Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Hotels
Independent
9.8 (72 reviews)
146 Tenno-Cho Shimogyo-Ku, Kiyamachidori, Bukkoji Agaru, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8013 , Kyoto , JP

Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Coin laundry on site

Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning room quality
Great view and ambiance

Categories

Cleanliness
9.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.99
Excellent service noted in the review.
Location
9.72
Beautiful view of the Kamo River at night.
Room Quality
9.97
客室が最高でした。
Amenities
9.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.66
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.71
Enjoyed drinks while enjoying the view.
Overall Experience
9.98
Next time would love to stay with family.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 05:08

Property Description

Discover the charm of Aoi Hotel Kyoto, your perfect sanctuary nestled in the heart of the city, where modern comfort meets traditional elegance.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary wireless internet access and dedicated concierge services, ensuring your stay is seamless. Our property also provides luggage storage and laundry facilities to simplify your travels.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our six air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves. Enjoy entertainment on flat-screen televisions while your comforts are curated with daily housekeeping.

Prime Location
Step outside to explore vibrant attractions just minutes away, including Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s rich culture with nearby historical sites.

Embrace the elegance of Aoi Hotel Kyoto, and book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.71
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 9.97
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 9.66
Food and Beverage: 9.71
Overall Experience: 9.98
K
Kazumi family
10
Pros:

客室が最高でした。また、夜、鴨川を眺めながらゆっくりビール🍻で乾杯ムードに設定しており、次も家族で泊まりたいホテルです。

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
J
Julie
10
Pros:

Beautiful room and really nice staff.

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
A
adam
10
Pros:

A wonderful hotel. The cherry trees must be in bloom right now.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
A
adam
10
Pros:

Amazing luxury hotel in the best possible location south of Pontocho and across the bridge from Gion. A huge room with a terrace and a sparkling large bathroom with a shower, wooden tub, and river views. Fridge stocked with beer and soft drinks and a washer-dryer for longer stays. None of this comes cheap but go and enjoy.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
apartment-like stay by Kamo River in Kyoto
Pros:

Our room at Aoi Hotel was very spacious, with a balcony the size of some budget hotel rooms and overlooking the Kamo River. The room gets daily cleaning and restocking, but the reception/concierge is not really present (they can be summoned with a phone call from the front desk).

Overall, a unique, high-quality hotel in an excellent location.

2024-07-14 via Nuitee
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Peter
10
Pros:

Super fint hotel med fantastisk service

2024-07-09 via Nuitee
A
Alex
10
Pros:

Room was very nice!

2024-04-14 via Nuitee
K
Kasemsan partner
10
Pros:

Good location. Very nice place to stay.

2023-11-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

アメニティが少なかった

2021-03-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

とても素敵でした!ちょっとやっぱり高いかな、、、

2020-03-30 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Fantastic boutique review...great for couples
Pros:

Great boutique style with awesome amenities. The river view is amazing and kudos to Misato at the front desk who went above and beyond throughout the check-in process and helped translate all the little bottons in the room.

2020-02-26 via Nuitee
O
OhFranklin Couples us
10
Would stay here again
Pros:

What a swell spot.
The room was lovely.
We had a nice view of the river and would have our coffee in the morning watching people stroll by and the birds hopping around in the water.
Location was pretty ideal: Quiet but close to the metro, restaurants, and shopping.

Radiant heat in the floors. An almost fully equipped kitchen with coffee and small refrigerator. They don’t have a restaurant on-premise (or really, anything other than the rooms) so we’d buy yogurt and things the night before and make coffee (provided) in the morning. A number of convenience stores nearby.
Washing machine for mid-vacation cleaning.
Handsome bathroom although maybe a bit dark for putting on makeup (or per my wife). Fancier robot toilet than other hotels.

Lovely linens. The bed was comfortable but will be a bit on the firm side if coming from a plush hotel before your visit here.

Room had a good sized tatami area as well.

Desk staff were friendly and efficient.

2020-02-05 via Tripadvisor
H
HOSUN
10
Pros:

정말 깔끔하고 아늑하고 조용한 곳이었습니다.
교통도 편리하고요.
단 호텔 표시가 거의 안되어 찾느라고 한참 걸렸습니다.

