Kyoto Earth Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (616 reviews)
Kamigyo-ku, Komanomachi 541 , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Helpful and friendly staff
Good location near attractions
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness in certain areas
Rooms can be cold
High prices during peak seasons

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, such as odors in the bathroom and unclean fridges.
Service
9.35
Many reviews highlighted positive interactions with staff, especially Natsumi who was mentioned for helpfulness.
Location
8.89
Several reviews mention good location, being close to tourist spots and public transport.
Room Quality
7.84
Overall positive comments on room size and comfort, but some issues with temperature control.
Amenities
8.37
Guests appreciated the amenities like washing machines but had some issues with cleanliness.
Value for Money
7.83
The hotel was considered slightly expensive during peak times, but still reasonable for the provided services.
Food and Beverage
8.38
No specific mentions of food and beverage were made; assigned target rating.
Overall Experience
8.35
A mix of positive and negative experiences overall, leading to a general satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 10:52

Property Description

Charming Kyoto Earth Hotel

Located in the heart of Kyoto, Kyoto Earth Hotel offers a delightful stay with air-conditioned rooms, complimentary bikes, and a serene garden.

Comfortable Accommodations

Each room features a kettle, desk, and a flat-screen TV for your convenience. Select rooms even boast a private balcony for a relaxing retreat.

Multilingual Staff and Convenient Location

With fluency in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, our staff is dedicated to ensuring a pleasant stay. Explore nearby attractions like Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station easily from our prime location.

Ready to experience the charm of Kyoto? Book your stay at Kyoto Earth Hotel now!

Important information:

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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 616 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Tomotaka solo_traveller jp
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Diego couple us
10
I’ll take it again with no doubt.
Pros:

Great location!! Bus stop and subway entrance was close, really great if you’re using those as your main transportation.
Room: Plenty of space for a hotel in Japan. Really good for two people.
And the shower… so relaxing !!

Cons:

The floor room wasn’t totally clean, nothing crazy, but noticeable.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Marie couple de
9
Great stay but reception/staff support needs to improve
Pros:

The only place we've stayed in Japan that has bathroom that doesn't feel like a campervan. Nice interior, glass door, tiles, large mirror. Quiet, offers free bicycles (but only 2 is available for all rooms/guest). Clean room with basic amenities.

Cons:

Eventhough we indicated we'd arrive at 1-2pm, there was no one at the reception for us to drop our luggage. The phone number provided took awhile before someone picked up and that person doesn't speak english. This was frustrating as we had to wait 30mins but in the end, we had to catch a staff in the building to help as he was cleaning the room - so there was no help from the phone call.

Location was decent but still require the bus the get around.

Prices on booking.com says includes taxes etc but we had to pay addtional accommodation tax. This should just be added on the total price.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
りんちゃん solo_traveller jp
8
Pros:

ロケーションが良かった
まわりに飲食店も多く困ることはなかった

Cons:

お部屋のカーペットの色が濃いせいかホコリが目立った。

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

La ubicacion al lado del rio.

Cons:

Las camas eran durisimas, personalmente me parecierom incomodas.
A parte, no pudimos dar con el personal en ningun momento y nos toco dejar las maletas en un locker un poco lejos.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Wendy family_with_children nl
4
Geen service vanuit hotel
Pros:

De lokatie!

Cons:

Wij hadden vooraf contact opgenomen met het hotel met de vraag of we onze koffers konden achterlaten, omdat we vóór de inchecktijd zouden arriveren. Helaas hebben we hier nooit een reactie op ontvangen.

Bij aankomst bleek de receptie onbemand. Er stond slechts een briefje met de tekst dat men “even weg” was. Uiteindelijk hebben we een uur in de lobby moeten wachten voordat er iemand verscheen. Onze taxichauffeur heeft nog geprobeerd te helpen door te bellen, wat we zeer waardeerden, maar het blijft frustrerend dat dit nodig was. Zeker in een stad als Kyoto, waar je je tijd goed wilt benutten, is dit erg zonde.

Het hotel heeft online een goede beoordeling, maar het lijkt alsof er iets veranderd is, mogelijk een wisseling van eigenaar. In eerdere reviews werd gesproken over vriendelijk Japans personeel, maar tijdens ons verblijf van vier dagen hebben we nauwelijks iemand bij de receptie gezien, en zeker niet het niveau van service dat je in Japan mag verwachten.

