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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.

I
Ismahan
From
Belgium
Clean verry good big rooms and the service was also good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,548 reviews
Price from
US$201.22
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.

S
Sergio Ricardo
From
Ireland
Restaurants are excellent! Also the concierge service was very useful! My favorite things: the gym, breakfast, pijama and central garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,468 reviews
Price from
US$257.74
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.

N
Natwalai
From
Thailand
Beautiful interior with a Japanese atmosphere, extra amenities, shower room with separate toilet, fantastic onsen , lovely yukata, Impressive Japanese style breakfast .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,313 reviews
Price from
US$207.48
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.

J
Joakim
From
Sweden
Fresh clean and comfortable room and super spacious. Good access to subway so easy to reach all the sights I wanted to see and also good access to shopping?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,284 reviews
Price from
US$163.92
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.

K
Katja
From
Norway
Right in the centre, with a great view of Kyoto. Breakfast and restaurant on the 8th floor in general were great. Do not eat in restaurants to the right from the hotel (super touristy overpriced bad food). Take to the left and go to the part where it's quiet. They have some good local restaurants in small dark streets.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,286 reviews
Price from
US$191.64
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.

P
Phattarakul
From
Thailand
Art, working space,coffee shop, arcade of shopping and Kosa room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,201 reviews
Price from
US$336.39
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.

O
Oana
From
Belgium
Great location, right next to Gion, shopping and a few bus stops away from the station. The design was both cool and functional. Excellent breakfast and a range of other dining facilities, as well as a food market. Very helpful staff - went out of their way to get us tickets to the Miyaki Odori. Overall highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,908 reviews
Price from
US$236.81
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.

c
chih peng
From
Taiwan
Hotel is so close to Kyoto station Room is big
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,559 reviews
Price from
US$274.11
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.

S
Seyda
From
Turkey
First of all the personel all were great and so kind! They make you feel like they host you at their home. The location is great! A few minutes to station, to restaurants, Gion area. Wonderful hotel with such a big size of room, almost double size of what i have stayed formerly in most parts. Thats quite unusual :) for Japan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviews
Price from
US$226.81
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.

J
Jennifer
From
United Arab Emirates
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Gion (a 15 to 20min walk to the centre of Kyoto). Stunning onsen which you have access to from 3pm to 10am The staff couldn’t have done more for us and our baby, providing a crib and nappy bin. The onsite restaurant is delicious but a little expensive. The beds were so comfortable and I slept really well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,007 reviews
Price from
US$271.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,284 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,548 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$274.18 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$242.95 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$316.74 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$451.05 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.

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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,483 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$236.48 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...

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$523.08 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.

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$515.48 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$1,643.09 per night
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.

From US$567.03 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$451.05 per night

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Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Kyoto
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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.

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.

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...

From US$451.05 per night

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$431.71 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$914.98 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$1,630.21 per night

Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 425 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$543.42 per night

Marufukuro

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 407 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$696.12 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$737.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,468 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$364.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,284 reviews
Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
Guest review by
CLARA
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,403.88
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