Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Hotels
9.3 (1234 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 1234 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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Megan couple gb
8
Pros:

Really enjoyed this hotel. Clean, comfortable with good facilities including a great onsen and footspa on the rooftop. You also got a free drink each evening on the terrace which was a nice touch. The location was good - an easy walk over to Gion.

Cons:

The laundry service was exceptionally expensive and the costs we were charged were significantly higher than the invoice we had received.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Solange couple br
10
Recomendo!
Pros:

Conforto das instalações, limpeza, localização, atendimento cordial e atencioso dos funcionários. Além de tudo isso, apreciar a bela vista de Kyoto, enquanto se relaxa com os pés em águas quentes, com uma bebida para acompanhar, foi uma experiência incrível. Adorei!

Cons:

Nada.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Nikolai couple bg
9
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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David couple us
10
Pros:

Friendly and Accommodating staff in the heart of the Gion District, super accessible to do everything you want in Kyoto. Also the view from the onsen on the 9th floor was incredible and refreshing

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Nikolai extended_group bg
9
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
10
A fabulous hotel with excellent facilities in central Kyoto
Pros:

Fabulous stay in central Kyoto
Comfortable room
Amazing onsen and facilities
Terrace and free drinks (with hot foot bath) was fantastic after a day of sightseeing.

Cons:

Room was small with limited space for luggage but this is typical in Japan

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Carol family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Excellent customer service and location

Cons:

Traditional breakfast underwhelming and there was no common place for breakfast. There was no view except the wall of another building. ☹️

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple gb
7
Clean, comfortable in a fab location with fantastic roof terrace and views. Tiny bedroom.
Pros:

Loved the roof terrace, sitting with our feet in the warm foot bath, enjoying a nightly free drink and taking in the views of the city. Loved having our breakfast up there too. The onsen also had the same amazing view - alternating between men/women with the other onsen which didn't have a view. Location was fab too, very central to bars, cafes and stations.

Cons:

The bedroom was really tiny with very little space for clothes storage for 2 adults staying for 4 nights. There was nowhere convenient to store our suitcases either, so we kept tripping up over those. The breakfasts in a box were pretty disappointing, we had expected a traditional hotel buffet breakfast. There was no bar area to relax and chat or play cards in the evening either, just the reception area.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Shun couple jp
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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David couple us
10
Great time. Would stay there again
Pros:

Roof top osen. Location. Nice interior finishes

Cons:

Needs a cold plunge in osen

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Darren couple ca
7
Cozy well located hotel for a short term stay.
Pros:

Great location close to 2 different train stations. Easily walkable into the downtown.

Cons:

The room was quite small. It’s deceptive in the pictures shown online compared to the actual size of the room. This was my only main issue with our choice of hotel during our day. Everything else is pretty decent.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Therese couple gb
8
A great stay in a great location
Pros:

Great staff, well-located. Riverside onsen was the best and free ice creams and drinks..

Cons:

Room was really small. Expected small but couldn't open suitcases without putting on the bed and there wasn't enough space underneath the bed for them.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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MEINAN couple tw
9
漫遊沈靜古都上
Pros:

很有京都氛圍感享受
蠻喜歡每個細節
床也很舒適
適合輕巧入住
離河源町和錦市場和新京極很近大約5~10分鍾範圍
對面是高島屋
迎賓🥂還不錯賞景
Lobby飲品有多選擇自取
這間是可以泡大浴場還有冰棒

Cons:

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
K
Kellie couple gb
9
Fantastic hotel in great location
Pros:

Amazing rooftop terrace and shared baths. Staff super helpful and friendly. Nice touches like free drinks were appreciated. Fantastic location between Gion and shopping areas.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Jasmine couple au
9
Can’t reccomend this place more!
Pros:

We loved how the onsen was included. Specifically we loved the rooftop foot onsen looking over the mountains! You get a free alcoholic drink in the evenings up there! Also loved the free snacks on level 9

Cons:

Rooms a little small but that’s everywhere in Japan!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Irina couple ru
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Masaru extended_group us
8
Pros:

Good location, good rooftop view. Ofuro included, but it switches every day so depending on when you stay you may not get the one with a view

Cons:

My room had a view to the north which was just another building. Breakfast is not included but the paid option is a prepackaged breakfast that varies each day and may not be to everyone's liking

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Nazuna couple jp
10
また泊まりたい
Pros:

空庭テラスが最高でした!夜行ったので貸切で夜景を楽しみながらのんびりできました

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Nedialka couple us
10
Perfect
2026-03-01 via Nuitee