Hotel Kanra Kyoto

190 Kitamachi, Karasuma-dori Rokujyo sagaru, Shimogyo-ku
9.3 874 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Comfort
    9.5
  • Location
    9.1
  • Facilities
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Value for money
    8.4
  • Free WiFi
    9.5

Stay in the heart of Kyoto–Excellent location - show mapOne of our top picks in Kyoto.Just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station, Hotel Kanra Kyoto is an entirely non-smoking hotel, offering spacious rooms and a mix of traditional Japanese, modern and Western decor. All guest rooms feature free WiFi access and Japanese tatami (woven-straw) flooring.Rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area and traditional Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics. There is a wash basin, and the en suite bathroom comes with a wooden bathtub and free toiletries.The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services and free luggage storage. There is a drinks vending machine on site and bicycles can be rented for an additional fee.The hotel offers Teppanyaki and Italian cuisine, and a cafe featuring local seasonal ingredients. Japanese-style and Western set menus are offered for breakfast.Nishiki Market is 14-minutes away via train and walk, while the Gion area, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Temple are all within a 15-minute drive. Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine is 7-minutes from Kyoto Station via train and walk. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away from the property. Shimogyo Ward is a great choice for travellers interested in sightseeing, temples and history."KAN" in "KANRA" stems from the letter "Kan" (experience) and "RA" comes from the letter "Raku" (City).We are a hotel where guests can "Experience" the spirit of this "City" that embraces the beauty, wisdom, and hospitality of Japan. Our guest rooms feature a modern Kyoto-style design including a tatami room accentuated by latticework and baths made from aromatic Japanese cedar.A stay at Hotel Kanra Kyoto places you in the heart of Kyoto, walking distance from Higashi Honganji Temple and Higashi Hongan-ji. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Kyoto? This hotel features 1173 square feet (109 square meters) of event facilities.

Hotel map
Food & Drink
Good coffee!
Special diet menus (on request)
Bar
Kid meals(Additional charge)
Restaurant (à la carte)
Restaurant
Reception services
Luggage storage
Concierge service
24-hour front desk
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
Japanese
English
Cleaning services
Trouser press
Daily maid service
Ironing service(Additional charge)
Dry cleaning(Additional charge)
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Wellness facilities
Spa and wellness centre(Additional charge)
Parking
No parking available.
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying(Additional charge)
Meeting/banquet facilities(Additional charge)
General
Non-smoking rooms
Newspapers
Non-smoking throughout
Lift
Safety deposit box
Gift shop
Room service
Family rooms
Air conditioning
Vending machine (drinks)
Airconditioning
Facilities for Disabled
Highspeed Internet
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Non-smoking Rooms
Restaurant
Safe/Vault
Air-conditioned
Spa or Sauna
Restaurant
No Smoking
Bar or Lounge
Concierge
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Closest landmarks
Gojo Station
0.1 miles
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
0.2 miles
Kyoto Tower
0.4 miles
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.5 miles
Kiyomizu Gojo Station
0.5 miles
Kyoto Station
0.6 miles
Shijo Station
0.6 miles
Karasuma Station
0.7 miles
Kyoto Aquarium
0.8 miles
Kyoto National Museum
0.8 miles
Most popular landmarks
Gion Shijo Station
1 miles
Kyoto International Manga Museum
1.2 miles
Samurai Kembu Kyoto
1.4 miles
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1.4 miles
Tofuku-ji Temple
1.5 miles
Nijo Castle
1.6 miles
Heian Shrine
2 miles
Imperial Palace
2.1 miles
Eikan-do Zenrin-ji
2.5 miles
Katsura Imperial Villa
2.9 miles
Restaurants and markets
Santres
0 miles
Nishiki Food Market
0 miles
Closest airports
Osaka Itami Airport
23.2 miles
Kansai International Airport
48.4 miles
Chubu Airport
60.4 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • Hotel Kanra Kyoto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • From 15:00 hours
  • Check-out
    • Until 11:00 hours
  • Children and extra beds
    • All children are welcome.
    • Free!One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
    • There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
  • Important Notice
    • The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.<br><br>Please note that any extra beds consist of traditional futon bedding.<br><br>Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the Special Request box.<br><br>One child under 1 years stay free of charge in a child&apos;s cot/crib. Cots/cribs are subject to availability. Guests must request in the Special Request box when booking.<br><br>In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.<br><br>Please note this property has a strict non-smoking policy throughout the entire premises.
  • Pets
    • Pets are not allowed.

What guests loved the most

“Excellent boutique hotel with top notch Teppanyaki restaurant.”

, Estonia

“The biggest room I have lived in Japan. Clean, comfortable, and great service! Children friendly! The traffic is very conviniece. Everything is perfect. I'll come back next time to Kyoto.”

, Taiwan

“Beautiful hotel, big clean comfortable rooms and one of the best breakfasts I have ever eaten”

, Hong Kong

“Friendliness and helpfullness of staff. Style of room.”

, Luxembourg

“The hotel is near of the train station and offers two differents menu for the breakfast, western and japanisse style, both very good”

, Guatemala

“Every little detail was amazing. The conceierge were extremely helpful. The facillities were outstanding. The mini gardens everywhere were very serene. The ceramics in room were locally made and beautiful. The birthday wishes for my wife and complimrentary gifts made the stay extra special. The bath / bathroom was very relaxing. I highly recommend making a booking for dinner and a spa treatment as these were also very high standard and an experience.”

, Australia

“Beautiful building and interiors. Very good position.”

, Australia

“Wonderful staff, very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Delicious breakfast and spacious, well thought-out rooms. So beautifully designed - a wonderful place to come back to. And we will be back.”

, United Kingdom

“Aesthetics, comfort, location, and staff all superb. Breakfast is definitely worthwhile!”

, United Kingdom

“We stayed here for 8 days on our trip to Kyoto. It was absolutely amazing. The hotel offered all the western amenities but with the feel of a traditional Japanese hotel. Our room was very spacious. Location is perfect, just blocks from Kyoto station. Staff went out of their way to make our stay special. We would most definitely stay here again and highly recommend!”

, USA