Agora Kyoto Karasuma

3.5 star property

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Premier Suite, Non Smoking (64 square meters) | Bathroom
Premier Suite, Non Smoking (64 square meters) | Living area
Lounge
Exterior
Premier Suite, Non Smoking (64 square meters)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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701-1 Myodenji-cho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8472
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Superior King, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King, Non Smoking (20 square meters)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Corner Twin, Non Smoking (25 square meters)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Corner King, Non Smoking (25 square meters)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Corner Twin (Universal), Non Smoking (28 square meters)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Twin, Non Smoking (39 square meters)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Premier King, Non Smoking (39 square meters)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, Non Smoking (64 square meters)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Agora Kyoto Karasuma in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Lake Biwa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nijō Castle.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nijō Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodman Roaster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ハンバーグラボ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ニューシンマチ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪タンメンと餃子 KIBARU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪エベレストカフェ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nishiki Market
Agora Kyoto Karasuma offers 140 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Stay in one of 140 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 per person

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

You need to know

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Agora Kyoto Karasuma Hotel
Agora Kyoto Karasuma Kyoto
Agora Kyoto Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

Reviews

Agora Kyoto Karasuma Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 403 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, many bus route options to and from core areas like Arashiyama and Gion (1min walk from the hotel onto the main road). Right beside a convenience store. Right across the street from a grocery store. Main Street beside the hotel is one of the main shopping strips that connects Nishiki Market. Be aware no outside food to be eaten in the lobby. Base room includes a wall bench short table and stool where we’d enjoy small meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top-tier hotel with top-tier service!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wifi connection was unstable and dropped out intermittently throughout our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zhi Wei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zhi Wei

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was super dirty. There were multiple stains in the washroom. In addition, the sink was broken. The towels were yellow. Moreover, the staff told me I couldn't eat at the table downstairs, while other people do it, it's fine. Don't book this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hanh

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjib

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gergely

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is good and they help if you ask for help. But they will not offer help…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dean, Discovery Bay

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Radovan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience and nice room. The only issue is no closet, but same in our hotel room in Tokyo
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice looking hotel that is conveniently located. free welcome drinks. And free “breakfast” - bread and coffee. Really appreciate all these small little gestures that made a difference
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money hotel. Comfortable and beautifully designed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location in quiet nearby neighbourhood to the busy area of Kyoto. Fantastic hotel with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Baris

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the apps on the TV were great for relaxing after a long day out! It was nice to be able to access streaming services on the TV itself.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thurga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for staying in middle of Kyoto. Easy access to public transportation. 45 minutes from anything really.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location for tourist areas and transport,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

tony

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quoc Thai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and not to far from train station . Very clean and confortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing but fine

When we arrived, we were given a room that clearly hadn't been cleaned. There were splatters and stains all over the walls and furniture. I asked for a new room and we got given it immediately, which was great. I will say the pictures are deceiving...we had a miniscule room with a window that looked at a wall. Good location for being central.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, great service, super convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel but must have mobility.

Whilst aware of hotel distances from the subway, one especially feels the effort of moving luggages from hotel to subway to train station. Several bus stops around hotel vicinity. Be prepared if you want to stay here. Rooms are clean, new but small. Typical of Jap hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025