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ALA HOTEL KYOTO

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Kyoto Tower

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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ladder, stone walls, and a ceiling with a textured pattern.
Exterior
Moderate Twin Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Public bath
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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518 Shiokojicho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8212
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a sofa.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small window, and a door leading to the outside.

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Kyoto Tower View Twin Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Kyoto Tower View Twin Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, and a wooden headboard.

Moderate Twin Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.With a stay at this Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kyoto Tower and 2 miles (3 km) of Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Shoseien Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪立のみ いなせや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪珈琲館 (COFFEE-KAN) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hatago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ALA HOTEL KYOTO

4-star spa hotel near Kyoto Tower
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and a fitness center. Spa services, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at ALA HOTEL KYOTO.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 387 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers 387 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, 御香の湯. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 3,500 for adults and JPY 2,000 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

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
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

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.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 13000

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 accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
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, JCB International, Union Pay, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • 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

How close is ALA HOTEL KYOTO to the airport?

ALA HOTEL KYOTO is 30.1 mi (54-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ALA HOTEL KYOTO on Jun 30, 2026 start from $95, 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 ALA HOTEL KYOTO have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ALA HOTEL KYOTO.

Does ALA HOTEL KYOTO offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ALA HOTEL KYOTO, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

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

Is there free parking at ALA HOTEL KYOTO?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does ALA HOTEL KYOTO have a pool?

ALA HOTEL KYOTO does not have a pool.

Does ALA HOTEL KYOTO have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does ALA HOTEL KYOTO have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is ALA HOTEL KYOTO to downtown Kyoto?

ALA HOTEL KYOTO is 1.6 mi away from Kyoto.

ALA HOTEL KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 511 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, fairly newly constructed hotel a short walk from Kyoto train station. Clean room, friendly staff and excellent breakfast buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yan Tung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, hotel location convenience, staff are very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, rooms clean, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Man Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful! Friendly staffs, clean n tidy room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at ALA Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHIH HSIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
comfortable and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Very kind staff! Excellent location! Clean room!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, perfect location, great service and breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lai Ka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, good ambience and environment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, good spa. I'll stay again at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Aden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

DANNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great spa aera
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was classy and excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suhaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall great hotel and room. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Breakfasts buffet had good selection for the price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room, public areas, spa, and staff are all top notch. The look and style of the hotel is very modern Japanese and stylish. The rooms are a good size too with a big bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with great accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such beautiful rooms, great service and very close to Kyoto station. Wish we could’ve stayed here longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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