Koto An

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Kawaramachi Street

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Restaurant
In-room dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, rice cooker
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Immerse yourself in the charm of Kyoto near Kawaramachi Street at Koto An. Stroll through the serene garden, indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar. With cooked-to-order breakfast and helpful multilingual staff, this guesthouse offers a warm welcome.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
The current price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Rental house of Traditional Machiya in Kyoto (maximum of 10 people), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Futons

Family Room with Shared Bathroom (2,3,4 Persons), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Rice cooker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
240-2 Sakai machi, 2 chome, Muromachi dori Gojo sagaru, Simogyo ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8162

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shijo Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 50 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 89 min drive
  • Shijo Station - 12 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 13 min walk
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 2 min walk
  • Tanbaguchi Station - 21 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪蕎麦の実よしむら - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪スペインバル Santres - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ピザーラ京都中央 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Koto An

When you stay at Koto An, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Gojo Station is only steps away.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Roman-Kan(main reception)]
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (JPY 1650 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Rice cooker
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2500 per person
  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of JPY 5000

Parking

  • Self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults (guests age 12 and older) in the reservation. Guests under 12 years not sharing a bed with an adult and using existing bedding are charged the adult rate.

Also known as

Koto Hotel Kyoto
Koto Guesthouse Kyoto
Koto Guesthouse
Koto An Kyoto
Koto An Guesthouse
Koto An Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Koto An offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Koto An does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Koto An?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Koto An?

Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Koto An?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Koto An and nearby?

Koto An has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Koto An?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Koto An like?

Koto An is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Gojo Station and 10 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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Koto An Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very good stay! Would recommand!
Marie-Sarah, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

See review for accurate building address
DO NOT GO TO THE ADDRESS LISTED ON HOTELS.COM. Go straight to this address to check in: 542 wakamiya-cho; this will take you to the check in office, and they will tell you where to go for your room which is about a block and a half away. This hotel is a solid 3.5. The adage "you get what you pay for" applies here. My room was upstairs and the stairs were very narrow and steep; lugging one small suitcase up was perilous. The bathrooms are shared but there are three toilets for the 4(?) rooms in the building. There is a shower stall and a soaking tub. The soaking tub would be nice if there were English instructions on using the tankless water heater. This is an old style building so gives you an "authentic" experience for your stay in Kyoto, but in exchange lacks many of the amenities that comes with a standard hotel. There was a small kitchenette though so that is a point in its favor. Check in and check out, once I was provided with the correct address, was pretty simple and easy. I only stayed here one night and it was comfortable for that night, but any longer may be a challenge.
Coral, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

昔ながらの古い建物でありながら、よくお掃除が行き届いていて清潔感があり、気持ちよく滞在できました。 セキュリティもしっかりなされてて安心して宿泊できました。
Miki, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Te cobran por lavar las toallas y no deberían es un servicio que debería de venir incluido, nunca fueron a hacer limpieza, y estaba acordado en casa tercer día, la cocina algo sucia y vieja los dueños Super groseros
Ana Karen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rumi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

ゆっくり寝れましたがエアコンの音やドライヤーの音結構大きくてびっくりしました。人の話し声や階段の上り下りの軋む音も凄く聞こえるのでそういうのが気になる人は違う所を行かれるといいと思います。そういうのを気にせず畳部屋が好きな方は過ごせると思います。6.5畳くらいはありました。
Miyuu, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

和室の部屋でのんびり出来ました。
ちよこ, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicklas, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Bonne localisation, très central. Accès à une cuisine complètement équipée. Par contre, le futon était très mince, impossible de dormir sur le côté. Aussi, on entend tout ce qui se passe dehors et ailleurs dans le hostel. Très mauvaise insonorisation. La cuisine et les salles de bain ne sont pas chauffées, elles sont directement dehors.
Marie-Eve, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

昔ながらの家なので人の話声やドアの開閉音などが聞こえましたが、他のお客さんも気を付けていたのもあってか、レビューほど騒がしくはなかったです。響くのでドライヤーなどを使う時は気を遣いました。古き良き京都の町屋に宿泊できていい体験になりました。
Tomomi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

JUNYEUB, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

attention jardin non accessible et très froid ...
stephan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

ChiaoChu, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

保留傳統町家購造及生活感,離車站近,週邊機能充足,值得推薦。
MING HUI, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Small room. Long check in process
Check in needs improvement, the reception was not onsite and you have to walk 5 minutes to it, but took us 15 mins to find it, the actual checkin process was really long as well and took 10 mins. The accommodation was okay, theres only one toilet and most of the times we have to wait really long before we can use it, the room was so small
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A nice experience living in the residential area in Kyoto.
建笙, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Huei-chung, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Huei-chung, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

방에 들어간 순간 우리 아들은 귀신이 나올것 같이 무섭다 하면서 샤워도 하지않고 손발만씻었다 취소할려고도 하였으나 밤늦게 도착했기에 어쩔수없이 잤다 방은 여기저기 구멍이 나있었고 문은 닫히지않아 문사이로 찬바람이들어오고 정말 최악인 여행이었다 게다가 여러개의 게스트 하우스를 운영하는 사장과 직원은 대단히 불친절했다 또 사진과 다르게 타올은 돈을 내고 사야만 했다 완전히 사기당했다 친절한 일본인이 아니라 불친절한 사기꾼인 일본인의 인상을 가지고 돌아왔다
kkongtul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

어미니티를 모두 구입해야함. 가격에 비해 너무 많은 옵션을 따로 구매해야함
인테리어나 모든 면에서 꼭 경험하면 좋은 교토의 호텔이지만 비용에 비해 옵션이 너무 복잡하다.
caleb, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient near the train station and price is reasonable!
1-night trip

6/10 Good

伝統的な建物での宿泊のついて
ホテルに慣れている人にとっては音に戸惑うと思います。 構造上人が移動するたびに音が発生し、その音によって目が覚めたり眠れなかったりします。 耳栓の貸し出しはありますが神経質な方は厳しい環境かと。 またトイレとお風呂も共用のためタイミングによっては使えない状態が続きますが、幸い近くに銭湯があるため、お風呂は銭湯(430円)で済ませてもいいかと。 立地は申し分ないです。 音が気にならない方であればおススメします。
ミチ, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t stay in room K24!
Have stayed in ryokans our whole trip and this one was the absolute worst. The place itself is fine (same as most of the other typical cheap ryokans) and the staff are lovely and very friendly, however the room we were staying in was terrible. Every time someone moved in the room above us there were terrible squeaks in their floorboards (our ceiling) which were loud enough to wake you and give you a headache. Also the wall to the outside street was literally paper so every car, bike and person going past could be heard. This room was very loud and very distracting. I can usually handle some noise and light during the night but this was ridiculous. I’m glad we only stayed here for one night!
Nicole, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a really lovely stay at Koto an, the staff and home was lovely. The only down fall was really loud guests arriving at 3:30am on our second night who continued to talk and move around upstairs for another hour into the early morning. The house is very old so the floors creek a lot. I would definitely stay again but would ask the home stay to consider having check in time window boxes as it was really unpleseant to be woken at such an early hour and for the guests to be able to continue loud conversations as they prepared for sleep. Thank you for having us.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a good Kyoto experience
Nice clean house, just like the photos.
Kayoko R., 2-night trip