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Rakuro Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Kyoto Imperial Palace

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Lounge
Property entrance
Property entrance
Lounge
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

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen with Japanese-style

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 202 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moderate with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Bidet
  • 254 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moderate

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moderate Large with Japanese-style

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 510 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Japanese-style

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Moderate Large With Japanese-style

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Superior with Japanese-style (Adjoining Private Bathroom)

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

Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
186 Joshinyoko-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0867

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nijō Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Heian Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station - 1 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 16 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 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
  • ‪楽食 - ‬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 TV in reception and a lift
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • 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
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 200-10,000 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

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

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

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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Rakuro Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 540 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Lounge areas are wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SINAVY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the relaxing guest lounge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Reinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the luggage storage service and the overall look of the place! So nice! We enjoyed our stay a lot and the staff we
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Near imperial palace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Soichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orsolya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too few laundry machines and takes a bit of time to dry
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a really nice Hotel. Subway is near and we enjoyed our stay a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Midian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small and no dressers or closets to put away clothes. Hotel seems new and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xingqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and like the Japanese style bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, beautiful ground floor room with a botanical theme available for guests. water and teas available free of charge.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities and great rooftop views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and close to the imperial palace. The cafe, roof terrace and hotel lounge were stand outs. Slightly unusual layout with bathroom but worked out well with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the size of our room with the sitting area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I never share reviews, but this hotel really deserves one! It was a great experience all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naiheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and suitable for family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, staff were very helpful and nice. Bidet didn’t work, laundry units took forever to dry. Lounge area and rooftop were good common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for our family

What a lovely little hotel. Our family of 4 from Australia loved everything about this place. Great location, really nice groovy vibe, super clean & very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful hotel. The bath in the room was exceptional. We also loved the shared space.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and friendly service. YAS did an awesome recommending to many visiting places that we are very thankful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay!

I loved our stay in Kyoto. This hotel is close to two bus stops and a subway stop. The restaurant downstairs is also lovely. The laundry on-site is also a huge win. The only thing that we didn’t enjoy was the lack of wifi. The service was spotty at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024