You'll be in a fantastic location at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA, just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 10 minutes away.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (JPY 2000 per day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Kaiseki meal
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
Toys
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Children's slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Tokonoma (alcove)
Fusuma (room partition)
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
Parking
Self parking costs JPY 2000 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
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 and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Hotel Sanoya Inn
Kyoto Hotel Sanoya Inn
Kyoto Sanoya
Hotel SANOYA
Sanoya Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Ryokan
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Ryokan Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Yes. Self parking costs JPY 2000 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kyoto Hotel SANOYA and nearby?
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA has a spa and an arcade.
What's the area around Kyoto Hotel SANOYA like?
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station and 3 minutes' walk from Kyoto Tower.
Kyoto Hotel SANOYA Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Ki Yoon
Ki Yoon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 August 2024
Has public bath with good open hours. Reasonably clean. Will come back.
Thu
Thu, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
31 December 2023
An average hotel. No coffee 😔
This is a very average hotel. Location is good, close to Kyoto station but far from night life. The cleanness in the room is decent but the lobby has a bad smell, kind of like old smoke. Pillows are very uncomfortable. The public bath is nice and clean. There is no coffee in the room or in the lobby, you should go and buy coffee in the morning. They provide Japanese style PJ and free beer in the afternoon which is nice.
Maryam
Maryam, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2023
nice staff.
Lin
Lin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2023
Close to all the transportation and restaurants.
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 April 2022
Convenient Location, Clean Rooms, Hot Public Baths
Our stay at Hotel Sanoya in Kyoto was very enjoyable. The hotel is conveniently located close to Kyoto Station and the staff was extremely helpful, professional and friendly. The rooms are Japanese style with tatami and futons, which is exactly how I like it. The rooms were very clean and I did NOT detect any cigarette smoke smell (which can be a consideration in Japanese hotels). The public bath was spacious and hot, though our room also had a private bath tub/shower as well. As a tip, Kyoto Station is big, so in order to find the most convenient exit, head towards the "Porta" section of the station head out Exit A5 and turn left before crossing the street. The hotel is right there! Alternatively, if you want to hit up a combini, Exit A3 takes you out right next to FamilyMart and you just cross the street (with Kyoto tower on your left) afterward to get to the hotel.
David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
16 August 2019
Outdated, smelly, bad futons
Was very disappointed that the mattress was uncomfortable to sleep on. The pillow was small and flat. Didn’t like the open area in lobby for smoking, it made the whole lobby smell!! We got the room with shower and bathroom which was a good idea but it room was outdated and shower and toilet was in different corner of the room. The doors and floor are so thin that we could hear everything around us!
Pahoua
Pahoua, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 December 2018
Great experience
I really enjoyed my stay there
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 August 2018
Nice experience with a Ryokan
the location was great. close to the station. the staff were great and friendly. the rooms were comfortable. if you're not used to sleeping on the floor, it might be a problem. but for the experience it was great. Couldn't do it for more than a couple of nights.
GRACE
GRACE, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 March 2018
Grandsons first trip
Great Japanese breakfast. Location is very convenient.
Donna
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 April 2017
Wahitsu (Japanese room)
We booked for a Japanese room but it was very small and was far from a Japanese room as I know of it. The room had very poorly repaired and scratched-all-over furniture. The room was the same floor with the sub-kitchen and very noisy. Staff was very kind and helpful, the only positive point. Will only recommend to the homeless person.
Kory
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 April 2017
Very close to Kyoto Station. Convenient transport
Minimal facilities in room. Best thing is location.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 April 2017
Clean, comfortable, old world charm
We were very pleased with the Ryokan style room. The comfortable futons were laid out by staff at 7:30 pm, there were various size robes and slippers available in room. The public bath was clean and tasteful. The Japanese traditional breakfast was delicious, and added an old world charm to our whole experience. The staff speaks very little English but enough to patiently make our needs known. It was located in walmi g distance to the train station which made it easy to get around.We would definately stay there again.
Dale
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 April 2017
Good value, location, comfortable room.
The staff are very helpful and meals are all delicious.
W from Seattle
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2016
Nice hotel close to the train station
It is clean and has big space. The hotel staff is very nice. All of our family members are happy for staying 4 night there. The only thing I am not happy is that the restaurant is not a walk-in place. You have to reserve the food before you can get in. The restaurant staff does not know english at all. But it doesn't matter. There are huge food selections in the train station. It only take 1 min to walk there.
John
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2016
Lovely ryokan experience
Great for an authentic Japanese experience. Very close to Kyoto station. If you want their evening meal you should request that by 6pm the night before
Karen
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10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2016
Verified traveller
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6/10 Good
6 April 2016
One night stay in Kyoto
Stayed one night. Overall quite good .Tried the public bath in hotel , which is quite relaxing. Hotel name on the front of building very small , so have to watch out for it , as I missed the name twice !!
SIEW NEO
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 April 2016
Location
Futon room is spacious and comfort except the bathroom is pretty small and old
DIEP TN
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 January 2016
fantastic traditional Japanese style room.
The hotel, though a bit old, does not show it's age and is very elegant and clean. the staff are really nice and helpful.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 August 2015
Family stay
Convenient location, bathroom is very clean, staff attitude is positive and helpful. Hotel condition is old, we could hear people chatting from the other side of the room clearly. My husband went down to the front desk to file a complaint in the middle of the night and it was addressed immediately. Breakfast is traditional Kyoto style, nice presentation and tasted good.
FUNG LING
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2015
Sanoya Hotel by Kyoto Station
We choose a Ryokan style room. It was very big and interesting with Tatami matts and sliding partitions. The service was fine and the staff were very friendly and helpfull.
The authentic Japanese breakfast was a great experience. I would recommend for ryokan experience.
The only negative feature was that there was a smell in the toilet area which was detectable when we entered the room.
Imelda
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8/10 Very good
17 April 2015
Great experience with Japanese style room.
Very handy location to Kyoto train station, walking distance to CBD. Staffs are very nice even limited English. Breakfast is very good, too. I'd send pics to my friends who are willing to Japan. Thanks a lot.
Chris
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2015
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 February 2015
Good value for money -very close to Nagoya station
Stayed at twin room. The room and bathroom are rather small which is expected. Bedding were quite comfortable. Window can not be open though. Quite a good value for money. Excellent plus is that it's very close to JR Nagoya with Subway just around the corner. Familymart also very close by. Good quick stop before traveling elsewhere but staying too long might make you stressed out due to small space and locked window.