Noku Kyoto
Kyoto
Finding reasonably priced accommodation in Japan that isn’t a generic business hotel can be tricky. We like to offer somewhere with a bit of character at every price point, and the Noku fits this brief perfectly. Modern and stylish, it chimes with our desire for independence and individuality.
The contemporary rooms all have a minimalist aesthetic. Each is spacious and clean with streamlined mid-century look furniture. Bright, contemporary motifs central to Japanese art - bamboo, cranes - add pops of drama in otherwise soothing spaces. Many rooms have sofa beds or can accommodate three, making them a good option for families. The mid-century-meets-Japanese look continues in the hotel’s café, and there’s a cosy, intimate bar for relaxing drinks at the end of the day.
Location
North of the station is the best place to be in Kyoto, and the Noku is ideally placed just to the south of the Imperial Palace and close to Nijo Castle. It is a bit more of a walk to Gion and Pontocho alley.
A little more detail
Spacious rooms
Contemporary styling
Scandinavian/Japanese fusion
Café for breakfast, but no restaurant
From a client…
A modern hotel that celebrates Kyoto’s cultural life in its design.
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Old meets new
A blend of contemporary design and traditional Japanese arts sets the tone. You’re greeted by warm lighting, a Warhol-esque image of Japanese macaques, and ceilings inset with sections that resemble the rice paper screens in traditional houses. Each room is spacious with a clean, minimal feel and streamlined furniture with a mid-century style. Bright, modern fabric on the headboards features images central to Japanese art - bamboo, cranes - and adds a pop of drama. It’s the ideal balance of modernity and tradition.
Within easy reach
Apart from being only a minute’s walk from Marutamachi subway station and access to the wider city, the Noku Kyoto has some of the city’s key highlights right on its doorstep. The hotel provides guests with a handy online walking map showing the best routes to the Imperial Palace, Nijō Castle and the Kyoto International Manga Museum, as well as their pick of the best local shops and restaurants. You just have to choose which direction your feet will take you in first…
