Hotel Ecclesia – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Hotel Ecclesia donates a portion of its earnings to a share house for single mothers and supports employment for people with disabilities. Guests choose a hotel that funds shelter and jobs for single mothers and their children. This social project hotel converts every stay into a contribution to the local community.

Guests can book Japanese-Style Rooms with tatami mats and futons or Superior Family Rooms accommodating up to five guests. The building is a repurposed apartment complex, so rooms are significantly larger than typical Japanese hotel standards. Each room includes a small fridge, a dining table, and a work desk.

Hotel Ecclesia is a 5-minute walk from Nijo Station, providing train, subway, and bus access across Kyoto. Nijo Castle is within walking distance, and the hotel sits on a quiet residential street near convenience stores and restaurants. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.2 km away, with easy rail connections to Kyoto Station three stops south.

Family rooms are available, and the hotel offers coin-operated laundry facilities that guests report as free to use. A microwave is accessible on the second floor for quick meals. Nearby, a large Co-op supermarket a 5-minute walk away supplies groceries and prepared food.

A 24-hour front desk allows flexible arrivals, and staff will hold luggage before check-in and deliver it to the room once ready. Guests use a self-check-in system with a door passcode, and staff are available during working hours to assist. Bike and scooter rental is available on site, paid by credit card.

Social Mission: Donations to single-mother support & disability employment

Rooms: Japanese-Style & Superior Family Rooms up to 5 guests

Location: 5-min walk from Nijo Station & Nijo Castle

Laundry: Free coin-operated washers & dryers on site

Transport: Self-check-in, bike & scooter rental on site