Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple

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Lobby
Restaurant
Public bath
Public bath
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

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

Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

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

Single Room, Non Smoking (6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (3)

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

Single Room, Smoking (4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (5)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Single Room, Smoking (6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (4)

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

Twin Room, Non Smoking (5)

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

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

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

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room-Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Minami Ward stay.A stay at this Minami Ward hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Kawaramachi Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Kyoto Tower. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

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
  • ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪珈琲館YC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ドミノ・ピザ - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma also features a vending machine and laundry facilities.
  • 424 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Dining venue
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers 424 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 200-10,000 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property only accepts cash.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma to the airport?

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma is 29.2 mi (49-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma on Oct 26, 2025 start from $48.64, excluding 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 Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma.

Does Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offer free breakfast?

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

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

Is there free parking at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma have a pool?

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma does not have a pool.

Does Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma to downtown Kyoto?

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma is 2.5 mi away from Kyoto.