Noku Kyoto

Stayed here for two nights and loved it! The rooms were so relaxing and comfortable. I LOVED the tea set up they had in each room it was such a fun touch that made the experience different from other hotels. I also thought all the bathroom supplies were above and beyond! They had everything in the bathroom including hair ties, bath salts, and more. The staff was truly so helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

An excellent hotel in a convenient location. Our room was large and had tasteful Japanese design elements. The room was quiet with very comfortable beds. We are on the 4th floor. The staff was friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast was satisfactory but could be improved with more selections.

A wonderfully comfortable stay with elegant Japanese décor that exudes warmth and charm. The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, offering swift, seamless service that made me feel truly welcome. The Singaporean restaurant just downstairs is an absolute gem—bursting with rich, authentic flavors and a cozy atmosphere that makes it hard to leave. I’ll happily choose this hotel every time I’m in Kyoto.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic stay at Noku Kyoto From the moment I arrived, Noku Kyoto impressed me. The location couldn’t be better—just steps from the Kyoto Imperial Palace and close to public transport that makes getting around the city easy. The entrance has a clean look with warm wood accents and a nice touch of Japanese design. My room was surprisingly spacious (especially by Japan standards!), and I loved the unique art piece that gave the space character. I had lunch at the in-house restaurant, Jia Wei Singapore. The prawn set was saucy and delicious—perfect with the rice and sides. The staff were warm and attentive throughout my stay. It really felt like they genuinely cared, which made everything even more relaxing. If you’re heading to Kyoto and looking for a boutique hotel with great service and food, Noku Kyoto is a solid choice. Highly recommend!

The rooms were spacious and had water, coffee and tea replenished daily. Located next door to a subway so easy to get everywhere. McDonald’s and 7-11 right nearby in a quiet area near the palace. As a family we had 2 rooms which were 2 floors apart unfortunately, but it worked ok for us in the end. Reception were very friendly.

Room space is big enough. The view outside is fabulous. Breakfast on the first floor is fine with four-five options, which is good enough for all tourists from different regions. What’s more, thr location is great, only two stations away from city centre.

Our stay at Noku was great! The room was a great size, bed comfortable, and location was unbeatable right next to a main subway line. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed at the Noku as part of our tour around Japan.||There were some really good aspects to the hotel. The reception staff were wonderful and very helpful indeed. The location is excellent - right next door to the subway and very close to the Imperial Palace. ||The room was very comfortable indeed and extremely clean.||However; the room faced the main road and needed more sound proofing. The bathroom was fine was but a little tired.||Breakfast was the worst we experienced in the country. We stayed three nights and each morning the cooked elements were served nearly cold. The bread rolls, croissants weren’t fresh. It was very busy and towards the end of service items weren’t replaced. ||The bar and restaurant share the same area in the lower floor. It’s a very sterile and unwelcoming area and not one for a relaxed drink after a day exploring. The Singapore restaurant food is average and very expensive. We had to send one dish back as served cold.||This could be a very good hotel. It’s marketed as a boutique hotel - but it has areas to improve to achieve this.||Personally - I would not return.

I stayed here two out of the three nights in Kyoto and I was happy with my stay. I would recommend going with the Japanese style breakfast and not the western one, I'm just not a fan of the Japanese approximation of sausages. The staff was definitely very helpful and friendly. The room was pretty large-especially when compared to other hotels in Japan. The location was good too, you can't really o anywhere in Japan and not hit a convenience store but it's close to both the subway and bus-which we took and it's within walking distance to a palace or two.

My sister and I stayed at Noku Kyoto for 3 nights and had a wonderful experience! It is in a great location, located right next to a subway station as well as a bus stop (it may sound odd, but buses are often the most convenient way of getting around in Kyoto). The staff were so friendly and helpful. They have 2 breakfast options (western or japanese). We had the Japanese breakfast all three mornings -- we loved it so much! There are two options for the Japanese breakfast. The waiter is so kind and attentive. The rooms were lovely as well. Very clean and came with all of the luxuries of a more "well known" luxury hotel chain. They even provided matcha flavored snacks every day! Overall, we absolutely loved our stay at Noku Kyoto. Would definitely go back!

Very nice hotel. Only one I have stayed at in Japan. Excellent service and value. Beds were very firm and not my preference but clean. Nice park across street. Free wi-fi and smart phone came with our room.

Its a nice hotel right next to the subway entrance and there's an elevator to the subway across the street. The room is small and tight and our keys were finicky. Sometimes they wouldn't work and we'd have to go to the front desk to get them to fix it. The Japanese breakfast was very good. It was rice with thin slices of beef, miso soup, and a salad. I preferred it over the American which there were 3 types, one with pancakes, croissants, and cheese and ham toast. There isn't that much to do in the area. Everything is a little far to walk to so we took taxis and the subway. The Nishiki Market shopping is very fun and its about a mile or 2 away.

Fantastic customer service. Good breakfast just too too many options. Right next door to a 24 hour convenience store and across from a McDonalds. Also has a subway station right next door (exit 4). Definitely a great and safe place to lay your head.

the hotel and room are absolutely awesome. the breakfast and bar area are lacking. our room was gorgeous and super spacious. you can tell this is a boutique type hotel and i really like that when i travel. the staff was very friendly and spoke English, so that helped a lot. where i think this place needs an upgrade is in the restaurant and bar area. i was expecting a much better variety for breakfast, but instead got a lot of...bread! although the bar in the basement was stocked with a lot of different Japanese whiskeys, the place was a little dead and dark. i do recommend this spot to future travelers. the area is a bit away from the action in kyoto, but it's only a subway stop away.

We stayed one evening at this hotel for a day in Kyoto. Very good location near the Kyoto Imperial Palace and metro station. We found the staff very accommodating and friendly. As an added plus, the breakfast includes a choice between local or Western cuisine - a nice touch! Would recommend for an affordable stay.