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Top Hotels in Kyoto

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18 Listed places
4.5 average across 18 rated listings
Higashiyama Ward • Shimogyo Ward • Nakagyo Ward
Four-star hotel; room rates vary by category and season, see the official website for current pricing – Five-star category; rates vary by season and room type, see the official website for current pricing
Popular Neighborhoods:
Higashiyama Ward Shimogyo Ward Nakagyo Ward 1 1 Okitayama Washimine-Cho 1 Nishikyo Ward

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward
Famous for: Retro-Style Ambiance, 24-Hour Gym, Mexican And Italian Restaurants

A cool, retro-style hotel offering a 24-hour gym and diverse dining options, including Mexican and Italian restaurants.

Designers Fitness Enthusiasts Foodies

Aman Kyoto

1 1 Okitayama Washimine-Cho 1
Famous for: Natural hot spring bathing, kaiseki dining and secluded forest pavilions in northern Kyoto's Takagamine hills

Aman Kyoto is a 26-pavilion forest resort in northern Kyoto with a natural onsen, kaiseki dining and quiet garden paths about 20…

Luxury Travelers Wellness Seekers Culture Seekers

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward
Famous for: A tranquil historic pond garden, an exceptional spa, and modern Japanese cuisine in a five-star Higashiyama setting

Five-star luxury hotel beside Kyoto's historic Shakusuien garden in Higashiyama, with a spa, indoor pool, and Japanese and Italian restaurants.

Luxury travelers Wellness seekers Couples on romantic getaways

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward
Famous for: Historic Location, Traditional Aesthetics, Stunning City Views

A luxurious hotel blending modern comfort with traditional Japanese aesthetics, offering a tranquil sanctuary near historic Nijo Castle.

Luxury Travelers Culture Seekers Romantic Escapes

Genhouin

Sakyo Ward
Famous for: Traditional Japanese Architecture, Kaiseki Cuisine, Onsen Baths

Genhouin is a traditional Japanese inn offering serene accommodations, onsen baths, and exquisite kaiseki cuisine.

Culture Seekers Relaxation Luxury Travelers

Genji Kyoto 源氏京都

Shimogyo Ward
Famous for: A 19-room riverside boutique hotel in Kyoto's Gojo Rakuen district with a rooftop garden and a private machiya annex

Genji Kyoto is a 19-room riverside boutique hotel in Gojo Rakuen with a rooftop garden, all-day dining, and a private machiya annex.

Couples Culture Seekers Luxury Travelers

GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO

Yamatocho
Famous for: Tranquil Bathhouse, Modern Cuisine, Stylish Design

A contemporary hotel offering a tranquil bathhouse and a streamlined restaurant/bar, blending modern comfort with traditional Japanese elegance.

Luxury Travelers Culture Seekers Relaxing Getaways

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

Nishikyo Ward
Famous for: A boat-access riverside ryokan in Arashiyama with river-view rooms, Japanese cuisine, and a floating tearoom on the Oi River

A 25-room riverside ryokan in Arashiyama reached only by private boat, with river-view rooms, Japanese cuisine, and a floating tearoom.

Luxury travelers honeymooners culture seekers

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward
Famous for: A four-star hotel built into Kyoto Station, known for city-view rooms, a deep restaurant lineup, and unmatched rail access

Four-star hotel inside Kyoto Station with city-view rooms, a dozen-plus restaurants from kaiseki to teppanyaki, a pool, and direct JR and Shinkansen…

Business travelers rail-pass travelers luxury seekers

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward
Famous for: A five-star Higashiyama hotel beside Sanjusangen-do, known for modern Japanese design, three restaurants, and a tranquil spa.

Five-star Hyatt Regency Kyoto sits beside Sanjusangen-do, with design-led rooms, three restaurants, a spa, and a fitness center in Higashiyama.

Luxury travelers business guests couples

Luxury hotel SOWAKA

Higashiyama Ward
Famous for: A century-old sukiya-style ryotei converted into a 23-room Gion hotel with Gion Roka dining and tea ceremonies

SOWAKA is a 23-room small luxury hotel in Kyoto's Gion-Yasaka, set in a century-old sukiya ryotei with Gion Roka dining and tea…

Luxury travelers culture seekers honeymooners

Park Hyatt Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward
Famous for: Traditional Japanese Aesthetics, Stunning City Views, World-Class Dining Experiences

A luxurious hotel blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern sophistication, offering stunning views, world-class dining, and a serene spa.

Luxury Travelers Culture Seekers Honeymooners

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho
Famous for: A five-star Arashiyama riverside hotel known for its Zen-style garden, spa, terrace cafe and refined seasonal Kyoto dining

Five-star riverside hotel in Kyoto's Arashiyama district with a Zen garden, spa, terrace cafe and Kyoto dining near Tenryu-ji and the bamboo…

Luxury travelers Honeymooners Spa seekers

The Celestine Hotel Gion

Komatsucho
Famous for: A quiet Gion retreat blending Japanese craft and design with a bathhouse, minimalist bar and MICHELIN Key recognition

Luxury Gion hotel on Yasaka-dori with a bathhouse, minimalist bar, Kyoto Station shuttle and a MICHELIN Key near Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera.

Luxury Travelers Couples Wellness Seekers

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Higashiyama Ward
Famous for: A five-star Kiyomizu hotel with a rooftop bar, indoor bathhouses, and Japanese and international dining near Kiyomizu-dera

Five-star Higashiyama hotel near Kiyomizu-dera with a rooftop bar, indoor bathhouses, restaurant, and gym on a historic school site.

Luxury travelers Foodies First-time Kyoto visitors

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Hokodencho
Famous for: Five-star riverside luxury on the Kamogawa with Higashiyama Mountain views, signature suites, a spa, and refined on-site dining

Five-star riverside hotel on the Kamogawa in Nakagyo Ward with Higashiyama views, signature suites, spa, pool, and dining near Kyoto's top sights.

Honeymooners Luxury travelers Business travelers

The Thousand Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward
Famous for: Minimalist contemporary design, Italian and Japanese dining, and a two-minute walk from Kyoto Station in Shimogyo Ward

A 222-room luxury hotel two minutes from Kyoto Station with Italian and Japanese restaurants, a tea bar, spa, and a minimalist garden-facing…

Luxury travelers Foodies Culture seekers
Planning guide

Hotels in Kyoto: plan your visits

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Areas recorded in the listings

  • Higashiyama Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Shimogyo Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Nakagyo Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • 1 1 Okitayama Washimine-Cho 1: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Nishikyo Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top hotels to visit in Kyoto?

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