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheau Gang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful in assisting us. Very pleasant .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Chelsea, Washington

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rumi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place , very clean , everything is close by , station many restaurants around , in the future I would come back again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Vicente

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

8/10 Good

Ming-Hsuan, Cupertino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old facilities but clean. Cannot control AC by degrees (only three settings). Tiny bathroom/bathtub. But overall good bang for the buck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Curt

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PARAVINEE

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a very convenient place and good room condition
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karasuma Kyoto hotel
It was a nice place to stay and shopping. The place was very near Train station and it all shopping centre areas and food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Werner

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
It was very old and felt uncleaned. Location was good though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Kiran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: Check in was smooth, staff was polite. Hotel is easy to find. Cons: The room was big but bathroom extremely tiny The ventilation/air conditioning was very little. I couldn’t sleep at night because it was too hot (it was autumn) The pillows are extremely soft and flat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019