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Five-Star Hotels in Kyoto

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The best five-star hotels in Kyoto

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When the accommodation is just as important as the destination, a five-star stay should give that extra ‘wow’ factor as you enter the lobby. As well as offering the kind of service to make you feel like royalty, you’ll usually find highly rated on-site spas, gourmet restaurants and top-of-the-line beds you won’t want to get out of.

Most booked five-star hotels in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,203 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,793 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,563 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,230 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,284 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,941 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,007 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,486 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,286 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,552 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these five-star hotels in Kyoto and nearby

Kuraya Kamigojocho

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 97 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, 652 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$255.04 per night

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,894 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$194.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Featuring a private open-air bath and garden view, YADORU KYOTO HANARE Mizunoe No Yado is located in the centre of Kyoto.

From US$276.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Set only 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 季楽 京都 凛葩 Kiraku Kyoto Rinpa is a 5-star property in a prime location in the centre of Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 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.

From US$450.81 per night

Marukyo Gakurin-an

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Located in the centre of Kyoto, just less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and a 12-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Marukyo Gakurin-an provides accommodation with garden views and free WiFi.

From US$547.42 per night

Maana Kyoto

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Maana Kyoto features accommodation situated 1.3 km from the centre of Kyoto and provides a garden and a terrace. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum,Kyoto Machiya Fukune is an accommodation with a garden. The accommodation has a hot tub.

From US$792.92 per night

Kuraya Nanseicho

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, just 1.1 km from Nijo Castle and 1.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kuraya Nanseicho provides accommodation with garden views and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 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.

From US$873.61 per night

Kuraya Senbonsanjo

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Right in the centre of Kyoto, situated within a short distance of Nijo Castle and Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kuraya Senbonsanjo offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such...

MOGANA

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 766 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$508.77 per night

THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 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.

From US$753.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 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$705.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 274 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...

From US$1,262.76 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, 4,486 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$189.34 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$1,172.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,517 reviews

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

From US$298.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 500 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yuenshe Kiyomizu Villa offers accommodation with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

From US$347.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Nestled in Kyoto, this private holiday home is about a 2-minute walk from the renowned Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on-site.

From US$515.21 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 3.5 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Hotel Utano Kyoto Besho provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

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$450.81 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$570.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,469 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$333.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,286 reviews
Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
Guest review by
CLARA
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,447.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 360 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