Suites Kyoto Central
Modern apartment-style; functional, clean, family-forward. Think less boutique hotel drama and more 'actually comfortable for a group of four.' Tatami accents and Japanese toy sets in the lobby add some cultural warmth without going theme-park with it.
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Why It Matters
Ranked #1 of 352 hotels in Kyoto on TripAdvisor with a 5/5 rating (390+ reviews) and listed in the Michelin Guide. Every room is a full two-bedroom, 85㎡ suite — the largest in the MIMARU SUITES series — making it unusually spacious for a city-center Kyoto hotel. Three-minute walk to Karasuma Oike Station.
Opened June 2023, this 10-floor, 19-room apartment hotel sits in the heart of Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward. Every single unit is an 85㎡ two-bedroom suite — not a studio with a hot plate, but a proper apartment with a full kitchen, separate dining area, tatami room, and in-unit washer-dryer. That size and setup makes it a serious outlier in Japanese city hotel stock, where 30㎡ rooms are considered generous. No restaurant, no lobby bar, no pool. What you get instead is real living space and a multilingual staff team from 35 countries ready to point you toward the best Kyoto bowl of ramen.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Premium Two-Bedroom Suite for 4
Same 85㎡ footprint as the standard suite but fitted out with carefully selected furnishings and lighting. According to JNTO, it's the one exclusive Premium Suite in the building — described as creating a 'serene, character-rich atmosphere.' Good option if aesthetics matter and you want a step up from the base configuration.
4 x Single · 85 sqmTwo-Bedroom Japanese Suite for 6
The largest configuration by guest count. Two Western bedrooms plus a Japanese-style tatami room that can be opened or closed off with sliding doors, giving six adults genuine privacy options within the same suite. Futons lay out in the tatami room for the additional two guests. Same 85㎡ as the other suites — MIMARU fits people in smartly.
4 x Single + 2 x Futon · 85 sqmTwo-Bedroom Suite for 4
The standard entry point at MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central and it's still very generous. Two separate bedrooms, four single beds, two full bathrooms, three washbasins, and two restrooms — all in 85㎡. There's a large dining table for gathering, a fully equipped kitchen, and a tatami area. In-unit washer-dryer included.
4 x Single · 85 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every suite is a fully equipped kitchen. Buy ingredients at FRESCO (1 minute away) or Nishiki Market (walking distance) and cook proper meals in your room. Everything is provided: pots, pans, knives, colander, all the way down to kitchen scissors and paper towels.
Guests receive a BINGO card with missions tied to Kyoto's famous landmarks. Complete challenges around the city (and some right in the hotel) and claim a small gift from the front desk. Seasonal variations keep it fresh for repeat visitors.
The lobby keeps a selection of traditional Japanese toys — kendama (cup-and-ball) and koma (spinning tops) — available to borrow free of charge. Good rainy-day distraction for kids and adults alike.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
MIMARU does not provide breakfast. Rooms have full kitchens; FRESCO supermarket is 1-minute walk.
Baby beds, high chairs, bed guards, baby baths, children's toilet seats, tableware, and diaper bins available to rent. Limited quantities — request in advance.
Full washer-dryer unit in every suite. Pack lighter — guests consistently cite this as one of the most useful features for multi-week Japan trips.
Every suite has an IH stove, full-sized refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and a comprehensive set of cookware including pots, saucepans, frying pan, strainer, knife, cutting board, bowl, cooking chopsticks, ladle, spatula, kitchen scissors, paper towels, tableware, cutlery, dish soap, and sponge. Coffee and tea provided.
No swimming pool on property.
Front desk staffed by team members from 35 countries and regions. English and many other languages spoken. Open 7:00 AM–10:00 PM daily. For late arrivals after 10 PM, contact property in advance.
Same-day luggage transfer service between airports and the hotel, and between Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto MIMARU properties. Priced by size and quantity.
Free luggage storage 7:00–22:00 on check-in and check-out days. Storage outside those hours costs ¥500 per bag per day. No valuables, fragile items, or food.
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