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A hot spring area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden outside.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone water feature, and wooden ceiling beams.
A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional entrance.

1. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Steven
$117 nightly
$132 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the city at dusk.
A modern buffet area with multiple food stations, a central display case, and a curved marble countertop.
A modern hotel with a large number of rooms, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

2. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Andreea-Maria
$89 nightly
$98 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern building with large glass windows, a landscaped garden with trees and white pebbles, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern interior with large windows, a geometric floor pattern, and several round seating areas.
A modern lobby with a white sofa, a glass partition, and a view of the outdoor seating area.

3. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Minami Ward
Canada
Andrey
$156 nightly
$175 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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.
The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.
A woman pouring tea into a cup at a wooden table in a room with a window and curtains.

4. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
Australia
Joseph
$101 nightly
$113 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.
A hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

5. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Minami Ward
Australia
Shannele
$81 nightly
$90 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.
A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.
A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

6. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
chatty
$103 nightly
$113 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."
A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a view of the city.
A modern dining area with round tables, grey chairs, and a central floral arrangement.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large columns, and a central seating area.

7. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Artem
$181 nightly
$207 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Okura Kyoto
The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.
The exterior of Hotel MUSE with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling and a patterned glass facade.
A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a kitchen area in the background, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel room with a large round mirror, a unique sink, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

8. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Downtown Kyoto
Mexico
Martha patricia
$105 nightly
$116 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.
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.
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

9. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Hiral
$183 nightly
$204 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
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.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.
A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

10. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gion
United States
Joshua
$149 nightly
$163 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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.

11. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Raul
$101 nightly
$112 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern waiting area with a sofa, a small round table, and a colorful ottoman.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall with a decorative panel, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

12. Almont Hotel Kyoto

Almont Hotel Kyoto
Minami Ward
United States
Alvaro
$65 nightly
$72 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Almont Hotel Kyoto
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.
A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

13. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Gary
$249 nightly
$279 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Cross Hotel Kyoto
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 spa pool with a view of a rocky landscape and greenery.

14. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Ben
$167 nightly
$187 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.
A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.

15. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Robert
$336 nightly
$369 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ace Hotel Kyoto
A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass wall.
A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.
A modern interior with a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a brick building.

16. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Duane
$248 nightly
$273 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.
A modern building with a sign for Mitsui Garden Hotel in Japanese.
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.

17. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Tenney
$181 nightly
$206 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
A modern hotel with a prominent 'R' logo, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
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.

18. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
Massimo
$87 nightly
$96 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
A modern interior with a glass staircase, a display of glassware, and a unique ceiling design.
A building with large windows and a tiled exterior. There are potted plants outside.
A modern restaurant interior with a marble wall, a central bar area, and seating arrangements.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a city view, and a wooden accent wall.

19. Mercure Kyoto Station

Mercure Kyoto Station
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
Abha
$138 nightly
$152 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Mercure Kyoto Station
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.
A modern interior with a glass partition, a minimalist design, and a small outdoor area with a tree and gravel path.
A modern restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.
A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a shelf with bottles.

20. Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Gion
United States
Tracy
$173 nightly
$190 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Cleanliness everywhere. Staff always helpful and friendly. Spectacular views from roof terrace. Very well situated for visiting Old Kyoto and the Gion area. Our room was equipped with all the essential amenities, and quiet. Thank you for a relaxing visit."
Delia 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Erly 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Joe 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent
"tres. bien situé pres de la gare, centre d achat a coté , excellent rapport qualité prix"
Marco 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent
"The best hotel out of 6 we stayed in during our trip. What’s not to love: a fabulous welcome with a lovely complimentary welcome drink, room was beautiful and spacious, skin care packages , beautiful products for showering, very clean modern and well maintained, super friendly staff, amazing service and the most delicious breakfast. We will be back !!"
CATHERINE 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was beautiful and very well located. lots of restaurants and shops around. I will definitely be back if we come back to Kyoto again. Super recommended!"
Claudio 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent
"Only 5 to 8 minutes from Kyoto station with nice inside and outside. Superior rooms are the best"
Jackson 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent
"It was clean bed and pillows were not the greatest it was right in the shopping area food drinks shopping near train station and bus stations. Room was ok for size"
kim 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

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Find out more about Kyoto

The get-go of any well-deserved vacation starts with picking a fantastic spot. Kyoto has become a popular destination with travelers because it offers so much to do. Location is everything, but that doesn't mean just the town you are flying into. When you want a journey that is fantastic from start to finish, you need the perfect accommodation.

Hotels as Gorgeous as Kyoto

Kyoto saw its fair share of visitors last year. Plenty of these guests left reviews to help you determine the lodge that is the perfect fit for your holiday. Staying in a room with an average overall rating of 3.8 can only help to make your holiday better. The staff makes sure that the grounds and facilities are clean, and you may find the property as scenic as the city. You'll be more than glad to come back to the hotel property at the end of each day. Kyoto has fantastic hotels that create the perfect escape.

A stay at one of these lodgings makes certain that whether you are just taking a break after a day of checking out Kyoto or you're ready to go to bed for the night, you'll be as comfortable as imaginable. You won't go without a thing throughout your stay at one of these hotels. Visitors have consistently praised them for their attentive service. With all they provide visitors, it's no wonder that 80% endorsed staying here!

Reserve a 4-Star Hotel in Kyoto Today!

Your holiday to Kyoto should be one where you don't have to worry about the little things. Make sure to make a reservation soon. With so few lodgings, and a lot of people planning to vacation in here, you may miss the chance to snag your perfect hotel.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in Kyoto?
Relax in 4-star hotel comfort at Hotel Okura Kyoto. Ranked highly by many Expedia guests, it comes with beauty services and a swimming pool. Also consider The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo. Massage services and concierge services help make this getaway another popular pick in Kyoto.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Kyoto?
Offering a friendly guest experience and upmarket décor, 4-star hotels are a fantastic option for your Kyoto escape. These types of accommodations generally come with lots of useful amenities that make it a breeze to unpack and relax — think 24-hour room service, gyms and pools. Or live in the lap of luxury at a 5-star hotel designed to pamper with exclusive perks and amenities. Concierge assistance, premium toiletries and gourmet dining are typically featured at these plush properties.

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