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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Kyoto, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hyatt Regency Kyoto Hotel |
8.8 / 10 (394 Reviews) |
From 205$ | |
| Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto |
8.9 / 10 (83 Reviews) |
From 437$ | |
| Henn Na Hotel Premier Kyoto Eki Hachijoguchimae |
8.5 / 10 (3502 Reviews) |
From 286$ | |
| Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya |
7.8 / 10 (772 Reviews) |
From 76$ | |
| Yuno Yado Shoei |
9.1 / 10 (1607 Reviews) |
From 108$ |
Kyoto, Japan's cultural capital, is a destination that draws travelers from all corners of the globe with its ancient temples, traditional tea houses, and stunning cherry blossoms. While there are a variety of accommodation options available in Kyoto, from traditional ryokans to modern guesthouses, hotels remain a popular choice for many travelers. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why choosing a hotel for your stay in Kyoto can enhance your travel experience and provide you with a comfortable and convenient place to rest after a day of exploring this magical city.
One of the main reasons to choose a hotel when traveling to Kyoto is the convenience they offer in terms of location. Many hotels in Kyoto are strategically located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of major attractions, shopping districts, and public transportation hubs. This makes it easy for travelers to explore the city at their own pace and without the hassle of long commutes or complicated transportation routes. Additionally, many hotels in Kyoto offer amenities such as on-site restaurants, spas, and concierge services, making it easy for travelers to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing.
Another benefit of choosing a hotel in Kyoto is the level of comfort and luxury they provide. Many hotels in Kyoto offer spacious rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, plush bedding, and en suite bathrooms. Some hotels even offer traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami mat flooring and sliding paper doors, allowing travelers to experience a taste of traditional Japanese culture during their stay. Additionally, hotels often provide amenities such as complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and room service, ensuring that guests have everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Kyoto.
Lastly, hotels in Kyoto offer a level of service and hospitality that is unmatched by other types of accommodation. Many hotels have multilingual staff who are knowledgeable about the city and can provide recommendations for restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing. Additionally, hotels often offer personalized services such as guided tours, transportation arrangements, and ticket reservations, making it easy for travelers to plan their itinerary and make the most of their time in Kyoto. With their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, hotels in Kyoto strive to provide guests with a memorable and stress-free travel experience that will leave them eager to return to this enchanting city time and time again.
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto Hotel
From 205$
The 5-star Hyatt Regency Kyoto Hotel is located in the business part of Kyoto, close to Yogenin Temple. Set near a train station, this venue boasts a sauna, facials, and massage therapy as well as a Georgian restaurant that serves Georgian cuisine.
Chishaku-in Buddhist Temple is 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation, while the Japanese Mimizuka Hill is 550 metres away. It is 3 km from downtown Kyoto. The hotel is located right next to Kyoto National Long-Running Museum, in Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami, 50 km from the property.
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Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
From 437$
Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto is a 5-star venue placed merely a 12-minute walk from Jojakkoji Temple. The accommodation features massage therapy and a garden, as well as an à la carte restaurant.
Situated in Arashiyama district, the hotel is set 1 km from Bamboo Forest Street. The property is nestled in the very heart of Kyoto. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto is a short ride from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. This sophisticated accommodation is a 10-minute walk from Arashiyama bus station.
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Henn Na Hotel Premier Kyoto Eki Hachijoguchimae
From 286$
Overlooking the city, Henn Na Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. Highlights at this venue include a Georgian restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
The hotel is set in Kyoto district, a few metres away from Kujo underground station. Shosei-en Garden in Kyoto is a mere 13 minutes' walk from the property. Henn Na Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi is a short ride from Honno-ji Buddhist Temple. Kyoto station Hachijo guchi bus stop is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
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Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya
From 76$
The quality 3-star Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya lies 3.4 km from Heian Shrine. Guests will have access to private car parking nearby for added convenience.
The inn is located near Baan Lana, relatively close to Shijo tube station. The venue is 25 minutes' walk from Kyoto city centre and 50 minutes by car from Itami airport. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya is a short ride from the modern Kyoto Aquarium. Omiya Matsubara bus stop is within 150 metres.
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Yuno Yado Shoei
From 108$
Yuno Yado Shoei Hotel Kyoto is a 3-star venue positioned about 5 minutes by car from Sumiya. The ryokan features Wi-Fi in public areas.
The accommodation is located in Shimogyo Ward district, close to Kyoto Central Wholesale Markets 1. A popular place in Kyoto is Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience which is a 10-minute drive away. Yuno Yado Shoei Hotel is a short ride from Kyoto Tower. The nearest bus stop is Gojo Mibugawa, within only 950 metres away.
Hotels in Kyoto
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Hyatt Regency Kyoto Hotel |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Henn Na Hotel Premier Kyoto Eki Hachijoguchimae |
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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is located 2.5 km from Murinan and boasts a sauna, spa therapy, and a garden. The venue is 30 minutes' walk from the centre of Kyoto.
