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APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

Property class: 3

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A spa area with a hot tub, wicker chairs, and tiled flooring.
A modern outdoor pool area with a stone floor, a seating area with chairs, and a kitchen visible through a glass partition.
A buffet area with various food options, a bar area with stools, and a view into a dining area with tables and chairs.
A hotel sign with the name "APA HOTEL" and the address "Kyotoeki Horikawadori 136".
A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a reception area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1 Aburanokoji-cho, Shiokoji-nishi, Aburanokoji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8236
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Umekoji Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a patterned wall.

Single Room, Smoking, Single Room A

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room B, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room B, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room B, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Small Double Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Small Double Room, Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a control panel, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a control panel, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a control panel, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a control panel, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, spa services, a microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori offers 516 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kyoto Tower. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests speak favorably about the overall condition of the property and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Umekoji Park and Kyoto Aquarium
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori offers its guests a full-service spa. Spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,800 to 2,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 to 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 1000
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1800 to 2000 for adults, and JPY 1000 to 1000 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 2000 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

APA Hotel Kyotoeki-Horikawadori
APA Hotel Kyotoeki-Horikawadori Kyoto
APA Kyotoeki-Horikawadori
APA Kyotoeki-Horikawadori Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyotoeki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1146 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little hotel. Excellent location and the spa was nice too. Easy check in and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service was incredible, hotel was conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, beautiful location and with perfect access to outdoor activities / other needs. So much offered in terms of accommodation, amenities etc. lovely and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Onsen
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Casey Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and area close to Kyoto station and Kyoto tower which wa great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super nice, room was super clean, great experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great location, the hotel offers spa bath which after long days of walking is amazing. There was laundry as well (at a cost, 600 yen). We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms start and breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIA GABRIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One if the best APA hotels. Restaurant is great and Spa as well. No tattoos are allowed tho. Location is the best part. Near to kyoto station and all local buses. Shopping 🛍 center is also very close
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff and safe area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location et excellent breakfast. Professional staff and very clean property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hotel! Everyone was so kind and helpful! I honestly have nothing bad to say! Definitely worth your while!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location, but does give semblance to a prison block. Breakfast was good, lots of choice, the room would make Harry potters under stair cupboard feel like a penthouse! Very small, and the bathroom is ok as long as you are 5ft and under.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot near Kyoto Station. The room was nice and the staff helped with setting up delivery of my suitcase between hotels as long as you plan 24 hrs ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Great staff and great location at a great Price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Suzzana

Liked: Staff & service
Property and amenities were okay but it was a convenient location near stations and some dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and very helpful. Location was great and close to Kyoto Station. Room and building were both very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Parking | Laundry All great ! Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking staff was incredible and made me feel like it was going to be a great stay from the beginning. Positive attitude, prepared to answer my English questions, and kind. I am a frequent traveler and was surprised about how great the parking staff was. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ivanka

Clean small single room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026