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APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat on Kyoto's quieter side, where the hotel's full-service spa offers soothing massages after exploring the historic city

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APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is a perfect base to experience Kyoto's energy. Guests can book a spa treatment or walk to nearby Umekoji Park. The hotel offers practical amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage, plus a highly-rated multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$76
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Small Double Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Small Double Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is near a metro station and near theme parks. Kyoto Tower and Nishihonganji Temple are notable landmarks and Kyoto Aquarium is a popular local attraction. To-ji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
1 Aburanokoji-cho, Shiokoji-nishi, Aburanokoji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8236

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Station Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Umekoji Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kurasu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TOP OF KYOTO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪貝だし麺 きた田 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪COYOTE - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪天下一品八条口店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

Hotel near Umekoji Park
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Nishihonganji Temple, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 516 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, fridges and electric kettles

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,800 to 2,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 to 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 1000
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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 100-10,000 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 1800 to 2000 for adults and JPY 1000 to 1000 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay and R Pay
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

APA Hotel Kyotoeki-Horikawadori
APA Hotel Kyotoeki-Horikawadori Kyoto
APA Kyotoeki-Horikawadori
APA Kyotoeki-Horikawadori Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyotoeki Horikawadori

Frequently asked questions

Is APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$76.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?

Self-parking is available for JPY 2000 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of JPY 1000 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for JPY 1000 (subject to availability).

Where is APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Umekoji Park, Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. Nishihonganji Temple and To-ji Temple are also within 15 minutes. Kujo Station is 15 minutes by foot and Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was spotless, and I’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything stood out clean room excellent staff great amenities even the location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean hotel and great spa
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable pricing and conveniently located to public transportations
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic! Only 5-10 minutes away from Kyoto station and walking distance to most shopping centres and food courts. Good breakfast and Japanese bath is a bonus. The standard room size is very small, so make sure you book a larger room if space is an issue for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station. Nice rooms. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good but for this APA location the washroom was smaller than other APA hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was my third APA stay in Japan and second nicest of the three. the first one I stayed at barely had any room to move and this one is huge and a perfect little spot to sleep and decompress for the night. The Little cafe downstairs was really nice buffet style and quiet with lots of people from different countries visiting. There is 1 or 2 other hotels in the area and the staff at the other APA Hotel got me to the right place. great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SI BO

Liked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very conveniently located near the train station. The room was quiet and clean. The only issue is the dryers in the laundry take a very long time to dry a load (1.5 hours). Also the lack of a change machine in the laundry room (you have to go the the front desk to get change).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location since it was right next to a seven eleven and walking distance from the kyoto station. It’s also right near a bus stop and nice food places nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dervise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, central but quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location within reasonable walking distance of Kyoto station! Definitely showing its age though - AC was broken (flap would stay closed unless forced open manually)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great value for your money. The rooms are compact but clean and comfortable. Next to transportation, shopping, fining and parks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Option to leave our bags before checking in was very welcome! Breakfast was excellent and plentiful for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for Kyoto station, about a 10 minute walk, just make sure you come out the correct exit - Google took us on a one hour tour of Kyoto. Very clean, friendly staff, small room but full of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A

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

Very good hotel

Clean hotel with great service. The rooms, like.in.most of the big cities in Japan, ware small. Good breakfast. Located bery close to the Kyoto Train Station so, it was easy to move around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but that’s normal here in japan and i actually liked it as a solo traveler. Staff was very helpful as well with assisting me with taqbin stuff and was overall very polite. It’s also close enough to the station.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Kyoto station. 7 eleven right next door. The rooms are not really soundproof, I could hear my neighbours laugh and cough, but at night was really quiet. Rooms are really small (it was not an issue for me) but the bed is super comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaori

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is good as it's a short walk from Kyoto station. But the bathroom smelled of drainage and it wasn't very nice.. Also, my room was at the corner and I couldn't sleep well because of the noise from outside (even the noise of winds!) and room next to mine. I could hear person moving in the room next to me. They weren't shouting or anything but I could still hear them doing something almost like the room was connected :(
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Perry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff service in a central location. Great options at breakfast. Toilet was unusually stinky at times but not a major problem. some sheets had minor stains from prior use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

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

Made a right choice

Stay was amazing, high quality for good price. Location was 7-10 mins walk from Kyoto Station and bus station (amazing). When booking at APA make sure you know the exact address where to go for check-in as APA is a chain of hotels and find the right one can be tricky. You can leave your luggage with them after check-out with no extra charge. Overall stay at this hotel was exceptional in all means. The hotel has Money Exchange booth.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a smoking room accidentally. Staff helped us change the last night to a non-smoke room (other nights were fully booked).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
APA Hotel Eki Horikawadori rooms seemed smaller than other Japanese hotels. It was amazing how everything fit just perfectly in the room. We were on the 2nd floor and it was very noisy from the traffic and the trains. Otherwise it was a okay room. Next time I will request a higher floor to avoid the noise. Near Kyoto station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noor Arinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staffs are very helpful and polite. They shared their celebrations by providing a small gift with the guests as well, building a rapport between the staffs and guests in the hotel. I find this occasion is very rare from other hotels including in my own country. It was a pleasant experience. The only concern I have is the sharing of the washing machine. Most guests were feeling frustrated as there are only a few washing machines at 1 level only. I would suggest to provide a laundry service or information of the nearest coin laundry in the hotel area to the guests to avoid longer waiting time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025