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
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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
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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
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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.
wifi connection was unstable and dropped out intermittently throughout our stay
Jackson
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
2/10 Terrible
Zhi Wei
8 Sept 2025
Zhi Wei
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Zhi Wei
Travelled with partner
8 Sept 2025
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!
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
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.
Very quiet and not to far from train station .
Very clean and confortable.
Quoc Thai
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angelica
7 Mar 2025
Angelica
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
23 Feb 2025
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.
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.