Noku Kyoto
205-1 Okuracho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-0861 Kyoto Prefecture
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Noku is located adjacent to Kyoto Imperial Palace and is right in the heart of 1,000 years of Japanese history. From rooms to services, Noku is designed to showcase the artisanal spirit of Kyoto life. Each of our 81 rooms has been furnished with individually selected art pieces that reflect the cultural elements of Kyoto. At Noku we wish to create a local experience for our guest. With our map, one can discover the neighbourhood's traditional craft galleries, heritage confectionaries, machiya houses and hidden restaurants. This immersive experience is unique for an inspiring Kyoto stay.
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Car park
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Coffee shop
Bicycle rental
Walking tours
Highchairs available
Taxi service
24-hour security
Wifi
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Air purifier
Air conditioning
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Interconnected rooms available
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
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Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Japanese
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91Great for walkers
Grade: 91 out of 100
264Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
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205-1 Okuracho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-0861 Kyoto Prefecture
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The hotel room was superb, spacious and clean. We stayed on a top floor in one of the superior rooms. The views across to the park and the mountains were good, albeit with other buildings and the busy junction between. The room had excellent facilities and a great range of products, which were replaced daily. Staff were helpful and there was always a member of the team who could speak English, which was much appreciated. Breakfast was served at the table with a reasonable choice of options including western and Japanese. The hotel did not have a bar, lounge or an evening restaurant. The hotel location was good for the Castle and the Imperial Museum and some of the other attractions. However, the famous busy older streets were a very long walk away, which we had not realised in advance. Taxis were cheap and in abundance. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Out 2nd stat at this lovely boutique hotel. In a quieter area than the bustling centre, however plenty of restaurants and bars close by. It is next door to a metro entrance so great for transport to Kyoto station. Rooms are comfortable, well appointed and breakfast set you up for the day. I personally wouldn't stay anywhere else, it's been a great return for us.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Scoobbydoo (great handel BTW), Thanks so much for your 5-bubble review of your stay at Noku. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our location and service. Please come back again soon!
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Lovely hotel and perfect for sightseeing. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and of a high standard and of course staff are very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is served in the small cafe and although we had no problem getting a table as we were there as it opened at 7am, it did look to get very busy later on.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 6 Aug 2023
Dear tweenieka, Thank you so much for your 5-bubble review of your stay at Noku. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and our team's service. This will be shared with the Noku family. Please come back again soon! Keren
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Superb location, spacious room, friendly & helpful staff. Train station is just next door. Interesting neighborhood with good food outlets within walking distance. Hotel staff can communicate in English and there is also a Mandarin speaking staff.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 27 Jul 2023
Dear Curious35116954375, Thanks so much for your 5-bubble review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and also great location. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Keren
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Do not stay. No thermostat in each room. AC can only be controlled and set per building not per room. The Japanese keep the hotel waaaaaay too warm. Extremely uncomfortable. Choose a hotel with individual AC control. Otherwise you will be way too warm.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 19 Jul 2023
Dear WorldWalker2, Thank you for your comments about your stay at Noku. Rest assured that our hotel does have a fully functioning HVAC air conditioning system in all rooms, and that our guests are able to directly control flow of cool air and temperature in their rooms. It is possible that the unit in your room was faulty. Did you inform our front desk to check on it? If not, please do contact us with the room number so we can check the unit. We currently don't have any record of faulty units in any of our rooms. And note that the Noku team can also implement additional measures if guests inform us that are not comfortable in their rooms during any season. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
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Excellent location, 1 minute from the Imperial Palace park. Being next door to a tube station exit in many cities wouldn’t be good, here’s it’s ideal - no noise, no rubbish, no nothing and only 4 stops to the main Kyoto train station. V quiet hotel, lovely service. Only two ‘faults’ : breakfast is a v fixed menu of 4 choices and we only had 3 coat—hangers for 3 of us for 6 nights. No other complaints at all.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 6 Jul 2023
Dear 533debra, Thank you very much for you 5 bubble review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be passed on to the Noku Cafe and our housekeepers as well as the rest of our team. Best regards, Keren
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A good, modern hotel in a convenient location with a nice cafe for breakfast (Japanese or western). No restaurant though, but there are plenty of good ones nearby. The hotel is within reasonable walking distance of most Kyoto attractions, but is also right next to a tube station. Service was excellent as you’d expect in a Japanese hotel. Our room, although not huge, was very clean and comfortable. Would certainly stay there again.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 2 Jul 2023
Dear foulston, Thanks very much for your 4-bubble review! While we currently don't have a restaurant or a bar, we have some exciting plans afoot to open these before the end of this year. Stay tuned for details. In the meantime, our Noku Cafe is available from breakfast time to early evening. Thanks again. Keren
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We got upgraded to a larger 3 bedded room. Very generous size room but no view whatsoever, overlooking next door building wall, but we spent very little time in the room so this didn’t matter. Beds comfortable, very clean room and bathroom. Very convenient location next to the subway. Limited choice of eating places in the area in the evenings, there is a McDonalds a few yards away. Breakfast okay, limited to set choice of one of 4 options . Good hotel, lovely staff. Would happily recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 7 Jun 2023
Thank you very much for your 5 bubble review! Your kind feedback will be shared with the Noku team. And would just like to mention that rooms with city views are available for a small additional charge. Hope to see you again one day soon.
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The hotel's location is good as it is located at a train station. accessible via elevator from train station is available via exit 5 which makes luggage transfer easy. The rooms are big and clean. staff is freidnly and very willing to help. Breakfast serving was good and generous. will recommend to stay
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: take exit 5 from train station as it has elevator
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 7 Jun 2023
Thank you very much for your 5 bubble review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our great location, our rooms and our service. Best regards.
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Fabulous hotel, right next to one of the stations. That was so helpful. There is a nice relaxed elagance to the hotel which we appreciated. The smaller size was calming, vs some of the larger hotels we have stayed.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Keren Miers, General Manager at Noku Kyoto
Responded 7 Jun 2023
Thanks for your kind review 5 bubble review of your stay at Noku. We think we are the right size which enables us to provide personalized service. Hope to see you again!
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PRICE RANGE
US$89 - US$142 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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Frequently Asked Questions about Noku Kyoto
Which popular attractions are close to Noku Kyoto?
Nearby attractions include Shoeido kyoto (0.3 km), Shosuitei (0.2 km), and The Anglican-Episcopal Church of Japan St Agnes' Episcopal Church (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Noku Kyoto?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, dry cleaning, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at Noku Kyoto?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Noku Kyoto?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Noku Kyoto?
Conveniently located restaurants include Steak House Pound Kyoto Honten, Honke Owariya Main Branch, and Sushi Shigetomi.
Are any cleaning services offered at Noku Kyoto?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Noku Kyoto?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Are there any historical sites close to Noku Kyoto?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (5.7 km), Kiyomizu-dera Temple (3.4 km), and Sanjusangendo Temple (3.4 km).
Is Noku Kyoto accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.