APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

Japan , Kyoto
KYOTO, 1 Aburanokoji-cho, Shiokoji-nishi, Aburanokojidori
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Cynthia

Hotel is close to station and in a quieter area, the room was small but clean, amenities such as the onsen were great. We did not purchase breakfast due to the price.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

GABRIEL P

Perfect location for exploring....very close to main train station so airport connection is easy also close to airport bus.
Also plenty of places to eat near by.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Samuel

Very good stay

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Jianli

Small room but very clean and quiet. Love the price of staying, love the information they provide on TV once you walked in your room. Nothing complains. Thank you!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Raul

Everything was good and well organized the check out it was incredible fast and functional it’s perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

DIAN

On site laundry, onsen, convenient location

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Alonso

The best breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Liezl

Well maintained property, clean and conveniently located near Kyoto station. Right beside the property is 7/11 Kombini and a coffee shop across.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Alice Faye

Perfect for a solo traveler. It was probably the smallest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in, but as soon as I settled, I found it quite comfortable. I was on the 11th floor in the corner room and truly enjoyed the window view of the railways and the passing by Haruka express trains. The only issue I had at first was an air conditioner that blew a seriously cold air into my face at night. Sleeping without it was not an option, but later I found my way around it. I also did not visit the public baths, since they were always crowded. But that has not affected my stay, and I still think that my time in Kyoto was the most beautiful and rewarding holiday ever. Everything was very clean and organised in the hotel. I liked that the TV showed the cleaning schedule, bath status, weather, and many other interesting and important pieces of information. The staff was super friendly and helpful, very professional. The hotel is located just a few minutes away from the Kyoto station, and I found it very convenient for everything I wanted to do or see as a first timer in the city.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Pelpolage

Everything is good

Business

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Daniel

The property is in a good location, but does give semblance to a prison block. Breakfast was good, lots of choice, the room would make Harry potters under stair cupboard feel like a penthouse! Very small, and the bathroom is ok as long as you are 5ft and under.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Camilla

Staff was nice. The rooms were the smallest of all our trip (4 different cities) and there was no access to the other side of the bed, so one of us had to hop over the other to lie down. The bathroom was also ridiculously small (the tub was exactly 36 inches lengthwise - challenging for my 6’4” husband) and to use the toilet we had to sit sideways to fit our legs. We were also disappointed by the pillows (they looked and felt like dish sponges, mesh and everything), and despite having two guests in the reservation, they left one of each item for us (one bath towel, one face towel, one water, etc.). When we asked for more water, we were told to go to the 7-Eleven next door.
Finally, we couldn’t control the AC, there are instructions to “turn it off” if hou don’t like it.
Overall, we can’t recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

gloria

exelent breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Carine

This was an amazing hotel! Everyone was so kind and helpful! I honestly have nothing bad to say! Definitely worth your while!!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 May 2026

bella

never staying here again. so expensive for no reason. they don’t even give you free water unlike other hotels. the staff were not very helpful. leaving your bags there before check in was a hassle too. i will not be staying here when i come back

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Michael

Beautiful, beautiful location and with perfect access to outdoor activities / other needs. So much offered in terms of accommodation, amenities etc. lovely and helpful staff. Highly recommended.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Jacobi

Great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Maria

In a great location, the hotel offers spa bath which after long days of walking is amazing. There was laundry as well (at a cost, 600 yen). We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Matthew

Great place, good location, friendly staff

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Ivanka

Clean small single room

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Michelle

Amazing little hotel. Excellent location and the spa was nice too. Easy check in and great staff

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Carolina

Love the Onsen

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Lily

Everyone was super nice, room was super clean, great experience

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Roman

Clean rooms start and breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Tammy

Not able to check on early after being up all night due to traveling and not feeling well.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Suzzana

Property and amenities were okay but it was a convenient location near stations and some dining options.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

MARIA GABRIELA

One if the best APA hotels.
Restaurant is great and Spa as well. No tattoos are allowed tho.

