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El Inn Kyoto

Hotel Highlights

Welcome to El Inn Kyoto, your cozy retreat just 4.2 kilometers from the vibrant heart of Japan's ancient capital! Nestled on Higashikujo Higashisannocho in Minami-Ku, this charming 3-star hotel offers a fantastic starting point for your Kyoto adventures. With prices starting as low as $54 a night, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy a delightful stay packed with amenities.

Photo of the whole room, Bed in El Inn Kyoto
Photo of the whole room, Bed in El Inn Kyoto

Rooms

Moderate Twin Room - Non-Smoking in El Inn Kyoto

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2 Twin Beds

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235 sqft

Standard, 2 Twin Beds

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Relax in our Non-Smoking Moderate Twin Room, featuring two Twin beds, a sauna, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Ideal for 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Twin Room - Non-Smoking in El Inn Kyoto

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2 Twin Beds

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390 sqft

Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Indulge in comfort and relaxation in our Deluxe Twin Room, featuring two twin beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and access to a sauna. Perfect for a family of two adults and two children.

Standard Single Room - Non-Smoking in El Inn Kyoto

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1 Twin Bed

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130 sqft

Standard, Single

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Unwind in our cozy Standard Single Room, featuring a comfortable Twin bed and luxurious amenities like a sauna and air conditioning. Perfect for solo travelers looking for a relaxing stay.

Discover More

Kickstart your mornings with a delicious breakfast to fuel your explorations, and when you return, unwind in the soothing sauna or treat yourself to a relaxing massage (available for an extra charge). Our guests rave about our friendly staff and the clean, non-smoking rooms, perfect for a restful night’s sleep after a day of sightseeing. Plus, with free Wi-Fi, you can easily share snapshots of your journey with all your friends back home!

Lobby or reception, Lobby/Reception in El Inn Kyoto
Property Building in El Inn Kyoto

Experience the Best

Whether you're in town for business or leisure, El Inn Kyoto has you covered. From convenient parking options (with additional charges) to meeting and banquet facilities for those important gatherings, we’re here to make your stay as seamless as possible. Join the ranks of our satisfied visitors who have left glowing reviews—experience the warmth and hospitality of Kyoto at El Inn!

Photo of the whole room, Seating Area in El Inn Kyoto
Photo of the whole room, Bed in El Inn Kyoto

Plan Your Stay

After a day of exploring the beautiful city of Kyoto, treat your taste buds at our on-site dining venue, ダイニングENT. Indulge in a delightful fusion of Japanese and European cuisine that promises to elevate your dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for traditional sushi, savory ramen, or a tasty pasta dish, our talented chefs craft each meal with the freshest ingredients to ensure every bite is bursting with flavor. Share a meal with loved ones or enjoy a solo dining experience—it’s the perfect way to recharge before taking on another day of Kyoto adventures.

Lounge or bar in El Inn Kyoto
Restaurant/places to eat in El Inn Kyoto

Amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa and wellness centre/facilities in El Inn Kyoto
Spa and wellness centre/facilities, Bathroom in El Inn Kyoto

Restaurant

ダイニングENT

Japanese, European

Food, Kitchen/Kitchenette in El Inn Kyoto
Lounge or bar in El Inn Kyoto
Property Building in El Inn Kyoto
The hotel doesn't seem old and nop lmoldy smell. There is an air purifier available. We opt for non smoking room for 3 pax. Like the space, a little surprise even the fact that hotel room in Japan is typically small. Not in our case as we are small built Asians. Like the little thoughts the hotel has put in compared to other hotels we stayed in Japan. 1, the sink and powder area is separated from the room. There is even a small sink in the attached bathroom. So there is no need to fight to wash up in the morning for 3 of us. 2, there are hooks for bags, pyjamas, laundry bag and hair dryer made available. Some hotels in Japan do not provide pyjamas, hair dryer and laundry bag nowadays. 3, there is a public bath area, good for a great soak and bath after all yhe walking in major attractions in Kyoto. 4, Very conveniently located, just 5-8 minutes walk from JR West line, East exit from Kyoto station. It was a little confusing on day one of arrival how to get out of JR West to the hotel. Once we get to familiarise, navigation is easy. Staying near means there is no rush to hit the Kyoto station, the interchange to transfer to the Shinkansen, JR West line and Subway, bus terminals. One can even book JR or Shinkansen reserved seats tickets early at the ticket station. 5, I strongly advise one opt for breakfast buffet if you are one in for Japanese style breakfast. A good stay afterall for 3 nights in Kyoto. Will definitely book if we ever visit Kyoto.

