Mercure Kyoto Station

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Kyoto Station is just a short walk from the city's central transport hub, making it one of the best hotels in Kyoto if you want to be close to major rail lines and the subway. While this contemporary hotel in Kyoto is in the heart of the city, it has a comforting and serene interior that takes inspiration from the area's rich history. There are many traditional touches such as origami which give the hotel its unique, boutique vibe, perfect for a business trip or exploring Kyoto.

If you need a hotel near Kyoto Station, we're less than 10 minutes' walk away. Perfect for catching those early morning trains. From Kyoto Station, you can take one of Japan's sleek bullet trains and be in Tokyo in just over two hours We have a choice of hotel rooms in Japan that can accommodate up to four people. From cozy superior rooms to our upscale privilege rooms on higher floors, our rooms come with a wide range of amenities for a comfortable stay from WiFi to air con

With 1200 years of history, Kyoto is known as Japan's best city for culture and tradition."Pastimes of Heian nobility"-inspired the motif and interior designs of the hotel. we will ensure you a comfortable stay and experience the local culture.

Tomoaki Sato, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Our Kyoto Station hotel is close to a transport hub with domestic trains across Japan.
We're the ideal business hotel in Japan, based in Kyoto's city, with Tokyo just 2 hours away.
Our luxury hotel in Japan has luxe décor based on the style of the ancient Heian nobility.
Lounge service is exclusively available to guests who have booked Privilege Rooms.
On-site Italian restaurant and a bar offer a variety of local specialties in Kyoto

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Superior Room with 1 King bed (Shower booth)

3 pers. max
23 m² / 247 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)

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Room

Superior Room with 2 Single beds (Bath tub)

4 pers. max
23 m² / 247 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Superior Room with 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa (Bath tub)

5 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s) and 1 x Single sofa bed(s)

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Room

Superior Room with 2 Single beds (Shower booth)

4 pers. max
23 m² / 247 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

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Room

Privilege Room with 2 Single beds (Bath tub)

4 pers. max
23 m² / 247 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Privilege Room with 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa - Non-Smoking

4 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s) and 1 x Single sofa bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Privilege Room with 1 King bed (Shower booth)

3 pers. max
23 m² / 247 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Privilege Room with 2 Single beds (Shower booth)

4 pers. max
23 m² / 247 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: City View

See availabilities

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Hotel location

Mercure Kyoto Station

288 Aburanokojicho Shimogyo ku
600-8231 KYOTO
Japan

GPS:34.988349, 135.7535

+81 75-343-5533

+81 75-343-5530

Railway station
Highway exit
Ferries
Helipad/aerodrome

JR KYOTO STATION

Railway station

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 8 min walk / 2 min drive

JR Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station

Railway station

Access: 1.1 km / 0.7 mi 17 min walk / 6 min drive

KYOTO MINAMI IC

Highway exit

Access: 5 km / 3.11 mi 15 min drive

JPD KYOTO HELIPORT

Helipad/aerodrome

Access: 9 km / 5.59 mi 20 min drive

MAIZURU

Ferries

Access: 100 km / 62.14 mi

Nishi Honganji-Temple

Tourist attraction

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 3 min walk

Kyoto Tower

Tourist attraction

Access: 600 m / 0.37 mi 6 min walk

Umekoji Park

Tourist attraction

Access: 700 m / 0.43 mi 10 min walk / 4 min drive

Kyoto Aquarium

Aquarium

Access: 900 m / 0.56 mi 13 min walk / 4 min drive

Shoseien Garden

Tourist attraction

Access: 1.1 km / 0.68 mi 16 min walk / 5 min drive

Toji-Temple

Tourist attraction

Access: 1.2 km / 0.75 mi 15 min walk / 5 min drive

Ninenzaka

Tourist attraction

Access: 3.6 km / 2.24 mi 16 min drive

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Tourist attraction

Access: 5 km / 3.11 mi 20 min drive

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Tourist attraction

Access: 7.8 km / 4.84 mi 26 min drive

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Tourist attraction

Access: 11 km / 6.83 mi 30 min drive

Tadasu-no-mori Forest

Wood/forest

Access: 7 km / 4.35 mi 18 min drive

Mount Atago

Mountain

Access: 20 km / 12.42 mi 50 min drive

Mount Hiei

Mountain

Access: 23 km / 14.28 mi 50 min drive

The Keihanna Commemorative Park

Park

Access: 33 km / 20.49 mi 30 min drive

Rurikei Onsen

Park

Access: 44 km / 27.32 mi 1 hrs drive

AEON mall Kyoto

Shopping centre/mall

Kyoto Porta

Shopping district

TRATTORIA M KYOTO

Restaurant and cafe district

JR Kyoto Isetan

Shopping centre/mall

Hotel services

Check-in from 02:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
100% Non Smoking Property

Trattoria M kyoto

Visit Trattoria M Kyoto for lunch or dinner. This relaxed Italian restaurant in Kyoto serves a wide range of authentic dishes, including classic pizzas, pasta, and antipasti with a Japanese flair, making for the perfect fusion of flavours.

