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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.

A
Antonios
From
Cyprus
Excellent location and fantastic facilities!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,532 reviews
Price from
US$181.99
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.

R
Roberto
From
Italy
Amazing hotel and design. The room was close to perfection with all the comfort. Staff was incredibly helpful and professional. This place felt like the closest to perfection I ever had in hotellerie. Nowadays a lot of hotel have the 5 star but they are far away from the standard of a real one. This is a real one.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews
Price from
US$275.20
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.

P
Pratyush
From
India
The facilities - especially the spa services were excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,310 reviews
Price from
US$187.65
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, 2,275 reviews
Price from
US$177.91
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.

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Astrid
From
Sweden
I highly recommend this hotel! The service was great, the facilities was super and the free snacks and drinks was a big plus. If I was to go back, I would revisit this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,283 reviews
Price from
US$173.32
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.

M
Marcel
From
Germany
Absolutely outstanding in every aspect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,203 reviews
Price from
US$304.24
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
SHELLY
From
Israel
Best hotel in Kyoto for sure. Best location possible. the hotel itself is beautiful and super clean and special. We were upgraded to an amazing suite because of our honeymoon. The staff are incredible and very helpful. Thank you for everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,905 reviews
Price from
US$214.18
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, 2,564 reviews
Price from
US$247.91
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.

A
Alexandra
From
Germany
Spatious rooms, very confortable. Lovely welcome messages and flower arrangements. Loved the focus on self care and providing skincare part of the ammenities. Amazing staff, great welcome and quick check-in and check-out. Lovely location, and lovely view of the river and cherry blossoms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,380 reviews
Price from
US$205.13
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.

K
Kai
From
Canada
the location is top notch and so convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,995 reviews
Price from
US$245.72
1 night, 2 adults
All five-star hotels in Kyoto

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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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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, 2,275 reviews

Popular with guests booking five-star hotels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,532 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Kuraya Kamigojocho

Kyoto
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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$290.42 per night

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 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$260.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 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$453.26 per night

Maana Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Maana Kyoto features accommodation situated 1.3 km from the centre of Kyoto and provides a garden and a terrace. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 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.

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.

Kuraya Senbonsanjo

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 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...

From US$453.26 per night

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, 4,478 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$237.64 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, 1,521 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 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 9.6
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.

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$1,651.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 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$569.82 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these five-star hotels in Kyoto and nearby

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$278.43 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.

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.

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.

MOGANA

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 766 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$433.84 per night

THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Located in the Nakagyo Ward district, THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO provides a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi.

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$919.48 per night

Enzo Kyoto Gojo E

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Enzo Kyoto Gojo E is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.7 km from TKP Garden...

From US$103.60 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$667.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,467 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$366.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,275 reviews
Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
Guest review by
CLARA
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,399.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 359 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!
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Amanda
Young couple
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