Name: Kuu Kyoto
Address: Shimokyo Ku Shokuya Cho58, Kyoto, 600-8158, JP

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Siris

Es un hotel encantador, pequeño, con opción de desayuno disponible. Cerca de la estación del tren, parada de autobus y facil acceso para Uber. Es muy tranquilo, me encantó para mi primera visita a Kyoto.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Edgar

Everything is perfect!!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Gavin

Excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Alexander

Baths were great. They switch the large and small baths between men and women daily. The large bath has an indoor bath, a Sauna and plunge pool, and an outdoor bath made with lava rock from Mt. Fuji. It is quite delightful. Staff was super helpful. There was a free one way shuttle bus on weekends to the top tourist spots. Sign up early as it only holds 16 people. Breakfasts are very tasty, with around 8-10 different kinds of sushi 🍣, among other things. Yum! Check out the temple across the street, very calm, not touristy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Kristin

I loved this hotel. The staff were so kind, always smiling and happy to help. The location was great and easy to access Kyoto station and a convenient bus stop. Very comfortable beds. I was genuinely sad to leave

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Rachel

Fantastic stay with an amazing view – highly recommend!
We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t be happier with our choice! The location is incredibly central and an easy walk to Kyoto station (7-10 minutes), with local bus stops less than a 1 minute walk away, making it a highly convenient base for getting around.
They offer a complimentary tourist attractions bus, but it wasn't available the days we stayed (Wed - Fri), not sure if it was time of the year or it only runs certain days, little disappointed, but used the Sky Hop Bus from Kyoto Station instead.
The room itself was clean and very comfortable. Provided also was complimentary nightwear, slippers and bottled water. The highlight of our room though was the spectacular view of the Higashi Honganji Temple across the road, it was truly amazing. The only minor drawback was the air conditioning, which we found for us too noisy to leave on while trying to sleep (either that or silent mode button didn't work), but we was still able to have a goodnight's rest.
The front desk staff were friendly and polite throughout our stay and was happy they offered left luggage storage, which we used both before checking in and after checking out.
Overall, a highly recommended hotel and we would absolutely stay here again!

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

stephanie

Solid hotel stay. Staff was lovely. Rooms spacious and easy to stay in. Wall units for air conditioning not great feel

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Isabella

Awesome staff very helpful

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Susana

The location is perfect, offering amazing views. The front desk staff was very approachable and friendly. Would definitely recommend! The room was also very spacious for 3 occupants. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Jeffrey

I checked in around 2pm and was warmly welcomed by two friendly and professional staff members. They went above and beyond to assist with arranging my airport transfer, which was greatly appreciated. The room was lovely, spotlessly clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel is also in a fantastic location, making it easy to get around. A wonderful stay and I would happily return.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Ana

Breakfast and the public baths were very good.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

keiko

It was OK

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Julia

Hotel Kuu is a small well located hotel with very friendly, helpful staff. I visit Kyoto twice a year and always stay at the Kuu. They offer a very good breakfast and I especially like the public bathes located on the property.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Amanda

If you’re coming to Kyoto, STAY HERE! It has the perfect mix of traditional ryokan style and modern amenities, plus the onsen is amazing! The staff were all very helpful and allowed me into the onsen even with tattoos. The staff also provided a lot of optional free tours like their bus service which takes you around the popular temples of Kyoto! Next vacation we are definitely staying here again!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Rick

Amazing staff! small rooms. Could change up the breakfast.... had the same thing for 4 days.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Natalie

The staff was so helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed renting bikes from the hotel and so many extra amenities that we didn’t expect that made the trip even better! Great location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Lakshmana

Everything was amazing. All the staff are incredible. The location was beautiful. The room was clean and extremely comfortable. The amenities were all awesome. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Kyoto!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Andres

Excelente lugar muy amables todos

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Kay

This hotel is fantastic.
Great location, great breakfast.
I would highly recommend staying here.
So convenient to the Kyoto train station.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

reivy

Convenient location close to kyoto station , the public baths where relaxing

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Donald

Room too small

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Francis

Conveniently located for shopping and fine restaurants. Staff were very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Michelle

Tattoo friendly Onsen, amazing breakfast, wonderful staff and nice, spacious rooms.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Mariya

Great location, temple right across, beautiful. Very good breakfast. Great staff. Room is a bit on a smaller side and the bed is very hard, but overall the stay was great.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Roshan

This hotel is an excellent place, and a good value for money. The place is small, but it has most of the things you need as a traveller. It is right next to the road, but absolutely minimal noise given it’s not a busy road most of the day. Walking to the Kyoto station takes about 5-10 mins. The first thing I noticed was how clean and tidy our room was, and how well-maintained everything was. Staff communicated well in English and were really helpful and respectful. Breakfast needed a separate booking with an additional charge, however, it was very convenient, clean and tasty and was a buffet with a sufficient variety. We didn’t use laundry as we stayed 3 days. This is not a resort, so don’t expect it to have gyms and game rooms, etc. Kyoto and the surrounding areas have way more things for sightseeing, so you need 3-4 days minimum (unless you plan to stay in Nara separately). I highly recommend this place, and I will definitely be there again. Thank you.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Rowan

Comfortable, conveniently located, with a relaxing onsen and very gracious and helpful staff.

