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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.

G
Grigoris
From
Greece
An excellent new hotel in a perfect position to explore Kyoto. Everything in room, in spa and breakfast were excellent! The staff is very helpful and try to accomplish every need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviews
Price from
US$207.35
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.

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, 1,438 reviews
Price from
US$282.20
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.

O
Omar
From
United Kingdom
Onsens were an unexpected surprise. Lots of complimentary food and other items throughout.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
US$207.70
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.

D
David
From
Ireland
The hotel was really well located in Kyoto and was very comfortable. The lounge that was available at various points during the stay was great to just unwind for a little while after wandering around town. The public bath was so nice too if you’re a fan of the onsen experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,213 reviews
Price from
US$202.70
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.

C
Claude
From
France
Location is perfect , right in the center , walkies distance to shopping and restaurants. Great Reception floor with a nice river view. Beautiful room .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,235 reviews
Price from
US$255.06
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.

H
Hans
From
Belgium
very friendly employees, helpful and informative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,219 reviews
Price from
US$330.14
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.

S
Saad
From
Kuwait
It's just exceptional! I loved everything about the hotel. Location, decoration, staff, and bed. It's great recommended, especially for couples.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,891 reviews
Price from
US$244.03
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
Mohammed
From
Qatar
modern, clean and easy to access.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,534 reviews
Price from
US$283.99
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.

G
Greg
From
Poland
Super friendly staff Breakfasts in a private space with friends staying in the same hotel Possibility to eat own food from the market in a private space Location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,360 reviews
Price from
US$241.03
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.

W
Wei
From
Netherlands
Staffs are very friendly. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,915 reviews
Price from
US$279.96
1 night, 2 adults
All five-star hotels in Kyoto

Looking for a five-star hotel?

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.

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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.

    From US$464.79 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 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$372.50 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$242.02 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.

    From US$323.50 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$244.92 per night
  • Marukyo Gakurin-an

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 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$564.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 320 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$1,004.85 per night
  • Kuraya Nanseicho

    Kyoto
    Central location
    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.

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  • 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.

  • MOGANA

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 760 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$517.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 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$829.99 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...

    From US$1,469.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,401 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$232.40 per night
  • Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 410 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$614.81 per night
  • Marufukuro

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 401 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$682.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

    From US$1,027.19 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews

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

    From US$249.79 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Attractively situated in the centre of Kyoto, Kyo no Ondokoro NISHIJIN VILLA #5 offers a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV.

    From US$1,003.95 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$1,693.17 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$464.79 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$798.48 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.

    From US$890.34 per night
  • moksa

    Kyoto
    Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 200 metres from Ruriko-in Temple, moksa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

    From US$361.87 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$718.15
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,438 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$466.78
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,213 reviews
    Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
    Guest review by
    CLARA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,303.74
    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