Location is the best part. Near to kyoto station and all local buses.
Shopping 🛍 center is also very close

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Wendy

Great place to stay

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

FATMAWATI

Clean room

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

FRANCIA IVONNE

The room was clean and organized.
Most of the staff is kind and gentle. However some of them disregard non-japanese guests.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Christopher

Never have any complaints with APAs. The quality is amazing!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Angel

The parking staff was incredible and made me feel like it was going to be a great stay from the beginning. Positive attitude, prepared to answer my English questions, and kind. I am a frequent traveler and was surprised about how great the parking staff was. Overall great stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Casey Francine

Room was very clean and area close to Kyoto station and Kyoto tower which wa great!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

George

I had a wonderful stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, and it truly exceeded my expectations. The location is incredibly convenient—just a short walk from Kyoto Station—which made getting around the city effortless, whether for sightseeing or day trips.

The room, while compact as is typical in Japan, was impeccably clean, thoughtfully designed, and very comfortable. Every detail felt intentional, from the quality bedding to the efficient use of space. It provided everything I needed for a relaxing and restful stay after long days exploring Kyoto.

One of the highlights was the on-site public bath (onsen), which was the perfect way to unwind in the evening. It added a special touch to the experience and made the stay feel more like a retreat than just a hotel visit.

The staff were courteous, professional, and always ready to assist. Check-in and check-out were smooth and efficient, and I appreciated how well everything was organized.

Overall, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori offers excellent value for money, combining comfort, convenience, and a touch of traditional Japanese hospitality. I would absolutely stay here again on my next visit to Kyoto.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

MEREDITH

The laundry machine dryer does not function well and most clothes are left very wet even after 1hour

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Mary Jane

Hotel was nice and well-maintained. Entrance had steps and no ramp, if that matters to you. The staff were helpful. The room and bathroom were clean. Both a little on the smaller end if you prefer more space. The location was incredible - next door to 711 and a quick walk from Kyoto Stn. They also had an onsen which I didn’t use but appeared to be popular. Would definitely recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Ryan S

Staff is great. Fairly decent with English. Enough to not need a translator. But very helpful. Rooms are extremely small, even for Japan. Onsen is very nice for a hotel. Just bathe there, it's easier. Convenient store 7-11 basically is connected, that's convenient. Lol. Breakfast is calories.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Antonio

The breakfast was average for westerners. The room smelled of smoke and needed ventilation.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Dung

Great spot near Kyoto Station. The room was nice and the staff helped with setting up delivery of my suitcase between hotels as long as you plan 24 hrs ahead.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2026

Corrado

The hotel rooms are terrible, so small my husband had to jump on my side to get into bed. We asked for a smoking room, it reeked . I totally understand that smoke does smell but this one was not well ventillated everything smelled so bad even as a smoker

Family

2/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Mathieu

Aucune manière de la part du gestionnaire de

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Richard

Great location, close to Kyoto station and Aeon mall. Coin laundry can be a little tricky as they only have 3 small machines, good enough for under garments. Prepay for breakfast. Rooms are small in size but that is Apa’s contribution to the environment. Just enough to shower, sleep and washroom. Otherwise great hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

David

This hotel is very convenient, clean and reasonably well run. The prices are very competitive and the grand bath is a bonus. However, the rooms are small and the bathroom is barely adequate as it is cramped and too small for many.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Robert

There are two hotels that near the Kyoto station along with bu APA's hotels near buses and trains for great convenience.I enjoy the sanna it help me work out some pain and stress.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Heather

APA is a great hotel. My only complaint is the room is so small that there isn’t much room to put your luggage. They have space for under the bed storage but if you have large luggage it doesn’t fit under the bed so you end up very crowded and have to move around luggage. The breakfast was delicious and very convenient to have available to us.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

