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Imu Hotel Kyoto

3.0 star property

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Japanese Room with Terrace
Reception hall
Reception
Front of property – evening/night
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Iwatoyamacho, 411, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8445
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Twin Room (Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Type A1, Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Japanese Room with Terrace

Japanese Room with Terrace

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Triple Room (Bunk Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Japanese Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room (with Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Style Room with Sofa, Non-smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Imu Hotel Kyoto in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley. .This family-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Lake Biwa and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Nijō Castle.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nijō Castle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kimono Tea House Maikoya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Terminal Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BELLOTA MUCHO (ベジョータ ムーチョ) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ailes 新町 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪亮昌 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imu Hotel Kyoto

Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and a bar
Imu Hotel Kyoto offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and a water dispenser.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 3,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 3000 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

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

IMU HOTEL
IMU KYOTO
IMU HOTEL KYOTO Hotel
IMU HOTEL KYOTO Kyoto
IMU HOTEL KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Imu Hotel Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 305 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

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

Wonderful place to stay in Kyoto.

Great breakfast, great rooms with comfortable rooms, very nice aircon, and amenities. Staff is extremely friendly, and helpful. Loved my stay there. In evenings they offer free sake which is a pelasant bonus! Location is very cental.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, what an amazing little hotel! We booked two rooms for our family of 4 to explore Kyoto. When we arrived we received a warm welcome and were able to leave our luggage locked in a secure location until check in time. We were offered free coffee, tea and water in the lobby. The rooms were sparkling clean. Yes, the rooms were small, but we believe that is typical in Japan. We are always more concerned about cleanliness anyway. And again, this place is spotless. We even had air purifiers in our rooms. Breakfast was great and plentiful. Lots of options (even western options). Subway was close (about a 6 min walk)for moving around Kyoto. The only somewhat downfall is that hotel isn’t as central as others in the area. However, the cleanliness of the room, great service and amazing breakfast made up for the location. We would definitely recommend the Imu Hotel in Kyoto.
Street view of hotel
Example of one breakfast option
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good bang for the buck option and super convenient location. Everything is quite new for the price you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Will be booking here again if I ever come back to Kyoto. Staff is so friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern Kyoto feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

kyungsoo, cedar park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bedbug
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks great in a quiet neighborhood but still well connected to the rest of Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

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

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cin

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

8/10 Good

GERALD

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Othniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Value for money. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pei Yu

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

Family friendly but small room

Child friendly with a small tatami area for kids play. Equipped with toys, stuffed toys, games and books for young ones. Good breakfast too. The loft doesn't have an extra bed, but more of a playing/sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janinah Precious Dzoey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff rooms are very clean and there is a nice sitting area in the lobby that serves food and drinks. The neighborhood is full of interesting little restaurants and it is not far from many of the major attractions. The hotel is a great value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really amazing service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all of the above
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Family stay in Koyoto.

My family and I stayed in the Japanese style room and highly recommend the hotel. Good location and super friendly stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Welcoming hotel with good amenities.

imu hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was in a good location close to a subway station. It was very clean and quiet. The free coffee and sake was a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024