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Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekikita

Kyoto · Japan

597 2 Higashishiokojicho Shimogyo KuView location

8.6/10Excellent1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekikita

Enjoy convenient amenities at the APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita, including complimentary Wi-Fi and a vending machine. The hotel features an on-site restaurant and cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily (for a fee). Other amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

The hotel's 105 air-conditioned guest rooms offer complimentary wired and wireless internet access, premium TV channels, and private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Safes and desks are also provided, and housekeeping is offered daily.

Located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, the APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita is a short drive from Higashi Honganji Temple and Nijō Castle. Kyoto Station is also conveniently close by.

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Located in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita is within a 5-minute drive of Higashi Honganji Temple and Nijō Castle. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Yasaka Shrine. Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned guestrooms.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 5:00 AM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 20

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number 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.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    20
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 1300 for adults and JPY 1300 for children
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Kyoto Tower 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kyoto Station Building 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Higashi Honganji Temple 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Umekoji Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kyoto Aquarium 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Nishihonganji Temple 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Kawaramachi Street 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
To-ji Temple 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Sanjusangen-do Temple 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Kyoto National Museum 1.5 km / 1 mi
Kyoto Railway Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Shijo Street 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Chishaku-in Temple 2 km / 1.2 mi
Tofuku-ji Temple 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 105
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
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  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room CONNECTING ROOMRoom • CONNECTING ROOMROO.CM

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    Room CONNECTING ROOM

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    CONNECTING ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.CM

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • DOUBLE SMOKINGDOUBLE • SMOKINGDBL.JK

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    DOUBLE SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.JK

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  • TWIN CONNECTING ROOMTWIN • CONNECTING ROOMTWN.CM

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    TWIN CONNECTING ROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    CONNECTING ROOM

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    Room code: TWN.CM

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.NM

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • SINGLE NON SMOKINGSINGLE • NON SMOKINGSGL.NM

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    SINGLE NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: SGL.NM

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • Room NON SMOKINGRoom • NON SMOKINGROO.NM

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    Room NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: ROO.NM

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  • DOUBLE CONNECTING ROOMDOUBLE • CONNECTING ROOMDBL.CM

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    DOUBLE CONNECTING ROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    CONNECTING ROOM

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    Room code: DBL.CM

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  • QUADRUPLE CONNECTING ROOMQUADRUPLE • CONNECTING ROOMQUA.CM

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    QUADRUPLE CONNECTING ROOM

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    CONNECTING ROOM

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    Room code: QUA.CM

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  • TWIN DELUXE NON SMOKINGTWIN • DELUXE NON SMOKINGTWN.DX-NM

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    TWIN DELUXE NON SMOKING

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    TWIN
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    DELUXE NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.DX-NM

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 11 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    11 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKINGQUA.B2-NM

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    QUADRUPLE TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.B2-NM

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-2

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-2

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekikita

8.6
Excellent
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Shawn
Great Hotel!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Eman
İt was fine
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
ramon
I have not heared of APA hotels but I was very impressed with our stay. I am now in Osaka with the family and we also booked APA HOtel.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Alice
Staff were nice and helpful. Room was clean. Location is great for all kinds of transportations and shops.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
annelys
The staff was super helpful, the bathroom and room were very clean
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Alexander
Very nice location, literally 5 minutes from Kyoto central station. Good sound proofing. Friendly staff, restaurant downstairs, convenience store on the corner of the street. The room was somewhat smaller than I thought, but it was perfect size for a single traveler. I am happy that I stayed there.
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Brandi Lee
Room was very clean and the train station was very close
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Eduardo
Definitely a good place to stay. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and location is great. This hotel is very close to multiple stores, and tourists location. On top of that is very close to the train station.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2026
Claudia
I stayed at APA Hotel Kyoto and unfortunately had a frustrating experience.

The biggest issue was the breakfast. I prepaid for it when booking, but nowhere on their website or on Expedia did it clearly state that breakfast would be almost entirely seafood-based. We were served items like salmon and fish soup definitely not something everyone expects or wants first thing in the morning. If you’re not into seafood for breakfast, this is something you need to be aware of.

Since we don’t eat seafood, we asked if there were any alternatives. There were none. We then requested a refund for the two days of breakfast we paid for but didn’t use, and the staff was completely unhelpful. The only response we got repeatedly was “no policy,” with no effort to offer a solution or even show understanding.

It was disappointing because this could have been easily avoided with clearer communication upfront or better customer service on-site.