K Paw

The nation park was in a walking distance. The train station was in a

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

David

We have used APA Hotels frequently and in general we have been very pleased with the service and the facilities. However, the Kyoto Eki Horikawadori did not live up to my previous expectations of APA hotels. First, the size of the bathrooms in the rooms were excessively small and extremely uncomfortable to use for anyone taller that 5 feet & 5 inches or 165.1 cm. This was very poor planning. Second, during our stay, the wife of my cousin who was staying with us needed a little extra space in order to do some exercises that her doctor had recommended. She did them in the evening in a remote part of the hallway, doing her best to ensure that she did not inconvenience anyone. As far as we know, no one complained or even noticed, but one of your staff was extremely rude and insisted that she not do the exercises in the hallway and even threatened to have her evicted. We feel that the attitude of the employee was very inappropriate and showed no understanding of the situation. Hence, our rating of this APA hotel is barely adequate.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Caroline

As expected, the bathroom is tiny, but the room itself is an ok size. You have space below the bed.
What would be greater is if the Sagawa staff would do a better job but it has nothing to do with the property.

Family

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2026

Jesus

There cockroaches in my room and in the hallways. The room itself was okay, but it felt like the room was not very clean. The staff were nice but I will definitely be speaking with customer service regarding the conditions of the rooms and cleanliness

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

shari

Great stay.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Tatiana

Under our bed had a lot if dust accumulation. Other than that, everything was lovely

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Dylan

Staff and service was incredible, hotel was conveniently located.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Junko

Spa was very nice!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Gustavo

Clean room, helpful staff and safe area

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Jonan

Clean room | Staff | Parking | Laundry All great ! Recommended!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Luis F

Close to Kyoto station

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Sean

Staff were excellent and very helpful. Location was great and close to Kyoto Station. Room and building were both very clean and comfortable.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Brian

7/11 next door. Floor restaurant was closed for party

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Natalie

Excellent location et excellent breakfast. Professional staff and very clean property.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Brad

Everything was amazing. Highly recommend the breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Rikka

Staff are reall accommodating

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Michael

Great onsen.
Small rooms.
Great tv.
Super clean.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Ananth

Staff was amazing and house keeping was amazing as well.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

GABRIEL

Everything just right.
Location,staff, accessable.
Close to main bus and train station.
Plenty of bars and restaurants near by

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Robert

Great staff and great location at a great
Price!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Vanessa

This is a great hotel with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was spotless, and I’d happily stay here again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Vanessa

This is a great hotel with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was spotless, and I’d happily stay here again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Shabir

The location is fantastic! Only 5-10 minutes away from Kyoto station and walking distance to most shopping centres and food courts. Good breakfast and Japanese bath is a bonus. The standard room size is very small, so make sure you book a larger room if space is an issue for you.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Sharon

Getting a receipt showing the breakdown of each night stay seemed very difficult for the hotel to provide. I needed it for my work but they could only provide it after I’d checked out. As I was staying 8 nights my work required all receipts within 3 days which caused me some difficulty. I wouldn’t stay here again for a few reasons including the receipt issue, centrally controlled heating and noisey street traffic from my open window during the night.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2025

Sharon

I’ve stayed at this property many times. I love the rooftop outdoor onsen however due to the central heating being centrally controlled the room is too hot so I had to sleep with the window open. I couldn’t sleep at all due to traffic going past on a busy road. This aside my biggest disappointment is the lack of assistance with my baggage for the airport. The previous time I stayed the staff very reluctantly assisted and I vowed never to stay there again because of their attitude but over time my memory faded and I stated there again. This time when I checked in I noticed a Sagawa desk by the reception which was open 7-12 each day so I assumed due to the over tourism in Kyoto the hotel had introduced this service to remove the luggage burden from them, however when I went to use it I was told they don’t handle luggage for the airport and to see the reception. The reception said they don’t handle it and told me to go to the 7/11, the 7/11 told me to go to Lawson, Lawson told me to go to the Yamato office. Once I found the Yamato office there was a 45 minute line up of tourists all trying to send their bags to the airport. This all took about an hour to sort out while dragging two bags around. I won’t stay at this property again as other hotels still assist with luggage and I find this service very useful and have come to rely on it .