The rooms are much larger than many of the hotels we had been at in Japan, and have these beautiful rice paper screens over the windows that made it feel very private while still allowing in natural light. The location is only a 10-15 min walk to Kyoto station depending on how fast you walk, so it made all of our day trips easily accessible without hiring taxis. Being across from the incredible Buddhist temple was also a plus, as you could early in the morning to pray, reflect, and appreciate the architecture without the crowds (just make sure to be super respectful and quiet while you are there, follow the signs and take off your shoes).

The staff were very kind and understanding even though we had, at that point, a ludicrous amount of luggage and clothes that definitely needed a good wash. They patiently helped us store bags before and after check in, ship our larger suitcase, and answer our questions about the coin operated laundry machine. Working in customer service is a demanding and difficult job, especially when dealing with tourists, and yet all the staff were still so gracious. We really appreciated them taking the time to help us!

The onsen is very relaxing and open late into the night, midnight when we were there, which was great for after dinner soaks. They have a lava rock hot spring part of the spa that was our favorite! Highly recommend!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Lien

Room so small.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Jessica

Amazing hotel and staff! We will defiantly be back!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Paul

Fantastic view. Very spacious. Staff were super helpful. Absolutely the Kyoto experience we were looking for. The short walk to Kyoto station made it a great base for our time in Kyoto. The dining area in the room was super helpful for a family of 5 with fussy eaters. Small touches everywhere that made it a very special place to stay and a wonderful memory.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Myranda

Very nice hotel! Walkable distance from Kyoto train station. Directly across from a beautiful Temple. Staff was very attentive and friendly!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Haley

Amazing! Would come again

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Kimi

The location of this hotel is great and the public bath and hotel shuttle are a plus. The staff was kind and efficient. The bed was comfortable, but could have had two pillows per bed. Also they could have upgraded towels as they were small and tiny. We had to ask for extra towels for our two night stay, especially since you need to take the towels from your room to the public bath.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Asuka

Very convenient place. Very close to the station.
The staffs are kind and polite. Food quality of breakfast is good. nice public bath. They also offer free shuttle to several places. The bus is cute looking. Only thing that I felt inconvenient is that my room doesn’t have chest of drawers. So it is difficult to organize my stuffs.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Jamie Lyn

Great and very helpful staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Nancy

The BEST staff I encountered on my Japan trip. They were so well prepared to deal with my group. They made enriching seamless and the hot bath was the cherry on top at the end of our busy day

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Anh

This hotel was a blend of a great location that was also very quiet since you are staying across the street from a huge temple. The staff at the front desk made sure we had everything we needed and the added bonus of the onsite onsen (very clean) was wonderful after long days exploring winter days in Kyoto. They provide you all the amenities you need for the onsen and we went every day, never having to use the shower in our room. The breakfast buffet felt very traditional, and they make to order staples such as omelettes and pancakes, if requested. The environment here feels like a health resort and you leave every night feeling restored.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Ti

Location is very good. Paid breakfast was great but exactly the same for two days. The bath area is clean and well maintained. The only problem I have is a lost room card key charged for ¥2000. Doesn’t make sense.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Soledad

Clean room, friendly staff who were extremely helpful. Good amenities. Quite area.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Ariel

Food is excellent. I love the location and the room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Jeremiah

Room was amazing size and so clean

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Douang

Staff was wonderful, welcoming and kind. They were accommodating and understanding. Rooms were clean and loved the onsen. Pajamas are cute. Location was perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Kate

Staff were amazing

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Tannis

Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Our room was large enough to accommodate 3 adults. Everything was clean and well maintained. Breakfast had great variety. Really enjoyed the bath areas.
Great location for exploring Kyoto.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Anson

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10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Martin

Centrally located, front desk and staff were attentive, polite, helpful and customer orientated. King room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Good and central location

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Hong Min

Good location near Kyoto station

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Arnie

Friendly staff, nice rooms, sento on site, buffet breakfast

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Anthony

Great little hotel opposite the Higashi Hongan-ji Temple 東本願寺（真宗本廟), a few minutes from Kyoto station. Wonderful atmosphere but we did not have time to try the baths or restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Dawn