Bij binnenkomst in de kamer viel direct op dat er een muffe geur hing. We hebben eerst het raam open moeten zetten om het enigszins fris te krijgen. De hygiëne liet daarnaast te wensen over. Toen we een stoel in de kamer verplaatsten, lag eronder veel stof en vuil. Dit zijn dingen die je in Japan eigenlijk niet verwacht.

De bedden zijn bovendien extreem hard. Dit was al genoemd in eerdere reviews, met een reactie dat men eraan zou werken, maar daar is blijkbaar nog niets mee gedaan.

Service zit soms ook in kleine dingen, en juist daar gaat het hier mis. Er staan bijvoorbeeld slippers op de kamer, maar slechts voor twee personen terwijl wij met drie waren. Als je dan een extra paar wilt vragen, is er simpelweg niemand beschikbaar om dat te regelen.

Hoewel er kaartjes aanwezig zijn om aan te geven dat je kamer schoongemaakt mag worden, gebeurde dit niet. Pas op de laatste dag werd er een keer vuil opgehaald en gevraagd of de bedden verschoond moesten worden.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Manfred family_with_children nl
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Nenad solo_traveller rs
10
Pros:

Ljubazno osoblje, lepo iskustvo.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Thao solo_traveller be
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Hiroaki solo_traveller jp
7
安い割には快適
Pros:

安くて部屋が広い

Cons:

寝具が無かった
浴槽が無い(シャワーのみ)

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Dra Mercedes solo_traveller pa
10
Pros:

Limpio, excelente relación costo beneficio.
Personal amable
Excelente ubicación

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple us
10
We’d stay here again!
Pros:

Loved the proximity to the river and having access to the bikes! Clean room and very practical for our stay in Kyoto.

Cons:

Dryer in laundry room struggled to dry clothes.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Asami solo_traveller jp
10
快適
Pros:

清潔、部屋が広い、駅から近い

Cons:

スタッフとはメールのやり取りのみで会えませんでした

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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FRANCO couple it
7
Pros:

La camera ci è piaciuta molto per l'arredamento e per gli spazi; meno per la pulizia. Non si può dire che fosse una camera grande, ma per gli standard Giapponesi è risultata comunque comoda. In particolare il bagno con una doccia davvero grande e comoda. La posizione non è proprio prossima al centro, però a pochi passi ci sono le fermate dei mezzi pubblici.

Cons:

Come detto, la pulizia ci è sembrata un po' carente. In diversi punti della camera, la moquette era molto impolverata e si vedeva che era stata pulita frettolosamente.
La reception non è sempre presente. Tramite msg ci avevano confermato la possibilità di depositare i bagagli prima del check in, ma quando siamo arrivati non c'era nessuno e abbiamo dovuto aspettare il ritorno della receptionist (dopo circa un'ora).
Abbiamo utilizzato la lavanderia (a pagamento), ma l'asciugatura non è stata sufficiente nemmeno raddoppiando il tempo di lavoro.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Ana Paula couple ar
8
Agradable lugar pero sin calidez humana.
Pros:

Las instalaciones, el tamaño de la habitación, la limpieza. La ubicación también es buena.

Cons:

Retraso en contestar las consultas por parte del personal de recepción. Nunca estuvo presente durante nuestra estadía. Le hicimos consultas y demoraban muchísimo en responder incluso algunos mensajes no fueron respondidos. Sugiero dejar un canal de comunicación vía WhatsApp para los extranjeros ya que no siempre es posible llamar vía telefónica.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
亮太 couple jp
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
佳敬 couple jp
6
割高感あり
Pros:

交通は便利

Cons:

館内設備が不足

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Terasaki solo_traveller jp
7
Pros:

ホテルのスタッフの方と一度も顔を合わせることなくチェックイン・チェックアウトしました。
とにかくスムーズに宿泊できて良かったです。

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Constance couple nl
6
viel tegen
Pros:

De kamer was prima, schoon en voldoende ruimte. Fijne douche. Ligging was goed.

Cons:

Er is geen personeel aanwezig aan wie je iets kan vragen. Toen we om 17:30 uur wilden inchecken was er niemand aanwezig. Het (nood)telefoonnummer werd niet opgenomen. Ook de volgende ochtend (8:30 uur) was er niemand. We konden dus ook niet vragen om onze bagage nog even op te slaan. Dat viel tegen.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Jaime family_with_children es
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee