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4 Star Hotels in Kyoto

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

1. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$174

$191 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a sign for 'KAMANZA' restaurant, and a clear blue sky.

A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.

2. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward

$112

$123 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

A bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.

A buffet area with various food stations and a well-lit interior.

A modern lobby with marble flooring, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with shelves.

3. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

$58

$74 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.

A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

4. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion

$141

$155 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.

A modern lounge area with a polished floor, wooden paneling, and a sign reading "MUSSE Lounge".

A modern hotel room with a large round mirror, a unique sink, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a kitchen area in the background, and modern lighting fixtures.

5. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Downtown Kyoto

$50

$55 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A person seated at a wooden table with a laptop, a white cup, and a chair in a modern room with large windows and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and a dining area with benches.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

6. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$55

$61 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

7. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$146

$161 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

A modern lobby with two seating areas, a chandelier, and a small table.

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

8. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

$112

$139 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern interior with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a rock garden view.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, stone walls, and large windows offering views.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped garden area.

A modern interior with a central rock garden, seating area, and hanging lights.

9. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

Shimogyo Ward

$47

$52 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and a city view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

A long, rectangular indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a corridor with recessed lighting and a tiled ceiling.

10. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

$162

$205 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

A modern hotel lobby with white sofas, a long communal table, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

11. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Minami Ward

$72

$87 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A person holding a glass with a straw, standing in front of a bar area with various bottles and containers.

A modern indoor corridor with a staircase, potted plants, and a marble wall.

12. Kyoto Century Hotel

Shimogyo Ward

$73

$92 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A view through a window with a reflection of a building and a tower.

A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a window with a city view.

A modern buffet setup with a variety of food items and beverages, a blue and white color scheme, and a contemporary design.

13. Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo by IHG

Shimogyo Ward

$52

$79 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a city view.

A reception area with a honeycomb-patterned wall, a wooden reception desk, and two standing lamps.

The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.

14. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

$83

$91 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.

15. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Shimogyo Ward

$96

$106 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, directional signs, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern room with a sofa, a small table with two cups and a book, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

16. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$71

$86 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.

A building with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NINJO CASTLE'.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a tiled floor, and a small tree outside.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

17. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Central Kyoto

$78

$86 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.

A chef preparing sushi in a modern kitchen with a hexagonal tile backsplash and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a wet floor, a large wall mural, and traditional decor elements.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

18. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Shimogyo Ward

$97

$107 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

A hotel facade with large columns, balconies, and illuminated signage.

A lobby with a black and white marble floor, a reception desk, and a brick wall.

A brick building entrance with a dark door labeled "LIBRARY".

19. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$52

$67 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, dark tiled flooring, and a wooden slatted ceiling design.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall with vertical wooden slats, and a sign for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Premier.

20. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Shimogyo Ward

$83

$92 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Top neighborhoods in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

A stone pathway lined with cherry blossoms and traditional buildings.

A traditional wooden building with a stone pathway and a cherry blossom tree in full bloom.

A cobblestone street lined with traditional wooden houses and bamboo fences.

Gion

Wander through Gion's narrow lanes where wooden machiya houses transport you to old-world Kyoto. Catch glimpses of geiko and maiko hurrying to appointments in elegant kimono along Hanamikoji Street. Yasaka Shrine's vermillion gates and the willow-lined Shirakawa canal create perfect photo backdrops for culture seekers. Temple gardens offer peaceful retreats from the bustling crowds. Exclusive kaiseki restaurants hide behind unassuming wooden facades, requiring reservations weeks ahead. Artisan shops sell handcrafted kimono accessories and traditional fans until early evening. Visit during morning hours to avoid the tourist crush. The neighborhood is best explored on foot, with the Gion-shijo Station connecting you to greater Kyoto.

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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm pond with rocks.

A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A traditional gate with ornate golden decorations and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese gate with ornate golden decorations and a tiled roof.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto's historic streets are home to breathtaking UNESCO treasures like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle. You can immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture through mesmerizing geisha performances in Gion or peaceful tea ceremonies amid picturesque gardens. Wander through the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine or marvel at the gleaming Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion. Traditional ryokans offer tatami floors and cultural immersion while local shops showcase exquisite textiles and ceramics. The neighborhood is best explored on foot or via the convenient metro stations at Imadegawa, Kuramaguchi, or Nijojo-mae. Morning visits help you dodge crowds and soak up temple bell echoes across this living museum of Japanese heritage.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

A person in traditional Japanese attire descending stone steps, a lion statue, and a building with green and red accents in the background.

A traditional Japanese garden with a large tree, neatly trimmed bushes, a pond, and a pathway.

Cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese house, and a mountain range.

A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese house surrounded by lush greenery.

Higashiyama Ward

Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.

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Two people walking through a bamboo forest.

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees with a clear sky above.

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees and dry grass, leading into a dense bamboo forest.

A train on a bridge over a river, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

Arashiyama

Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.

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A traditional building with a curved roof, ornate decorations, and a tree in the background.

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

A torii gate with cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese building, and a clear blue sky.

A dense forest with tall trees and vibrant foliage.

Nishijin

Kyoto's cultural Nishijin neighborhood is loved for its castle and coffeehouses, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions including Funaoka Thermal Bath and Kitano Tenmangū.

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Top landmarks in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.

Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (8,712 reviews)

Higashiyama Ward is home to Kiyomizu Temple and is a popular place to see in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here. Kyoto has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Nishiki Market.

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A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.

Nishiki Market

8.8/10 (4,133 reviews)

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Nishiki Market in Downtown Kyoto and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Pontocho Alley.

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A red torii gate with stone lion statues on either side, leading to a shrine with a red roof.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

9.2/10 (8,924 reviews)

Fushimi Ward is home to Fushimi Inari Shrine, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here. Kyoto has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Nishiki Market.

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A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.

Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Kawaramachi Street in Shimogyo Ward. Splash some more cash at Nishiki Market, Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, and Pontocho Alley.

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A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.

Nijō Castle

9.0/10 (4,696 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Nijō Castle— just one of the monuments in Central Kyoto. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here. Kyoto has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Nishiki Market.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

9.2/10 (2,270 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Kinkaku-ji Temple— just one of the monuments in Kita Ward. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Kyoto Tower

8.2/10 (5,022 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Kyoto Tower— just one of the monuments in Shimogyo Ward. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here. Kyoto has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Nishiki Market.

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A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

8.8/10 (4,212 reviews)

Central Kyoto is home to Kyoto Imperial Palace, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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