If you’re planning to stay here, just be aware: breakfast means fish soup and salmon, and if that’s not your thing, you may end up paying for something you won’t use and won’t be refunded for it.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
farhidat
The staff is great, and the property is clean, located about a 7-minute walk from Kyoto station. However, the breakfast is terrible. It’s not a buffet-style it only Japanese breakfast with no various options; instead, it’s the same food every time.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Lauren
Everyone was so kind! The room was clean and comfortable. It was nice to have a large bed. The hotel is in a convenient location too!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Suneeporn
Everythings good
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Hein
Breakfast and hotel price were amazing
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2025
Jesus
The staff was very courteous
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Jennifer
Staff were friendly
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2025
Marco
The hotel is very good overall, but the room has a step at the entrance to the bathroom that becomes uncomfortable over time. Having to go up and down that step, especially during the night, puts strain on the knee joint.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
19 Nov 2025
Sookhun
Breakfast not good and not given a choice. Room small and do not have enough space to hang our clothes or a cupboard to store our luggage.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Nov 2025
Josephine
The location of the hotel was really good. It was within walking distance to Kyoto Station (2-3 mins walk) and the Porta Dining area in the Station. There are a lot of malls close to the hotel if shopping is your thing.
The room was too small for two people. Being able to get on and off the bed from only one side was not ideal for less agile individuals. Perhaps this size room could be offered only as a single.
It was not as clean as other hotels I’ve stayed at.
Staff were somewhat helpful and friendly.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2025
Ngai
Location is good. Room was clean.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Zijie
great
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Yeidy
The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was easy to check in the room was clean. It’s very close to the train station which is the main reason for choosing this hotel. The bathroom is small but has everything you need. The room layout makes the most of the space.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Lev
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8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Hee Hung
Room very small. Not cleaning room everyday is good for environmental however they put plastic bag with clean towel outside the room everyday since contradict the purpose
Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
Ryan
Very close to Kyoto Statiion!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2025
Matt
Great location close to the station. Very small rooms that were moderately clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Masataka
Clean and wuiet
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Michael
Clean, tudy and comfortable stay. Would come back!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
joanne
Was a lovely hotel and staff was very friendly and welcoming.
The rooms are very extremely small nothing staff can do about that but note that for if you book. Japan are known for small rooms but we were surprised at how small.
This place was located 1 block from Kyoto station and walking distance to a lot of shopping and food.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Hein
I love this hotel! This is my second time staying here. The service is great! The rooms are clean and comfortable and the wifi is great! The location is also convenient from the Kyoto station or to walk to Nishiki Market or Gion. The breakfast is the best part: fast service and absolutely delicious food!
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
27 May 2025
Gig

Worst hotel experience of our trip and the worst e

We arrived about 40 minutes before check in time 2:20pm and confirmed that we had arrived and had reservations. Even though we had the impression that the room was ready, the staff had us waiting until 3 pm and then processed 2 others who just come in at 3pm!
After sitting in front of the check in counter for 40 minutes 10 feet from the staff, we were then subjected to another 40 minutes to finalize our check in before being given the “key” to our room!
There was only one other person who checked in while we waited and the staff ignored us, doing nothing constructive until just after 3 pm when I asked to be checked in!
With 5 APA hotels within 3 or 4 blocks, we picked the worst one!
The room was so small that 2 people couldn’t even get past each other!
Of all the other APA hotels we stayed in and several other hotels, this was absolutely the worst one of all!!!!
Ruined the experience of being in Kyoto!!!
I could add other problems but the best thing I could say was to fire the staff and close the hotel!!!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2025
Nyi
Very accessible location...
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
05 May 2025
h

Uncomfortable

I changed hotels midway through stay. I did not like this hotel. Never had pillows so uncomfortable, I couldn’t sleep. My room smelled of curry house downstairs. There was also political alt right propaganda in the hotel room. I then googled why this would be, the owner is a political activist for alt right so this hotel chain is politically allied. I did not like this as I’m an immigrant and have liberal values
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Carl
Great property in an ideal location for transport. Staff are friendly and accommodating and the hotel generally is kept clean and welcoming. Our only slight negative was the room size however we knew this prior to booking so not a complaint in any way.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
TIM
Close enough to the train station without hearing the trains!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2025
Noriko
Very close from Kyoto station, although I had hard time to find the right exit
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Luis
Everything necessary was close by
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Daniel
This was a great hotel to stay in during my first trip to Kyoto.
The transportation options are great, as you can get to a bus stop without crossing a street, and Kyoto Station is a little over a block away.
Dining options are abundant. There is a restaurant on the first floor of the hotel. Kyoto Station also has numerous dining options, a lot of which are open later compared to a lot of places in Kyoto.
The bed large, especially for one person. I had enough room to store two, possibly 3 suitcases at the foot of the bed. The bathroom was nice and clean. I never once got any hint of cigarette smoke in the room, which is fantastic.
The staff are all very kind. Y. Ishida is a particularly stand out staff member. She helped me with what I needed with a smile on her face, and I never had any communication issues with her.
My only complaint was with the dryer in the laundry room. There are two washers and two dryers. The washer worked fine, but the right side dryer didn’t dry my clothes well at all, and it left a lot of leftover lint.
Overall, I highly recommend this hotel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Gabrielle
my room was a bit dusty, overall a great stay. right by the station close to nice restaurant and convenient stores.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2025
Jack
A nice quiet hotel that’s out of the way from traffic and noise. The staff made check in and check out easy, even helping me out with figuring out where the amenities are. The room was also clean and not too cramped.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Apr 2025
Samuel
The hotel itself was pretty decent, but could be better if it was thought out more. The rooms are just SLIGHTLY too small to make it really difficult to maneuver around a 2nd person. Luggage access was tricky too. The bathroom has a decent shower. The toilet was fine. Everything was clean.