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ALL Rating 4.5/5 2,011 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating 4.0/5 171 reviews

Marta K. Families - 1/26/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Very comfortable hotel. Good location. Clean and big rooms. Good breakfast. Very good service with reception speaking very good English

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for your perfect 10 rating and for sharing such wonderful feedback about your stay. We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel comfortable, well located, and that you enjoyed our clean and spacious rooms as well as our breakfast. It is especially rewarding to know that our reception team’s English communication and service made a positive impression on you. We truly appreciate your loyalty as an ALL Classic member and are pleased to know that your recognition experience met your expectations. Your high ratings across all areas, including sustainability initiatives and concierge service, are a great encouragement to our entire team. Thank you once again for choosing Mercure Kyoto Station. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back on your next visit. Warm regards, Mercure Kyoto Station Team

Kay M. Families - 1/25/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Excellent staff

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing such wonderful feedback with us. We are truly honored by your perfect rating and your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel lovely and that you enjoyed the service provided by our team. It is especially rewarding to know that you appreciated the daily cleaning, our breakfast, and your dining experiences at our restaurant and bar. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the pasta — thank you for sharing this with us. A special thank you for mentioning Nicholas by name. We are delighted to hear that he was extremely helpful during your stay, and your kind words will certainly be shared with him and the entire team as great encouragement. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our sustainability initiatives. Your comments are valuable to us as we continue to review and improve our efforts toward more sustainable practices. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us and for your warm recommendation. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Mercure Kyoto Station again in the future. Warm regards, Mercure Kyoto Station Team

Su H. L. Families - 1/25/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Pluses: Relatively new Decent room size for Japan Good price Breakfast is quite nice for the price Negatives: Very low water pressure for shower Large bathroom but little tabletop space, should add a hook in the shower area Relatively long walk 8-10 min from Kyoto station

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing such detailed and balanced feedback. We truly appreciate your honesty and your loyalty as an ALL Gold member. We are pleased to hear that you found our hotel relatively new, that you were satisfied with the room size, pricing, and that you enjoyed our breakfast. Your positive comments are encouraging for our team. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the shower water pressure and the bathroom layout. We fully understand how these issues can affect comfort during your stay. Your suggestions, including the addition of hooks in the shower area and improvements to functionality, have been shared with our management and engineering teams for review. We also understand your comment regarding the walking distance from Kyoto Station and appreciate your honest perspective. Your feedback helps us better understand our guests’ expectations. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Mercure Kyoto Station in the future and provide you with an improved experience. Warm regards, Mercure Kyoto Station Team

Ingrid S. Families - 1/24/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Only a few blocks from the major train station, this was a lovely, atmospheric hotel. Great breakfast, and really helpful staff. Lovely quite room. Would stay again for sure.

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing such a wonderful review. We are truly honored by your perfect rating and your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere of our hotel, our convenient location near the main train station, and that you found your room quiet and comfortable. It is also wonderful to know that our breakfast and the helpfulness of our team contributed to a memorable stay for you. Your comment that you would “stay again for sure” means a great deal to us and is the highest compliment we can receive. We also sincerely appreciate your loyalty as an ALL Silver member and your strong recommendation. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us. We truly look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Mercure Kyoto Station again in the future. Warm regards, Mercure Kyoto Station Team

Ricardo D. S. Solo - 1/23/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff were lovely and friendly. The room was beautiful! The pillows were a little small.

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your thoughtful feedback with us. We truly appreciate your positive rating and your loyalty as an ALL Classic member. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed a comfortable stay, found our location convenient, and that our team made a positive impression with their friendly and welcoming service. We are also pleased that you found your room beautiful and well maintained. At the same time, we appreciate your honest comments regarding the pillow size, as well as your feedback about Wi-Fi speed and ease of access. Your feedback is valuable to us and has been shared with our management team as we continue to review and improve the guest experience. Thank you once again for staying with us and for your helpful feedback. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Mercure Kyoto Station again in the future. Warm regards, Mercure Kyoto Station Team

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