Nestled near Kyoto Imperial Palace, Noku Kyoto offers a luxurious retreat with in-room WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy bike rentals to explore the area or unwind at the restaurant while appreciating the multilingual staff's attentiveness - as praised by previous guests for their helpfulness and top-notch property condition.
When you stay at Noku Kyoto, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kawaramachi Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Jia Wei Singapore, which serves Chinese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Marutamachi Station is steps away and Karasuma Oike Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
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Hotel size
81 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 20
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 12 and younger included in the reservation.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children
One child (aged 12 years old and younger) stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Jia Wei Singapore – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Awards and affiliations
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2640 per person
Policies
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 rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Noku Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Noku Kyoto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Noku Kyoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Noku Kyoto?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Noku Kyoto.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Noku Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Noku Kyoto?
Yes, Jia Wei Singapore offers Chinese cuisine.
What's the area around Noku Kyoto like?
Noku Kyoto is a short 1-minute walk from Marutamachi Station and 10 minutes' walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Noku Kyoto Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
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Subway
Amenities
Breakfast
Metro station
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What guests liked
Breakfast was very good and a highlight of the stay. (4 reviews)
The property is surrounded by plenty of great local eateries and affordable restaurants, making dining options convenient and enjoyable. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Great rooms, amazing service, and awesome location!
Ramesh
Ramesh, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
I really enjoyed the Garden nearby and the English speaking front desk
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2025
Comfortable and Convenient
We cannot recommend this hotel enough. The staff were extremely courteous, welcoming and helpful. A special thanks to the Noku Cafe staff who accommodated our dietary restrictions for breakfast. The level of cleanliness in the room, hallways and lobby puts to shame hotels that charge at least double in Europe, the US and Canada. We had no issue with noise level at all and the bed was so comfortable. We appreciated the complimentary slippers and pajamas and that the bathroom was equipped with a bidet. The location was excellent as it is steps away from the Marutamachi - Karasuma subway and bus stations which made navigating around Kyoto really easy. We most certainly would book here again if we return to Kyoto.
Amer
Amer, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Group stay
Great location
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Hotel is a bit old, but super clean. Wonderful staff members greeted us and brought our luggage upstairs. Got a free room upgrade and 3400 yen coupon upon arrival. Great stay overall.
Erik
Erik, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
This is my usual place to stay when I back to Kyoto. Relaxing space❗️
MIHO
MIHO, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Front of house staff were fantastic.
Room was large, clean and modern.
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2024
Beautiful hotel ideally located!
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Great property, price and staff. I will be back and highly recommend this hotel.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2025
The service and staff were exceptionally helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast and loved that it was next door to the metro station. Also located across from the Imperial Gardens. It was as such a good location and everyone was so kind. We will stay there again in the future ! Special thanks for the front desk staff man who helped us get a taxi today!!
May
May, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2024
Great service and spacious rooms
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2025
Stellar Service
Each member of receptionist and room cleaning teams were very polite and understanding. They can even help with last minute ussues or changes
Jacob
Jacob, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Very nice property and friendly staff.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2025
The staff was amazing very convenient to the subway only complaint is the sliding bathroom door while nice you can hear it from your neighbors room but all around great hotel to stay would recommend
Darian
Darian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Great for family with young kids
Very convenient, right next to the train station. Located near convenience store and Macdonald’s too.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Lovely Hotel
Perfect Stay in Kyoto.
Alfonso
Alfonso, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Gorgeous hotel with a large room perfect for our family of 4. Drinks in the minibar were included as well which was a nice surprise.
Hsiao-ying
Hsiao-ying, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2025
Awesome
Great stay close to food places, station, and imperial palace
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
The staff was very helpful and friendly
Fesshaye
Fesshaye, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2025
Exceeded expectations.
Erik
Erik, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2024
Great clean modern and friendly staff
Irwin
Irwin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar 2024
Superb hotel! Very comfortable and beautiful; we loved it!
Emilie
Emilie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Wonderful boutique hotel right by the palace park in Kyoto. Cute bars and restaurants in alleys, all in walking distance. Great breakfast and cafe, attentive staff. Amazing rooms with designer touches. Thank you!
Dirk
Dirk, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2023
Very nice property with friendly staff and clean rooms.