When you stay at Minato Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Also, Kyoto Tower and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is only 6 minutes on foot.
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 15
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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 200–1,000 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.
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.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Minato Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Minato Hotel 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 Minato Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Minato Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Minato Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Minato Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Minato Hotel like?
Minato Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Gojo Station and 8 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Minato Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2019
Stop Looking
This hotel is In a perfect Location, 5 min walk from train station & 10 min walk to some of the best shopping and restaurants in Japan.
The room itself is very spacious the biggest one we stayed in in Japan, it’s spotlessly clean and has everything you need.
Best of all are the hosts they treat us like Family.
Stop looking it’s a great place at a great price
Jason
Jason, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2019
Sweet place
Nice place and nice person on charge , very kind . 😊
Mohamed
Mohamed, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2019
Relaxed vibes...
Very nice hotel. Close to the station. Has a cafe that is vegan/vegetarian. Dogs welcome. Minimal modern feel and look. Loved our stay. Everything was in perfect condition.
Javier
Javier, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2019
Clean and cozy
Room was clean, a little cozy, not much room for luggage storage. Large bathroom.
abby
abby, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 July 2018
nice
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2018
Exceptional Hotel
The Minato hotel was a highlight of our trip. It is conveniently located, has all the amenities, and the breakfast is the perfect way to start the day. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was nice and warm with good water pressure.
The staff were an unbelievable resource in navigating Kyoto, were always so kind and helpful. Their recommendations time, and time again, led us to restaurants and activities that became favourites of the trip.
Would love to stay here again.
David
David, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2018
Would stay again!
This hotel was a great find, with only 7 rooms in total you really get a personal service. The staff are lovely and will go out of their way to help you. Free breakfast is an added bonus. The rooms are nicely decorated and a fair size with a nice modern bathroom. The hotels location is central Kyoto, 20 min walk to Kyoto station and around a 20 min walk to imperial palace.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2017
A perfect choice
The hotel is ideally situated to explore Kyoto. It’s also in a residential area and you really get a feel for daily life.
The hosts can’t do enough for you. I shall certainly return when I’m Kyoto. Thank you.
ian
ian, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2017
Great design + superb service
We had a great stay. The manager could not have been more helpful, the rooms are beautifully designed and very comfortable and the complimentary breakfast was great. Within easy walking distance of Nishiki Market and a bunch of great restaurants. I can't recommend this place enough.
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 January 2017
Small but good hotel with friendly staff
Minato is tucked away on a Kyoto side street but close to busier streets with amenities, although restaurants and bars close to hotel. The room was small but comfortable, like many Japanese hotels. The bathroom was very good. Koichi, the hotel manager, was very kind and helpful. Overall, a very good value.
Roger
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 December 2016
Minimal-themed
Walkable distance to the surrounding train stations and bus stops. The room is very clean and furnished with a minimal theme. The walls are pretty thin so if you have noisy neighbours, good luck (: The staffs are friendly and helpful.
Penny Han McKenzie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2016
Fantastic experience - Will definitely stay again
We had a fantastic stay at Minato Hotel and would highly recommend it for anyone looking to visit Kyoto. The staff were extremely helpful and kind, and went to great lengths to assist us in organizing our day-to-day activities. The location is central and convenient (close to food, shops, bike rental etc). The rooms are modern and very clean. Breakfast offered includes Western-friendly dishes, as well as traditional Japanese sets. We will stay again.
Dean
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 April 2016
It was a pleasant stay and the room was spacious and the bedding was nice. The room was bigger than most hotels in Japan! Breakfast was really filling and nice. Also, the staff went out of their way to personally walk out on the streets under the rain to get us a taxi! Which is super nice of them!
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
29 February 2016
Good location; big room; great decor; great staff.
Title says all. Good value. This place is so cool it could be in Austin. Excellent Japanese breakfast. Don't miss this hotel. Close to subway and to train to Inari shrine/temple. Excellent restaurants and bars surround it. Short walk to Nishki market--do not miss that, either.
Gary
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 December 2019
My room was in a very bad condition, it did not match the photos at all. In addition, the air condition system was working poorly which makes you freeze as the room lacks proper isolation. Front office availabe late afternoon only and not able to communicate in English. In my opinion, a rip-off considering the price. Would definitely neither stay there again nor recommend the place
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 November 2019
Staff very helpful, location not good, 10mins walk from bus station or subway, if your baggage not heavy, it’s ok.
Mixed feelings about the hotel. We booked because of the positive feedback about the complimentary breakfast and service. There was no breakfast for expedia customers and the service was medium. I am pregnant and my mom is a bit older. IT would have been nice if the person behind the desk would help with the luggage or even just open the elevator. But he just gave the key and thats iT while the elevatordoors we’re closing very quickly. The room is big and you do get free water, thats very nice and the location is great!!! So these are great pro’s. You can walk around Kyoto and return to the hotel by foot and feel safe :)
Unfortunally there was a dirty cutton bud on the Floor in our room and the roller blind in the shower was broken so people could look into the Bathroom. They tried to fix iT with Some tape with no succes. The internet in the bedroom didn’t work either so that was dissapointing.
The builing looks cute though but if we had to spend the same money again, we would choose a different hotel.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 May 2019
후기
여행일정에 촉박하게 예약했지만 그럭저럭 저렴하게? 구한것같아요. 다만, 일본이지만 외국인이 알바인지 사장님인진 모르겠지만. 응대해주셨고, 간단하게 할말만 하고 끝! 보통 그랬어요. 사무실을 숙소로 개조했다고 되어있던데, 일반적인 숙소라기 보다는. 그냥 뭔가ㅋㅋ고시원??까진 아니고..뭔가 우리나라였으면.. 내부 벽체제거하고 건물 튼 것처럼 불법 건축물인 기분도 들었고.. 그치만 나쁘진않았어요 잠만 자니깐.
그리고 개인적으로는 바닥이 돌바닥이라 웬지 찝찝한 기분이었고, 사람 취향이니까요
그래도 1층은 카페랑 같이해서. 뭐 나쁘진 않음! 적정가격인듯?
SEUNG HUN
SEUNG HUN, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 May 2019
깔끔하고 쾌적하고 편안
호텔 위치가 니시키시장과 가까워서 매우 좋았고 조용한 동네에 위치해서 숙면을 취하기 아주 좋았습니다.
아쉬운 점이라면 2박, 연박이였는데 수건과 물은 1박 것만 준비되어있어 따로 요구해서 받았고 블라인드가 손상되서 화장실을 사용할때 밖에서 보일까봐 샤워타월로 다 가려놓고 지냈어요.
그렇지만 대체 방안이 있었고 깨끗하고 안락하고 1층 카페도 이쁘고 좋았습니다.
에어컨, 드라이기, 티비 모두 작동 잘 되었습니다.