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Karen

I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel after reading some of the reviews. The rooms are small but it was like a cabin on a cruise ship - tight and efficient. Plenty of room for one person. The Onsen was amazing and a great breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

David

Everything stood out clean room excellent staff great amenities even the location

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Tri

The room was not clean completely. There was a candy wrapper that was missed by the staff.
Air quality was not great due to lack of ventilation. With the hot and higher humidity beginning of NOV was recommend to open window to cool down room.

Room is small for two travelers with 4 suitcases. A bit of maneuvering to access suitcases. Comfortable enough of a stay. Safe and close to Kyoto station for quick travel. Front desk customer service is 5/5 very helpful and polite when addressing questions and concerns. Would recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Yauheni

Everything was great. I was especially surprise with the onsen and breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Shawn

Convenient location and not far from Kyoto Station.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Ernestina

Great hotel as expected❤️

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Noah

Great hotel and wonderful staff would stay again any time.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Loredana

Good location, clean hotel and great spa

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Jing

Affordable pricing and conveniently located to public transportations

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Ka Fai

Gpod breakfast

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Benjamin

The room was spotless and they have conistent cleaning for those that ask,I loved every minute in this hotel, get the breakfast option trust me! Being just a few minutes away from Kyoto station is awesome! The staff genuinely care and try to make sure everything goes swimmingly! My check in I was completely lost but the desk literally had seen my name before and were prepared for me! Thats service! Also if you lose you hotel key its ridiculously easy to get a replacement when i visit again ill be booking through APA!!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Keiko

お部屋が

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

SI BO

Clean room

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Edwin

The property was very conveniently located near the train station. The room was quiet and clean.

The only issue is the dryers in the laundry take a very long time to dry a load (1.5 hours). Also the lack of a change machine in the laundry room (you have to go the the front desk to get change).

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Lily

Everything was good but for this APA location the washroom was smaller than other APA hotels.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Peggy

Close to train station. Nice rooms. Good breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Patrick

this was my third APA stay in Japan and second nicest of the three. the first one I stayed at barely had any room to move and this one is huge and a perfect little spot to sleep and decompress for the night. The Little cafe downstairs was really nice buffet style and quiet with lots of people from different countries visiting. There is 1 or 2 other hotels in the area and the staff at the other APA Hotel got me to the right place. great place to stay

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Lisa

The bathroom wall is dirty and not enough laundry machine that cause a long wait.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Mark

Mistakenly i was assigned smoking room. Front person brought air freshener and it helped a lot.

I do not understand and surprised you provide smoking room in Japan.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Tom

Wasn't as walkable as expected with being a bit farther from the train station than expected.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Yonggang

The sewage is so fking noisy !!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Lee

Mostly ok

Rigid check in and check out times.
Tiny room. Sort of near the train station but it’s a long walking distance from it .
Spa was nice

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Kaori

The location is good as it's a short walk from Kyoto station. But the bathroom smelled of drainage and it wasn't very nice..
Also, my room was at the corner and I couldn't sleep well because of the noise from outside (even the noise of winds!) and room next to mine. I could hear person moving in the room next to me. They weren't shouting or anything but I could still hear them doing something almost like the room was connected :(

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Riano

Missing amenities.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Marc

The staff provided fresh towels along with coffee and tea and cups every single day. The staff was also very helpful. Overall, thr hotel was good but it was extremely humid inside our room so much so that our blankets and clothes eere damped every day. This situation made for a very uncomfortable stay. Unfortunately, the air conditioner did not help with this matter.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Aakriti

Wonderful! We enjoyed our stay and the staff were so kind and helpful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Josh

Great location within reasonable walking distance of Kyoto station! Definitely showing its age though - AC was broken (flap would stay closed unless forced open manually)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Alicia

Nice location since it was right next to a seven eleven and walking distance from the kyoto station. It’s also right near a bus stop and nice food places nearby.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

gina

Happy my first experience in this hotel was a good one. No issues and convenient to get around

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Jack

Can never go wrong with APA. Some of the best quality for the price