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HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kawaramachi Street

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Restaurant
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 439
SAR 483 total
12 Jun - 13 Jun

Room options

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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 - 0.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

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 near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, HOTEL ARU KYOTO provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,870 for adults and JPY 1,870 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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 1870 for adults and JPY 1870 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL ARU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL ARU KYOTO located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is steps from Kiyamachi Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were impressed with such a cozy hotel .Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel was great for the location and decent amount of space in the room for luggage!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Aru Kyoto is a good choice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dienyffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is located in a nice convenient area of kyoto qith shopping and dining options. And close enough to walk to Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people. Great area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Amazing bathroom and shower! Everything great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

An

Liked: Cleanliness
big room, nice and clean too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good to stay in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasilisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very nice. Hotel itself doesn’t have very many amenities but it’s close to the heart of Kyoto.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value; well mantained and very affordable without losing the cleanliness factor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt have had a better experience here. Perfect location for nightlife and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the property. Very nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Issanagui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value, very good area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for all we wanted to do
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a little loud with windows open at night, great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was located in a great spot. While some items were older, the bathroom was up to date. It was the perfect blend of old and new. Beds were comfortable and loved the window shades.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

edgardo portillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many things nearby and the staff was outstanding
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and rooms. Loved the style/decor and stained glass in the rooms. The service was excellent, the front staff were so kind. The room was small but comfortable and the shower & bath were wonderful! Very deep soaker tub. Great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namjoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! Beautiful hotel and room, great location too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and very friendly staff. Room was a bit small but very well appointed. Breakfast was superb and location wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay for Kyoto. Multiple options for food close by. Walkable to area attractions and minutes away from the Sanjo Station to take public transit to attractions further away. Staff is friendly and the rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024