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Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3.0 star property

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A salad bar with various food options and a drink bar in a well-lit, clean environment.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a series of balconies and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a polished tile floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.
A spa area with a hot tub, a glass door entrance, and a row of sinks with soap dispensers.
A spa area with a hot tub, tiled walls, and a row of toiletries on the right.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Nintendo World Headquarters
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, To-ji Temple
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a telephone, a television, and curtains.

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a telephone, a television, and curtains.

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a desk with a telephone and a lamp.

Single 1 Semi-double Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a desk with a telephone and a lamp.

Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a telephone, and a bedside table.

Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (6)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking (4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking (5)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Minami Ward within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma is within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Fushimi Inari Shrine. This 424-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto TERRSA - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • To-ji Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Jujo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪来来亭 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ステーキガスト 京都十条通店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ANTEROOM MEALS - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪伊藤軒 直売店 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Guests staying at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 1

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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.

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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.
  • This property only accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Kyoto Universalhotel karasuma
Kyoto Universal Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma on Aug 30, 2026 start from $32, including 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 see within easy reach of Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

This hotel is situated in Minami Ward within a short 4-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 18 minutes on foot from Kyoto Tower. You'll also find Fushimi Inari Shrine and Shijo Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma feature a casino on the premises?

No, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma serves breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma.

Are there connecting rooms at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

The closest major airport to Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.2 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

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

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 981 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with free great food for breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area close to the subway temples quite area good place to rest up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was really helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and affordable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, clean, friendly staff and they offer breakfast and dinner. Walkable distance from Kyoto station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chup Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free breakfast and dinner were excellent - good food! Staff were friendly and helpful. The only thing is the location is not very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marlyn

Breakfast was boring. The bathroom smells.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ho Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is well equipped. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

WAI YIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast and dinner were included with hotel stay. train station was 8-minute walk. Bus stops where steps from hotel entrance. Staff was helpful and friendly; they also spoke English. I would definitely stay here, when I return to Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thammajak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
OK Cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The biggest inconvenience is that most of the hotels and places in Japan don’t have people that speak English fluently so communicating with them is very difficult.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weilin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel. Good location. Ok free dinner and breakfast which are miles better than most Hampton Inns (if you travel to US you know what I mean). Cleanliness would be 9 compared to Hampton Inn which would be around 6 (I am generous here). I spent about 120-150 nights in hotels world wide each year so I know a little. The only downside is the small space of the rooms. Then again, you can pay 4x or more and stay in Hilton’s or Marriott (I am top tier at both).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siu Po

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too hard for me. Asked for extra futon but was not available. Asked for a blanket and slept on top of the futon. Still too hard I felt like I was beaten up after two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yutaka

Disliked: Cleanliness
ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
K.a.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

MINGMING

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for three people, but no third pillow blanket and slippers! Terrible ever hotel in Japan! And dinner just give tiny little rice, ask for refill, but they ask to pay 170yuan on rice!the worst service and condition for hotel ever!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great for the price. My booking came with breakfast and dinner included. The food was pretty good. Breakfast is buffet and dinner is a choice of two set menus, plus a salad bar. The room I had was ok. I know people say the rooms are small but I found it fine. A double bed, sofa, table for TV etc. the bathroom was a bit small but it was fine. The hallways leading from the lift to the rooms are open (to a certain degree) there is a central open core running up through the building which is open but in October it was fine. It might be cold in the winter. All in all I had a nice stay here and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

KOICHI

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
この価格で１泊２食付きは、大変リーズナブル、地下鉄南北線の九条駅からも徒歩１０分以内であり、京都市内にどこに行くのも大変便利な立地である。コンビニも隣接しており、便利である。烏丸通にあるが、駅北と比べ嘘のように静かである。但し、しわくちゃになった上着などをアイロンを借りようとしたが、貸出用アイロンがないのが唯一の欠点である。
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ジュンジ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
安くて最高
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MASAKATSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
コストパフォーマンスが良い。駐車場料金は高い。朝食、夕食は良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

FUMI

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
1人旅で利用。アメニティも必要な分だけフロントで取る仕組みで、タオルも最小限と無駄のないサービスがちょうど良い。ただ、テレビのリモコンと利用手引の表面がベタベタしていて(おそらく前客の汚れ)掃除の雑さが残念だった。読書灯もなく部屋の照明はカギの差し込みでオンオフにするため微調整ができず明るすぎて落ち着かない。朝食はシンプルで良かったが、オレンジジュースが果糖タイプで残してしまった。駐車場が近くにあるのか車の出入りのブザー音が朝から響いてうるさかった。全体的にはコスパよく低料金なりの接客対応や設備の悪さなどなく、宿に多くを求めない人には適していると思う。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yoritaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大浴場もあり、素晴らしかった
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Seiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
京都では安価で宿泊できました。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026