Located in Minami Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, eph KYOTO is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Fushimi Inari Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley. To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Located close to To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple, eph KYOTO has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and multilingual staff
Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage and concierge services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Rainfall showers, deep-soaking baths and toilets with electronic bidets
Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and freezers
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at eph KYOTO?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is eph KYOTO located?
Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and To-ji Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kujo Station and Kyoto Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
eph KYOTO Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This is our second time staying at this hotel. EXCELLENT location (VERY close to Kyoto station) but hidden in a very quiet spot
Staff go above and beyond to help
We loved our room with a washer/dryer huge bed (2 XL twins together), we also had a decent size fridge. The bathroom setup was interesting, it was a shower room w tub, behind a door a small sink outside and toilet was in its own small room. the hot chocolate in lobby made us feel at home, we loved that it was located in an alley off the Main Street. Biggest room we stayed in while visiting Japan! Only a few blocks from the main gates of Kyoto station.
VERY conveniently located - less than 5 minutes from Kyoto station. The washer and dryer in the room was a huge plus, and compared to other Japanese hotels, the size of the room was slightly more spacious.
Cleanliness could be a little better - we found a pair of socks from previous travelers hidden behind 2 stools. But otherwise, ample amenities were provided and the room was neat and comfortable.
Best Hotel I stayed in in Japan (and I stayed in a lot). Close to Kyoto station but quiet (in an alleyway) with Isakayas, a great masseuse and kombi’s near by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
jenelle
6 Apr, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a beautiful place to stay. Huge rooms close to station and lovely amenities and staff. Would definitely visit again
Really nice boutique hotel. Room was very spacious and the in-room washer/dryer combo was a great amenity. Hotel staff was also super friendly and quite helpful with general information. A staff member also made the time to show us how to use the washer/dryer. Highly recommend this hotel for the excellent staff, spacious room, and short walk to Kyoto Station. Would stay here again!
I had an amazing stay at eph KYOTO. The room was spotless, comfortable, and well designed, and the amenities were thoughtful and practical. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better.
I enjoyed my stay so much that I’m already planning to return. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Luyang
8 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room with washer, microwave. Very nice and spacious shower, comfortable beds. Super good location, close to Kyoto station and with lots of greats restaurants close by. Staff is also super friendly and helpful. Breakfast is on the simpler side.
Was an amazing experience. The staff were so helpful and attentive. Thanks to them we found an amazing restaurant a few steps from the hotel and they help us to get reservation, one of our favorite restaurants in Kyoto.
Wonderful hotel! Staff were so nice and helpful. Location was perfect—short walk from main train station but down an alley so incredibly quiet. Great breakfast! Highly recommend this hotel!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
RINA
9 Dec, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Area was quiet and customer service was excellent. The room was very nice.
This is a well appointed hotel, with spacious and attractive rooms, comfortable beds and bedding and excellent amenities. The staff are very friendly and attentive. An excellent stay thank you.
Very friendly helpful staff! Rooms were beyond our expectations, clothes washer/dryer in room was very convenient and welcome! Would definitely stay when Kyoto again.
Very unique architecture. Great staff and thoughtful rooms, coffee machine which is a plus, convenient location as well, isolated yet close to public transport.