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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi.

A
Andrey
From
Russia
Very quiet, very special hotel in the heart of Kyoto, close to a famous market. The room was clean (every day). It was a super comfortable stay. Did not want to leave :) Private bath worth it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
Price from
US$204.40
1 night, 2 adults

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and with Kyoto Station reachable within less than 1 km, Dusit Thani Kyoto provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

A
Ali
From
United States
I loved this hotel. Decorations, clean, rooms are so big and confortble. Staff always smile and happy. Very big space for Kyoto hotels. It should be 6.star hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,439 reviews
Price from
US$278.19
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

In a prime location in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho is within 1.7 km of Kyoto Station and 1.8 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

A
Alejandro
From
France
The Onsen was just perfect, it was one of the top experiences I had during the trip, and it was inside the hotel. The breakfast was a buffet, which was a perfect way to try many meals at once.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviews
Price from
US$194.73
1 night, 2 adults

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively situated in Kyoto, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar.

A
Alfredo
From
Netherlands
Modern facilities! Fantastic location 1 minute walk distance to the JR station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,222 reviews
Price from
US$199.82
1 night, 2 adults

The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto.

A
Agatha
From
Singapore
Luxurious, great facilities, location (stone throw to restaurants in Pontocho) & great service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,235 reviews
Price from
US$194.67
1 night, 2 adults

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto features free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Kyoto.

N
Noriko
From
Spain
Artistic yet practical deign, spacious, and impeccably clean. Comfortable bed, beautiful and well-functioning bathroom with good storage space, and easy access to wonderful bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops. It also has a 24-hour gym. Staff are friendly and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,220 reviews
Price from
US$325.45
1 night, 2 adults

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO has a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Kyoto. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

A
ANGELI
From
Philippines
The bed was very comfortable, the room was spacious and had a tea table and a couch. It even had an area/room for the luggages/wardrobe. the toilet was big- a vanity area, separate toilet, shower and a bathtub tub.We booked a 3 single beds corner room which was very comfortable. Absolutely spacious and well thought of design. The breakfast was a good variety of western and Asian cuisine, and had fresh salad, and they also served food that’s locally grown/farmed. Hotel was also environmentally conscious providing refillable stainless water bottles and a water filling station on each floor. The bath products provided were also organic and gentle on the skin and hair. The location was perfect! It is right next to Takashimaya and approx 70 meters away from the main crossing. It’s on the quieter side of the busy area. There is a small grocery on the ground floor selling local and home grown food, and many organic fruits and veggies. The hotel also has a few restaurants. We were only able to try Roku- a ramen place and we really liked it. The patisserie in the hotel was always full- many locals also go there for dessert/tea time. Across the hotel is a famous gyoza place called Chao Chao which always had a long queue. This is the best hotel I’ve stayed in Japan! I’ve been to Japan many times and I highly recommend this if you’re going to Kyoto and want to be centrally located. I will stay in this hotel again when I go back to Kyoto. The staff are very helpful, warm and friendly. They helped me in making a reservation for the airport bus from Kyoto to Kansai airport in Osaka. They also booked a van taxi for us since there were 3 of us with luggages.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,891 reviews
Price from
US$240.57
1 night, 2 adults

THE THOUSAND KYOTO

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

The Thousand Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto.

P
Paulo Eduardo
From
Brazil
Everything was beyond my expectations, the amazing breakfast, the perfect location (beside central station) with lots of restaurants nearby, the minimalist and sophisticated architecture, the spacious and well furnished room and bathroom, and, last but not least, the kind and supportive staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,538 reviews
Price from
US$275.65
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Alza Kyoto

Hotel in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Awarded two pavilions by the Michelin Guide 2020, Hotel Alza Kyoto is situated near the Kamo River and within Gion District, a 2-minute walk from Sanjo Station.

