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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.

F
Filip
From
Croatia
The hotel, the staff and the location were all 10/10 We booked it at a great price point and were super happy with the choice. The hotel is located in a wonderful area with a lot of shops, not so far away from the most crowded locations. The room was very spacious, comfortable and came with a washing machine. It was cleaned daily and we really enjoyed. We didn't try the breakkie, so I cannot comment on that. Would repeat stay and recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,514 reviews
Price from
US$201.80
1 night, 2 adults

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Elegant Accommodation Dusit Thani Kyoto in Kyoto offers a 5-star experience with spa facilities, a sauna, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and a serene garden.

A
Alin
From
Romania
Top quality services and attention to details. Although my birthday was one day before arrival, the staff gave me a happy birthday letter and snacks
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,464 reviews
Price from
US$323.11
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
Alexey
From
Israel
Amazing hotel, friendly stuff. Proximity to public service. Beautiful restourants near by with national kitchen. The hotel keeps national traditions. You are asked to take off shoes and can wear kimono.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,310 reviews
Price from
US$208.08
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
Agnė
From
Lithuania
A new amazing hotel in a very good location close to subway station. We liked extremely helpful staff, daily coffee/tea service and nightly cocktail hour in the upstairs lounge. The room was amazing, really clean and facilities were great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,269 reviews
Price from
US$197.28
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, 4,279 reviews
Price from
US$192.20
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.

S
Siri Birgitte
From
Norway
Very good location in a great area of Kyoto. Walking distance to many excellent restaurants, good shops, and sights and very close to public transportation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,214 reviews
Price from
US$321.30
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.

D
Diana
From
Switzerland
Excellent hotel situation, room was big for Japan and really confortable beds. The staff was amazing and really helpful. Would totally recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,909 reviews
Price from
US$237.50
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
Christian Lukas
From
Germany
The hotel is very conveniently located right next to the train station and very quiet. We had a slightly bigger room, which came in handy as we were staying for a week and carrying a lot of luggage. The staff are extremely friendly, but tend to be that delightful Japanese complicatedness. We always chose the Japanese breakfast, which is in a separate restaurant on the second floor. A lovely hotel, perfect location by the train station. This was our third visit and I would stay here again and again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,565 reviews
Price from
US$274.90
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.

H
Härneskog
From
Sweden
The location was great, near the subway-station. It was quiet and tidy and had all the amenities you could ask for. The staff were very kind and the breakfast was very nice. The surrounding neighbourhood was beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,378 reviews
Price from
US$227.47
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
Jane
From
Cayman Islands
Easy checkin, welcoming and helpful staff with excellent English (special thanks to Mikama) Location, breakfast, shuttle, services are of excellence in hospitality. Great attention to details on Interior Design and Japanese Culture. One of our best trips. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,991 reviews
Price from
US$272.47
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,514 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, 651 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$274.97 per night

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,892 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$259.86 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$277.88 per night
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$335.22 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, 73 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$452.36 per night

Marukyo Gakurin-an

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 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.

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, 4,467 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$248.15 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, 1,524 reviews

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

From US$594.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 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.

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$1,647.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 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$568.68 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$452.36 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

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.

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.

Kuraya Nanseicho

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

MOGANA

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 765 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$432.97 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$962.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 272 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$1,634.95 per night

Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 421 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$545 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$899.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,464 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$365.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews
Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
Guest review by
CLARA
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,418.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 363 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