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Ark Hotel Kyoto

3.0 star property
Central hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Kyoto

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Exterior
Buffet
Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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1 Goshocho, Mibukayou, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8811
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Semi Double Room, Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Smoking

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking (For 3 people)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Semi Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Semi Double, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Semi Double, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Nakagyo Ward, Ark Hotel Kyoto is adjacent to Shijo Street and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Nijō Castle. The 160 rooms at this 3-star hotel include refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs. It's connected to a shopping center in central Kyoto and also close to Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Omiya Station - 2 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将四条大宮店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 京都四条大宮店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hattory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ACTUAL KYOTO - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ark Hotel Kyoto

Central hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Kyoto
Ark Hotel Kyoto features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and free newspapers. Self parking is available for JPY 1650 per night. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and phones are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,650 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 to 1,100 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MIBU

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 to 1100 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1650 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Ark Hotel Kyoto ROUTE-INN HOTELS
Ark Kyoto
Kyoto Ark Hotel
Ark Kyoto ROUTE-INN HOTELS
Ark ROUTE-INN HOTELS

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Ark Hotel Kyoto?

Ark Hotel Kyoto provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Ark Hotel Kyoto?

This hotel is situated in Nakagyo Ward within a short 1-minute walk of Shijo Street and also 15 minutes on foot from Nijō Castle. You'll also find Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ark Hotel Kyoto?

Yes, parking is offered for JPY 1,650 per night.

Does Ark Hotel Kyoto have a casino?

No, Ark Hotel Kyoto doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ark Hotel Kyoto?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ark Hotel Kyoto?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a down comforter, free Internet access, and slippers.

Does Ark Hotel Kyoto have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ark Hotel Kyoto have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ark Hotel Kyoto serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at MIBU.

Will Ark Hotel Kyoto allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ark Hotel Kyoto though service animals are welcome.

Does Ark Hotel Kyoto have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Ark Hotel Kyoto?

The closest major airport to Ark Hotel Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 22.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ark Hotel Kyoto?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ark Hotel Kyoto.

Ark Hotel Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 814 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good location hotel..

It's a small and simple hotel but location is good. A lot of restaurants nearby and there's a money changer machine and MUFG ATM machines next to arashiyama line. Important is this money changer machine provides good rate for foreign currencies compare to other bank machines. Room size is not big but the twin room for two persons sharing is still quite OK to me. I choose the twin room without cleaning services but they will still provide you new clean towels everyday. This hotel has coin operated washing machines and dryers therefore it's convenient for those people have a need to wash their clothes. The front desk staffs are helpful and friendly. They help us to call taxi to Kyoto station. We took taxi to Kyoto station because we have four big luggages. Those people who travel with light, they can take the hanyu omiya station to Kyoto station. It's convenient because the station is just nearby the hotel. There's a two mins walk Mcdonald near the hotel and less than one min walk family mart near the hotel. Drug store is nearby the hotel too. I will choose this hotel again if I come to visit Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi can’t use internet and price is charge from app
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place! I like the breakfast! Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

SIU YIN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a bit far from the sites. the room was small by American standards, but maybe normal for Japan. Unfortunately I was put into a smoking room which made the stay worse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Johna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room smelt like smoke n was very dated. The staff was very nice n helpful. The breakfast was greay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All we like
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Arturo, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Decent location with access to underground, albeit not the main lines. Rooms are extremely clean but lacking on some basics like enough plugs for 2 people to charge phones & tablet/laptop. Beds are very hard and there is no AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel is nice and the staff is very generous and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome bathroom. I love the fabric fabreeze in the room for guests... after hustling around town and building up a sweat it’s helps keep the suitcase smells at a minimum! Only issue was kind of weak air conditioner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Corazon

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

One night in Kyoto 😊

Centrally located, close to everything, clean facilities. We only stayed for a night but it was a good experience.. thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is not that far from Kyoto station. Room is big, nice and clean. Close to bus stop, metro train and convinient stores.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice place but not perfect!

Pros: - Very nice staff. Room was clean and nice. - Great location. Bus stations are right in front of the hotel. You can buy bus day-passes from the hotel and you can just hop on/off the buses to get to most attractions in Kyoto within 10' ride. If you don't like the bus, walking to Gion and Pochonto is only 20'. Cons: - There's no AC in the room. Only heating. We had to open the window to let the cool air in.

8/10 Good

yang

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean, small, comfortable...economical.

If you are looking for a a place to comfortably spend the night after a full day of local touring, this could be a good place for you. A good place for me to take my teenage son and a father-son trip, but not probably where I would go with my wife for a romantic getaway. We explored all day, took a shower, crashed, got up and repeated!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Not bad, just average

Thin walls allow you to listen to babies crying or people talking in the rooms nextdoor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

SIEW MUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

SIU PING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Improvement suggested

Poor air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

6/10 Okay

Lee, Australia

Very poor internet wifi, stopped working and staff said it was due to heavy usage, worked for 30 minutes next morning then stopped again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Average hotel close to Omiya subway station

Pleased with location - 1 min walk to Omiya subway station (easy connection to Kyoto station (one change at Karasuma) and two stops from the Gion area). 2 min walk to Shijo-Omiya overground station (direct train to Arashiyama). The staff were fine but their English wasn't great. We didn't use the hotel facilities much or have breakfast there. Instead, we bought food for 10% of the price at the Family Mart almost next door to the hotel. We opted for the eco-room (cheaper if you agree to not have your room served during your stay, which was fine for us as we were only there three nights). Room was larger than average for Japan. Bathroom was tiny (but this is normal for Japan) and the shower pressure and temperature was good. There was a fridge, a hairdryer and a useful cord extension. Lots of power sockets. No English channels on the TV. Have marked 'room comfort' as 2 (disappointing) because of the overwhelming heat (on overcast days in April!). We turned on the button marked 'air con' and it just pumped out hot air. It was almost unbearable. When we spoke to reception, in broken English they told us to open the window, which we had tried, several times, but it seemed glued shut (perhaps because we were on a floor quite high up). We ended up leaving the bedroom door open for as long as possible before going to sleep each night but it was still uncomfortable and we woke up drenched in sweat. Price was very good though for blossom season. Hopefully this was just an anomaly room.

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