The comfortable accommodation is perfectly situated in the heart of Kyoto. Samurai Kembu Theater is within 25 minutes' walk of the in Kyoto. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is a short ride from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Gojozaka bus stop is about a 10-minute walk away.
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Hotel M'S Est Kyoto Station South
From 79$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Hotel M'S Est Kyoto Station South offers accommodation about 5 minutes' drive from Kyoto Steel Tower. Set next to Kyoto Avanti, the venue is located in the very heart of Kyoto.
This property enjoys its convenient location in vicinity of Aeon Mall Kyoto. Asty Kyoto Shopping Mall is within walking distance of the hotel, while Itami airport is 50 km from it. You can get to Yasaka Shrine in a few minutes by car. Kujo underground station is about 5 minutes' walk from Hotel M'S Est Kyoto Station South.
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Kyoto Brighton Hotel
From 132$
Situated nearly a 5-minute drive from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Kyoto Brighton Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site. In a 5-minute walk guests can reach Marutamachi tube station.
The venue is located in the cultural heart of Kyoto, in close vicinity of Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine. Nishiki Market is 5 minutes by car from the accommodation, while Itami airport is 55 km from it. Kyoto Brighton Hotel also has a quiet location, with direct access to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Horikawa Nakadachiuri bus station is relatively near property.
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Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
From 138$
The 4-star Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier places guests 20 minutes' stroll from Bukko-ji. The venue is situated about 5 minutes' walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae metro station in a tourist area and offers 189 rooms, garden views and Georgian specialities at the premises.
This accommodation is set within easy reach of Honno-ji Temple and in the heart of Kyoto. Takase River is 300 metres from the hotel, while Kawaramachi Sanjo bus station is 250 metres away. The property is located right next to the Kamo river "Sanjo-Ohashi Bridge", in Kyoto.
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The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection
From 98$
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection Hotel enjoys a quiet location in the very heart of Kyoto and offers direct access to Nijo Castle. The accommodation features massage therapy, a shared lounge, and a garden, and the rooms overlook the garden.
The venue is set in Sakyo Ward district, 600 metres from Kokusaikaikan underground station. KBS Hall is 4.5 km from the in Kyoto. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection Hotel is 60 km away from Itami airport.
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Cross Hotel Kyoto
From 181$
Cross Hotel Kyoto is located near Sanjo-Ohashi Bridge and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Kyoto. The accommodation features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, and the rooms overlook the mountain.
The venue is set in Nakagyo Ward district, 150 metres from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae underground station. Hanamikoji Dori is 1 km from the in Kyoto. At the hotel you'll be within just a 13-minute stroll of Nishiki Market Shopping District. A local bus stop Kawaramachi Sanjo is 250 metres away.
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Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
From 84$
The 5-star Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is located in the heart of Kyoto and features a swimming pool. Kyoto Tower is 0.7 km from the venue, while the modern Kyoto Aquarium is 0.8 km away.
The accommodation is set close to Doso Shrine and within 10 minutes' walk of Kyoto underground station. This hotel is located in a shopping area of Kyoto. Nearby attractions include Nishi-Hongan-ji. Shimogyoku Sogochosha-mae bus station is a few minutes' drive from property.
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Hotel Okura Kyoto is located in the very heart of Kyoto and offers a sauna, massage therapy, and a shared lounge onsite. The nearest tube station is Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae, a 5-minute walk away.
The venue is close to a palace, a castle, and a temple, and around 5 minutes' drive from Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine. The city centre of Kyoto can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. Kawaramachi Sanjo bus station is situated within easy walking distance of Hotel Okura Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami, which is 55 km away.
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Resi Stay Hachi Inn
From 69$
Located off Yodobashi Camera, this 4-star Hachi Inn Kyoto is 15 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market Shopping District. The venue also offers Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
The hotel is set in Shimogyo Ward district, within walking distance of Gojo underground station. To-ji is 2.2 km from the inn in Kyoto. From the property you can easily reach Kyoto Tower. Shiokoji Takakura bus stop is about 450 metres away.
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Rinn Nijo Castle
From 54$
Set 2.6 km from Umekoji Park, this 3-star Rinn Nijo Castle is located near Kyoto Shibori Museum.
The property is a 10-minute ride from Kyoto cherry blossoms. It is 2 km to the centre of Kyoto. Nijo Castle is not far away. The hotel boasts access to Kyoto Steel Tower, as it is located right off Nijojo-mae tube station.
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Koko Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma - Formerly Hotel Wing International Kyoto - Shijo Karasuma
From 53$
The 3-star Hotel Wing International Kyoto - Shijo Karasuma is set 20 minutes' walk from the cyprus-wood Nijo Castle. The venue also provides guests with Wi-Fi available in public areas.
The accommodation is located in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Shijo tube station. Hanamikoji Dori is 2.3 km from the hotel, while Itami airport is 50 km from it. Many of attractions in Kyoto are within walking distance, such as Nishiki Market Shopping District and Spa Nursery Japan. Karasuma Matsubara bus stop is only a few steps from the property.
