You'll be in a fantastic location at Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto, only a five-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Also, Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 12 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 13 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
102 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 20
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 20
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
49-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Down duvet
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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 3000 for adults and JPY 3000 for children
Policies
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.
Also known as
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Hotel
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Kyoto
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Yasaka Shrine (11-min walk) and Kiyomizu Temple (1.2 mi), along with Kyoto Tower (1.4 mi) and Heian Shrine (1.5 mi).
What's the area around Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto like?
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station and 3 minutes' walk from Pontocho Alley. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2024
Cora
Cora, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Saeed
Saeed, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
SP
SP, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
This was my favorite hotel in Japan! The Onsen, rooftop bar, coffees/matcha, teas, and other amenities were AMAZING. I would love to stay here again.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Amazing stay
Had an amazing stay. Onsen view was incredible. Staff were very friendly.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
martin
martin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Wonderful hotel with a very professional and courteous staff. The property also has an excellent onsen. We felt very well taken care of during our stay and would definitely stay here again!
William
William, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Excellent hotel in Kyoto
We cannot recommend this hotel enough. It was in an excellent location with lots to do in the area. Also very close to a station, so travel to other areas in Kyoto was extremely easy. The rooftop foot spa was amazing at the end of a long day. The staff were excellent, from check in to check out. Laundry room was easy to access and check in/check out was quick and seamless. This hotel is an excellent choice and should be considered if you visit Kyoto!!!
Erin
Erin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 July 2024
This place had a complimentary drink ticket for the rooftop bar and a very nice onsen to relax in. It was very close to everything and so many options within walking distance.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Very nice hotel with hot tub and rooftop bar.
Helen
Helen, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2024
Hotel is beautiful, onsen are incredible, and the rooftop is amazing. Staff are excellent
William
William, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 2024
Room is too small.
Jing
Jing, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 2024
Room is too small.
Jing
Jing, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2024
Na
Rudolf
Rudolf, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 April 2024
It's a lovely hotel, great value and excellent staff. I would stay there again if I were in Kyoto. Really loved the Onsen. Rooftop bar was so nice as was the complimentary first drink.
William
William, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 April 2024
Value for price paid was underwhelming at this hotel. If you're looking for a traditional Japanese experience, this may work for you but we would've liked more amenities. As others mention, the rooms are VERY small by western standards. I was traveling with my mother and we did not feel the space was adequate to be comfortable in the room. The rooms may work better for couples or a single traveler but families should look elsewhere. Additionally, the hotel lacks meaningful lounge / shared space to compensate for the tiny rooms. I'd also note that the hotel only provides a traditional Japanese breakfast, whereas most other hotels we stayed (at this price point) offered a Japanese and western breakfast option. The main selling point for the hotel is the onsen, which we did not realize does not allow bathing suits so bathers must be nude. Perhaps this was poor research on our part, but my mother wasn't comfortable so she didn't use the hotel's primary amenity. The location is very central which is great but concierge advice on restaurants was underwhelming and no room service was available when we would have liked to order to the room. We took the chance on the boutique hotel but would have preferred amenities and room size of a larger chain hotel.
Rachel
Rachel, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 April 2024
The hot spring and roof top view is good, staff is friendly
PO MAN PAULMAN
PO MAN PAULMAN, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2024
The roof top area for eating breakfast was a wonderful way to start your day while the free evening drink and foot bath was relaxing after a day of touring Kyoto.The bento breakfast boxes were excellent. The Onsen baths were great with one having a view of the mountains where you could see sunrise. Staff were excellent and committed to ensuring guests have a wonderful experience. Great value.
Brent
Brent, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2024
We absolutely loved this hotel! The facilities were beautiful with amazing onsens and lounge with free drinks on the 9th floor. The onsen overlooks the city views which are beautiful especially at night. There is also a rooftop bar with fire pits and comfortable seating. The staff were helpful and attentive. The rooms were small but eloquently decorated and extremely comfortable. We give this hotel 5 stars and hope to return one day!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2024
Beautiful hotel in great location. The public baths and roof top terrace with amazing views (and foot bath) are lovely. The staff are very attentive.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2024
Loved this hotel! Having the foot bath on the roof after long days of walking complete with drink service made the experience that much better. I would absolutely stay here again—can't recommend it enough!
Janice
Janice, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 March 2024
Lovely hotel.
Enjoyed the rooftop hot water foot spa and daily complimentary drink after walking miles each day.
Hotel is perfectly located for downtown Kyoto just across the river from Gion.
Rail stations within a few minutes walk.
Great staff.
David
David, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2024
Excellent Hotel near many Kyoto Attractions
A truly beautiful hotel. The staff was excellent and had many English speakers, which helped me greatly. The onsens were always in great shape. The hot foot bath on the rooftop was a lifesaver at the end of each day exploring Kyoto.
The room rate was very reasonable, about $125 USD/night. For a comparable hotel in my area of the US, you'd be looking at $300+/night.
Samuel
Samuel, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
16 March 2024
General
The onsen was amazing especially the one with views over Kyoto.
The bedroom was a bit cramped with one side of the bed being against the wall - not ideal for the person sleeping on that side.
Do be aware of the need to book restaurants for supper - the first night we had to resort to a Family mart!