Kitty

Since we only needed 1 night stay I looked for a place that was reasonably priced, so I didn’t expect much. However, my family and I were impressed by the look of the hotel. It was clean and staff were so friendly. The hotel provided some very nice unexpected touches. The beds were so comfortable. One of my best night sleep on our trip. The hotel allows you to drop off your luggage early! (A big plus that allowed us to drop off our luggage and start exploring Kyoto!) I loved the proximity to Kyoto station (across the street) which made it so easy to catch the train back to Tokyo.

Maria

Excellent location just across the street from Kyoto railway station + a local bus stop right at the doorstep to take you around the city. Large, buzzing hotel, but very quiet in the corridors and rooms. Plenty of elevators, huge lobby area, very neatly organised. I didn't use their Japanese-style spa, but they seemed very proud of it and it always seemed well occupied. Breakfast was as good as it can get for a vegetarian in Japan. Polite, smiling staff who can get the message across effectively enough in English. Nothing at all to fault here.

Anirudh

The hotel was easy to find the reception team extremely friendly our room was a good size clean and tidy with a good size bathroom the great thing about Japanese hotels is you have everything on hand The Onsen was lovely Hot bath cool bath with a sauna too, great place to relax after a long day on foot walking The breakfast offering was exceptional with a range of Japanese/European food we always opt for the Japanese very tasty the umami of the food is exceptional Will definitely use this hotel again next time we visit

Angela

Extremely close to Kyoto station! A lot of food places and shops in the area! Staff was very helpful especially when we asked them to help us send our luggages to our next hotel. They have a Japanese communal spa for men and women which was great (can get busy though).. Check-in and check-out was straightforward. Front desk staff was very helpful and so was the cleaning team who cleaned our rooms and gave us bottled water during our stay. I would happily stay here again in my next visit to Kyoto.

Sha

The hotel doesn't seem old and nop lmoldy smell. There is an air purifier available. We opt for non smoking room for 3 pax. Like the space, a little surprise even the fact that hotel room in Japan is typically small. Not in our case as we are small built Asians. Like the little thoughts the hotel has put in compared to other hotels we stayed in Japan. 1, the sink and powder area is separated from the room. There is even a small sink in the attached bathroom. So there is no need to fight to wash up in the morning for 3 of us. 2, there are hooks for bags, pyjamas, laundry bag and hair dryer made available. Some hotels in Japan do not provide pyjamas, hair dryer and laundry bag nowadays. 3, there is a public bath area, good for a great soak and bath after all yhe walking in major attractions in Kyoto. 4, Very conveniently located, just 5-8 minutes walk from JR West line, East exit from Kyoto station. It was a little confusing on day one of arrival how to get out of JR West to the hotel. Once we get to familiarise, navigation is easy. Staying near means there is no rush to hit the Kyoto station, the interchange to transfer to the Shinkansen, JR West line and Subway, bus terminals. One can even book JR or Shinkansen reserved seats tickets early at the ticket station. 5, I strongly advise one opt for breakfast buffet if you are one in for Japanese style breakfast. A good stay afterall for 3 nights in Kyoto. Will definitely book if we ever visit Kyoto.

Kitty

Since we only needed 1 night stay I looked for a place that was reasonably priced, so I didn’t expect much. However, my family and I were impressed by the look of the hotel. It was clean and staff were so friendly. The hotel provided some very nice unexpected touches. The beds were so comfortable. One of my best night sleep on our trip. The hotel allows you to drop off your luggage early! (A big plus that allowed us to drop off our luggage and start exploring Kyoto!) I loved the proximity to Kyoto station (across the street) which made it so easy to catch the train back to Tokyo.

Maria

Excellent location just across the street from Kyoto railway station + a local bus stop right at the doorstep to take you around the city. Large, buzzing hotel, but very quiet in the corridors and rooms. Plenty of elevators, huge lobby area, very neatly organised. I didn't use their Japanese-style spa, but they seemed very proud of it and it always seemed well occupied. Breakfast was as good as it can get for a vegetarian in Japan. Polite, smiling staff who can get the message across effectively enough in English. Nothing at all to fault here.

