Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Hotels
8.4 (6957 reviews)
Shimogyo-Ku Myodenji-cho 701-1 , Kyoto , JP

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Great location
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Negative comments about cleanliness, including issues with hallways and carpet stains.
Service
8.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.32
Excellent location central to attractions and transport.
Room Quality
8.77
Rooms are spacious, well-designed, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.3
Some amenities noted positively, though there were complaints about laundry facilities.
Value for Money
8.26
General value perception is good, but some felt it was expensive.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Breakfast options were disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.68
A mix of positive and negative experiences leads to an overall good impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:09

Property Description

Prime Location in Kyoto
Agora Kyoto Karasuma, strategically situated near major attractions like Kyoto Station and Nijo Castle, offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities.

Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and currency exchange services during their stay at Agora Kyoto Karasuma.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Kyoto's popular landmarks such as Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station, all just a stone's throw away from the hotel.

To experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in Kyoto, book your stay at Agora Kyoto Karasuma now.

Important information:

Meal-inclusive rate does not include meals for children sleeping in existing beds. Additional fees apply for children's meals if adults book a meal-inclusive rate. Please contact the property for details.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 6957 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Giulia • couple • it
7
Ottima posizione per visitare Kyoto!
Pros:

La posizione è stata perfetta per visitare Kyoto senza dover perdere un’infinità di tempo negli spostamenti.
Il letto e i cuscini erano davvero comodi e il bagno diviso in 3 “stanze” lo abbiamo apprezzato molto.

Cons:

Avevamo alte aspettative ma oltre agli aspetti menzionati tutto il resto lasciava a desiderare. In particolare modo la pulizia era davvero assente, i pavimenti in camera erano sporchi con macchie e lo stesso i muri.. la polvere era ovunque e si vedeva a occhio nudo.
La finestra era una finta finestra, non si poteva aprire ed era tutta opaca perché probabilmente la struttura è tra due palazzi quindi non entrava quasi luce ed era abbastanza claustrofobica.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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DOKUR • couple • tr
8
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MURAKAMI • family_with_children • jp
7
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Rupinder • solo_traveller • au
10
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Karolina • solo_traveller • pl
10
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Defencearrow • solo_traveller • nl
6
Reasonable stay
Pros:

Lekkere drankjes bij de entree

Cons:

Personeel wat afstandelijk en niet heel behulpzaam. Wasmachines ook slecht beschikbaar zonder regels vanuit het hotel.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Manon • couple • fr
7
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Kathy • couple • us
8
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Michael • couple • de
9
Empfehlenswertes Hotel für ein paar Tage in Kyoto
Pros:

- Top Lage, viel fußläufig zu machen, Metro in der Nähe und Famima direkt daneben
- sehr bequeme Betten, gemütliches Zimmer

Cons:

- Zimmer ohne Fenster
- Room Service nur alle 3 Tage

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Dubrazka • extended_group • us
10
Great hotel and location!
Pros:

Great location!

Cons:

Weird smell in the lobby.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
うみ • couple • jp
10
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Elisa • couple • gb
9
Peaceful
Pros:

The space, good vibe, the aesthetic, easy place to explore Kyoto from.

Cons:

Fishy smell in the lobby

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Senyo • couple • nl
1
Not worth your money and not even close to 4 stars
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Although the hotel looks nice in the photos, this is definitely not a 4-star hotel in our opinion. Our stay was so disappointing that we canceled our last night and went to Osaka earlier.

We booked breakfast included, but it looked nothing like the images. On the first morning, we asked where breakfast was served and were told to wait at the tables in the lobby. A few minutes later, they brought us a plate with some scrambled eggs, cold potatoes and cold fish. The food was cold, and I’m vegetarian, but nobody even asked about dietary requirements. When we asked to cancel and refund breakfast for the remaining days, they refused.

Check-in wasn’t very welcoming either, and the room wasn’t cleaned properly. During our four-night stay, they didn’t even replace the used coffee cups from the first day! Very bad for a hotel claiming to be 4 stars.

The room was also very small and definitely didn’t feel like the advertised 20 square meters. There was nowhere to sit apart from the bed. The sink was in the room itself, and there wasn’t a fully enclosed bathroom, which made the layout feel uncomfortable.

The only good thing was that they agreed to refund our last night so we could leave early. Overall, a very disappointing stay. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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sonia • couple • it
10
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Ünal • couple • de
8
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JUNKO • solo_traveller • jp
8
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Daniel • couple • pt
4
Cons:

Hard pillows.
Clothes washing machine doesn’t dry well
Room to small and not confortable

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • solo_traveller • pl
9
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Nicole • solo_traveller • au
9
Great place to stay in Kyoto
Pros:

The hotel was in a good location, not too busy around the area but very close to subway lines, bus stops, restaurants and one of the main streets in Kyoto. The hotel was clean, room was small but that's to be expected, wasn't too much of a hassle but you could probably only have one suitcase open at a time. Good breakfast in the morning but if you want there are lovely small cafes around the area too. Overall a great place to stay during our time in Kyoto.

Cons:

The pillows were too hard and the toilet had carpet.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Lidian • couple • es
7
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