240-2 Sakai machi, 2 chome, Muromachi dori Gojo sagaru, Simogyo ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8162
What's nearby
Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kyoto Tower - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Shijo Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 50 min drive
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 89 min drive
Shijo Station - 12 min walk
Kyoto Station - 13 min walk
Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
Gojo Station - 2 min walk
Tanbaguchi Station - 21 min walk
Karasuma Oike Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
マクドナルド - 4 min walk
蕎麦の実よしむら - 4 min walk
カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 - 4 min walk
スペインバル Santres - 2 min walk
ピザーラ京都中央 - 2 min walk
About this property
Koto An
When you stay at Koto An, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Gojo Station is only steps away.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Roman-Kan(main reception)]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (JPY 1650 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Rice cooker
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Paper towels
More
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2500 per person
Late check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of JPY 5000
Parking
Self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults (guests age 12 and older) in the reservation. Guests under 12 years not sharing a bed with an adult and using existing bedding are charged the adult rate.
Also known as
Koto Hotel Kyoto
Koto Guesthouse Kyoto
Koto Guesthouse
Koto An Kyoto
Koto An Guesthouse
Koto An Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Koto An offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Koto An does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Koto An?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Koto An?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Koto An?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Koto An and nearby?
Koto An has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Koto An?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Koto An like?
Koto An is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Gojo Station and 10 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Koto An Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
8 Apr 2024
Very good stay! Would recommand!
Marie-Sarah
Marie-Sarah, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 Nov 2023
See review for accurate building address
DO NOT GO TO THE ADDRESS LISTED ON HOTELS.COM. Go straight to this address to check in: 542 wakamiya-cho; this will take you to the check in office, and they will tell you where to go for your room which is about a block and a half away.
This hotel is a solid 3.5. The adage "you get what you pay for" applies here. My room was upstairs and the stairs were very narrow and steep; lugging one small suitcase up was perilous. The bathrooms are shared but there are three toilets for the 4(?) rooms in the building. There is a shower stall and a soaking tub. The soaking tub would be nice if there were English instructions on using the tankless water heater. This is an old style building so gives you an "authentic" experience for your stay in Kyoto, but in exchange lacks many of the amenities that comes with a standard hotel. There was a small kitchenette though so that is a point in its favor. Check in and check out, once I was provided with the correct address, was pretty simple and easy. I only stayed here one night and it was comfortable for that night, but any longer may be a challenge.
Coral
Coral, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 Apr 2019
Small room. Long check in process
Check in needs improvement, the reception was not onsite and you have to walk 5 minutes to it, but took us 15 mins to find it, the actual checkin process was really long as well and took 10 mins. The accommodation was okay, theres only one toilet and most of the times we have to wait really long before we can use it, the room was so small
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2018
Very convenient near the train station and price is reasonable!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 May 2018
Don’t stay in room K24!
Have stayed in ryokans our whole trip and this one was the absolute worst.
The place itself is fine (same as most of the other typical cheap ryokans) and the staff are lovely and very friendly, however the room we were staying in was terrible.
Every time someone moved in the room above us there were terrible squeaks in their floorboards (our ceiling) which were loud enough to wake you and give you a headache.
Also the wall to the outside street was literally paper so every car, bike and person going past could be heard.
This room was very loud and very distracting. I can usually handle some noise and light during the night but this was ridiculous. I’m glad we only stayed here for one night!
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2018
We had a really lovely stay at Koto an, the staff and home was lovely. The only down fall was really loud guests arriving at 3:30am on our second night who continued to talk and move around upstairs for another hour into the early morning. The house is very old so the floors creek a lot. I would definitely stay again but would ask the home stay to consider having check in time window boxes as it was really unpleseant to be woken at such an early hour and for the guests to be able to continue loud conversations as they prepared for sleep. Thank you for having us.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
4 Apr 2018
One time Experience
Ok to experience the old Japanese style living quarter. The room are on top of each other and the stairs are old style wooden one with no rail. Tough to get luggage upstairs or downstairs. Your neighbor will hear all the noise you make in your room no don't expect privacy. Only one shower and two toilets to share with 4 rooms. The office is about 8 minutes walk from the actual living place, so no staff at where you stay. Ok for one time experience but I would not go back. Just not for me.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 Nov 2017
Good for a day, but not more.
Expensive and not really comfortable for large group of people because the restrooms and shower area are shared. In addition to that the walls are super thin, which means you have to be really quite not to disturb others. Otherwise, it is a cool place to stay because of its old japanese architecture.
Mirza
Mirza, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2017
Nice hotel about a 15 min walk from Kyoto station.
Staff was very friendly and super helpful. Hotel was cute and nice and clean
Christa
Christa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2017
A family stay in kyoto
Simple and basic traditional house - good to experience in warmer times of the year. As the reception is 3-4 blocks away you have to
Be willing to be indépendant from any other needs after you check in - very quiet area close to a subway station and a convenient store.
Agnes
Agnes, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Rumi
Rumi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Jul 2024
Nicklas
Nicklas, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 Mar 2024
Bonne localisation, très central. Accès à une cuisine complètement équipée. Par contre, le futon était très mince, impossible de dormir sur le côté. Aussi, on entend tout ce qui se passe dehors et ailleurs dans le hostel. Très mauvaise insonorisation. La cuisine et les salles de bain ne sont pas chauffées, elles sont directement dehors.
A nice experience living in the residential area in Kyoto.
建笙
建笙, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Dec 2018
Huei-chung
Huei-chung, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Dec 2018
Huei-chung
Huei-chung, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
26 Oct 2018
방에 들어간 순간 우리 아들은 귀신이 나올것 같이 무섭다 하면서 샤워도 하지않고 손발만씻었다 취소할려고도 하였으나 밤늦게 도착했기에 어쩔수없이 잤다 방은 여기저기 구멍이 나있었고 문은 닫히지않아 문사이로 찬바람이들어오고 정말 최악인 여행이었다 게다가 여러개의 게스트 하우스를 운영하는 사장과 직원은 대단히 불친절했다 또 사진과 다르게 타올은 돈을 내고 사야만 했다 완전히 사기당했다 친절한 일본인이 아니라 불친절한 사기꾼인 일본인의 인상을 가지고 돌아왔다
kkongtul
kkongtul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 Oct 2018
어미니티를 모두 구입해야함. 가격에 비해 너무 많은 옵션을 따로 구매해야함
인테리어나 모든 면에서 꼭 경험하면 좋은 교토의 호텔이지만 비용에 비해 옵션이 너무 복잡하다.