A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Kyoto, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Delightful property. Historic property. Great location. Popular among couples. Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.Show full description
A hidden hotel gem retains authentic Japanese architecture while providing all the modern amenities. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a traditional Japanese bathtub and a garden in the center of the building. The hotel is also conveniently located near many of Kyoto's highlights, making it perfect for exploring the city!
Great location. Great value. Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto provides free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. The property is set 2.2 km from Heian Shrine, 1.6 km from Nijo Castle and 2.6 km from Shoren-in Temple. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a terrace and others also offer city views. At Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto each room has bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto.Show full description
Set in Kyoto, 1.2 km from Gion Shijo Station, Park Hyatt Kyoto offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Park Hyatt Kyoto include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened October 2020. Featuring 5-star accommodation, Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto - Banyan Group is situated in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Nijo Castle. An American breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.8 km from Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto - Banyan Group, while Gion Shijo Station is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened December 2021. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei -Age Requirement 12 over- has a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.9 km from the hotel and Gion Shijo Station is 3 km away. The units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei -Age Requirement 12 over- have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. An American breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei -Age Requirement 12 over- include Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Heian Shrine and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lovely property. Stylish. Great views. Just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station, hotel kanra kyoto is an entirely non-smoking hotel, offering spacious rooms and a mix of traditional Japanese, modern and Western decor. All guest rooms feature free WiFi access and Japanese tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area and traditional Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics. There is a wash basin, and the en suite bathroom comes with a wooden bathtub and free toiletries. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services and free luggage storage. There is a drinks vending machine on site and bicycles can be rented for an additional fee. The hotel offers Teppanyaki and Italian cuisine, and a cafe featuring local seasonal ingredients. Japanese-style and Western set menus are offered for breakfast. Nishiki Market is 14-minutes away via train and walk, while the Gion area, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Temple are all within a 15-minute drive. Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine is 7-minutes from Kyoto Station via train and walk. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away from the property.Show full description
Popular among couples. Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, nol kyoto sanjo is located in the centre of Kyoto, 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Gion Shijo Station. Guest rooms at the hotel include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At nol kyoto sanjo each room comes with bed linen and towels. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from nol kyoto sanjo.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value.Opened August 2021. Conveniently situated in Kyoto, HOTEL RINGS KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At HOTEL RINGS KYOTO each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a vegan breakfast. Popular points of interest near HOTEL RINGS KYOTO include Gion Shijo Station, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING small luxury hotel in Kyoto.
Stylish. Great views. Great value. 22 PIECES offers rooms with free WiFi in Kyoto, in a prime location 1.8 km from Tofuku-ji Temple and 2.9 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.2 km away and Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 3.5 km from the hotel. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and free toiletries, and the studio with terrace rooms include a garden and the studio with living area rooms include a balcony. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Nijo Castle is 3.6 km from 22 PIECES. Osaka Itami Airport is 36 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, eph KYOTO features continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Certain rooms come with a kitchenette with a stovetop. At eph KYOTO rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Station, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Tofuku-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from eph KYOTO.Show full description
Opened August 2022. Situated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, THE BLOSSOM KYOTO offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near THE BLOSSOM KYOTO include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic. Charming. Cosy rooms. In a prime location in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie is located 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.8 km from Nijo Castle and 2.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 3.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 3.5 km from Shoren-in Temple. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.5 km from Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Popular among couples and women. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Each room is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have garden views. At the hotel all rooms include bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. Popular points of interest near The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion Shijo Station and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is a popular luxury hotel among couples travelling to Kyoto.
Opened November 2021. Featuring a fitness centre, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western is located in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Nijo Castle. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.6 km from the hotel and Heian Shrine is 2.7 km away. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western.Show full description
Highly elegant. Romantic. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Open from December 2018, MOGANA is situated in Kyoto and features a garden and free WiFi. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the hotel is within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nijojo-Mae Station is a 5-minute walk, Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk and Kyoto Station is a 14-minute train ride away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, certain units at MOGANA also feature a terrace. The units have a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Nijo Castle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most elegant, romantic and unique small luxury hotels in Kyoto. WOW!
Great value. Comfortable beds. Popular among women.Opened February 2022. Attractively situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Rinn Gion Shirakawa is situated 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station, 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.2 km from Shoren-in Temple. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a river view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Certain rooms have a kitchen with a microwave. At Rinn Gion Shirakawa rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Heian Shrine and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Rinn Gion Shirakawa.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds.Opened April 2022. Situated in Kyoto, 300 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. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.8 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at moksa also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a river view. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at moksa can enjoy an American or an Asian breakfast. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Sanzen-in Temple is 7.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 55 km from moksa.Show full description
Opened September 2020. 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 a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa features certain units with city views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. Guests at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa can enjoy an American breakfast. The property is less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, and within 900 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa.Show full description
Opened January 2023. THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kyoto International Manga Museum is less than 1 km from THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi, while Gion Shijo Station is a 18-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Charming. Popular among women.Opened June 2021. Located in the Shimogyo Ward district in Kyoto, MIMARU SUITES KYOTO SHIJO offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is situated 1.8 km from Kyoto Station, 2.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The property is 300 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, and within 1.1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU SUITES KYOTO SHIJO each room comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto International Manga Museum, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from MIMARU SUITES KYOTO SHIJO.Show full description
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