ALA HOTEL KYOTO

Hotels
9.1 (1745 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Shiokoji cho 518 , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Variety in breakfast
Cons:
Small room size
Some amenities outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Many reviews highlight the hotel as very clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.68
Several comments praise the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.22
The hotel is noted for its excellent location near the train station.
Room Quality
8.87
Rooms are well-designed and comfortable, though some are small.
Amenities
9
Amenities like onsen and good breakfast options were mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.66
General sentiment leaning towards high value considering the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Breakfast options varied and praised, though some found it lacking.
Overall Experience
9.28
Overall satisfaction expressed across multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 10:58

Property Description

Central Location in Kyoto
Located in the heart of Kyoto, just 300 meters from TKP Garden City Kyoto, ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers a convenient base for exploring the city. With Gion Shijo Station and Kiyomizu-dera Temple nearby, guests can easily immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Kyoto.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience comfort in every corner with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this 4-star hotel. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a kettle, flat-screen TV, and a hairdryer, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Near Major Attractions
Explore the vibrant surroundings with popular attractions like Kyoto Station, Sanjusangen-do Temple, and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall just a stone's throw away. Don't miss the chance to discover the beauty of Kyoto from the convenient location of ALA HOTEL KYOTO.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1745 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.28
大村(Oomura) solo_traveller jp
8
Pros:

大浴場が良かった。

Cons:

特になし。

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Camila couple gb
10
Best days in Kyoto!
Pros:

excellent hotel. the spa upstairs is a great thing after a day of walking in Kyoto. Close to the train station and easy to get around. Great value for money

Cons:

the washing machines seemed to be few for the people there as they were always busy. Sometimes the staff were a bit rude but I guess that is a cultural difference

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Margarita solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

Het hotel ziet er nieuw uit en schoon, ook de was- en droogmachines zijn gratis te gebruiken.

Cons:

De kussens op het bed waren erg hard. Sommige hotels bieden een extra, zachter kussen aan, maar dit hotel niet.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ping Chung couple hk
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Claudio solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Tutto compresa la colazione

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Sigurður solo_traveller is
9
Pros:

Good location, only few minutes walk from Kyoto railway station. Small but clean room. Nice to relax in the spa after sightseeing some of the numerous temples of Kyoto.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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JA solo_traveller nz
9
Well located in Kyoto
Pros:

The room was spacious, with a separate toilet and bathroom. A window looked out onto our own small zen garden.
The onsens were wonderful, and a good laundry was available to use...great when travelling.
Staff were delightful.

Cons:

The restaurant is expensive.
The in room fridge was half the size of a normal small, hotel room fridge. It did not have a freezer compartment and turned off when we left the room. So it's not good to keep small food items or water coldness a little hard and pillows (only one each) were very hard and uncomfortable.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Chiara couple it
9
Servizi, posizione e personale ottimi! Consigliato
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nicolas solo_traveller fr
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Garrett couple us
9
A very comfortable stay near Kyoto station
Pros:

Facilities were spotless and the staff was overwhelmingly professional and accommodating. The rooms were comfortable and spacious compared to most of what you'd find in Japan. With just a 10 min walk from Kyoto station, it is well placed if for leaving the area.

Cons:

However, there isn't much to do within walking distance. The breakfast also left quite a bit to be desired. There were a lot of option but everything tasted pretty mediocre. Not worth the extra cost in my opinion.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Gustavo solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Habitaciones con mucha luz por la noche

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Rudolf couple at
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple us
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Saksham couple de
9
Excellent Location, Friendly Staff, Spotless Hotel
Pros:

The Hotel is perfect! Just walking distance from Kyoto station. We booked ALA hotel for keeping it as base for our commute to kyoto temples, osaka, universal studios and it was too good.
There is a 7-Eleven just in front of the hotel. Kyoto Yadobashi is 3 minute walk from hotel which has Uniqlo, GU etc for shopping and also a food court.

Cons:

Hotel is quite strict about the Onsen timing which is a bit pity that they close the Onsen at 23:00. Considering, mayn travellers come late after their hectic and long walking day and just to find out the onsen is already closed.

We have stayed in other hotels where onsen usually opens at least until next mornin 10AM.
the breakfast at hotel is good for one day but it is same menu for all days. We skipped breakfast twice because of the menu.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Ranjini solo_traveller lu
10
Pros:

Super clean rooms, great amenities, hotel is very close to many attractions and it's super close to the Kyoto station.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
10
Pros:

Great location!!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
Good location
Pros:

Good Location, friendly staff

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Spriggs solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Close to the train station.

Cons:

Bed were a little bit hard but found that with all of the beds in Japan that we slept on.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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EMANUELA couple au
7
was clean and good location :)
Pros:

we had a good time clean and good location

Cons:

maybe if we get breakfast will be good

2026-05-28 via Nuitee