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Kyoto Hotel SANOYA

3.5 star property
Family-friendly ryokan with spa, near Kyoto Tower

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Exterior
Public bath
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Public bath
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese Style Room 10 Tatami mats Non-smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room 14 Tatami mats Non-smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese Style Room 14 Tatami mats Non-smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room 20 Tatami mats Non-smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese Style Room 20 Tatami mats Non-smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 58 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room(14 Tatami)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room (20 Tatami Mats)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
539 Higashishiokoji-cho, Higashinotoind, Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 87 min drive
  • Kyoto Station - 1 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 18 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 16 min walk
  • Tofukuji Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪魚民京都中央口駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京を味わう個室空間 うぐいす - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京すいしん - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪紡 cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京の焼肉処弘 京都駅前店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Hotel SANOYA

You'll be in a fantastic location at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA, only a five-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 10 minutes away.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 45 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (JPY 2000 per day)

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Toys

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Fusuma (room partition)

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and yukata (Japanese robe).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children

Parking

  • Self-parking costs JPY 2000 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Hotel Sanoya Inn
Kyoto Hotel Sanoya Inn
Kyoto Sanoya
Hotel SANOYA
Sanoya Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Ryokan
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 2000 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA and nearby?
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA has a spa and an arcade.
What's the area around Kyoto Hotel SANOYA like?
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station and 4 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Ki Yoon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

An average hotel. No coffee 😔
This is a very average hotel. Location is good, close to Kyoto station but far from night life. The cleanness in the room is decent but the lobby has a bad smell, kind of like old smoke. Pillows are very uncomfortable. The public bath is nice and clean. There is no coffee in the room or in the lobby, you should go and buy coffee in the morning. They provide Japanese style PJ and free beer in the afternoon which is nice.
Maryam, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice staff.
Lin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to all the transportation and restaurants.
Michelle, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient Location, Clean Rooms, Hot Public Baths
Our stay at Hotel Sanoya in Kyoto was very enjoyable. The hotel is conveniently located close to Kyoto Station and the staff was extremely helpful, professional and friendly. The rooms are Japanese style with tatami and futons, which is exactly how I like it. The rooms were very clean and I did NOT detect any cigarette smoke smell (which can be a consideration in Japanese hotels). The public bath was spacious and hot, though our room also had a private bath tub/shower as well. As a tip, Kyoto Station is big, so in order to find the most convenient exit, head towards the "Porta" section of the station head out Exit A5 and turn left before crossing the street. The hotel is right there! Alternatively, if you want to hit up a combini, Exit A3 takes you out right next to FamilyMart and you just cross the street (with Kyoto tower on your left) afterward to get to the hotel.
A 5-person room
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Outdated, smelly, bad futons
Was very disappointed that the mattress was uncomfortable to sleep on. The pillow was small and flat. Didn’t like the open area in lobby for smoking, it made the whole lobby smell!! We got the room with shower and bathroom which was a good idea but it room was outdated and shower and toilet was in different corner of the room. The doors and floor are so thin that we could hear everything around us!
Pahoua, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great experience
I really enjoyed my stay there
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice experience with a Ryokan
the location was great. close to the station. the staff were great and friendly. the rooms were comfortable. if you're not used to sleeping on the floor, it might be a problem. but for the experience it was great. Couldn't do it for more than a couple of nights.
GRACE, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Grandsons first trip
Great Japanese breakfast. Location is very convenient.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Wahitsu (Japanese room)
We booked for a Japanese room but it was very small and was far from a Japanese room as I know of it. The room had very poorly repaired and scratched-all-over furniture. The room was the same floor with the sub-kitchen and very noisy. Staff was very kind and helpful, the only positive point. Will only recommend to the homeless person.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very close to Kyoto Station. Convenient transport
Minimal facilities in room. Best thing is location.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, old world charm
We were very pleased with the Ryokan style room. The comfortable futons were laid out by staff at 7:30 pm, there were various size robes and slippers available in room. The public bath was clean and tasteful. The Japanese traditional breakfast was delicious, and added an old world charm to our whole experience. The staff speaks very little English but enough to patiently make our needs known. It was located in walmi g distance to the train station which made it easy to get around.We would definately stay there again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value, location, comfortable room.
The staff are very helpful and meals are all delicious.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel close to the train station
It is clean and has big space. The hotel staff is very nice. All of our family members are happy for staying 4 night there. The only thing I am not happy is that the restaurant is not a walk-in place. You have to reserve the food before you can get in. The restaurant staff does not know english at all. But it doesn't matter. There are huge food selections in the train station. It only take 1 min to walk there.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely ryokan experience
Great for an authentic Japanese experience. Very close to Kyoto station. If you want their evening meal you should request that by 6pm the night before
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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6/10 Good

One night stay in Kyoto
Stayed one night. Overall quite good .Tried the public bath in hotel , which is quite relaxing. Hotel name on the front of building very small , so have to watch out for it , as I missed the name twice !!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Location
Futon room is spacious and comfort except the bathroom is pretty small and old
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

fantastic traditional Japanese style room.
The hotel, though a bit old, does not show it's age and is very elegant and clean. the staff are really nice and helpful.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Family stay
Convenient location, bathroom is very clean, staff attitude is positive and helpful. Hotel condition is old, we could hear people chatting from the other side of the room clearly. My husband went down to the front desk to file a complaint in the middle of the night and it was addressed immediately. Breakfast is traditional Kyoto style, nice presentation and tasted good.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sanoya Hotel by Kyoto Station
We choose a Ryokan style room. It was very big and interesting with Tatami matts and sliding partitions. The service was fine and the staff were very friendly and helpfull. The authentic Japanese breakfast was a great experience. I would recommend for ryokan experience. The only negative feature was that there was a smell in the toilet area which was detectable when we entered the room.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great experience with Japanese style room.
Very handy location to Kyoto train station, walking distance to CBD. Staffs are very nice even limited English. Breakfast is very good, too. I'd send pics to my friends who are willing to Japan. Thanks a lot.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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6/10 Good

Good value for money -very close to Nagoya station
Stayed at twin room. The room and bathroom are rather small which is expected. Bedding were quite comfortable. Window can not be open though. Quite a good value for money. Excellent plus is that it's very close to JR Nagoya with Subway just around the corner. Familymart also very close by. Good quick stop before traveling elsewhere but staying too long might make you stressed out due to small space and locked window.
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8/10 Very good

Traditional Excellence
Terrific stay, the comfort was good considering we were a family first time experiencing traditional Ruakans and futons. Hotel was very well situated to train, entertainment.
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