HOTEL ARU KYOTO

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A short walk from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, HOTEL ARU KYOTO provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 453
AED 498 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with stained glass, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with stained glass, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with red and green panes, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with a city view.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, HOTEL ARU KYOTO is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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48 dikokuchou nakagyouku, Kyoto, kyoto, 604-8031

What's nearby

  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A traditional wooden building with a stone wall and a narrow water channel.
    Kiyamachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station
    3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    108 min drive

Restaurants

  • コメダ珈琲店河原町三条店
    2 min walk
  • 餃子の王将三条店
    1 min walk
  • 博多長浜ラーメン みよし
    1 min walk
  • チャオチャオ餃子 三条木屋町店
    1 min walk
  • 京都ダイニング 正義
    1 min walk

About this property

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

  • Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market, HOTEL ARU KYOTO provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 55 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL ARU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL ARU KYOTO on 9 November 2026 start from AED 453, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at HOTEL ARU KYOTO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL ARU KYOTO located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is steps from Kiyamachi Street, Pontocho Alley, and Kawaramachi Street. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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

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

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Reviews

HOTEL ARU KYOTO Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Good location near the market.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice little hotel in a great location in the Sanjo district. Minutes from the river walk, the train station, the covered shopping areas, and tons of restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Biggest rooms comparatively. Best location. If you like to eat and drink there’s not a harder place to beat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was super helpful with transporting our luggage. The stay was beautiful and convenient. The rooms felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place and location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Aru is the perfect location if you’d like to walk to all the action in Kyoto. It’s very neat and clean and the staff are super sweet. Highly recommend….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, good size room, friendly staff, clean and quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are clean, great bathroom and shower. Also, so much to do and see around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, nice rooms and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing room sizes staff was the most welcoming extremely helpful the best and most recommended hotel in all of Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, helpful staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place to stay close to a lot of shopping
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was clean and lovely.. staff very helpful.. great location and I could walk to the main sites.. thoroughly recommend this hotel for a stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, nearby to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Boutique style hotel right in the center of Kyoto. Great for travelers looking to explore Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very clean, easy check-in and out, very local to experiences and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was immaculate and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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First time visiting Japan and the staff made everything feel comfortable and easy. Super friendly and accommodating. Place is always clean and at an amazing location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were clean and the staff were super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I greatly loved the location of this hotel. It's near all the activities and great restaurants nearby. Staff were helpful and quick to resolve issues. Room had a beautiful view of the hill side/mountain. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and cozy rooms Excellent location, walkable with different restaurants to choose from Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

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This hotel was great for the location and decent amount of space in the room for luggage!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved everything about this property. Convenient, charming, nice service!
Charming! Love the sliding stained glass windows.
The bath was heaven after a long day of walking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025