My biggest gripes were the HVAC and the technology in the room. The air is centrally controlled so it is either blasting heat or blasting a/c and you don't get to decide which one. Can't have just the fan on for white noise. Worst was the tv/wifi situation. The TV box acts as the wifi for the room and the TV controller and does neither particularly well. Wifi cut out multiple times and had to be restarted manually which takes ten minutes. The TV just drops out randomly while casting to it. Not very good.

Otherwise, the location is great, very conveniently near Kyoto station, close to tons of great restaurants, and walkable to lots of cool spots. I'd stay in the area again, but I would probably look elsewhere for my accommodations.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Bruno
Excellent location close to the station. I arrived late at night in Kyoto and knowing the hotel was 2 min away from the station was the best. Super convenient for those who are not spending more than 3 nights in Kyoto to go continue explore other cities in Japan.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Cuan
Very close to Kyoto station. Staff were helpful. Room spacious enough for one.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Fletcher
Staff’s are awesome. Very helpful. Helped me recover my backpack that i forgot on the shinkansen and was about 300 kilometers away. Arranged for it to be shipped to the hotel the next morning. About a 7 min walk to the train and bus station. And huge shopping area close by as well.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
Alexander

Nice stay

Mattress was at it's end of life, but other than that the hotel was really awesome!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
John
Was a great stay perfect room for one person
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
Eric
I loved the hotel. It’s also close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Train Station, Yodobashi Shopping Building, countless restaurants. Excellent
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
19 Nov 2024
Zhenyu
Room is too small. Not enough space to open luggage.
There is no thermostat to control room temperature. It is too warm but nothing can be done.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Randy
Conveniently located near train station.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Simon
Great
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Kharen
Clean. Staffs are friendly. Japanese grandma who massaged me the room was the best.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Hunter
Great property
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Vân
Design of hotel room is so convinient though the room is not large. Friendly service. TV can connect to Youtube and other streaming app
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Michael
Good location from the train stations and lots of nearby local restaurants.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Qendrime
Close to train/bus station Small room but had everything you needed
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Kenneth

Close from Kyoto station but still calm and quiet

APA hotel provided us with top notch service from the staff. They were accommodating and efficient with their service

The location is a few steps from convenience stores and shops

Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2024
TAMAR
Not expensive,
Good neighborhood, super close to the main train station. Easy to find. Nice stuff.
Recommended for who wants to spend less money. Be aware the rooms are VERY small. Don’t bring many suitcases
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2024
Sandra
Didn’t understand English very well it was one of my reasons for staying there
Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2024
Phillip
We were very, very, very disappointed in the breakfast compared with the sister hotel in Osaka. Not happy at all.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2024
Tyler
They should keep the air conditioning on or improve the system since it broke once while I was staying and it takes a while to cool the rooms. Pillows should be replaced since there’s no comfort.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Hector

Fantastic property at perfect location

We stayed 5 nights here. Location excellent next to the main railway station, walking distance to many of the impressive sights of Kyoto. Condition immaculate, likewise any other APA hotels, plenty, and I mean it, plenty of free amenities. The staff super friendly, polite and well educated (that's hard to find the opposite in Japan anyway). Extremely helpful and so used to people arriving before check-in time that they have an excellent system to keep your luggage until you return and have a room, and impressively secure too. Nice comfy beds, generally larger than the Japanese standard for a double. But of course being Japan, size matters. Bedrooms are quite small, not to mention the bathroom. Nevertheless I've been to many APA in this trip and a previous one some years back, all are the same, and so are other hotel brands, so this is not a downside at all, it is the fact. The only downside at this property is the breakfast. Yes, I can imagine for a Japanese national must be great, cooked from fresh in the moment, however for an occidental person... we could not eat that in the morning. We missed at least some toasts and marmalade. Only the coffee/tea and juice was there for us to be honest. In any case, meters away you have a 7 Eleven, McDonalds and more where you can get some sandwiches and eat in the hotel's restaurant with the coffee and juice they provide, easy. So do not pay extra for the breakfast, it will be useless and a waste of money.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2024
Joanna Marie
Staff were friendly. Everything was clean
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
franco
Wonderful
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2024
Jessica
Best Stay Ever. Beds are comfortable
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2024
Pablo
Great location near Kyoto station
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2024
G Scott
Nice property with lots of food options!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2024
Kei
Do not book breakfast as it is a set menu for Japanese customers. Rooms are very small.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2024
Verified traveler
very clean
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2024
Enoch