I highly recommend this hotel for others. It was walking distance from Kyoto Train station. And has a free shuttle bus that drops off at various sites in Kyoto once a day on some days of the week. Breakfast had many options and was delicious. Onsen was clean and warm with wonderful high quality free to use facial products and hair products.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Carlos

Big bed, comfortable room, public bath in ground floor in addition to suite shower

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Adam

Staff wonderful, room lovely, breakfast also very good. Excellent location within walking distance of train station.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Aaron

Staff was very polite! Room was clean.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Mark

Staff were extremely helpful and friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Denise

Great stay and friendly staff!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Greg

Best breakfast Buffet in the world! Homemade high number of Japanese delicacies which had me going back again and again. My room (203) faced the temple across the street, yet I barely heard any street noise. The staff treated me like a most valued customer. And they assisted in an issue with shipping a package back to the states. Despite the slight dings here and there, the hotel was spotless and I wouldn't stay anywhere else when I return to Kyoto.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Michael

Great service!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Adrian

The staff was incredible and very nice. The room was really beautiful and they even given you pajamas which were top notch. They have a public path within the hotel too. The aesthetic is great and they have a beautiful temple across the street to visit and in the mornings usually a small market in front of the temple too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Alicia

My stay was brief but enjoyable at Hotel Kyuu Kyoto. I loved the provided pajamas during the stay

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Michael

Friendly staff, clean room and onsen.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Paul Albert

Hotel Kuu has it all. 5/5!

Room: Clean, spacious, tatami mats, sleep wear, slippers/flipflops, bidet, all amenities from razors to hair dryers and the basic toiletries and shower needs.

Facilities: Breakfast, transport services, Onsen (Tattoo-friemdly - can use even when you have tattoos), even a vending machine near the Onsen/a (Small and Large) with Large Onsen having a sauna and a cold bath, onsen, and an outdoor onsen.

Staff: Friendly and can speak English well. The hospitality is something I'd come back for.

Location: Near public transportation and the Kyoto Station for Shinkansen. Near food places for all types just walk around and you'll find plenty in the direction of the Kyoto station around it. In front is already a temple/shrine and a bus away from the popular tourist spots.

I will definitely stay here again 5/5

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

David

Helpful staff, good sized room, excellent location, great breakfast. Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

John

Nice and clean rooms. Very close to main attractions and great staff.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

kenneth

Great location. It was about 5-6 minutes from Kyoto train station . Also the main bus stations just located in front of Kyoto
Station. Kyoto tower s just a few minutes from hotel.and a beautiful temple just across street from hotel. Shops and eats within walking distance. The hotel staffs are excellent and helpful. The staffs are try their best to assist you. All the staffs are speaking English. The room are comfortable and good size in Japan’s standard.they let us borrowed umbrella everyday while we were there. Plus starting the month of Nov.2025, the hotel
Has free shuttle bus to take you to the attractions. We wished the hotel had that serviced while we were there. It is not a big hotel . I think it is mix between Japanese and western . It is a female and male public hot tube in the hotel. It was nice to a hot bath after a long day . I definitely would book this hotel again .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

JAMES H

Room was wonderful. Breakfast was fabulous. Staff was friendly and kind and attentive.
Location was great.
would definitely stay their again and recommend to others.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Louise

Good breakfast selection, amazing view, traditional atmosphere. The onsen was very relaxing. Check in was friendly and efficient. We had a great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Karolina

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was a terrific size for a Japanese hotel room; the dark decor was a little dated but the temple view was fantastic. The hotel was a very walkable distance from Kyoto station and all in all, we had a very enjoyable stay here. Would highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Benyamin

We had a great stay in a convenient location near the train station. The staff were very attentive and helpful and the hotel seemed very well managed. We even had an umbrella given to us when it rained. Would recommend this hotel to anyone planning a visit

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Chunmei

Very clean. 5 min walk from Kyoto station.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Geoffrey

*****

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

David

We arrived an hour before check-in with hopes to drop our luggage. Instead, we were told that our room was ready, if we wanted to freshen up before exploring the area. Asked for dinner recommendations and were given a map of the local restaurants to choose from. It rained a bit so they loaned us umbrellas. The onsen were marvelous. Laundry facilities on site. A complimentary shuttle bus to the city's must-see sites. Close to the train station. What more can I say?!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Karen

Very friendly staff who were able to communicate well in English. Temple view from the room was amazing. Clean, comfortable and a short walk to Kyoto Station so very convenient.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Jennifer

The room was amazing! The view was incredible of the temple! The staff was the most friendliest and attentive that I’ve encountered and that’s saying a lot because most people in Japan are this way! If I ever return to Kyoto I will be staying here!! Love it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Callum

