Hotel Alza Kyoto – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto
About the Hotel
Rooms with Kyoto Views
Hotel Alza Kyoto offers 21 individually furnished rooms with premium bedding and pillow menus. Some rooms feature views of the Kamo River, Kyomachiya traditional townhouses, or cherry blossom trees. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and private bathrooms with spa baths, shower TVs, and high-tech toilets. The Corner River View rooms accommodate up to four guests, while Room 401 provides top-floor views of the Kamo River and seasonal changes.
Japanese Art Throughout
The hotel interior displays Edo period paintings by Kyoto-born artist Ito Jyakuchu at the entrance and mosaic glass art by an Italian artist. Traditional Japanese ranma wood carvings and historical artifacts are featured throughout the lobby and guest rooms, creating a fusion of traditional and modern design elements.
Prime Gion Location
Located at the corner of Kyoto's Gion district, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station and a 3-minute walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station. It sits between Sanjo and Shijo along the Kamo River, with Kawadoko summer dining platforms visible from river-view rooms. The property is 1.5 km from Karasuma Station and 50 km from Itami Airport.
Multilingual Guest Services
Staff members speak English, Chinese, Korean, Nepali, and Hindi. Services include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, dry cleaning, laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. The concierge can provide sightseeing information for nearby attractions including Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Pontocho street.
Nearby Cultural Attractions
The hotel is 0.4 miles from Kahitsukan-Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art and within walking distance of Gion's traditional streets. Other nearby landmarks include Nishiki Market (1.5 km), Kyoto International Manga Museum (1.5 km), Heian Shrine (2 km), and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (4.5 km). Convenience stores include Seven Eleven (110m) and Family Mart (170m).
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor