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Umekoji Potel KYOTO

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A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception area.
A corridor with hanging paper lanterns and a view of a building in the background.
A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern indoor space with a staircase, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.
A modern building with large glass windows offering a view of a lush garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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15 Kankijicho Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8835
  • Place, Umekoji Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Aquarium
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪61 min drive‬
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View all photos for Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 26sqm

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view, and a balcony.

Double Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 26sqm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Wood Flat Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Wood Flat Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a balcony with a city view, and a large window.

Double Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Corner Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 36sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Corner Twin Room with Bath, Garden View with Balcony, Non Smoking 36sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 25sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a city view.

Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 25sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Corner Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a city view.

Corner Twin Room with Shower, Park View with Balcony, Non Smoking 31sqm, 2beds for 1-2 people

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Wood Box Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

Wood Box Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 25sqm (Fixed Window)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Wood Flat Corner Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 29sqm (Fixed Window)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Wood Flat Corner Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking 29sqm (Fixed Window)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward within a short walk of Kyoto Railway Museum, Umekoji Potel KYOTO is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Kyoto Tower. This 144-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Umekoji Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto Railway Museum - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 6 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪UMEKOJI パークカフェ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪市電カフェ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BOSSCHE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪レストラン・休憩所 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪古民家ラーメン ごま - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Umekoji Potel KYOTO

Guests of Umekoji Potel KYOTO enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is available for JPY 2500 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a banquet hall.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, bidets, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and slippers. Safes and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,500 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (JPY 2,500 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,500 for adults and JPY 2,250 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Dinner is not included in half board rates for children 3-6 years old, and dinner can be requested for JPY 1,900. Guests who wish to have dinner must contact the property 1 day prior to arrival.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner. Dinner is served from 5-7 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for JPY 1300 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Child's Club Card: JPY 2200 per night, (from 3 to 6 years old)
  • 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.

The listed mandatory club card fee covers facility fees for children.

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 4500 for adults and JPY 2250 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2500 per day
  • Extended parking fee: JPY 2500 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1300 per day

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 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
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • 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.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Umekoji Potel KYOTO Hotel
Umekoji Potel KYOTO Kyoto
Umekoji Potel KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

Umekoji Potel KYOTO provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

As of Oct 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Umekoji Potel KYOTO on Oct 12, 2026 start from $179, 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 do within easy reach of Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

This hotel is situated in Shimogyo Ward, just steps from Kyoto Aquarium and Umekoji Park, and within a short walk of Kyoto Railway Museum. You'll also find Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower within a short drive.

Does Umekoji Potel KYOTO include a casino at the property?

No, Umekoji Potel KYOTO doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Umekoji Potel KYOTO have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Umekoji Potel KYOTO serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Umekoji Potel KYOTO allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Umekoji Potel KYOTO.

How close is the airport from Umekoji Potel KYOTO?

The closest major airport to Umekoji Potel KYOTO is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 26.9 mi away (52 minutes by car).

Umekoji Potel KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 343 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location close to Kyoto station. Good restaurants nearby as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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lovely hotel, kid friendly, extremely clean, staff super polite and the food was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelent place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great and friendly staff and a beautiful and peaceful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel. Comfortable, great amenities and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay here. Close to train station, great staff, rooms big. Recommend getting a balcony. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the nicest hotels we've ever stayed at. Loved the shower, probably the best shower I've ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accommodation. Convenient to trains and buses and very comfortable and immaculate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are very helpful and accommodating. A++ will be coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is amazing. My wife and I came to Japan for 2.5 weeks for our honeymoon and joked that the Potel was our home away from home, but it really was. Kyoto is amazing and we highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a sweet and modern hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room and reception
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An amazing stay with a unique experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The space was clean and felt very Japanese.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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First trip to Japan and this hotel was great! One of the highlights was the view of the park from our room along with cherry blossoms!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great family hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, very friendly. Location is walkable from station Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible staff, large rooms, very clean, so many cool amenities!!! Wish we could have stayed longer!!! If I ever go back to Kyoto, I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, wonderful amenities, outstanding service and very good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A FANTASTIC stay. It is luxury luxury luxury. You will feel well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service. Great everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was nice and clean and spacious. Great location by the park and aquarium. Friendly staff. Great breakfast with lots of American and Japanese choices. Easy drivable access to all attractions. Lots of extras in the hotel makes it for really nice time. I love the rooftop with a view. Enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What an amazing hotel!!!! Clean, spacious rooms, wonderful staff - lovely location! Would recommend the excellent breakfast that’s offered. Great free ammenities- reading room, onsen, traditional pyjamas, laundry, coffee/tea/drinks and snacks at any time….We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, rooms a bit small, didn’t like that the bathroom wasn’t separate (sink in the room, shower not closed off.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent venue, beautiful view and access to the park. Communal areas had access to complementary drinks and snacks, music room and games/reading area. Very relaxing time for me and the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The atmosphere of the entire hotel is clean and restful. The view of the park was fantastic and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025