Clean confortable room, friendly staff, good location and great price

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Yuping

My friend recommended me the hotel. The hotel is very nice. Staff is very friendly. The room is very clean. The location is near Kyoto Station which you can reach any where around Kyoto easily.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Amber

I loved the location, it was so beautiful and and the staff were amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Ryan

1 Week Stay at Hotel Kuu Kyoto

The staff were so friendly! It was in a perfect location. And the Onsen was so nice after a long day walking everywhere. The facilities were small but clean. The shower in the room had so much pressure and was so nice!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Carmen

great

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Daniel

Great breakfast and comfy bed

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Daniel

Small but amazing

We arrived at 7am and staff were courteous and friendly. It took little time to drop off our bags and check in. On our return at 5pm, staff ensured we received our room keys and luggage quickly and explained the rules of the onsen. This hotel is close to Kyoto station and many subway/bus lines. It's a great hotel to stay at

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Amanda

Very warm welcome and great value for money, never mind the fabulous location!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Gabriela

Manga books at entry lobby!! Check in staff were courteous, welcoming and polite at entry and anytime they saw us! Room had a spectacular view of temple and many restaurants and shopping at close proximity. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at, 4th floor is were I stayed with the room with a view. 404

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Zak

Lovely place to stay, it had everything I needed. Emily and the rest of the staff were so lovely and made me feel very welcome. Arigato 😊

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

anthony

Our room had a great view of the temple in front of the hotel. We had a shared family room for 4, which worked for us (2 twins, 2 futons). The onsen was really good - there're a large and small one which alternate for men and women daily. The staff we great. We used the free hotel bus to start our sight-seeing which was super fun. And, the breakfast was GREAT! Highly recommended, if you want an authentic,Japanese experience without breaking the bank.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Shut Yee

Best breakfast. It’s like fine dining in a very cozy environment.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Karen

Great place to stay!

Loved the hotel - centrally located - walk to shopping and restaurants. Friendly staff - helpful. Walking distance from the train station!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Jon

A charming hotel, superbly located and with the most helpful staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

MrMrs

Loved the public bath. It was clean and it was a wonderful way to end each day. The staff is friendly and kind. Minutes from the train station so it was quick to get to all of the sightseeing we wanted to do. It is right across from an amazing temple so we could enjoy it whenever we chose to. I loved the location. Beautiful room and great private bath.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

michele

We felt very comfortable and welcomed by the warm and friendly staff. Our bed was comfortable, everything was very clean, the soaking tub was wonderful and breakfasts delicious, generous and beautiful. We would return for sure. Also it's in an unbeatable location, quiet, but central.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Wing Sze Wincy

Spacious room. I love the fact that the hotel has a traditional old Japanese house. So feel like I am transported to the olden days. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Always have a smile and greet you. Made us feel so welcome.
The room is absolutely lovely. Bed was very comfy. Had plenty of room for our two big luggages.
The bathroom was lovely. Shower was really nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Marco

10/10. We love this hotel. The property is closed to everything. Buses trains restaurants shops. Very well located. Staff was super nice we spent 3 nights and never had any issues. Room was super nice and we had a great view to the temple across the street.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2025

Dawn

Nice staff and great location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Tc

Wonderful to be back at my favourite hotel in kyoto. Staff always so helpful and friendly. Perfect location (for me) near the station and always love the onsen 😍
See you again in '26!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Kamil

Room was a good size and amenities were plentiful. Staff are friendly and happy to assist

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

angel

Great location, close to Kyoto station. Hotel had many restaurants and shops nearby. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with our luggage forwarding.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

yan

This hotel has made our stay in Japan all the more enjoyable. For starters, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast consisted of a variety of both Japanese and foreign cuisine, satisfying my entire family. After a long day, relaxing in the onsen (public bath) is also a highlight of this hotel. As we return to our room, we also have the added bonus of facing directly at the Higashi Honganji (东本愿寺).The room is a bit small and cramped for our family of four, but we got the amazing view.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Milon

It was good, small place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Philippe

Wonderful hotel, well located. We had the room facing the beautiful temple gate. What a joy to wake up to such beauty. The breakfast buffet is great and varied. The public baths are really relaxing. Kyoto is such a great city!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Sheryl

We loved this cute hotel! Right across the street from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and less than a 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station! We used the public onsen but didn’t get a chance to get on the little bus! Definitely would recommend staying here!

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Julia

I love the Hotel Kuu. It's convenient to Kyoto Station. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The breakfast is plentiful and there is a public bath on the premises.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Ming

Best in Kyoto

Everything here exceeds expectation. I would give more than 5 points if I could. Breakfast is the best during my stay in Japan. Shuttle bus to tourist areas, and hot springs are plus. Room environment is comfortable with special materials

Friends_and_family Family