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The Thousand Kyoto Hotel is situated in vicinity of the 800-ton Kyoto Tower and features facials and a satellite flat-screen. Kyoto, the nearest underground station, is a 10-minute walk away.
Nijo Castle is 2.9 km from the venue, while Kennin-ji is about a 10-minute ride from the accommodation. Guests can reach Kyoto city centre in 30 minutes on foot. The property is situated close by Shogyo-in. Shiokoji Takakura bus stop is about 450 metres away.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
From 100$
The 4-star Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo is set 2 km from Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience and 3.4 km from To-ji. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
Located in Nakagyo Ward district, this accommodation is 100 metres from Karasumaoike tube station and close to Kyoto Karasuma Convention Hall. The property is 15 minutes' walk from Kyoto city centre. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo is situated not too far from the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market". A local bus stop Shijo Karasuma is 800 metres away.
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Hotel Sunline Kyoto Gion Shijo
From 354$
The 3-star Hotel Sunline Kyoto Gion Shijo lies around 5 minutes' drive from Honno-ji Temple, and offers proximity to a bus stop. Guests will have access to private parking on site for added convenience.
Situated in Gion district, the venue is set 1.6 km from Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience. You can get to the centre of Kyoto in about 15 minutes' walk. The accommodation is located in the very heart of Kyoto, not far from Kyoto cherry blossoms.
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Hotel Imagine Kyoto
From 162$
Hotel Imagine Kyoto, located around a 10-minute drive from the superb Kyoto Railway Museum, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. Kujo tube station is around 5 minutes' walk away.
The accommodation is nestled in the heart of Kyoto and 2.9 km from Karasuma train station. Kyoto Avanti is fairly close to the property, while Itami airport is 50 km from it. Hotel Imagine Kyoto is conveniently situated opposite Kyoto Terrsa Conference Center. Kyoto station Hachijo guchi bus station is located just 450 metres from the venue.
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Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi
From 77$
The comfortable 4-star Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi is set in a restaurant area 2.8 km from Nishiki Market Shopping District. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.
The accommodation is located in Kyoto, right near Kujo tube station. Yasui Konpiragu Shrine is approximately a 10-minute ride from the in Kyoto. Kyoto Terrsa Hall is set close to this venue. There is Kyoto station Hachijo guchi bus stop within 450 metres away.
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Kyoto Granbell Hotel
From 121$
Located 1.2 km from Nishiki Market Shopping District, guests of 4-star Kyoto Granbell Hotel may find a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities on-site. Shijo underground station is a 15-minute walk away.
Centrally situated in Gion district, the venue is only a few steps away from Hanami Lane. The Eastern Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is approximately 5 minutes' drive from the in Kyoto. The accommodation has a prime location in Kyoto, not far from Yasaka Shrine. Shijo Keihan-mae bus stop is within 500 metres.
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Rhino Hotel Kyoto
From 77$
Situated 1.7 km from Nishi Takase River, Rhino Hotel Kyoto offers 3-star accommodation with 12 rooms. Guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness room and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
The property is located in the very heart of Kyoto, 10 minutes by car from Maruyama Park. Kozan Temple is a short walk away, while Rokkaku-do Temple is at a 2.9 km distance. You can get to Toei Kyoto Studio Park in a few minutes by car. Nishioji Shijo bus station is situated not very far from Rhino Hotel Kyoto.
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Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel
From 177$
Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel is located 7 minutes on foot from Kyoto Theater, and features spa therapy and various recreational opportunities. This venue is set within easy reach of Kyoto Tower Bath House ~YUU~ and in the heart of Kyoto.
The accommodation offers a good location about 50 km from Itami airport and a few minutes' walk from Dell. Nishiki Market is 5 minutes' drive from the in Kyoto. You can get to Yogenin Temple in a few minutes by car. Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel is close to Kyoto tube station.
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Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto
From 94$
Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto is a 4-star venue offering a shared lounge and recreational facilities in the heart of Kyoto. Located off Aqua Fantasy, the property is about 30 minutes’ walk from Kyoto city centre.
Set in a shopping area, the property is 18 minutes' stroll from Sanjusangendo Temple. Kennin-ji is 10 minutes' drive from the accommodation. Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto also has a central location, with direct access to Kyoto Observation Tower. The venue is conveniently situated in the vicinity of Kyoto tube station, just 10 minutes walk away.
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Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Established In 1915
From 206$
Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Established In 1915 Hotel, situated a 5-minute drive from Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine, offers a shared lounge and a garden. This 5-star venue is located in the very heart of Kyoto.
The accommodation is set close to Kyoto City Zoo and a minute away from Keage underground station. Kyoto cherry blossoms is a 5-minute ride from the ryokan, while Itami airport is 55 km from it. Nature lovers will enjoy a quiet location of the hotel surrounded by gardens. This property is located close to the Zuiryusan Nanzen-ji. Okazaki Hosshiojicho bus stop is extremely close to the venue.