Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Property class: 3

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
Close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
The current price is AU$47
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room

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Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a telephone, and a bedside table.

Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (6)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (5)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Minami Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A traditional Japanese pagoda with a koi pond in the foreground.
    To-ji Temple
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kyoto TERRSA
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nintendo World Headquarters
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Jujo Station
    5 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • 来来亭
    6 min walk
  • みなも
    6 min walk
  • 和食さと
    6 min walk
  • 大栄ラーメン本店
    2 min walk
  • ドミノ・ピザ
    4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

  • Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Room features
  • All 424 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 1

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$47, 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.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kawaramachi Street, Kyoto Tower and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Jujo Station and Kujo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with free great food for breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very nice. we like the hotel and the staff was very helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome price but very very strict, checking in a few mins before the official time, no, a bit over checkout they charge you. But tha said, price is so good that that makes sense.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Rooms were clean, daily breakfast and dinner is good, lawson’s is right beside the hotel, many restaurants nearby, staff were very sweet and helpful, Kyoto Station isn’t too far, public bath, and it’s a quieter neighborhood. Cons: Check out is 10am but Check in is at 4pm, hotel is older with many rooms but the map isn’t clean so it’s hard finding your room at first, coin laundry machines but they were pretty dirty with dirt stuck on the sides like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while, the dryer didn’t even dry my clothes(2 pants) so it felt like a waste of money, not many amenities. Some things to keep in mind: In case you want to do early check in, they charge more before 1pm and after 1pm they charge 30% of current room prices, same with late check out. You have to book dinner beforehand.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area close to the subway temples quite area good place to rest up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and affordable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Just a heads up about the parking: It’s 1,980 yen from 4 PM to 10 AM with the hotel discount. Be careful, because if you park before 4 PM, you'll be charged an extra fee!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Breakfast was boring. The bathroom smells.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The biggest inconvenience is that most of the hotels and places in Japan don’t have people that speak English fluently so communicating with them is very difficult.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too hard for me. Asked for extra futon but was not available. Asked for a blanket and slept on top of the futon. Still too hard I felt like I was beaten up after two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

思ったよりも部屋が狭いと感じました。アメニティがもうちょっとあったら良いなぁと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
格安で大浴場とご飯がついていた
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
野外フェス後の滞在に半年前から予約して 利用させていただきました。 京都府では今年から宿泊税が別途必要で 予約時の金額より少し跳ね上がりましたが 朝食が無料なのがありがたかったです。 その辺を考えると1食分の食事代だと思えば妥当です。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの丁寧な対応で安心感がある。大浴場がありお風呂でゆっくり心地よかった。観光しやすい場所でコンビニも隣にあり便利です。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
廊下が吹き抜けなのには驚いた｡でもこういった建物も発想の転換にはなった｡
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コスパがとてもよく夕食朝食も付いており言うことなしです
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
無難に過ごしやすいです。食事はたまにいただきましたが、家庭料理が普通に美味しい感じ。もりつけ調理スタッフの口調がきつい。地域柄でしょうか。お客様に茶碗を雑に放り出す姿を二度目撃してます。いろいろな人がいて苛立つこともあるでしょうけど、最低限他人が目にすることもある、見ていた他のお客様にもホテルの印象に影響力があるということが浸透していないのだろうなと感じました。清掃、フロントは感じよく笑顔で良かったです。長期滞在にはいいと思います。部屋の電気はわかりにくい。トイレにいくのに入り口電気をつけてしまう。覚えた頃帰りました。トイレ、バスは狭い。足腰が弱い方は段差に注意。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

サウナの温度が低い
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
宿泊施設にメッセージを入れても返信がなかったのが残念でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026