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ALA HOTEL KYOTO

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Kyoto Tower

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Interior entrance
Front of property
1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 3000 per person)
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 2
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Smart TV
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Down duvet
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Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
518 Shiokojicho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8212

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪いなせや - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪焼肉やる気京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪珈琲館 (COFFEE-KAN) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京の焼肉処弘 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ALA HOTEL KYOTO

Upscale hotel near Kyoto Tower
Located close to Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple, ALA HOTEL KYOTO provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs/mineral springs or the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a hot tub and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 387 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,000 for adults and JPY 1,500 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 13,000

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot spring

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot tub
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3000 for adults and JPY 1500 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 13000

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

ALA HOTEL KYOTO Hotel
ALA HOTEL KYOTO Kyoto
ALA HOTEL KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is ALA HOTEL KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ALA HOTEL KYOTO located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kyoto Tower, Nishiki Market, and Kiyomizu Temple. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijō Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Shichijo Station is 9 minutes.

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ALA HOTEL KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 275 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and zen vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatsiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, and the staff was friendly. We added breakfast to our stay, and it was a good decision. Overall, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary hotel, nice and comfortable . It was the best of our whole trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness
It was perfect for our time in Kyoto. Very close to train station and easy transportation to the other key areas to visit in Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and efficient. Hotel was clean and ambience was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica Encina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was very simple. Good location near train station.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nice room, free use of washing machines and dryer, close location to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay experience. Queit and relaxing environment with great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to the train and shopping. Enjoyed this hotel very much. Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional and location was right near all public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near Kyoto station. Free facilities for washing & drying clothes. Staff was helpful & polite and provided good services. Will definately choose this hotel for next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception, service and cleanliness.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Hoo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second visit to ALA Hotel Kyoto. The experience was extraordinary, and the service was great. The public bath is another reason for coming back to ALA. Besides, it only takes around 8 min walk from Kyoto JR station, which is super convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room but location a Little outside of touristique areas
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

EJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly. Bed and shower was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic in all aspects. Conveniently located, reasonably priced, clean, and has a fantastic staff who were able to help us with anything. Would recommend to any traveler looking to see Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very stylish and clean. Sounds boring but it was a good place to get ready for our outings and to come back and relax. Easy to get to from the main Kyoto train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Great use of space, felt extremely spacious and luxurious. It was a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quieter area with great amenities. Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional value for the price and location. I highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, price reasonable, and the bathhouse is great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024