Anirudh

The hotel was easy to find the reception team extremely friendly our room was a good size clean and tidy with a good size bathroom the great thing about Japanese hotels is you have everything on hand The Onsen was lovely Hot bath cool bath with a sauna too, great place to relax after a long day on foot walking The breakfast offering was exceptional with a range of Japanese/European food we always opt for the Japanese very tasty the umami of the food is exceptional Will definitely use this hotel again next time we visit

Angela

Extremely close to Kyoto station! A lot of food places and shops in the area! Staff was very helpful especially when we asked them to help us send our luggages to our next hotel. They have a Japanese communal spa for men and women which was great (can get busy though).. Check-in and check-out was straightforward. Front desk staff was very helpful and so was the cleaning team who cleaned our rooms and gave us bottled water during our stay. I would happily stay here again in my next visit to Kyoto.

Sha

The hotel doesn't seem old and nop lmoldy smell. There is an air purifier available. We opt for non smoking room for 3 pax. Like the space, a little surprise even the fact that hotel room in Japan is typically small. Not in our case as we are small built Asians. Like the little thoughts the hotel has put in compared to other hotels we stayed in Japan. 1, the sink and powder area is separated from the room. There is even a small sink in the attached bathroom. So there is no need to fight to wash up in the morning for 3 of us. 2, there are hooks for bags, pyjamas, laundry bag and hair dryer made available. Some hotels in Japan do not provide pyjamas, hair dryer and laundry bag nowadays. 3, there is a public bath area, good for a great soak and bath after all yhe walking in major attractions in Kyoto. 4, Very conveniently located, just 5-8 minutes walk from JR West line, East exit from Kyoto station. It was a little confusing on day one of arrival how to get out of JR West to the hotel. Once we get to familiarise, navigation is easy. Staying near means there is no rush to hit the Kyoto station, the interchange to transfer to the Shinkansen, JR West line and Subway, bus terminals. One can even book JR or Shinkansen reserved seats tickets early at the ticket station. 5, I strongly advise one opt for breakfast buffet if you are one in for Japanese style breakfast. A good stay afterall for 3 nights in Kyoto. Will definitely book if we ever visit Kyoto.

Kitty

Since we only needed 1 night stay I looked for a place that was reasonably priced, so I didn’t expect much. However, my family and I were impressed by the look of the hotel. It was clean and staff were so friendly. The hotel provided some very nice unexpected touches. The beds were so comfortable. One of my best night sleep on our trip. The hotel allows you to drop off your luggage early! (A big plus that allowed us to drop off our luggage and start exploring Kyoto!) I loved the proximity to Kyoto station (across the street) which made it so easy to catch the train back to Tokyo.

Maria

Excellent location just across the street from Kyoto railway station + a local bus stop right at the doorstep to take you around the city. Large, buzzing hotel, but very quiet in the corridors and rooms. Plenty of elevators, huge lobby area, very neatly organised. I didn't use their Japanese-style spa, but they seemed very proud of it and it always seemed well occupied. Breakfast was as good as it can get for a vegetarian in Japan. Polite, smiling staff who can get the message across effectively enough in English. Nothing at all to fault here.

Anirudh

The hotel was easy to find the reception team extremely friendly our room was a good size clean and tidy with a good size bathroom the great thing about Japanese hotels is you have everything on hand The Onsen was lovely Hot bath cool bath with a sauna too, great place to relax after a long day on foot walking The breakfast offering was exceptional with a range of Japanese/European food we always opt for the Japanese very tasty the umami of the food is exceptional Will definitely use this hotel again next time we visit

Angela

Extremely close to Kyoto station! A lot of food places and shops in the area! Staff was very helpful especially when we asked them to help us send our luggages to our next hotel. They have a Japanese communal spa for men and women which was great (can get busy though).. Check-in and check-out was straightforward. Front desk staff was very helpful and so was the cleaning team who cleaned our rooms and gave us bottled water during our stay. I would happily stay here again in my next visit to Kyoto.

Sha

Location

13, Higashikujo Higashisannocho, Minami-Ku, Kyoto, 601-8004, Japan

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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El Inn Kyoto