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Boutique Hotels in Kyoto

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The best boutique hotels in Kyoto

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these boutique hotels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Kyoto Itoya Hotel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

    Newly opened in February 2013, Kyoto Itoya Hotel is a designer’s hotel with modern accommodations. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property.

    From US$203.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,590 reviews

    Hotel Monterey Kyoto is 150 metres from Karasumaoike Subway Station and a 15-minute walk from the Imperial Palace.

    From US$313.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Train Station’s Karasuma Gate, Hatoya Hotel offers Japanese-style rooms with an LCD TV and a private bath.

  • HOTEL Clam Chowder

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

    Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, HOTEL Clam Chowder provides chic guest rooms in a historic Japanese townhouse. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

    From US$271.48 per night
  • Hotel Granvia Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,877 reviews

    Ideally located within Kyoto Station, Hotel Granvia Kyoto boasts an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and 9 dining options. The hotel offers spacious rooms with chic décor and modern facilities.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,998 reviews

    The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo features stylish modern accommodations with free wired internet access. The hotel offers is a bar and a buffet restaurant with savory dishes.

    From US$352.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

    Awarded 4 red pavilions by the Michelin Guide for 2 consecutive years, Kizashi The Suite 京都祇園 offers luxury accommodation right in downtown area Gion.

    From US$530.75 per night
  • Hyatt Regency Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews

    The stylish Hyatt Regency offers spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and 3 restaurants on just a 5-minute drive from Kyoto Station. It features a fitness centre, spa services and rental bicycles.

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  • Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,895 reviews

    Minimalist design and art works are featured at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto's rooms, restaurant and art gallery. Seasonally decorated, it offers free WiFi, as well as free-use internet PCs and bicycles.

    From US$339.35 per night
  • Nagomi-Ryokan Yuu

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 727 reviews

    Offering non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation with futon beds, Nagomi Ryokan Yuu is a 5-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station's exit 8.

  • Ryokan Shimizu

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews

    About a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station and a 3-minute walk to Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, Ryokan Shimizu is a non-smoking property that provides air-conditioned Japanese rooms with free Wi-Fi...

  • Matsubaya Ryokan

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,981 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travellers since 1884. A cosy Japanese garden is located on site.

    From US$739.79 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

    Featuring spacious public baths and antique items on display at the lobby, Matsui-Bekkan Hanakanzashi offers traditional Japanese-style guestrooms fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews

    Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto Kawaramachi St is a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-mae Station and the Kamogawa River. It offers modern accommodation with a restaurant and rooms with free Wifi.

  • Gojo Guest House

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cosy Japanese-style dormitory accommodation with free Wi-fi, futon beds and shared bathrooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Yuzuya Ryokan is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the famous Gion of Kyoto, steps from the Yasaka Shrine. It features Japanese-style accommodation with traditional multi-course meals and free WiFi.

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  • Chion-in Wajun Kaikan

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews

    Located in the Higashiyama area and directly next to Chion-in Temple grounds, Chion-in Wajun Kaikan offers Japanese and Western-style accommodations.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Hotel Grand Fine Kyoto Okazaki Heian Jingu Shrine is set in Kyoto, 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple and less than 1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

    Set in Kyoto and with Heian Shrine reachable within 1.9 km, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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