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Reviews of Auberge AZABU 4 stars

600-8439 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Bandoya-cho 277-1, Japan

#19 of 626 hotels in Kyoto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 152 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    If we could have stayed there longer, we would have!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing could have been better - helpful staff, lovely architecture, etc., etc.

    The breakfast was excellent (homemade croissants and quiche)and the breakfast room was so welcoming. The owne/chef offers dinner three nights a week for an extra cost but it is well worth it since he is a professionally trained chef who lived in Paris for 30 years.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    A wonderful slice of Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Everything about Auberge Azuba was outstanding.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Japanese style with all the trimmings- wonderful evening meal (has to be booked) and very helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Exceptional service and room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    A perfect stay for a first time Kyoto experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing comes to mind.

    The staff were very friendly and sweet. Accomodation was very cute and worked well. Traditional but still meet modern day needs :) They also gave a gift at the end!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel with all the luxuries you need whilst providing a little taste of the more tradition Japan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mood lights in the windows from the other rooms cause a lot of light pollution and make it virtually impossible to sleep without using the provided eye masks, it’s fine just something to be aware of.

    Very comfortable, staff were amazing, and a nice mix between traditional ryokan and luxuries.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    An excellent choice. If you get the chance, stay there. The best of old world and new world Japan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Because of the traditional nature of the building and its wooden floors upstairs, unwanted noise from other guests proved to be intrusive at times, (if they were checking out early for instance and clattering about), but it wouldn't put me off staying there again as the benefits far out weigh this one negative.

    Auberge is accomodation for sophisticated travellers that appreciate quality amenities and services. Far superior to normal hotel accomodation. It is more akin to a serviced apartment because the spaces are generous. All staff including the owners were exceptionally polite and welcoming and friendly. English is spoken, and French by the owners who are also long-time Parisian restaurateurs. This place is set in a 100 year old house with an uprade to modern standards. A Japandi style Ryokan. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    If you are looking for a taste of Japanese hospitality in a traditional setting this is the place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Traditional ryokan, excellent location, staff are so attentive and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about the property.

    It was very personal and a relaxing atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to fault.

    An exceptional mix of serenity and fine-furnishing puts Auberge-Azabu at a class of it's own. Centrally located and easy access to what Kyoto has to offer. Best of all is the friendly and helpful staff, and the amazing service - the welcome when you arrive, the explaining of all the place has, etc. As stay not to miss if in Kyoto!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no real way to make the room completely dark in the morning. No actual shutters.

    Extremely quiet and comfortable. Very homely feeling and the staff is very nice. The quiet atmosphere is very relaxing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Excellent stay, hope to return , highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean, well maintained, good sized rooms, good location, very nice and cheerful and helpful staff and owner, very speedy responses to all emails and messages.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    STYLISH STAY IN KYOTO
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1) the price :D 2) little choice for breakfast (basically egg, bread and marmalade and few things more)

    1) big and comfortable room 2) Hotel style 3) attention to details

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Great location and host. Will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Staff was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. Very well designed rooms and updates were well done. Great location and stay. Would definitely return.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    The French influence made this Japanese stay memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.

    Lovely Breakfast with Bacon and Scrambled eggs. Great Location. Wonderful Dinner. Excellent Hospitality!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Top notch stay, great room and staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property was in excellent condition and the style a nice change from a hotel room. The breakfast was also very delicious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Top-notch service and comfortable accommodations, exceeding expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    My only suggestion would be for the breakfast to offer more variety as it was the same every day.

    My stay at Auberge AZABU was excellent! The customer service was top-notch, making me feel right at home. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the staff were always kind and helpful. They even assisted with carrying luggage quietly to the 2nd floor. Location was perfect. Overall, a fantastic experience!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely peaceful stay and very Japanese experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms could have English Breakfast tea bags. Mine did not have fridge although my travelling companion did.

    Staff were excellent. location quiet and close to rail station

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.

    Excellent service, excellent food, fantastic room. Highly recommend and we will return when back in Kyoto.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    I would like to come back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    relax and peaseful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautifully presented and wonderful service

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    An absolute gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful small hotel conveniently located just a few minutes walk from the subway station. The front desk team was extremely helpful and went above and beyond with our restaurant booking request.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    I was so happy with the staff. Greeted us with tea and cake, and showed us a map of where to go to Kyoto. Made me feel l
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comment

    It was so close to the subway at Gojo. The staff are so lovely. They showed us where to go around Kyoto.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    If I return to Kyoto I will definately return to Auberge Azubu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    This little place is amazing. The hosts were fantastic, the breakfast was awesome and had such a special feel about it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    9.0
    The service was amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The services was outstanding! Breakfast was really good and I loved the attention to detail. Also, they were so nice about waiting for our late arrival.

    Stayed in November 2023

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