Kyoto Tower Hotel

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Property amenity
[Deluxe Family] 45 square meters (Sofa bed will be arranged for 7 or more people)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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721-1 Higashishiokoji Karasumadori, 7 Josagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008216
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

[Double] 16-20 square meters

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Non-Smoking 13 square meters

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Kyoto Tower Concept, Non Smoking 15-19sqm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

[Standard Twin Room] Non-smoking 22 sqm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Large Twin] 39 square meters

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

Japanese Western Room Non-Smoking 50 sqm (Extra bed, futon will be arranged for 3 or more people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds

RUN OF THE HOUSE - Short stay 6 PM to 9AM

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

[Deluxe Family] 45 square meters (Sofa bed will be arranged for 7 or more people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

[Superior Twin Room] Non-smoking 24-26sqm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Large Twin] 37 square meters

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds

[Deluxe Twin Room] Non-smoking 30sqm

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Kyoto Tower Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower and within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kyoto Aquarium and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from To-ji Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 1 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪バーガーキング - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪イタリアンバル KIMURAYA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都千丸 しゃかりき - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Tower Hotel

Central Kyoto hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Tower Hotel offers 161 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 161 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Kyoto Tower Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Sky Lounge Kuu - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Tower Terrace - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 to 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,000 to 1,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sky Lounge Kuu
  • Tower Terrace

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children ages 5 years and under, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee.
Guests booked in breakfast rate plans receive breakfast for guests age 6 and older.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 5200.0 per day

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 200-10,000 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.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 to 2200 for adults, and JPY 1000 to 1500 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 5200.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Breakfast is not included for children sharing a bed with an adult.
Disposable personal items (toothbrushes and hair brushes) are available on request in the lobby.

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)

Property is also known as

Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Tower Hotel
Kyoto Tower Hotel Hotel
Kyoto Tower Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Tower Hotel Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto Tower Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was tight as there was a second table and chairs in walkway at the end of the bed. We moved some things around to make room. Overall it was comfortable and near the station, so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

Very nice and convenient, fun experience at the kyoto tower and so close to the restaurant and temples
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwun Kit Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best place to stay in kyoto. there's a train station immediately down stairs. location is convenient and the staff are extra helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. Right next to the Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station bus depot, and taxi station. Makes getting around Kyoto easier. Lot's of restaurants and convenient stores nearby. rooms are comfortable. Breakfast buffet is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping eating and around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great access to the station. Very nice rooftop bar and nice experience being able to visit the viewing platform.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Amenities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Duc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good location but room was extremely small. We did expect it to be small but not that small. Not enough space for 2 luggages even it was a double room. There was no vanity mirror in room itself so everything had to be done in the bathroom room while the other occupant wait.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jidong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great, walking distance to station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient for shopping food and transport
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Beckenham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location for trains. Only 10 minutes away. Very convenient. We had the best ramen called “Men-ya Kiyo” and it was just a few minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachaya

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was one leg of our trip to Iwakuni, the hotel is walking distance from the train station and shoping
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location (close to Kyoto station and bus lines) room size. Clean rooms Coin laundry was expensive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min Chul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean, nice amenities, and enough space in the room. I hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025