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Kefu Stay & Lounge

2.5 star property
Kyoto's historic charm unfolds on two wheels, while tranquil gardens await just steps from this cozy retreat in the heart of Japan's cultural capital

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Located near Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kefu Stay & Lounge blends history with comfort. Guests enjoy WiFi, bike rentals to Nijō Castle, and laundry facilities. The hotel's prime location is praised for easy access to the city's treasures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$61
28 May - 29 May

Room options

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  • Sleeps 1
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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Kyoto, Kefu Stay & Lounge is in the historical district. Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Nijō Castle is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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880 Kirinokicho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 602-8476

What's nearby

  • Kitano Tenmangū
    Kitano Tenmangū
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
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    Kinkaku-ji Temple
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点�の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Funaoka Thermal Bath
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Emmachi Station
    4 min drive
  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station
    17 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • くら寿司 西陣店
    6 min walk
  • ドミノ・ピザ 西陣店
    6 min walk
  • Maggie's Bar
    5 min walk
  • らーめんてんぐ
    5 min walk
  • 麺屋練之助
    6 min walk

About this property

Kefu Stay & Lounge

Hotel near Kinkaku-ji Temple
Located close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Kefu Stay & Lounge provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Kefu Stay & Lounge boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 800 to 1,700 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

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 stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 800 to 1700 per person

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards

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

KeFU stay lounge
KeFU stay & lounge Hotel
KeFU stay & lounge Kyoto
KeFU stay & lounge Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kefu Stay & Lounge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kefu Stay & Lounge?

As of 30 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kefu Stay & Lounge on 28 May 2026 start from AU$61, 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 Kefu Stay & Lounge?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kefu Stay & Lounge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kefu Stay & Lounge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kefu Stay & Lounge located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kawaramachi Street. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Imadegawa Station is 21 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 24 minutes.

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Reviews

Kefu Stay & Lounge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent staff and reccomendations for local tourism & businesses
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, great amenities, very close to the bus stop that takes you right into the city centre. Very quiet area, with a good amount of temples and gardens within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean , location is nice. The shared commin areas are such a welcome bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff, clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and facilities. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FELIPE

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

Great stay!

Well located, good neighborhood and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful place to stay but away from most visiting place in Kyoto
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay, excellent staff

Everything was great here! Just a heads up, there’s a ¥2,000 fee due upon arrival (it caught me off guard). However, the staff is fantastic, just like this beautiful city.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crysta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and helped us to get our luggage transferred to our next hotel. The food and drink options at the cafe are excellent. The hotel itself is also quiet and has a nice communal kitchen and dining area. Overall, a great stay in a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

Well worth a stay

Really lovely place. Very cozy, nice vibes, great facilities, friendly staff who largely spoke English, great food. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, good food options and friendly staff. Very good location for local amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great hotel in a cozy area

Great calm location away from the busy tourist areas of Kyoto, very charming area with nice little shops, places to eat and coffee to enjoy. Staff is very friendly and help, the cafe at the hotel itself is great and has friendly prices too, there’s great coffee available (you have to and it yourself) freely in the skate kitchen. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here in two years. Came here in 2024 for my first visit to Kyoto. Was so amazing I came back again. It did not disappoint once again. One of the cleanest places I have ever stayed in. Facilities, staff, food and cleanliness were all excellent. English speaking staff were very helpful and polite. Had breakfast one morning and was amazing. Coffee multiple mornings which were always perfect. Multiple shared bathrooms and showers on each floor that were always so clean that it felt brand new. Both the cafe downstairs and common area upstairs had amazing facilities and were always a great spot to hangout and relax. 2 minute walk from a bus station and 5 minute walk from a 711. Many restaurants nearby that were fantastic as we tried may. KéFU Stay will also give you recommendations to nearby locations. Only negative of our stay and mostly unique to our room as this is out of the staffs control. We were in room 205 next to the laundry facilities. They have notices for people to not use them between 10pm and 6am to not disrupt patrons. Unfortunately many people in multiple nights disregarded these condition and would use the laundry facilities until 1am and as early as 5am. Only mentioning as it did affect our sleep very much, so when you look to book here I would recommend requesting to not be next to the laundry as other patrons will potentially disregard any care for you sleep. Disregarding the negative above. Highly recommend and will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place way more than other hotels at the same price! The staff was so friendly and it felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kollyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Room was nice! Loved the shared kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoonjai

Liked: Amenities
Bed was so comfortable and room was so clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to base our Kyoto trip for my wife and I and our two teenagers. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were wonderful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jedediah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and decoration
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soleil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place ! Rooms have space, but it has a shared bathroom/shower. Plus side : has a full shared kitchen and the staff was so helpful and nice. We also tasted the restaurant and it as good, nutricious food !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable. The property was clean and close to bus lines. It is located in a lovely, quiet area. Sound transfers easily within the building, but we weren't bothered. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting place. Small restaurant for breakfast and lunch,with bar. Small lounge with TV. Full kitchen facility on the 3rd floor for customer use. No TV in my room. Otherwise quite modern or renovated.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hostel style location I have ever stayed at. Staff spoke English very well, made it incredibly easy for a first time traveller. Rooms and utilities were clean and had many ammenities. The Cafe and Lounge below was great to have. with few breakfast options around the area, the cafe being open 6 days a week was amazing. The food and Coffee was 10/10. Will be returning if I ever come back to Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wulandari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Love the beautiful design of this place. The beds were comfortable. Quiet location, but a bit far from train station. We used the bus instead which was convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel provided welcome drinks. Thank you for the free self service drip coffee and board games in the communal kitchen that we enjoyed as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very well presented and maintained, extremepy satisfied with the price. The only thing i found issue with was there was no fridge in the room. But absoloutely no complaints and staff were welcoming and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024