Call for great rates
+1-833-728-20413,334 reviews
From
$94Shimogyo-Ku Iwatoyamacho 411, Kyoto, 600-8445, Japan
Reservations:
+1-833-728-20413,334 reviews
1/138
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Welcome to the Imu Hotel Kyoto, your home away from home in one of Japanâs most enchanting cities! Nestled just 1.4mi from the vibrant city center, our cozy 3-star haven offers the perfect spot for travelers looking to explore Kyoto's rich culture while enjoying modern comforts. Start your day right with our delicious breakfast, and rest assured that youâll be able to stay connected with our free Wi-Fi as you plan your adventures around the city.
Step inside and youâll find an enticing blend of contemporary design and warm hospitality. Our restaurant tantalizes your taste buds, and the bar is perfect for unwinding after a day of discovery. Each of our non-smoking rooms is equipped with air conditioning, ensuring that your comfort is our top priority. Thoughtful amenities like soundproof rooms, balconies with stunning views, and even bidets add a touch of luxury to your stay, allowing you to relax in style. Plus, our building is wheelchair accessible for added convenience.
Donât just take our word for it â with a whopping 3334 reviews, our guests rave about their experiences at Imu Hotel Kyoto! Starting at just $94 per night, delve into the beauty of this historic city with us as your launchpad. Whether you're a solo wanderer or a family looking for adventure, weâre here to make your Kyoto getaway unforgettable! Come visit us on Shimogyo-Ku Iwatoyamacho â where fun and relaxation meet in a perfect blend!
As you settle into Imu Hotel Kyoto, prepare for a delightful culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, ăŹăšăăŠăł #1! Here, youâll find a modern ambiance that complements tantalizing dishes designed to please every palate. Indulge in breakfast masterpieces that set the tone for your day of exploration. Come lunchtime or dinner, our seasonal specialties highlight local ingredients and flavors, ensuring your dining experience truly embodies the essence of Kyotoâs rich gastronomic culture.
Paying for your stay is a breeze with a range of accepted payment options, including JCB, Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and UnionPay, alongside cash. This flexibility means more time for you to plan those unforgettable escapades and unforgettable memories. Whether you're taking a long walk through the ancient streets of Gion or marveling at the iconic Kinkaku-ji, you'll appreciate the ease with which you can settle in and focus on enjoying your Kyoto adventure!
After a day filled with experiences, retreat to one of our various room types tailored to fit your unique needsâbe it a cozy Twin Room for a peaceful nightâs rest or a spacious Family Japanese room that accommodates everyone. With a host of options designed for different group sizes, you can enjoy time together or unwind in quiet solitude, creating the perfect ending to your Kyoto day. Join us at Imu Hotel Kyoto, where your comfort and enjoyment come first!
Closest airports
Osaka International Airport
23.4miKobe Airport
39.2miKansai International Airport
49.2miChĹŤbu Centrair International Airport
60.3miRestaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Balcony
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bidet
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Show 11 photos
Room - 1 Twin, Bunk
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Refrigerator
+
More details
This twin room is air-conditioned and has soundproof walls, a carpeted floor and a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
Show 8 photos
Japanese Style, Terrace
2 Futon Mat Beds
160 sqft
Balcony
Terrace
View
Flat-screen TV
+
More details
Unwind in our cozy Japanese-style room with a private terrace, featuring 2 comfortable futon mats and a stunning view. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 children, with modern amenities like air conditioning and free toiletries for a memorable stay.
Show 7 photos
Single Room
1 Twin Bed
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
More details
Relax in our cozy Single Room with a comfortable Twin bed, featuring air conditioning and soundproofing for a peaceful stay. Enjoy the added luxury of a bidet and free toiletries.
Show 13 photos
Double Room
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
x4
+
x3
More details
Experience comfort and luxury in our Double Room with a spacious 129 sqft size, featuring a double bed and modern amenities like air conditioning and soundproof walls. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child.
Show 12 photos
Triple Room
1 Double Bed
1 Bunk Bed
150 sqft
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Shower
x3
+
x4
More details
Our Triple Room is a spacious 151 sqft haven for up to 3 adults and 2 children, offering comfortable sleeping arrangements with 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed. Enjoy modern conveniences like air conditioning and soundproofing for a peaceful stay.
Show 10 photos
Room, Single Use, Bunk
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Shower
+
More details
Enjoy a cozy stay in our Twin Room with Bunk Bed, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Featuring air conditioning, free toiletries, and soundproofing for a peaceful night's sleep.
