THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

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Enjoy panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains from the rooftop terrace with unobstructed views.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a long seating area, bar, and expansive city views.
Situated beside a tranquil waterway, this traditional building offers a serene ambiance surrounded by lush greenery.
Stately hotel with a classical design, featuring a central entrance and arched windows.
Enjoy meals in a spacious dining area with a city view, featuring long tables and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
310-2 Bizenjimacho, Kawaramachi, Higashi-iru, Takoyakushi-dori, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8023
  • Pontocho Alley
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

[Schoolhouse]Suite King Room Non-smoking

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

[Schoolhouse]Grace Twin Room Non-smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classy King Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Scenic King Room (Corner Room), Smoking, Electronic Cigarettes Only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Scenic King Room (Corner Room), Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Essential Triple Room, Smoking, Electronic Cigarettes Only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Cinema King Room, Smoking, Electronic Cigarettes Only (Bang & Olufsen sound system)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cinema King Room, Non Smoking (Bang & Olufsen sound system)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classy Twin Room, Smoking, Electronic Cigarettes Only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classy Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classy King Room, Smoking, Electronic Cigarettes Only

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

[Schoolhouse]Study Semi Double Room Non-smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Essential Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

[Schoolhouse]Grace King Room Non-smoking

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Run of House Non-smoking(1 Double bed or 2 Single beds or 1 King bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

THE GATE King Room (Corner Suite), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

THE GATE Twin Room (Corner Suite), Non Smoking

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

[Schoolhouse]Grace Double Room Non-smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Essential Hollywood Twin Room, Smoking, Electronic Cigarettes Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Essential Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Schoolhouse]Grace Hollywood Twin Room Non-smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Essential Double Room, Smoking, Electronic Cigarettes Only

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Essential Triple Room, Nonsmoking NoView

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Run of House Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking(1 Double bed or 2 Single beds or 1 King bed)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

[Schoolhouse]Grace Corner Wide Twin Room Non-smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Schoolhouse]Suite Twin Room Non-smoking

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Modest Semi Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

[Schoolhouse]Grace Wide Twin Room Non-smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Pontocho Alley
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC offers 184 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pontocho Alley. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Anchor Kyoto - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,600 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Anchor Kyoto

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast rate for children age 0-12. Guests may bring their own food for children or pay for breakfast at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 200-10,000 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 3600 per person

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC Hotel
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC Kyoto
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC Hotel Kyoto

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 550 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aditya, Morristown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. The staff is very pleasant and helpful - a pleasure to talk to .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, beautiful rooms, in a very walkable area to Gion and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhichao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The BEST hotel in Kyoto - location & comfort!

We had 6 adults in 3 rooms. Everyone loved this hotel for these reasons: (1) the perfect location - easy walk to everything including Nishiki Market, Samurai, all the sites on the walking tour, restaurants, shops! 10 min bus from Kyoto Station (no transfers). (2) room comfort & view - Large room, comfortable bed, huge bathroom with 2 sinks, 2 large closets, bathroom, separate shower/tub, great shower pressure, lots of amenities, view of the mountains; (3) 3rd floor lounge - Open at all hours, with all sorts of beverages incl variety of coffee drinks, flat & still water, juices, wine. Also, candy and snacks In evening, they provide bamboo skewers of marshmallows; (4) 8th floor bar and restaurant have a great view; (5) unparallelled staff - so hiepful and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure the price justifies the hotel. Just so everyone is aware the hotel is literally in the busiest part of Kyoto in the middle of all the nightlife. If you are out all day and want to relax, this is not the hotel for you. Had to ask hotel for ear plugs each night because the streets were filled with people yelling till about 4 am. I stayed Friday, Saturday, Sunday, so that had something to do with it but still would have avoided had I known. The room was okay, average for a 4 star hotel. The bottom of the hotel is also a regularly visited area by many people who are not staying in the hotel, so it’s pretty much loud and busy all day. Overall I’d give about 3.5 out of 5, and wouldn’t recommend this to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Son

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saher, Jersey City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stone box in our room. This was an amazing property, extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Great location to nearby attractions, restaurants and transportation. We will definitely come back next time we are in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel es perfect location. The room was twin bed room which was very small. No space at all. If you travel with a lot of languages you will have problem. The breakfast eras was very nice. The breakfast for $25 not worthy. They have Japanese breakfast with for perfect. But the buffet was very few varieties.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Location!

Terrific location and it was a nice respite from the busy city. We stayed in the school part and the rooms were spacious and well appointed. There was a great lounge area with a fire pit and free drinks. Make sure you have breakfast at the restaurant upstairs. I would definitely recommend and will stay here when I return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

The hotel felt very modern. I was able to get to the train station easily from here and there is an alleyway nearby with a lot of restaurants to choose from. I also enjoyed the Japanese breakfast that was offered at the hotel. The lounge at night looks amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall experience. Excellent location and walkable to all the things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall it was a sub average stay at the Gate. Not sure where all the positive reviews came from. First of all, the room (essential twin) wasn’t great when we arrived. Although it was clean the materials were cheap and some strange decisions have been made ie towel hanger over the toilet? We ended up asking for an upgrade as we really weren’t happy which they accommodated and we moved to the 7th floor with a much better view and a materially better room. Although same themes underlined. I found the staff at the front desk rather hostile, perhaps down to the language barrier but even still it didn’t scream luxury one bit. The layout of the hotel also left a lot to be desired. 8th floor was nice enough but we didn’t really end up spending much time up there so it sort of felt like you were in some kind of housing complex with very little character. Food was also very mediocre (priced reasonably though). Went for the Chefs lunch at Anchor which set me back ~£18 for 4-5 courses. Each course was incredibly small and was a little shocked at the Pumpkin Soup which had a depth of what must have been 3cm at best. Main meal was nice along with desert but again really not living up to the reviews. The good - location location. Was in the Giotto area, with incredibly close proximity to Pontocho Park and all the restaurants there. Shopping nearby as well and very well located for transport. Overall is was a sub average experience and ended up leaving the hotel 1 day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish Stay with a Stunning View

I had a great stay at THE GATE Hotel in Kyoto! The property is modern, clean, and well-maintained. One of the highlights is definitely the top floor, where the reception and bar are located—it offers a stunning panoramic view of the city, especially at sunset. The location is super convenient, just a short walk from the train station and close to several local attractions, which made it easy to explore Kyoto. Overall, a comfortable and stylish place to stay. I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here one night. Its a great spot next to Pontocho.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, good size rooms and bathrooms,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hye Sun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to transportation and restaurants. Front of the property had the best Sakura sights and we were able to enjoy them every mornings and evenings. Will definitely stay here on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in kyoto
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good experience, but there is a few things clients should know. Like the reception is on the 8th floor. There is no bell boy, you don't get help with luggage. If you get there after hours there is really a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in central location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

haruhiko

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a beautiful and it’s close to everything, I would go back to this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

Fabulous location and rooms great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025