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Rakuro Kyoto

3.0 star property
Travelers relax with panoramic views from the rooftop terrace or step out to discover nearby historic landmarks in the heart of Kyoto.

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Located near Nijō Castle, Rakuro Kyoto offers a peaceful stay with amenities like laundry facilities and a rooftop bar. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and local cuisine at the restaurant. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Queen with Japanese-style

Standard Queen with Japanese-style

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Futons

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Moderate

Moderate

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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Moderate Large with Japanese-style

Moderate Large with Japanese-style

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Futons

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Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Superior with Japanese-style

Superior with Japanese-style

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Futons and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Moderate Large With Japanese-style

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen With Japanese-Style

  • Sleeps 2

Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom

Moderate Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Japanese-style

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Rakuro Kyoto is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Heian Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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186 Joshinyoko-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0867

What's nearby

  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nijō Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station - 1 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 16 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丸太町十二段家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪YUGEN - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪つゆしゃぶ CHIRIRI 本店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rakuro Kyoto

Hotel near Kyoto Imperial Palace
Located close to Nijō Castle and Heian Shrine, Rakuro Kyoto provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a lift and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 56 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Fridges, heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 2200
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 2200

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals are not included in the Breakfast rate for children whose stay is included in the rate.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 per person
  • Early check-in fee: JPY 2200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2200 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Kyoto Hotel
SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Hotel
SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Kyoto
SHARE HOTELS RAKURO
Rakuro Kyoto Hotel
Rakuro Kyoto Kyoto
Rakuro Kyoto Hotel Kyoto
THE SHARE HOTELS RAKURO Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Rakuro Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rakuro Kyoto?

Rakuro Kyoto doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rakuro Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of JPY 2200 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rakuro Kyoto?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for JPY 2200 (subject to availability).

Where is Rakuro Kyoto located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle. Heian Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km). Marutamachi Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Rakuro Kyoto Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 571 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel close to Kyoto subway. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asen Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, well connected and the staff can give you really good recommendations, they told us to go to Ramen Spot that was the best ramen we had in Japan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijayabaskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for stay.. stayed as a family and it was good size room. Bathroom was nice in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design and layout of this room was so well thought through - we agreed it was one of our best hotel experiences, especially over 5 nights. Helpful staff, great location, and great facilities and amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with small yet traditional feeling rooms. A comfy lounge with free refreshments, and attentive staff. Self-service laundry machines is also incredibly welcome The hotel is in a fantastic location, with a lovely park nearby along with both great quick options for food, as well as proper sit-down restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

GISELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Moderate room. Room felt smaller due to the large column near the beds. Great location close to a supermarket, train station and food options and bathroom was spacious. Only had 2 washers and dryers which were constantly in use and dryers took quite a while. For breakfast there was 3 sandwich options. Appreciated the guest lounge. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything walking distance, a clean a quiet haven for us after a long day of exploring. Staff were wonderful and attentive and the cafe downstairs was a real plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely helped you with everything and it has things in your room that helps you out with your trip and it's a good location . It's slap in the middle of Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tifanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my bedroom and it was wonderful stay! Great staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wei Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient as it is right at a train station exit. We drove into town and parking was relatively easy to find near the hotel. Night time parking rate starts 19:00 or 20:00 for most paid parking. The rooms are clean but very small and we have trouble opening more than one luggage. Overall it is a good value hotel at a convenient location unless small Japanese room size concerns you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely space with friendly staff. The standard twin room is extremely small with no space to store items, aside from a few hangers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel never disappoints. This is out second time staying here and every time we have a pleasant experience. The rooms are nice. The bus and subway are mins away. Many spots such as dt Kyoto, nishiki market, and the shopping arcades, are walkable. The lounge area is beautifully decorated and peaceful. The roof top patio gives a nice view of Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Rakuro Kyoto! Cozy rooms, friendly staff, and a great location for exploring Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so clean and the staff was super friendly and very helpful. The guest lounge was a very peaceful place to relax and unwind after a busy day. As a bonus the entire hotel smells amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in the perfect location. Near the subway and a short walk to the Nikishi Market, it ticked all the boxes. The staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and luxurious in this property. My family and I really enjoyed our time here and felt refreshed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Rakuro hotel in Kyoto. It is a beautiful space with lovely rooms and peaceful communal spaces. The lounge is a lovely place to sit for a while after a busy day in Kyoto. The staff is kind and helpful as well! We enjoyed breakfast one morning as well. While it was a bit pricey it was nice and filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and modern hotel in a convenient location with friendly service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Unique Stay

Tranquil and Zen atmosphere hotel with as much peace and relaxation. The price is definitely not work the stay as you are paying for an experience that you can get elsewhere for a much better price, but all cost is associate for the location and city, one I found as more hype than truth. However, the establishment is cleaner than most and the decor is elegant and relaxing. There is just a lot of little things about the room, amenities, and social rooms that can be done much better, especially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible stay. The room was beautiful, the staff was kind and accommodating, the facilities were unreal, and two major sightseeing destinations and a train stop were within walking distance. Highly recommend; we splurged for our honeymoon but are now unlikely to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rakuro Hotel in Kyoto We loved the hotel concept of fawn. There are beautiful plants and beautiful atmosphere in the lobby and guest lounge, featuring herb water with ice for the guests. The room was nice but not too spacious for a larger family. It was equipped with a mini fridge and kettle. Windows brought light to the room but no views, so it felt somewhat enclosed. The bathroom was very spacious and nice, with a separate toilet stall. The toilet/bathing spaces are separate from the room itself but still private within an overall enclosure. The hotel is conveniently located near the train station, eateries and convenience stores and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great (even provided a complimentary loaner umbrella when it rained! Did not expect that). The room itself was alright, wanted a more traditionally Japanese style room and got that. But the biggest complaint was the bathroom being separated from the room. It was a weird setup having a sliding door (no lock) leading to a hallway, where the bathroom was a separate door from the room, where only the room had a card key. The bathroom was supposedly intentionally only for the room occupant to use, but there was nothing preventing someone else using it, or taking items left in there. Nothing happened thankfully, but I didn't feel safe leaving my toiletries in the separate bathroom, since it's only a traditional lock for when you're occupying that room. Room was also too warm for winter. Luckily I could turn off the thermostat so that was a negligable issue. The shared area was also very nice if I wanted to hang out there, or on the rooftop patio and appreciated both of those. But the separate bathroom setup is the biggest reason bringing my rating down.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arutyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much to do around the area. But hotel was beautiful and staff was extraordinary!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place with convenient public transport connections, terrific staff, great coffee. Really great rooms, awesome bath, and a very slick ground level lounge/drinks area where they make house fragrances. Super impressed with this stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025