Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Gion Shijo Station. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Speaking Arabic, English, Japanese and Chinese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto International Manga Museum. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto.

This is our guests' favourite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 3 Dec 2021.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Asian

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Kyoto
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  • Q
    Qiyang
    JapanJapan
    The hot spring is very comfortable, and the room is distinctive. Thank you for the little surprise.
  • Eduardo
    KenyaKenya
    Sora Niwa is an excellent place to stay at. The location is centric and extremely close to the railway station (Gate 2A) is less than 100m and in the same side of the Hotel ( Take the green subway from Kyoto station go down in Shijo and finally...
  • Francis
    JapanJapan
    This hotel opened only two years ago so everything is imaculate. The veiw of the eastern mountains of Kyoto is excelent. Regardless of the fine fittings the quality of a hotel is dependent upon the staff that great the visitors. Management have...
  • Gary
    United StatesUnited States
    I enjoyed the bento breakfast! Everything was tasty and well crafted. The foot onsen was a delight after walking around the city. The staff I encountered were courteous, friendly and a joy to interact with.
  • James
    AustraliaAustralia
    An exceptional hotel, probably the best I've ever stayed in. The rooms are extremely spacious, and luxurious. The staff were all extremely pleasant and helpful. Onsens on site, and the rooftop bar was definitely the highlight. An overall amazing...
  • Corinn
    United StatesUnited States
    Fantastic hotel. Great location, great staff. The onsen with the views was spectacular. Appreciated that the hotel provided yukata to walk around the hotel / go to the onsen in. The terrace with the footbath is also worth doing (we could only do...
  • Alexandra
    United StatesUnited States
    LOVED the terrace! The views and foot bath were wonderful. The rooms were also very well equipped and beautiful.
  • Fifi
    AustraliaAustralia
    I highly recommend this hotel. The location was just perfect for the Gion area, just around the corner from the river, close to train station and shops and local attractions. The staff were fabulous, the amenities just perfect - everything about...
  • Natalie
    United StatesUnited States
    amazing view, very clean, very friendly staff. overall a beautiful hotel that was very nicely located. the morning complementary coffee was delicious. the bath services were outstanding. All the staff was incredibly gracious, kind, and welcoming....
  • Faiz
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Lovely welcome drinks daily, friendly staff in reception and a great location. Felt like true luxury in the room

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there any car park?

    当館には駐車場はございません。
    Answered on 5 October 2022
  • My partner has a small tattoo on the inside of his arm. Can he use the onsen if he covers it with a sticker? Thank you!

    Thank you for your inquiry. Guests with tattoos can use the large public bath if they use a sticker to hide the tattoo.
    Answered on 26 October 2022
  • Do you have washing machine ?

    The coin laundry corner is located on the first basement floor of our hotel. 2 washing machines & 2 dryers (no need to prepare detergent. Detergent is..
    Answered on 22 October 2022
  • My wife and I are foreigners (U.S.) and have a couple of small tattoos each. Will we be able to bathe in the onsen?

    We sell tattoo cover stickers at the front desk. If you cover your tattoo with the sticker, you will be able to enjoy the onsen.
    Answered on 9 February 2023
  • Can you use Onsen if you have tattoos

    Thank you for your inquiry. We are very sorry, but we do not allow guests with tattoos to use the public bath. It is possible to use it if you hide it..
    Answered on 14 March 2023
  • We have 2 adults and 2 children. Do you have connecting rooms?

    Thank you for your enquiry. we are afraid taht we have no connecting rooms. Please book 2room and we will prepare 2rooms next each other. Please feel..
    Answered on 4 September 2022
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Hotel surroundings *

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • 京割烹 東山 ※別邸 鴨川ご宿泊者様限定/要事前予約
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Hot spring bath
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Public Bath
  • Hot spring bath
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 01:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

FAQs about Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

  • Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath

  • Check-in at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian

  • Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto is 1.1 miles from the centre of Kyoto.

  • Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto has 1 restaurant:

    • 京割烹 東山 ※別邸 鴨川ご宿泊者様限定/要事前予約

  • Room options at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.