See all properties

Hotel Espasion Pontocho

2.0 star property
Hotel near Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel Espasion Pontocho

Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Elevator

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
196 Shimokorikicho Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8016
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Twin Room

Premium Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

You may also like

Ad

Six Senses Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 40 reviews
$912 nightly
The price is $1,003
Jun 4 - Jun 5
All taxes and fees included in total
Six Senses Kyoto

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto stay.A stay at this Downtown Kyoto hotel places you steps from Pontocho Alley and a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪eagle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thai Kitchen Baramee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪六傳屋 先斗町店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪石丸商店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪河道屋銀華 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Espasion Pontocho

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto
Hotel Espasion Pontocho offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Espasion Pontocho offers 21 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Similar properties

Front of property
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Downtown Kyoto
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,015 reviews
$66 nightly
The price is $73
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Espasion Pontocho to the airport?

Hotel Espasion Pontocho is 28.6 mi (63-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Espasion Pontocho on Jun 9, 2026 start from $85, 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.

Does Hotel Espasion Pontocho have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Espasion Pontocho.

Does Hotel Espasion Pontocho offer free breakfast?

Hotel Espasion Pontocho does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Espasion Pontocho?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Espasion Pontocho have a pool?

Hotel Espasion Pontocho does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Espasion Pontocho have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Espasion Pontocho to downtown Kyoto?

Hotel Espasion Pontocho is 0.4 mi away from Kyoto.

Hotel Espasion Pontocho Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, long island city

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to get to the hotel. It locates pretty much in the center of everything. Travelers who like shopping will definitely love to stay in this hotel. Also, it is very easy to get to see things since the train station is within walking distance. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

YEON WOO

객실 들어가자마자 환기 안 한 냄새가 났습니다. 폰토초 길이 작지만 유동인구가 있다보니 새벽에 사람들 소리 지르고 오토바이 소리에 잠을 설쳤습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

AKIRA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

kyoichi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chih Chien

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025