Where to stay in Kyoto

The 4-star Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring hotel, located in the Kyoto district, offers 24-hour reception and wake-up service and also stands 17 minutes' walk from the Yogenin Temple. The hotel is 3.8 km from the Kyoto Imperial Palace and provides guests with a sauna and hot public baths.

The pet-friendly Ace Hotel Kyoto, located nearly a 5-minute walk from the Rokkaku-dō, is proud to feature a private art gallery. This 5-star smoke-free hotel is 2.1 km from the private Hosomi Museum and invites guests to one of the 3 onsite restaurants.

The 5-star non-smoking Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, located nearly a 20-minute walk from the Maruyama Park, presents 2 saunas. The comfortable hotel includes 4 restaurants and a lounge bar, and offers to take advantage of a health club.

The 3-star Zen Kyoto Apartment Hotel features a vending machine and a lift and is located 3.3 km from the ancient Araki-Jinja Shrine, one of the divine tourist destinations in Kyoto. This Kyoto aparthotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and private parking on site.

Located about 25 minutes' walk from Heian Shrine and 2.2 km from the Eastern Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple, the 5-star Park Hyatt Kyoto Hotel offers a ballroom and a banquet hall suited for a range of needs. The hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving European cuisine and is situated not far from the Yasaka Shrine.

Situated about 20 minutes' walk from Shoren-in Temple, the 5-star Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion features Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site. The surrounding area includes the Rokuharamitsu-ji and Shijo tube station in proximity to the hotel.

Situated only 550 metres from the Ichihime Shrine, the 5-star smoke-free The Thousand Kyoto hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site. The hotel offers a banquet hall and sits a short way from the modern Kyoto Aquarium.

Located 3.1 km from Heian Shrine, Hyatt Regency Kyoto Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the Rengeoin Nandaiomon. Offering a location near a train station, this hotel boasts a lounge bar, a steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna for guests to relax in.

Offering a restaurant and a shopping area, the fantastic Cross Hotel Kyoto lies in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, merely 1.8 km from the Ninenzaka and around 20 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as the Ryozen Museum of History. A lounge bar as well as a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities can be enjoyed at this 4-star non-smoking hotel, boasting the setting in the immediate vicinity of the Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine.

Featuring 23 rooms, the 5-star smoke-free Sowaka Hotel Kyoto is near an entertainment district and 2.6 km from the Ryukoku Museum. Situated near a train station, this comfortable hotel boasts spa therapy, a shared lounge, and spa services, as well as an à la carte restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

The 5-star Hotel Granvia Kyoto enjoys a prime location and provides easy access to the Kyoto International Manga Museum 25 minutes' walk away. Located just 1.8 km from the Sanjusangen-do Temple, this deluxe hotel features 537 rooms with views of the city.

Featuring air-conditioned rooms and an à la carte restaurant, the 4-star Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto is nearly a 25-minute walk from the Rokkaku-dō. Located fairly close to the Hoko-ji Temple, the hotel offers a lounge bar, a shared lounge and barbecue grills.

Approximately a 10-minute walk from Kyoto underground station, the 5-star Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is situated in a shopping area of Kyoto, only 650 m from the modern Kyoto Aquarium. Offering 7 restaurants with French, Chinese, and European cuisine, this hotel is about 4 km from the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

The 4-star Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo, located 2.9 km from the Mibudera and around 10 minutes' walk from Jujo underground station, offers a banquet hall ideal for meetings and gatherings. Boasting a location only steps away from the Aeon Mall Kyoto, the hotel features 825 rooms as well as a restaurant and a barber shop.

The 4-star The Blossom Kyoto hotel is situated in the centre of Kyoto nearly a 20-minute walk from the Yasui Konpiragu Shrine. Boasting a location not far from the Ichihime Shrine, the hotel features 175 rooms as well as a restaurant.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei sits 13 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market. Offering a location not far from the Museum of Kyoto, this hotel overlooks city and has an à la carte restaurant.

The 4-star Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto, located a mere 9 minutes' stroll from the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market", offers guests the convenience of 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls. Nestled in the Kawaramachi, Karasuma, Omiya district, this Kyoto hotel is conveniently situated 2.8 km from family attractions like the Kyoto Aquarium.

Hyatt Place Kyoto hotel is a great place to stay in the Shijo district, a 25-minute walk from the Seimei Shrine. Boasting a location in the centre of the city and a fitness club on-site, this hotel has a lounge bar.

Guests of the 4-star smoke-free Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto can visit the Ninenzaka, situated approximately a 25-minute walk away. Merely 450 metres from the 800 - ton Kyoto Tower, the hotel with 136 rooms features a vending machine and complimentary newspapers.

With a location just a 9-minute stroll from the Kyoto International Manga Museum, the 5-star smoke-free Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa provides a 24-hour front desk, late check-out, and wake-up service. Complete with cots and a push cart for guests with children, this Kyoto hotel is also nestled 2.8 km from the ROHM Theatre Kyoto, very convenient if you want to have fun.

The 4-star Asai Kyoto Shijo Hotel provides proximity to the Ryozen Museum of History, which is situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. Featuring a restaurant, this Kyoto hotel is located just 350 metres from the Ninja Dojo and Store.

The smoke-free Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji is situated in a walkable area of Kyoto, about 25 minutes' walk from Kyoto Observation Tower and 2.4 km from the Okazaki Park. Located within a few blocks of the fine and expansive kare-sansui Kennin-ji Garden, this 4-star hotel boasts Japanese cuisine served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.

The 4-star Kyoto Granbell Hotel, within 25 minutes' walk of the Compact 15th-century Konchi-in Buddhist Temple features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. This Kyoto hotel is located in a prime touristic area, within reach of the Yasaka Shrine.

Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Kurama Onsen Hotel Kyoto lies in the Kurama district, 2.4 km from the ancient Kurama-dera Temple and approximately a 15-minute ride from the Ruriko-in Temple. There is also parking.

With a location a mere 6 minutes on foot from the modern Kyoto Aquarium, the contemporary 4-star Mercure Kyoto hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and wake-up calls. The smoke-free hotel features 219 rooms in a popular area of Kyoto and lies in the vicinity of a place of cultural interest such as the superb Kyoto Railway Museum.

About 25 minutes' walk from the Honnō-ji, the modern Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo includes 91 rooms. This 4-star hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a private parking lot on site.

Located only 550 metres from the Jōdo Shinshū Nishi-Hongan-ji Buddhist Temple, the fantastic 5-star Kyoto Tokyu Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and wake-up calls. Positioned about a 10-minute ride from the grand circa-1618 Buddhist Chion-in Temple Complex, this Kyoto hotel provides a banquet hall, ideal for group events.

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Hotel, located 9 minutes' walk from the Honnō-ji and 400 metres from the Takase River, features an indoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Boasting a convenient location in close proximity to Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae underground station, the hotel provides rooms with views of the garden and offers a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.