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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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HOTEL ARU KYOTO sits in central Kyoto, offering a quiet escape with practical amenities like dry cleaning and in-room WiFi. Previous guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff, convenient luggage storage, and the quality buffet breakfast that starts each day.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$155
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031

What's nearby

  • Kiyamachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪麺匠一粒万倍 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京都ダイニング 正義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪薬師 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪磯丸水産 三条河原町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪焼肉処竜宝 - ‬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 such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Handrails in hallways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • 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

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: from approximately JPY 1870 for adults and from 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 does it cost to stay at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$154.81, 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 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL ARU KYOTO located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is steps away 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 226 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming. Our room was clean, and well equipped with a fridge and kettle. The hotel is well located with easy access by bus, train and foot…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable, with nice amenities and a large bed. The shower room was also large and comfortable. The location was very near Pontocho alley and walking distance to lots of shopping, while the hotel and room were peaceful and quiet. We were actually shocked at how quiet the room was even on a lively night outside. Close to a train station to, 10/10 stay would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Softer pillows would be nice :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. We had 3 nights in this well located and well maintained hotel. Room was spacious with a pretty view of central Kyoto. Close to main attractions with plenty of transport options and restaurants (including a short walk from the famed Nishiki Markets). Given this proximity some outside noise could be heard in the small hours, but no huge issue. Hotel Aru is also accessible with elevators to all floors. Breakfast was fantastic. Excellent bath. Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Very nice and spacious room. The elevators were cool same with the keycard for using the room electricity. Everything is literally walking distance. Definitely coming back to this specific one. The staff was also very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient, with shoping area The room is exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to the subway and very safe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! We arrived earlier around 1ish and checked our luggage’s in first. When we came back, room cards are all ready and luggages were carried in our room in advance. The premium coffee machine produced the best tasty coffee of all hotels I tried so far. The cafeteria was lovely. Too pity haven’t got chance to try their beer (didn’t see we had a beer coupon until after 10pm). The bed was hugely wide, and probably the most spacious bathroom in Japan. Great location! The hotel is located in a quiet alley just 2-3 minutes away from the busy shopping street. Will definitely come back again for ARU and stay longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

An

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is located in a central area, filled with shops and food, really easy to get around with public transport close by. Hotel staff is friendly and helpful, rooms have excellent quality amenities, just a little bit small which is understandable. Really enjoyed the stay there and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gergo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at a great location. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended Two thumbs up Excellent hotel Beautiful Convenient Thank you Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel probably our favourite on all our stays in Japan. Close to all the restaurants and bars, easy walk to subway and bus stops.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

Rocio

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

Cozy place in Kyoto

Very cute, comfortable, conveniently located. We also got lucky and had a corner room so having to windows with light coming in was amazing plus the tinted glass window sliding sliding covers were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Kyoto! Near Sanjo station that takes you to Osaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to location, and close to a subway station. Near the river for a great walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near the subway, bus stops, shopping, and near Pontocho Alley and the Nishiki Market. Kind and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

A great choice in Kyoto

Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location for public transport, shopping and nightlife. The breakfast buffet was great, the hotel bar was a quiet refuge from the busier bars in the area. Their unlimited wine for an hour for 1000 yen was hard to refuse.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024