The Palace Side Hotel, Kyoto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

380 Okakuen-Cho Shimodachiuri Agaru Karasumarudori, Kyoto, Japan

The Palace Side Hotel is located in Kamigyo Ward, directly across from the Kyoto Imperial Palace. This area is significant for its classical Japanese architecture and beautiful gardens. Guests can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere along with modern amenities. The hotel offers 120 air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with various conveniences.

Location

The Palace Side Hotel is located a 3-minute walk from Marutamachi Subway Station, facilitating easy transportation around Kyoto. Nearby attractions include the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Doshisha University, both within a 15-minute walk. The hotel is approximately 2 km from Nishiki Market and 2 km from Kawaramachi.

Rooms

The hotel features 120 air-conditioned rooms that include a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV that offers satellite channels. Private bathrooms come with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Rooms provide guests with essential conveniences such as free Wi-Fi and desks.

Eat & Drink

Cafe Fermata offers a buffet breakfast daily, featuring both local and Western dishes. The restaurant specializes in Western cuisine and provides views of the Imperial Garden. Guests can enjoy refreshments at the bar/lounge within the hotel.

Leisure & Business

Recreational opportunities include bicycle rentals for exploring the vicinity. The hotel also offers concierge and wedding services, ensuring a range of support for both leisure and business travelers. A computer station and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby.

“I loved the peaceful location near the Imperial Palace gardens.”view full review

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“Enjoyed my stay and made wonderful memories in Kyoto!” view full review

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at JPY 1400 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a buffet breakfast, which costs JPY 1100 per person per day.

All children: 0 - 5 years

Existing beds: FREE

Extra bed: jp¥ 1200

One child: 6 years

Extra bed: jp¥ 1200

One child: 7 - 16 years

Extra bed: jp¥ 2500

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:120

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

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2 persons

21 m²

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1 Double bed

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Twin Room

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2 persons

21 m²

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Standard Single Room

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1 person

14 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Kyoto 1.3 km

Airports

Itami (ITM) 50.0 km

Kobe (UKB) 80.4 km

Train

Demachiyanagi Station 1.6 km

Sanjo Station 1.8 km

Underground

Marutamachi500 m

Imadegawa 1.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Comfortable

“I was pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness of the room I stayed in, especially for a hotel in Japan. The furnishings were not only clean but also cozy, making it feel more like a home than a hotel. The bed linens were soft and inviting, which allowed for a restful night’s sleep.” view full review

Neat and Functional

“The bathroom, while compact, was very clean and well-maintained during my entire stay. It included a tub and shower, which were perfect after a long day of exploring the city. The hot water was reliably hot and consistent, making it easy to enjoy refreshing showers.” view full review

Great Breakfast Buffet

“The breakfast buffet was one of my favorite parts of my stay at the Palace Side Hotel. It featured a good variety of items, including fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, and even some unique Japanese selections. For about 1050 yen, it was a fantastic value to start the day off right.” view full review

Convenient Internet Access

“One of the great amenities offered was the free internet service available in the lobby and the computer stations. This made it super easy for me to check emails and plan my daily itinerary without any hassle. The 30-minute limit per person ensured that everyone had access without long waits.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Lift

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Bicycle hire
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

Spa & wellness centre

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

380 Okakuen-Cho Shimodachiuri Agaru Karasumarudori, Kyoto, Japan

Map view

380 Okakuen-Cho Shimodachiuri Agaru Karasumarudori, Kyoto, Japan

City landmarks

Castle

Nijo Castle

1.5 km

Pagoda

Kinkaku-ji

3.4 km

Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace

830 m

59 Shimogamo Izumigawa-cho

Shimogamo-jinga Shrine

2.3 km

609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru

Nishiki Market Shopping District

2.0 km

Market

Nishiki Market

2.0 km

Museum

Kyoto International Manga Museum

980 m

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

6.1 km

625 Giommachi Kitagawa

Yasaka Shrine

2.6 km

97 Okazaki Nishitennocho

Heian Shrine

2.2 km

931 Bakuro-cho

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

2.5 km

618 Oshinishitoincho Nishitoindori Oike Agaru

Mikane Shrine

1.3 km

Pagoda

Nishi-Hongan-ji

3.3 km

Pagoda

Chion-in

2.8 km

Pagoda

Nanzen-ji

3.3 km

Museum

The Museum of Kyoto

1.3 km

Pagoda

Shokoku-ji

1.6 km

806 Horikawadori Ichijo agaru Kamigyo-ku

Seimei Shrine

1.5 km

Pagoda

Kennin-ji

2.5 km

University

Doshisha University

1.3 km

Karasumadori Nakadachiagaru

Kongo Nogakudo

610 m

Pagoda

Kodai-ji

3.0 km

Pagoda

Rokkaku-do

1.6 km

Pagoda

Honno-ji

1.8 km

Pagoda

Rozanji Temple

1.5 km

Nearby

385 Okakuencho

Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine

230 m

Hamaguri-gomon Gate

210 m

Shimodachiuridori Shinmachi Nishiiru

Kyoto Prefectural Office Former Building

210 m

Church

The Anglican-Episcopal Church of Japan St Agnes' Episcopal Church

210 m

Karasuama Shimodachiuri NishiiriKamigyo-ku

Arisugawa Nomiya Former Residence

210 m

Restaurants

Sukiiya Karasuma Marutamachi

380 m

201 Okuracho Karasuma Marutamachi Sagaru

Horin Marutamachi

410 m

22 Okuracho

Creme de la Creme

510 m

225 Shoshoicho

Gyoza-No-Ohsho Pref Office-Mae

810 m

101 Marutacho Nakagyo-Ku

Shuten Nishikawa

910 m

33 Marutacho Marutamachidori Horikawa Higashiiru

Mos Burger Izumiya Horikawa Marutamachi

980 m

146 Kamigyo-Ku Shimohorikawa-Cho

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