Kyoto trip

Clean
Convenient
Friendly staff
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2024
Raquel
Stay was fine. Inability to adjust heater was a problem- had a really hard time sleeping due to high room temperature and kept waking up :(
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2024
Ruben
Our stay at the APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita was a pleasant experience. The rooms are clean and well kept. Their staff are very polite and accommodating. The location is very convenient as it is just a walking distance away from the Kyoto Station. I am pleased to recommend them
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2024
Maho

Had everything I needed

The room was small, but it had everything I needed. Including a hair tie, hair brush, night robe, tooth brush, green tea! It was super clean like everything else in Japan is.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2023
Tian Heng
Clean and convenient
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2023
Tian Heng
Good and comfortable stay throughout my trip
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Sailaja
Very neat and clean, friendly staff, very close to the station.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2023
Peter
Room size just adequate. Bathroom amenities good. Water bottles first day only. Staff helpful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2023
Simon
About a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station and Kyoto Tower. Plenty of places to shop and eat around this area. Hotel is in a nice quiet location.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2023
Ryan
Pillows were too small so sleep was hard.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Dian
Always good to live with Apa hotel. Comfortable room and very easy to go every where by public transport. Recommended this one.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2023
Jeffrey
Very clean, laundry facilities were a bonus. Central location, close to Central station but on a narrow street.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2023
Izabela
Renovated, clean, quilt envelope not sheets.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2023
Clive Damien
Not expensive, rooms cleaned daily, rooms have AC and daily amenities, and the staff speak English.
There is a breakfast option, which is recommended since most places in the area don't open till 11.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
Neil
Good service and location. The breakfast was thoroughly Japanese, so might be more of an acquired taste for some. The quality was good. A quick and easy walk from Kyoto station, so getting around was a breeze.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2023
michael
Nice
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2023
bill
All the apa hotels have been amazing
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2023
Donald
Good quality business hotel, very close to Kyoto Station. Rooms are small but clean and the bed and TV are large.
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
Sarah
Great deal!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2023
ETHEL JOY
We loved our stay in APA! this is literally 5 min away from the Kyoto station which is the main station for the shinkansen stop. Very convenient! The breakfast is an authentic Japanese food. It's delicious!
The staff spoke English really well. They are very friendly and very attentive. Amazing staff! I would definitely stay here again!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2023
archimedes felix
Friendly staff and nice location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2023
vivian
Very convenient, the staff is friendly and helpful. High quality shampoo 👌 love it. I would stay there again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2023
Randy
Great place to stay close to main train station. Walking distance to several restaurants and always feel safe in Japan walking around.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2023
Donna
Clean, near the station and shopping.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2022
Matthew
Friendly reception staff were able to store our bags until check-in. The room was small but cozy. The bed was comfy, although the pillows could be thicker/fluffier. Free Video On Demand movies and tv. Mini fridge and kettle in the room but could also do with a microwave. 3 minute walk from Kyoto station. Convenient stores are only 2 minutes walk as well. Overall great value.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2022
Chorchart
Good location and facilities
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2022
Verified traveler
They told me that the checkout time was 11 when I checked in but it turned out to be 10. I was charged for extra.
Business
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2022
John

Good stay overall

For the price really good deal ..would stay again if I need to stay in Kyoto
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2022
Verified traveler

Great location

The hotel is in a great location, just a few minutes walk from the train station. The staff was very friendly and helped me with any questions I had. They spoke English, so it was easy to communicate with them. The bed was super comfortable! I would definitely stay here again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
During my stay, they offered FREE movies you can choose to watch at the TV. Has a lot of choices from local to foreign films. Screen mirroring, LAN cables, also available.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Good location close to Kyoto station, small rooms like all apa hotels
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2020
Chad
Very nice room. Pillows could've been more comfortable but otherwise everything was great!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2020
Philipp
Economic hotel in the center of modern part of Kyoto. Very close to train station and city bus terminal. Lots of food and transport options. Very clean. Skip the breakfast and head to a local bakery or coffee shop for a western style breakfast instead.
Leisure Friends

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Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekikita
597 2 Higashishiokojicho Shimogyo Ku, Kyoto, Japan

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