The Hotel Alza Kyoto is a new Japanese-style hotel in a superb location right on the doorstep of Gion and downtown. It’s a great choice in the upper mid-range price bracket.
Located on Yamato-oji Street in Gion, overlooking the Kamo-gawa River and a short distance from downtown, the new Alza Kyoto is a smart mid-range hotel with superb Kyoto-style décor.
Rooms here are slightly on the large side for Japan and they’re quite comfortable. Some have views over the Kamo-gawa and over to the Pontocho entertainment district. The hotel is less than five minutes’ walk to downtown and about 15 minutes’ walk to the heart of the Southern Higashiyama district. And, the hotel itself is in Gion, and just five minutes’ walk to Shijo, the main thoroughfare of Gion.
So, if you’re looking for a mid-range hotel with serious Japanese style, take a close look at the Hotel Alza Kyoto.
Name in English:
Hotel Alza Kyoto
Name in Japanese:
ホテル アルザ京都
English address:
33 Benzaiten-cho, Yamatooji-dori-Sanjo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku
Japanese address:
東山区大和大路通三条下ル弁財天町33
Price:
Internet: free wifi and LAN cable access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport:
2min walk from Sanjo Station Exit 2, Keihan line
Telephone: 561-1033
Website:
:: Check availability and pricing for Hotel Alza Kyoto on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Official site:: (Japanese)
Hotel-Alza.jp
Near To Here:
Hotel Alza Kyoto is located in Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Southern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- ESSENTIALS – For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- HOTELS – Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- BULLET TRAIN – You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- WHERE TO STAY – Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- PACKING LIST – See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- SIM CARDS – You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- FLIGHTS – Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- JAPAN RAIL PASS – If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
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- WANT HELP? – Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
