Travelers find a peaceful retreat on Kyoto's quieter side, where the hotel's full-service spa offers soothing massages after exploring the historic city
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APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is a perfect base to experience Kyoto's energy. Guests can book a spa treatment or walk to nearby Umekoji Park. The hotel offers practical amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage, plus a highly-rated multilingual staff.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is near a metro station and near theme parks. Kyoto Tower and Nishihonganji Temple are notable landmarks and Kyoto Aquarium is a popular local attraction. To-ji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Nishihonganji Temple, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
A front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 516 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
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
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1 building
11 floors
Built in 2005
Smoke-free property
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
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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
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site 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
Frequently asked questions
Is APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori on 8 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,360, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?
Self-parking is available for JPY 2000 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of JPY 1000 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for JPY 1000 (subject to availability).
Where is APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Umekoji Park, Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. Nishihonganji Temple and To-ji Temple are also within 15 minutes. Kujo Station is 15 minutes by foot and Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 16 minutes.
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
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Affordable pricing and conveniently located to public transportations
Jing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen
1 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel after reading some of the reviews. The rooms are small but it was like a cabin on a cruise ship - tight and efficient. Plenty of room for one person. The Onsen was amazing and a great breakfast.
The location is fantastic! Only 5-10 minutes away from Kyoto station and walking distance to most shopping centres and food courts. Good breakfast and Japanese bath is a bonus. The standard room size is very small, so make sure you book a larger room if space is an issue for you.
this was my third APA stay in Japan and second nicest of the three. the first one I stayed at barely had any room to move and this one is huge and a perfect little spot to sleep and decompress for the night. The Little cafe downstairs was really nice buffet style and quiet with lots of people from different countries visiting. There is 1 or 2 other hotels in the area and the staff at the other APA Hotel got me to the right place. great place to stay
Nice location since it was right next to a seven eleven and walking distance from the kyoto station. It’s also right near a bus stop and nice food places nearby.
The property was very conveniently located near the train station. The room was quiet and clean.
The only issue is the dryers in the laundry take a very long time to dry a load (1.5 hours). Also the lack of a change machine in the laundry room (you have to go the the front desk to get change).
Great location within reasonable walking distance of Kyoto station! Definitely showing its age though - AC was broken (flap would stay closed unless forced open manually)
Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Option to leave our bags before checking in was very welcome!
Breakfast was excellent and plentiful for the price.
Very convenient for Kyoto station, about a 10 minute walk, just make sure you come out the correct exit - Google took us on a one hour tour of Kyoto. Very clean, friendly staff, small room but full of amenities
Clean hotel with great service. The rooms, like.in.most of the big cities in Japan, ware small.
Good breakfast.
Located bery close to the Kyoto Train Station so, it was easy to move around.
Close to Kyoto station. 7 eleven right next door.
The rooms are not really soundproof, I could hear my neighbours laugh and cough, but at night was really quiet.
Rooms are really small (it was not an issue for me) but the bed is super comfortable.
excellent staff service in a central location. Great options at breakfast.
Toilet was unusually stinky at times but not a major problem. some sheets had minor stains from prior use.
Stay was amazing, high quality for good price. Location was 7-10 mins walk from Kyoto Station and bus station (amazing). When booking at APA make sure you know the exact address where to go for check-in as APA is a chain of hotels and find the right one can be tricky. You can leave your luggage with them after check-out with no extra charge. Overall stay at this hotel was exceptional in all means. The hotel has Money Exchange booth.