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Ark Hotel Kyoto

3.0 star property
Central hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping centre, near Nijō Castle

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Property amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift

Room options

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Semi Double, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Double Room, Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Smoking (For 3 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Semi Double, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Semi Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Single Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Single, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

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Single, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Semi Double Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Semi Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Twin, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Non Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Twin, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non Smoking (No room cleaning service on your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Single, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single, Smoking (No room cleaning Service during your stay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Goshocho, Mibukayou, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8811

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 15 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 55 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 94 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 100 min drive
  • Omiya Station - 2 min walk
  • Shijo-omiya Station - 2 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 14 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 15 min walk
  • Tanbaguchi Station - 16 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将四条大宮店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪立ち飲み 庶民 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hattory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京一 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ark Hotel Kyoto

Ark Hotel Kyoto puts you a short five-minute drive from Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit MIBU, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Nijō Castle and Pontocho Alley are a short five-minute drive away.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 160 rooms
  • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property 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
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1991
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

MIBU – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

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

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1100 to 1100 per person

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ark Hotel Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ark Hotel 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 Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Yes, MIBU offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Ark Hotel Kyoto like?
Ark Hotel Kyoto is in Nakagyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Omiya Station and 15 minutes' walk from Nijō Castle.

Ark Hotel Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location hotel..
It's a small and simple hotel but location is good. A lot of restaurants nearby and there's a money changer machine and MUFG ATM machines next to arashiyama line. Important is this money changer machine provides good rate for foreign currencies compare to other bank machines. Room size is not big but the twin room for two persons sharing is still quite OK to me. I choose the twin room without cleaning services but they will still provide you new clean towels everyday. This hotel has coin operated washing machines and dryers therefore it's convenient for those people have a need to wash their clothes. The front desk staffs are helpful and friendly. They help us to call taxi to Kyoto station. We took taxi to Kyoto station because we have four big luggages. Those people who travel with light, they can take the hanyu omiya station to Kyoto station. It's convenient because the station is just nearby the hotel. There's a two mins walk Mcdonald near the hotel and less than one min walk family mart near the hotel. Drug store is nearby the hotel too. I will choose this hotel again if I come to visit Kyoto.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Wifi can’t use internet and price is charge from app
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice place! I like the breakfast! Clean rooms
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

SIU YIN, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

a bit far from the sites. the room was small by American standards, but maybe normal for Japan. Unfortunately I was put into a smoking room which made the stay worse.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The room smelt like smoke n was very dated. The staff was very nice n helpful. The breakfast was greay.
Johna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

All we like
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Decent location with access to underground, albeit not the main lines. Rooms are extremely clean but lacking on some basics like enough plugs for 2 people to charge phones & tablet/laptop. Beds are very hard and there is no AC.
Arturo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

the hotel is nice and the staff is very generous and polite.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome bathroom. I love the fabric fabreeze in the room for guests... after hustling around town and building up a sweat it’s helps keep the suitcase smells at a minimum! Only issue was kind of weak air conditioner
Ricardo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

One night in Kyoto 😊
Centrally located, close to everything, clean facilities. We only stayed for a night but it was a good experience.. thanks!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is not that far from Kyoto station. Room is big, nice and clean. Close to bus stop, metro train and convinient stores.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place but not perfect!
Pros: - Very nice staff. Room was clean and nice. - Great location. Bus stations are right in front of the hotel. You can buy bus day-passes from the hotel and you can just hop on/off the buses to get to most attractions in Kyoto within 10' ride. If you don't like the bus, walking to Gion and Pochonto is only 20'. Cons: - There's no AC in the room. Only heating. We had to open the window to let the cool air in.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean, small, comfortable...economical.
If you are looking for a a place to comfortably spend the night after a full day of local touring, this could be a good place for you. A good place for me to take my teenage son and a father-son trip, but not probably where I would go with my wife for a romantic getaway. We explored all day, took a shower, crashed, got up and repeated!
2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Not bad, just average
Thin walls allow you to listen to babies crying or people talking in the rooms nextdoor.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

SIEW MUI, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Improvement suggested
Poor air conditioning.
SIU PING, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very poor internet wifi, stopped working and staff said it was due to heavy usage, worked for 30 minutes next morning then stopped again.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Average hotel close to Omiya subway station
Pleased with location - 1 min walk to Omiya subway station (easy connection to Kyoto station (one change at Karasuma) and two stops from the Gion area). 2 min walk to Shijo-Omiya overground station (direct train to Arashiyama). The staff were fine but their English wasn't great. We didn't use the hotel facilities much or have breakfast there. Instead, we bought food for 10% of the price at the Family Mart almost next door to the hotel. We opted for the eco-room (cheaper if you agree to not have your room served during your stay, which was fine for us as we were only there three nights). Room was larger than average for Japan. Bathroom was tiny (but this is normal for Japan) and the shower pressure and temperature was good. There was a fridge, a hairdryer and a useful cord extension. Lots of power sockets. No English channels on the TV. Have marked 'room comfort' as 2 (disappointing) because of the overwhelming heat (on overcast days in April!). We turned on the button marked 'air con' and it just pumped out hot air. It was almost unbearable. When we spoke to reception, in broken English they told us to open the window, which we had tried, several times, but it seemed glued shut (perhaps because we were on a floor quite high up). We ended up leaving the bedroom door open for as long as possible before going to sleep each night but it was still uncomfortable and we woke up drenched in sweat. Price was very good though for blossom season. Hopefully this was just an anomaly room.
Verified Expedia guest review