Show 5 photos
Art
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
More details
Experience a vibrant stay in our Art Double room, featuring a comfortable double bed, air conditioning, and soundproofing. Perfect for 2 adults looking for a stylish and cozy retreat.
Show 6 photos
Art, 1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
+
More details
The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a carpeted floor, heating as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
Show 8 photos
Loft
150 sqft
Refrigerator
x4
+
x3
More details
The double room has carpeted floors and features air conditioning, soundproof walls and a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
Show 6 photos
Room - 1 Bed
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
+
More details
The air-conditioned single room features a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a carpeted floor, heating as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
Show 17 photos
Japanese Style Family
4 Futon Mat Beds
225 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
+
More details
Show 15 photos
Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
160 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
x10
+
x6
More details
8.9
3,334 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Angus
10
September 2023
A stunning hotel that we could not fault in any way. The room was amazingly modern and clean, and well furnished. The hotel was very well positioned only a few minute walk from Shijo metro station with direct access to Kyoto Station only two stops away. There was a cute bar in the lobby which also offered limited but very lovely food. The staff seemed to take pride in their hotel and their service was impeccable, nothing was too much to ask and they always offered kind greetings. We stayed one night when Japan were playing in the Rugby World Cup and we wanted to watch the game at a local bar. They gave some recommendations and then rang up the one we chose to ask for their availability and told us how it would work for a big event from information on the phone. This was invaluable and we went to the bar to watch the game which turned into one of our three week Japan highlights! Breakfast was unique but lovely and everything was served quickly from a choice of four options. Kyoto is a mesmerisingly diverse city and this wonderful hotel made the experience all the more enjoyable!! Even little things like intuitive controlled air conditioning in the room, extra pillows in the floor corridors and free Japanese sake at the bar every evening go a long way when travelling! Cannot recommend enough, would have paid double the price and still given it as good a review so the fact it is so cheap is amazing.
Leah
10
December 2024
We enjoyed the bed & breakfast/hostel style atmosphere among the common area. It was nice to see the lobby lively with other travelers and the food was good too! Lots of vegan options. It was a nice balance of modern and traditional. Definitely recommend for groups.
Joel
10
December 2024
This was one of our favourite hotels from our trip to Japan. The hotel was very stylish and had a nice bar area at the front (they offer free wine and sake to guests staying at the hotel!). The staff were super helpful and friendly, and they allow luggage storage in the daytime should you need it. The rooms were a good size and were clean. There was space for a few suitcases which was a welcome change from the hotels in Tokyo! Imu hotel is in a good location in the dead centre of Kyoto, itâs just a 5 minute walk to the metro station which takes you straight to Kyoto station. There are lots of bars and restaurants in the area too so plenty of selection to eat and drink. We didnât try the food at the hotel restaurant but it did look great. We would 100% stay at this hotel again should we return to Kyoto.
N/a
Ellen
10
December 2024
The water dispenser and complimentary coffee and sake were AWESOME! Everyone was so kind and helpful, and the room was pretty spacious by Japan standards! We had a great shelf (console) above the beds (2 twins) and lots of outlets. Also, having the sink outside of the bathroom was a game changer. Loved the humidifiers and extra pillows in the hallway. And the lobby area is a cute and cozy place to hang. I would definitely stay here again!
Location could be a little more central, but I also liked that it was away from the chaos of the city. No notes other than that! We all really enjoyed our stay!
Melina
10
December 2024
Cleanliness, the bunkbed, the breakfast. We are always looking forward for breakfast. Taste and presentation is excellent. I have never liked vegetarian food, but thereâs is something I came to like. Although I didnât ask, I hope there is an option to have a boxed breakfast option when you need to be somewhere early in the morning. Kiddo loves the bunkbed, too. The size of the room is small as most Japanese accommodation but there is a space to move around and open one luggage at a time.
It is a little bit far from the train station. Walkable but imagining if I have little kids, this is a bit of a walk.
Gernot
10
September 2024
From the beginning on, we felt like at home. Everyone at the hotel was so friendly and welcoming! The rooms were equipped with a double bed and a bunk bed. Both very comfortable. Enough sockets and USB-outlets to charge all your devices. All rooms are newly furnished, comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was a big surprise - lots of set breakfast menus- also vegetarian and vegan opinions - and a buffet with lots of homemade and organic dishes. A real delight to start your day! The restaurant also offers many vegetarian and vegan dishes. The playground next to the lobby was great fun for my daughter (8).
Some guests might miss a TV in the room - however, we didnât.