G
Greg
From
Poland
Super friendly staff Breakfasts in a private space with friends staying in the same hotel Possibility to eat own food from the market in a private space Location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,363 reviews
Price from
US$230.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Open from September 2017, The Celestine Kyoto Gion is set in Kyoto, a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. Guests can walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in 15 minutes from the property.

D
Daniel
From
Finland
Beautiful hotel, plenty of in-room amenities and wonderful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,923 reviews
Price from
US$275.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Kuraya Kamigojocho

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Kuraya Kamigojocho is a 100-year old traditional Japanese townhouse with a charming garden and modern electronic facilities. The holiday home is a 10-minute walk from Tambaguchi Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 656 reviews

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group is 1.4 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

From US$367.21 per night

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,886 reviews

Just 5 minutes from Kyoto Station on the free shuttle, Kyoto Tokyu Hotel features 3 restaurants, a bar and a fitness gym. The modern rooms have Tempur comfort pillows and a satellite LCD TV.

From US$369.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Offering free WiFi and inner courtyard views, Kuraya Omiya Shimabara is an accommodation located in a central area of Kyoto, just 1.5 km from Kyoto Station and 1.5 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho provides accommodation with free WiFi and access to a hot tub and open-air bath.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Kiraku Kyoto Aneyakoji is situated in Kyoto in the Kyoto Region, 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

MOGANA

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 761 reviews

Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, MOGANA provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 5-star hotel offers a bar.

From US$510.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto is situated in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall.

From US$1,116.02 per night

Travelling by car? These five-star hotels in Kyoto and nearby offer free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,412 reviews

Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants.

From US$251.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews

Hotel Okura's elegant rooms boast spectacular views of Kyoto against the backdrop of the Higashiyama Mountains.

From US$335.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Aoi Suites at Nanzenji Modern & Traditional Japanese Style is an entirely non-smoking villa located in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, 200 metres from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji.

From US$1,669.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 2.9 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 3.9 km from Heian Shrine, Yadoya Kyoto Shimogamo offers an open-air bath and air conditioning.

From US$458.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts by Hilton offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$953.95 per night

Set in Kyoto, 4.8 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Momoyama Onsen Tsukimikan offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

moksa

Kyoto
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 200 metres from Ruriko-in Temple, moksa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

From US$526.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Right in the heart of Kyoto, situated within a short distance of Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Maru Izumiyacho offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

From US$994.93 per night

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THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Located in the Nakagyo Ward district, THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO provides a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi.

Enzo Kyoto Gojo E

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Enzo Kyoto Gojo E is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.7 km from TKP Garden...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and...

Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews

Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Fauchon Hotel Kyoto is set in the centre of Kyoto, 800 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

From US$651.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Featuring a private open-air bath and garden view, Umeyu no yado by YADORU KYOTO HANARE is located in a central area of Kyoto.

Marufukuro

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

Marufukuro features free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Kyoto. With a bar, the property also has a spa and wellness centre, as well as massage services.

From US$956.39 per night

Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Open from February 2015, Aoi Hotel Kyoto is located a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station and a 13-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine. It offers simply furnished rooms and free WiFi access.

From US$407.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

From US$940.27 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$670.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,444 reviews
We don’t often stay in ‘nice hotels’ so this was such a treat. The service is truly 5 stars. The hotel itself feels very luxurious through every touch. It was nice to have the swimming pool as being Summer and Aussies, we had missed being able to have a splash. Tattoos needed to be covered up, but it was open all day without reservations which was great compared to other hotels. Our view overlooked a Temple, the Kyoto Tower and some mountains. Room was spacious. Location good, close enough walk to Kyoto station. We didn’t dine onsite.
Guest review by
Courtney
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$425.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,224 reviews
Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
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CLARA
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,382.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
This hotel was a treat to ourselves on our long trip and it certainly lived up to expectations. I didn’t give 5 stars for comfort as we chose the futon bed for the incredible suite with the wooden soaking tub, so not the most comfy bed but that was my fault!
Guest review by
Amanda
Young couple