Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Hotels
9.3 (1288 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Inaricho 324 , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room sizes
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Some guests noted cleanliness issues, specifically in the bathrooms.
Service
10
Guests frequently praised the staff for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
10
The location was consistently highlighted as excellent, with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.9
Several reviews mentioned rooms being small or cramped.
Amenities
9.9
Positive feedback on the onsen, rooftop bar, and mini bar amenities.
Value for Money
9.4
Perceived value is good, though some felt the room size did not match the price.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Limited food options available; no restaurant on-site.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:01

Property Description

Central Location in Kyoto

Luxurious Amenities
Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto boasts air-conditioned rooms with a terrace, free WiFi, and a restaurant. Enjoy the comfort of a seating area, flat-screen TV, and safety deposit box in each room, along with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries. Relax in the hot spring bath available for all guests.

Multilingual Staff and Nearby Attractions
The hotel offers a bar and multilingual staff fluent in Arabic, English, Japanese, and Chinese. Explore nearby attractions such as Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Conveniently located just 400 meters from Gion Shijo Station, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto is the perfect choice for your stay in Kyoto.

To experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Kyoto, book your stay at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto now.

Important information:

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

9.3
Based on 1288 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 9.9
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 9.9
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William couple us
10
Pros:

Wonderful onsen. Great location.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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nobuhiko couple jp
8
全般的は良かったです。
Pros:

ロケーションが良かったです。

Cons:

清掃が良くなかった。
ゴミを処分してなかったこと。
ラウンジのコーヒーが非常に不味かった。
せめてマクドナルドのレベル位には達して欲しい。

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Vojko couple si
6
Disappointment, despite the beautiful onsen, which could not compensate for disgusting breakfast and lack of any view fr
Pros:

Amazing Onsen and central location. Terrace, but not in winter/early spring when it is almost useless as seating outside is chilly despite running hot water provided for soaking legs

Cons:

Awful breakfast, worst one during our stay in Japan. Everything cold and pre packed, tasteless and the worst thing - no place to eat it. Staff advice us to take it in the room - superior one but facing directly into the nearby building, no sun, no sky, like in prison.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Florian couple at
7
Appealing but not extraordinary.
Pros:

Located directly in the city center.
The highlight is the terrace, which features a bar and the unique opportunity to bath your feet in hot water — perfect for relaxing after a long day exploring Kyoto.
Guests usually receive one voucher per day for a free drink on the rooftop terrace.
The rooms are equipped with absolutely everything you might need—including traditional Japanese clothing. The hotel also features a spa area, although we didn’t have the chance to use it.
Free coffee, macha and beverages at the reception area.
Very friendly personal at the reception!

Cons:

The standard rooms are really small — very small! We even had trouble fitting in two standard suitcases.
Breakfast is served in boxes, and guests are free to choose where to eat. In nice weather, the rooftop terrace is the preferred option. There are two alternating breakfast types: an average continental breakfast and a traditional Japanese one, which some guests may find a bit challenging in the morning.
Reception is located on the 9th floor, and I honestly couldn’t tell whether the carpet had a deliberate pattern or was simply very worn and dirty. We didn´t like that all kind of drinks were served in plastic "glasses".

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
10
This hotel is beautiful!
Pros:

This hotel is beautiful! The rooms are really lovely and the rooftop bar and onsen are really outstanding. Would 100% recommend and would love to stay here again! Location wise its perfect walking distance for all the temples and a short train ride away for a few other things.

Cons:

We loved it all.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple us
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Bar couple il
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Matt couple us
10
Our stay was fantastic. The staff was very attentive and the property was great.
Pros:

Very convenient location. The rooftop terrace is fantastic. The onsen is terrific & the lobby has free coffee & snacks.

Cons:

Our room was very clean and nice but was small.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
9
Amazing roof terrace and location, recommend!
Pros:

Amazing location, easily walkable to Nishiki market, Gion district, Pontocho alley, lots of bars and restaurants. Wasn't expecting the foot spa on the rooftop, which was very welcomed after so much walking and welcome drinks (!) as well as lovely views too. Free soft drinks, coffee and snacks also available in the lobby area.
Comfortable bed, great powerful shower.

Cons:

The room was the smallest we stayed in in Japan which was a bit tricky with all our luggage, but after rearranging some of the tables we manged to squeeze everything in. There was also a bit of a musty smell, but a dehumidifier was provided.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Sintia extended_group se
10
Pros:

Most likely the best location in town. Beautiful view from the terrace while you enjoy the drink and hot footbath after a long day with a lot of walking.

Cons:

No breakfast buffet. You can get a overpriced bento box for the breakfast.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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yukiko solo_traveller jp
9
満足
Pros:

立地が良かったです

Cons:

特になし

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Anna couple id
10
Pros:

Это был лучший отель в нашем путешествии. Локация, онсен, номер, обслуживание, всё порадовало!
Онсен приятный вечерний бонус после длительных прогулок!
Красивый интерьер в японском стиле.
Внимательный персонал!
Еду не пробовали, тк рядом очень много разных кафе, ходили все разы в новые места.

Cons:

Обязательный доп сбор за кофе зону и онсен, можно было бы вшить это в стоимость отеля и не собирать доп деньги.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
7
Pros:

Location, roof terrace and onsen

Cons:

When the weather is bad, a lack of a place to eat breakfast other than n reception or in your room.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple gb
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Kinga couple pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo duzo udogodnien, onsen, taras, pyszna kawa i lody.

Cons:

Nic

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Tino couple de
8
leider empfang am Rezeption sehr unpersönlich .vom japanischen Höflichkeit wenig zu spüren
Pros:

die lage perfekt .
sehr ruhig .
onsen super.
dachtarasse super.

Cons:

das Zimmer was sehr klein und so wie die eingerichtet ist sehr unpraktisch.
keine Möglichkeit Sachen auszupacken und die reise Taschen abzustellen.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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ANGELA couple gb
10
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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YU XUAN couple tw
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Antoinette solo_traveller gb
8
Good location, nice hotel but not my favourite stay.
Pros:

Enjoyed the hotel's location, complimentary drinks in the lounge & roof terrace and the hot foot spa on the terrace.
Our room was small but had everything we needed and the bathroom was good.
The Onsen was quiet.
Most of the desk staff were great. One lady spent time trying to find somewhere to get my phone screen mended. She called lots of places for me, which was very kind.

Cons:

Some of the staff were a little unwelcoming. One lady in particular took exception to me standing outside the front of the hotel with our rented bikes, while my husband went up to our room to get his sunglasses. She asked me to move away and although I explained, she then stood watch, staring at me until my husband reappeared!
Totally unnecessary.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Kostas8888888888 couple gb
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee