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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.

J
Julianna
From
Canada
Wow, this property is AMAZING! It was the highlight of our three weel trip! Totally worth the cost! It's in a prime location within walking distance to many prime places. The staff were so helpful, friendly, and accommodating! The restaurant was out of this world- delicious Italian! Paying for thr breakfast is worth it! So many options!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
Price from
US$205.60
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
Sabīne
From
Latvia
amazing interior and design. beautiful and gorgeous property, highlight of our Japan trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,439 reviews
Price from
US$279.82
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.

S
Stefan
From
Japan
Free ice cream and ramen at the Onsen :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviews
Price from
US$195.87
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.

G
Gwyneth
From
Bermuda
Our room was perfect with lovely bathroom and provisions. Staff were wonderful. Area great for walking to metro and nearby attractions. Breakfasts were served as opposed to buffet which we liked. Healthy choices. Western or Japanese. Complimentary afternoon cakes and evening drinks and small bites were served in modern elegant simple lounge. Highly recommend a stay at this modern, chic hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,222 reviews
Price from
US$200.99
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
AIKATERINI
From
Greece
the stuff so professional and polite.The location of the hotel is the best.In the middle of the nice shopping area,but also walking distance to the old part of the city and in an area full of nice restaurants.Rooms are very very quite.Breakfast was excellent too.Not a big variety,but,the french toasts are amazing,so are the eggs benedict.Fresh squeezed orange juice and nice big capuccinos.Extra bonus,the wonderful view from the breakfast area, to the river ,and the old part of the city and the complementary afternoon wine.Rooms are tastefully modern and nice pyjamas are provided.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,235 reviews
Price from
US$195.82
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.

F
Francis
From
Canada
Overall, the Ace Hotel was an amazing place to stay. The staff was mindful and very helpful, our room was confortable and the location was central. One of our highlight was the turntable with a selection of vinyls that set the mood nicely in our room. Plus, once they noticed it was my birthday, they made sure it was celebrated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,220 reviews
Price from
US$327.35
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.

K
Kristian
From
Norway
Central, new standard, good food, nice staff, easy parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,891 reviews
Price from
US$241.98
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.

M
Marc
From
France
Great staff, always nice and responding to every demands we had. Wide rooms, very clean and beautiful hotel. Definitely worth the price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,538 reviews
Price from
US$277.26
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.

C
Coakley
From
Ireland
The rooms are so big for Japan. The bed is super comfortable and the shower is amazing. I stayed in a number of rooms as we kept extending our stay, my favourite room was the one facing the street as it was quietest. The ones facing the river seem to have some low level noise from the Subway but it's not very bad my any means. I slept perfectly in all of the rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,363 reviews
Price from
US$231.75
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.

S
Stepan Smirnoff
From
Russia
Very nice and cozy hotel to stay in Kyoto. Very conveniently located to get to all the important places. Onsen is beyond praise - a super feature after long walks around the city. The restaurant is very tasty, and the staff does their job perfectly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,923 reviews
Price from
US$277.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,220 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,892 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,540 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,235 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,917 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,222 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,404 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,928 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 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, 658 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$369.37 per night

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,883 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$372.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Set only 1.5 km from Nijo Castle, YADORU KYOTO HANARE Kanade No Yado is a 5-star property well situated in the centre of Kyoto.

From US$318.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 323 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$996.38 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Kuraya Nanseicho

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 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 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.

Kuraya Senbonsanjo

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 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...

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$1,122.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,404 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$427.03 per night

Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 411 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$592.51 per night

Marufukuro

Kyoto
Breakfast options
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$961.99 per night

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

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$1,000.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,503 reviews

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

From US$289.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 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$790.07 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$1,678.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 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$630.08 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$460.88 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$959.54 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.

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Avg. price/night: US$674.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,441 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$427.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,222 reviews
Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
Guest review by
CLARA
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,391.05
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