Ramiro
9.1
January 2025
RECOMMENDED. The hotel staff was very kind and they even had freebies everyday at the front lounge. They allowed us to leave our suitcases before the check-in so we could enjoy our first day without having to carry them everywhere or spend money on a locker. The room was small but cozy, even if we were 3 somewhat large adults with a lot of suitcases and carry-ons, we could fit comfortably well and didn't have any problem. The place was very well connected with many bus stops and subway stations, and was very close to many tourist attractions. We really enjoyed the time we had in Kyoto and would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Small room, ac was very high
Janka
10
October 2024
The location of the hotel was perfect. The room was clean. The food was great. The staff were amazing! At the bar they offered selection of free sake to try, which we enjoyed so much. It was great opportunity to try different types of sake. There was one type of sake that I enjoyed very much and was interested in buying. The member of staff was so helpful that he found the location where they selling it and went to buy it for me on his day off. On our departure day he brought the sake for me. The staff at the reception helped us with transport of our luggage to Tokyo. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Yen-hsun
10
December 2024
Room: Spacious and very clean, slight downside of no desk/table to eat inside the room (they provide communal space in lobby next to reception, but space is limited). Plenty of room to open 2x large luggages. 10/10 value for money. Shower: Amazing - strong water pressure and none of the icky pipings/curtains from the traditional hotels. The shower was simply very new. VERY spacious and enjoyable at 10/10. No tub. Toilet: Clean AND separate from shower which meant it was quite spacious. Bed: Slight firm but in a good way (i.e. does not sag), even on the top bunk. There are sockets for both bottom + top beds. Amenities: Free sake in lobby that gets rotated when it's finished; FREE HOT + COLD WATER from a boiler in lobby; reception has staff with fluent english + chinese + japanese; leaving luggage on check-in/check-out is very easy.
Cons: Wifi reception in top bunk bed was slow/choppy; if walking to Kyoto Station and Gion district it is a long walk (30+mins); toilet paper is terribly thin (as is with all hotels in japan)... But all in all these are immaterial against the price and overall experience.
Emily
10
January 2025
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ IMU Hotel Kyoto was a bit tricky to find at first, and we ended up taking an Uber since we hadnât fully gotten the hang of the trains and subways after spending our first week in Hakuba. But once we arrived, we were immediately blown away. The hotelâs large, beautiful glass windows revealed the chef preparing a delicious gnocchi dish, setting the tone for an unforgettable stay. Inside, the restaurant and bar area exuded a friendly, welcoming vibe, with cozy seating that encouraged socializing. We quickly met some lovely couples enjoying happy hour, who kindly invited us to join while our kids had fun in the designated kidsâ area. The food was exceptionalâwell-priced and full of flavorâand the cocktail selection was vast, making it easy to unwind after a busy day. We opted for the more traditional room where we slept on the floor. All four of us had our own single mattress, which rolled out on the tatami floor. The mattresses were like thick memory foam, offering great comfort. The first night, I slept like a baby, but by the second night, I did experience some back soreness from sleeping on the floor. Thankfully, we were only staying for two nights, so it wasnât a huge issue. The hotel is in a quiet, peaceful part of Kyoto, but still within walking distance to the train station (once we figured it out). We were able to explore the Gion district and wander around the city with ease. Its location was perfectâquiet, yet close to everything we wanted to see. Overall, IMU Hotel Kyoto was a fantastic choice for our short stay. The combination of welcoming ambiance, great food, and comfortable rooms made it the perfect base for exploring this beautiful city.
Nothing
Attractions
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.7miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
1miShoren-in Temple
1.5miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.7miThe Philosopherâs Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.6miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
4.6miSagano
4.9miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5miByodo-in Temple
8.3miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.5miUtsubo Park
26.4miNational Bunraku Theater
27miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.4miMinami
27.5miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.2miAttractions
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.7miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
1miShoren-in Temple
1.5miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.7miThe Philosopherâs Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.6miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
4.6miSagano
4.9miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5miByodo-in Temple
8.3miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.5miUtsubo Park
26.4miNational Bunraku Theater
27miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.4miMinami
27.5miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.2miAirports
Osaka International Airport
23.4miKobe Airport
39.2miKansai International Airport
49.2miChĹŤbu Centrair International Airport
60.3miăŹăšăăŠăł #1
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Balcony
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bidet
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Happy hour
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
View
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Reservations
Call us for our best daily rates
+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
American Express,
Visa,
JCB,
Mastercard,
Diners Club,
Cash only,
UnionPay
This property accepts cash.
Featured hotels
Featured hotels
Cities nearby
Popular cities
From
$94Call for great rates
+1-833-728-2041