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The best five-star hotels in Kyoto

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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.

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David Shack
From
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This is simply one of the best hotels I stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
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US$204.87
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Ran
From
Israel
Buitiful decor, great facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
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US$278.82
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

C
CL27
From
Malaysia
the look and feel of this hotel totally exceeded my expectations. very japanese style and has private onsen which we really liked. japanese style breakfast was really good and they have a huge variety of food. rooms are kind of small but this is expected in Japan so we are not that concerned.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,264 reviews
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US$181.79
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Peter
From
New Zealand
Complimentary lounge was nice which included afternoon sweets and tea, and cocktail with food in the evening.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,198 reviews
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US$200.28
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

K
Katja
From
Norway
Right in the centre, with a great view of Kyoto. Breakfast and restaurant on the 8th floor in general were great. Do not eat in restaurants to the right from the hotel (super touristy overpriced bad food). Take to the left and go to the part where it's quiet. They have some good local restaurants in small dark streets.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,222 reviews
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US$252.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Ace Hotel Kyoto

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto features free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Kyoto.

L
Lisa Hanger
From
South Africa
Everything about this hotel was fabulous. The attention to detail was amazing. Including even a clothes brush, Ample space in the vanity for all our toiletries. The decor and the breakfast. The staff were also superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,216 reviews
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US$326.18
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
ANGELI
From
Philippines
The bed was very comfortable, the room was spacious and had a tea table and a couch. It even had an area/room for the luggages/wardrobe. the toilet was big- a vanity area, separate toilet, shower and a bathtub tub.We booked a 3 single beds corner room which was very comfortable. Absolutely spacious and well thought of design. The breakfast was a good variety of western and Asian cuisine, and had fresh salad, and they also served food that’s locally grown/farmed. Hotel was also environmentally conscious providing refillable stainless water bottles and a water filling station on each floor. The bath products provided were also organic and gentle on the skin and hair. The location was perfect! It is right next to Takashimaya and approx 70 meters away from the main crossing. It’s on the quieter side of the busy area. There is a small grocery on the ground floor selling local and home grown food, and many organic fruits and veggies. The hotel also has a few restaurants. We were only able to try Roku- a ramen place and we really liked it. The patisserie in the hotel was always full- many locals also go there for dessert/tea time. Across the hotel is a famous gyoza place called Chao Chao which always had a long queue. This is the best hotel I’ve stayed in Japan! I’ve been to Japan many times and I highly recommend this if you’re going to Kyoto and want to be centrally located. I will stay in this hotel again when I go back to Kyoto. The staff are very helpful, warm and friendly. They helped me in making a reservation for the airport bus from Kyoto to Kansai airport in Osaka. They also booked a van taxi for us since there were 3 of us with luggages.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,886 reviews
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US$241.11
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

r
rachmiroff
From
Kyrgyzstan
Wonderful location near Kyoto Station. Friendly staff and cute robots delivering food to the floor. Great view of Shinkansen trains passing by. Facilities were excellent and everything was spotless.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,515 reviews
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US$280.59
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Alberto
From
Italy
very spacious rooms with attention to detail, and equipped with every comfort. perfect location, ideal for getting around Kyoto. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,356 reviews
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US$238.14
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Daniel
From
Finland
Beautiful hotel, plenty of in-room amenities and wonderful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,887 reviews
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US$276.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Great access to the city centre. Check these five-star hotels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 652 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.

  • Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,883 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$336.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 24 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$492.03 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.

  • Marukyo Gakurin-an

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 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.

    From US$492.03 per night

  • MOGANA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 755 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$596.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 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$874.50 per night

  • Enzo Kyoto Gojo E

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 548 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$76.10 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, 4,373 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$251.92 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...

    From US$1,062.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews

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

    From US$321.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 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.

    From US$577.31 per night
  • 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$1,672.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 2.9 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 3.9 km from Heian Shrine, Yadoya Kyoto Shimogamo offers an open-air bath and air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts by Hilton offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    From US$861.58 per night

  • Set in Kyoto, 4.8 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Momoyama Onsen Tsukimikan offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$1,278.03 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews

    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...

  • Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

    Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Fauchon Hotel Kyoto is set in the centre of Kyoto, 800 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

    From US$562.05 per night

  • 京恋 黄金屋

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

    700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum in the centre of Kyoto, 京恋 黄金屋 features accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden and hot tub.

  • Marufukuro

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 398 reviews

    Marufukuro features free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Kyoto. With a bar, the property also has a spa and wellness centre, as well as massage services.

    From US$656.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

    From US$1,335.56 per night

  • Hotel Granvia Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,897 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.

    From US$573.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews

    Conveniently set in Kyoto, Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto provides an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$447.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, Kyoto Machiya Kamogawa Gardens provides 5-star accommodation with private terraces. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay.

    From US$967.89 per night

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  • Dusit Thani Kyoto

    Five-Star Hotel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$584.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,424 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

  • The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

    Five-Star Hotel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$426.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,198 reviews
    Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
    Guest review by
    CLARA
    Young couple

  • Sowaka

    Five-Star Hotel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$1,829.13
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 374 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!
    Guest review by
    Amanda
    Young couple