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Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Nijō Castle

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Cozy living space with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, featuring a microwave and washing machine.
Check-in and relax in our welcoming reception area, featuring a comfortable seating area and a convenient check-in system.
Two single beds with vibrant bedspreads, a desk, and chair near a window.
Enjoy cooking in this fully equipped kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and range hood.
Stylish residential building with a central entrance and ground-floor business.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
740, Kitaiseyacho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8152
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Kyoto University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Kyoto

Central Kyoto stay.Your stay at this Central Kyoto hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Kinkaku-ji Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kyoto University - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Nijojo-mae Station - 12 min walk
  • Nijo Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪元祖からあげ本舗 ほりまる - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪New Delhi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪拾得 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

3-star hotel near Nijō Castle
As a guest of Kyoto Uraraka Guest House, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House also features laundry facilities and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kyoto Uraraka Guest House offers 29 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 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.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Kyoto Uraraka Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 409 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pia Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice for a single room at that price and I had a great view from my room. The staff were very helpful and I loved being able to get the city bus from right outside. There was a bit of noise but earplugs are a must have for travelling at this budget ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to get around on the buses, staff were very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great night's sleep.

The location is excellent for sightseeing and i had really good night's sleep.The room has everything you need and a really comfortable bed, but be aware, the room and bathroom is outdated, but perfectly clean. The staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had plenty of room and the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with several nearby bus stops. Roomy enough for 2. Good lighting and cooking area. Very good trash collection & towel laundry. Needs a dining table and chairs instead of the very uncomfortable couch-bed as no usable eating spot. The table chairs would be more comfortable to watch TV than that terrible couch. A couple of suitcase racks would be nice. Overall satisfied with apartment as a good value with good staff and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was located close to transport and amenities, we also found it central to our activities in Koyto

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great,they were helpful and happy to talk to you,i would stay their again next time i am in Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uraraka was the perfect base for my exploration of Kyoto. The room was small but clean and had had everything I needed. At the price, it was fantastic value. There were plenty of dining options nearby and it was close to public transport. The manager was extremely helpful and spoke excellent English. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debasish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs of the hotel are very nice and the hotel is at nice location and the ambience is calm and quiet. I liked the hotel very much during my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Staff & service
Terrible acoustic of walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big unit for an affordable cost. Not the closest to the train, but close enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

yuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All in normals, room is very small for this price is OK ! Interior Need new paint. The air conditionin install in terrible 5 feet High, so the air all time direct blow to the head.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very good Guest House

The receptionists were marvellous. All of them. Specially the young man that I met there on 2 days of my 3 day stay. I was going to Osaka from there; but the typhoon had come and the trains had been cancelled or suspended. He spent so much time to find out for me & then write the directions down, so I can take the normal slow train to Osaka (the bus Nos, the train names, the stations I needed to get off, the landmarks) and I got to near proximity of my Osaka hotel; he even asked me the address of the Osaka hotel so he can tell me which lines to take, to get off the train just near it. He was the most helpful receptionist ever and I have met many many receptions in my travels. He & this guest house topped them all. They have produced a very helpful local map of the buses near them. Thank you for being so helpful. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best budget-friendly stay in central Kyoto

I stayed a week in Uraraka and I was very happy with the service and with my stay there. After spending the 1st night in smaller room,the staff gave me a more spacious room which was perfect for a solo traveller.Read some reviews before about the location,but it’s actually perfect(I know the city very well).From the bus stop 1 min away from the guest house, there are buses taking you to Arashiyama,Higashiyama,Sanjo/Shijo region, Kinkakuji-basically to most tourist attractions in these areas.there are free bicycles provided and if you need train,JR Nijo is 15 min on foot.Two convenience stores within 3-4 min walk,and a big supermarket with a 100 yen shop also 3-4 min walk.Nijo castle is basically across the street.extra clean rooms,with daily towel change upon request and if you stay longer,they change bedsheets every 3rd day. Staff is English speaking and so,so helpful.Yuji san even stayed with me when my airport shuttle was late,in case I needed to call.Overall,nothing bad-only wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place located near Nijo Castle and some good ramen spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

If you want a grand hotel with a big lobby and glitzy bars then this isn't the place for you. If, however, you want reasonably priced, clean, central accommodation with good wi-fi and super helpful staff it is. Other reviewers have remarked on the size of the bathrooms and, while they are certainly small, they're perfectly manageable for a few days. The only negative to our stay was that the wide selection of breads for breakfast didn't include any non-sweet, plain varieties for toasting etc.: if that's the only criticism you can make then you know they're doing pretty well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nattawee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staffs are extra nice love the breakfast bread. The room is spotless ,glad that we have chosen this hotel at first we was going to stay for 3 night but change to stay here for one more night and just take a day trip to Osaka instead as it only take half an hour from here by JR train
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Arizona USA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice. Breakfast breads are very good. Bathroom is very small. Close to transportation but also very noisy outside from traffic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good place to stay

Good place to stay, good location, lovely different rolls and other items from the bakery for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (a 10-15 minute walk from Nijo JR station. All of the staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and spoke very good English. The breakfast breads were very tasty, and the tea/coffee facilities in the lobby were also handy. The room was very clean and spacious, with comfortable beds (we stayed in a twin room). There is also a large supermarket and a few 7-11s nearby, but it is a while away from the main touristy areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019