Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Located near Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant, laundry facilities, and free WiFi. The vending machine provides quick snacks, and breakfast starts each morning right.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₹3,959
₹4,393 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking (1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (2)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Non Smoking (6)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (5)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (1)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (5)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Smoking (6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Single Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room-Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room 1 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 1 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 2 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 2 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 3 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 3 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 4 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 5 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 6 Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room 6 Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Minami Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8044

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Jujo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪来来亭 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪珈琲館YC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ドミノ・ピザ - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
Room features
All 424 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 1

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 1

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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Kyoto Universalhotel karasuma
Kyoto Universal Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma on 13 Oct 2025 start from ₹3,958.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km). Jujo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Kujo Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 578 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zhuofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility with a restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shazeeyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs. The hotel kepy our bag, after check out so we could visit Arashiyama for for the day before the night bus to Tokyo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Provided breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, basic hotel. The breakfast and dinner weren't bad. Close to the train station and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel provide both breakfast and supper. It's very helpful for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katsunori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large bath made me relax.A free supper and a free breakfast made me stuffed.Hotel mans are polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zola

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

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast and dinner was great. It was annoying to have to turn in the key every time I left.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

かなみ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a hair on the restroom floor when I got to the room. The outlet switch for the refrigerator didn’t properly work so it was turning on and off by itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very small but the facilities makeup for that. You get breakfast included in the price which is a very good deal for the price. There is a Lawson right near the entrance for quick shopping. Kyoto station is a good 20 minutes walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Newton

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property, bad odor, old furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Georgia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was very suprised to find that the hotel was open to the elements with no proper roof when you walk in the hallways for your room. Could easily flood on a stormy night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff we encountered were great! The room and bathroom were so small it makes a cruise ship cabin seem big. We knew it would not be roomy ahead and was ok. The beds were really hard though. The bathroom has a high step and to get in the tub was extremely difficult for someone with arthritis. Dinner and breakfast were provided. We both really liked the dinner. Neither of us cared for the breakfast. They both say they end at 9:00, but the staff closes the area 30 minutes early. The area was ok. Not much around it. If you struggle with steps and a hard bed, this is not it. If that’s not an issue for you, it’s a good price! The staff truly were so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
5 or so min walk to Kujo metro station. Lawson store right next to hotel. Breakfast and dinner included in stay, which we weren’t aware of. Check in was slow and English was limited. Breakfast was ok for the convenience, dinner we only had once during our stay as obviously much better food in Kyoto! Room and bathroom very small and dated decor. No wardrobe or space to put your luggage so was difficult with our 5 night stay. Plenty of washing machines and tumble dryers. Would recommend only for a 1/2 night stay and you are price sensitive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食夕食が付いて破格のお安さでしたし、お献立も無料とは思えない素晴らしい内容でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

KATSUSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
京都駅より少し歩きましたが、リーズナブルな点がそれはカバーされたと思います。翌日は近くにあるバス停を利用しましたので、問題なく旅行行程をこなすことが出来ました。またこのホテルを利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

EN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝夕食付き、大浴場あり、コインランドリーありでお手頃価格。物価高騰のご時世、どうやって実現しているのか不思議に思うくらいお手頃価格です。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

IKUO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
立地に対して、コストパフォーマンスが高い
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
無料のご飯がおいしい
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

拓也

京都駅に遠くないですので、アクセスはよいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2食ついていて よかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
特別きれいではないが、京都駅徒歩圏内にも関わらずこの値段で食事付き、サービスも必要十分。単純に素晴らしいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025