Noku Kyoto, KyotoNoku Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $179 a night (cached, not a live quote).Noku Kyoto is a four-star boutique hotel located in central Kyoto, positioned next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The property features 81 guestrooms that blend contemporary design with traditional Japanese aesthetics. It serves leisure and business travellers well due to its proximity to Marutamachi Subway Station, providing easy access to Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market. On-site facilities include a restaurant serving breakfast, a café, and a 24-hour concierge service. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. While the hotel offers a high standard of service and modern interiors, the building was originally constructed in 1994.What stands out

Near Marutamachi Subway Station

Close to Kyoto Imperial Palace

On-site restaurant and café

24-hour concierge service

Watch out for

Building dates back to 1994

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