Located in Downtown Kyoto, Hotel Honnoji is adjacent to Kawaramachi Street and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Pontocho Alley. This 72-room, 3-star ryokan welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
What's nearby
Pontocho Alley - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Kyoto Imperial Palace - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Nijō Castle - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
Shiyakusho-mae Station - 1 min walk
Sanjo Station - 7 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
京の酒処 1038 - 1 min walk
有喜屋 京都ホテルオークラ店 - 1 min walk
丸亀製麺 - 1 min walk
QUESTION - 1 min walk
中国料理 桃李 - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Honnoji
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kawaramachi Street
Guests staying at Hotel Honnoji enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers. Safes are also standard.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.
Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
Kaiseki meal
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Turndown service
Spa
In-room massages
Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchairs on site
More
9 floors
Built in 2019
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Renovated entire property - October 2019
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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 Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
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.
No parking is available onsite.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
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.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Property is also known as
Honnoji Kyoto
Honnoji Hotel
Hotel Honnoji
Hotel Honnoji Kyoto
Hotel Honnoji Kyoto
Hotel Honnoji Ryokan
Hotel Honnoji Ryokan Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Honnoji?
Hotel Honnoji offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Honnoji?
As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Honnoji on Dec 5, 2025 start from $138.49, 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.
What's there to do close to Hotel Honnoji?
This ryokan is situated in Downtown Kyoto, just steps from Kawaramachi Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. You'll also find Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at Hotel Honnoji?
No, there isn't parking available at the ryokan.
Does Hotel Honnoji include a casino on the premises?
No, Hotel Honnoji doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Honnoji?
No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.
What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Honnoji?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this ryokan include in-room massages, premium bedding, and a turndown service.
Are there hot tubs at Hotel Honnoji?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this ryokan.
Does Hotel Honnoji have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
Hotel Honnoji offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.
Does Hotel Honnoji allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Honnoji.
Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Honnoji?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.
How close is the airport from Hotel Honnoji?
The closest major airport to Hotel Honnoji is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 24 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Honnoji?
No, at Hotel Honnoji, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.