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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.

D
Dexmont
From
Ireland
Great place with large rooms in pristine condition and very friendly staff. The location is close to plenty of restaurants and points of interest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,373 reviews
Price from
US$260.23
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.

G
Giancarlo Roncato
From
Brazil
The location was good ,the staff was friendly and the hotel was new and modern
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,415 reviews
Price from
US$278.66
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.

H
HAU MAN
From
Hong Kong
Everything is excellent 😊😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,262 reviews
Price from
US$181.69
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.

L
Lara
From
Canada
Location was great - many places to eat nearby. The public pool was fantastic - including the tearoom. Also loved the lounge treats. Bed was comfortable and room was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,185 reviews
Price from
US$200.16
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.

M
Mike
From
Hong Kong
The location is excellent. Could walk to most places within 2 to 20 minutes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,218 reviews
Price from
US$251.87
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.

S
Sandra
From
Netherlands
Loved it here. Perfect service. Coffee place and nice shops attached to the hotel. Lots of great restaurants nearby. You can walk to Gion easily. Everything is so pretty: the room, the lobby and the restaurant! And Piopiko (in house restaurant) is fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,214 reviews
Price from
US$326
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.

R
Rafael
From
Brazil
Amazing hotel, room, and the place is on top of 3 floors of market and restaurants. All very trendy and cozy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,885 reviews
Price from
US$240.98
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.

L
Laszlo
From
Hungary
I't literally one minute walk from Kyoto Station, and somehow is in a quiet street. The lobby is a beautiful art installation. The room (and the bathroom!) was big and modern, everything was controlled with a built-in iPad Mini. But hands down the best feature of the hotel is the polite and friendly staff, going beyond even what you are accustomed to in Japan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,507 reviews
Price from
US$280.43
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.

T
Terence
From
Singapore
Huge room, more like a western hotel room size. Sofa bed and table for dining in the room. Bath was jacuzzi style, with oxygenated micro bubble function in addition to traditional Japanese shower. Excellent view of the river and trees in their autumn livery. For those who have to open every cupboard and drawer in hotel rooms, there’s a surprise that awaits!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,358 reviews
Price from
US$238.01
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
Karim
From
Egypt
The public bath was amazing - the rooms are big and very very well designed- a lot of sunlight in my room was lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,876 reviews
Price from
US$304.76
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 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 648 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
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,885 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$280.10 per night
  • MOGANA

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 756 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$596.66 per night
  • 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$990.72 per night
  • 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,360 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$262.92 per night
  • Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 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$584.73 per night
  • Marufukuro

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 397 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$695.41 per night

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  • 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 8.3
    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$491.75 per night
  • THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 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.

    From US$1,395.27 per night
  • Enzo Kyoto Gojo E

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 549 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$76.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and inner courtyard views, Kyo no Ondokoro Kamanza Nijo #2 is an accommodation located in a central area of Kyoto, just 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.1 km...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Featuring a private open-air bath and garden view, Umeyu no yado by YADORU KYOTO HANARE is located in a central area of Kyoto.

  • Aoi Hotel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Open from February 2015, Aoi Hotel Kyoto is located a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station and a 13-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine. It offers simply furnished rooms and free WiFi access.

    From US$348.82 per night

Travelling by car? These five-star hotels in Kyoto and nearby offer free parking

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 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.

    From US$891.72 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$681.90 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$1,671.97 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 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 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$861.10 per night
  • moksa

    Kyoto
    Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 200 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.

    From US$403.24 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$1,062.19 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$583.92
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,415 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$426.19
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,185 reviews
    Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
    Guest review by
    CLARA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,792.47
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 373 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