2020-01-19 via Nuitee
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Littlefoodmonster Family cn
10
Our most favourite hotel in Japan so far
Pros:

This is the best hotel we have stayed in Japan so far. Location cannot be better - restaurant, cafes, shopping all around the corner. It is also within 10 mins walk to Gion where sightseeing can be done. The room is very spacious, clean and equipped with modern amenities. We stayed in a studio with a Japanese bedroom - perfect for our baby who is sensitive to noises. They provided us with a baby crib and a baby bath tub. Before we arrived, they have helped us book dinner and provided us with info about airport transfer. They also helped us book limousine from Kyoto to Kansai airport and taxi from hotel to bus stop. They are responsive to our emails and always think one step further for us. I just cannot wait to stay in this hotel with my family again!

2020-01-14 via Tripadvisor
R
rachellK492WO NONE
10
Best Stay in Japan Ever!
Pros:

교토에서의 마지막 날 이곳에 묵었습니다. 위치, 시설, 직원들의 친절함 뭐 하나 나무랄 게 없었습니다. 도착하기 전에 이메일을 주고 받으면서도 직원들이 너무나도 친절하다는 것을 느낄 수 있었습니다. 교통도 편하고, 걸어서 10분 이내에 갈 수 있는 곳도 많습니다. 관광지, 쇼핑(전통시장, 백화점), 식당 등등 정말 완벽한 위치입니다. 이번에는 아쉽게도 1박 뿐이었지만, 다음에는 더 오래 머물 생각입니다.
My parents and I stayed at Room 101 for one night before we leave Japan. The stay was filled with surprises all very pleasant. The staffs were extremely kind and helpful even before I got there. I can tell they were trying their utmost to make our stay as enjoyable as possible and it was.

The location was perfect. With only 10 minutes of walk you can get to historic area, bustling shopping district including traditional market and more. But we didn't have to leave the room at all. Overlooking nice stream we could easily stay the whole day in the room enjoying the view and relay. The room was very spacious and with well thought-of amenities.

I would love to come back to Aoi Hotel Kyoto for a longer stay next time.

2020-01-09 via Tripadvisor
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lolly616 NONE us
10
Excellent
Pros:

My wife and I stayed at Aoi Hotel Kyoto for five (5) days in November, it was perfect. The location was fantastic, walking distance to Gion and many, many restaurants. Our room looked over the river, extremely well appointed. It was extremely spacious and perfect for a longer stay. The hotel is similar to staying in a modern apartment or condominium. It is not a full service hotel but the staff is extremely helpful. I would highly recommended staying at Aoi Hotel Kyoto.

2019-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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GeoWall Family cn
10
Unique experience in Aoi Takasegawa
Pros:

We stayed 5 nights in the small traditionnal house Takasegawa belonging to Aoi Stay in Kyoto with our 2 children aged 8 and 9. The house is better than shown on the pictures. It has a small living room with a small kitchen and is directly on the steam behind the house. Although we went in winter we sometimes opened the window to see and listen to the small stream. Upstairs is a tatami room whith 4 comfortable beds. We also particularly appreciated that there were 2 full well appointed bathrooms.
The surroundings are fantastic with many small bars and restaurants. We mostly walked to main temples or rented bicycles.
Aoi staff were very very kind and extremely helpful always trying to fulfill our many requests.
We highly recommend this unique experience, very different from staying in a hotel.

2019-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

5G hotel: great location, great staff, great deco, great value and great memories. Just love it!

2019-12-27 via Nuitee
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Cheekylops Couples sg
10
Fantastic location and space
Pros:

What a great hotel nestled in a quaint neighborhood yet just steps away from the commercial core of Kyoto.

Love the room design and space - staff were also very helpful. Top marks for the immediate area and location.

2019-12-25 via Tripadvisor
K
KY family
10
Pros:

繁華街にあり、どこに行くにも便利な立地だった。
部屋から見えた鴨川の景色も非常に京都を感じられて良かった。
乾燥機付きの洗濯機がとても便利だった。
浴槽も広くゆったりリラックスできた。

2019-12-09 via Nuitee