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A hot spring area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden outside.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone water feature, and wooden ceiling beams.
A spa area with a large hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a garden.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

1. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Steven
$106 nightly
$124 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with a white sofa, a glass partition, and a view of the outdoor seating area.
A modern building with large glass windows, a landscaped garden with trees and white pebbles, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern café with a central counter, wooden cabinets, and a view of greenery through large windows.

2. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Minami Ward
United States
George
$112 nightly
$128 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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 buffet area with multiple food stations, a central display case, and a curved marble countertop.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden slatted ceiling, glass doors, and a tiled floor.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the city at dusk.

3. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Andreea-Maria
$69 nightly
$77 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.
A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.
A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

4. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
chatty
$70 nightly
$77 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.
The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.
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.

5. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
Australia
Joseph
$72 nightly
$81 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.
A hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

6. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Minami Ward
Australia
Shannele
$75 nightly
$83 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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.

7. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Hiral
$138 nightly
$175 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.
A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.
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.

8. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gion
United States
Joshua
$128 nightly
$140 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu 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 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.

9. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Alison
$50 nightly
$55 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
A modern interior with a glass staircase, a display of glassware, and a unique ceiling design.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a city view, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern bar area with a long counter, seating with round tables, and a view of the city through large windows.
A building with large windows and a tiled exterior. There are potted plants outside.

10. Mercure Kyoto Station

Mercure Kyoto Station
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Dana-Ann Roshanne
$107 nightly
$117 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Mercure Kyoto Station
A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a TV.
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.

11. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Tenney
$107 nightly
$118 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

12. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Central Kyoto
United States
Manish
$97 nightly
$109 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden wall with a decorative panel, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern waiting area with a sofa, a small round table, and a colorful ottoman.
A buffet table with various dishes and bowls.

13. Almont Hotel Kyoto

Almont Hotel Kyoto
Minami Ward
United States
Alvaro
$41 nightly
$46 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Almont Hotel Kyoto
A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.
A modern spa room with a wooden bench, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass wall.

14. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Aramis
$139 nightly
$153 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A hotel corridor with a wooden floor, a black mat at the entrance, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

15. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Tuan
$162 nightly
$182 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.
A corridor with vertical wooden panels and a tiled floor, leading to a room with a visible sign.
A bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.
A modern lobby with marble flooring, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with shelves.

16. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Zakariya
$63 nightly
$70 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.
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.

17. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Robert
$226 nightly
$251 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Ace 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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.

18. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Ben
$98 nightly
$109 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.
A brick building entrance with a dark door labeled "LIBRARY".
A hotel entrance with a modern interior, a prominent chandelier, and a sign for the Hotel Monterrey Kyoto.
A lobby with a black and white marble floor, a reception desk, and a brick wall.

19. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
Canada
Alina
$65 nightly
$71 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a long sofa, multiple chairs, and tables, providing a view of greenery outside.
A modern multi-story building with a traditional entrance, stone pathway, and outdoor lighting.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mat flooring, a low table with four chairs, and large sliding doors with a view of bamboo outside.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a large table.

20. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Gion
Australia
Xiran
$282 nightly
$326 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable, clean with amazing amenities."
Ingrid 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Loved staying here!! Staff were amazing"
Ayesha 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic with the kids. Location was great too"
Adev 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

8/10 Good
"Location right next to Kyoto station is really convenient!"
George 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel! Staff were all amazing and very helpful. The room was nice and clean. Location was great with walking distance to all train stations and lots of restaurants and tourist areas."
COLLEEN 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good
"Professional, warm and friendly staff. An amazing location (pedestrian area in the heart of the city). Great brekkie. Rooms are traditionally small; however they are well maintained. I’d stay here again quite happily. Thanks to the Gracery Team."
Scott 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"
Armando 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente"
DANIEL ELIAS 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good
"I can tell all the amenities are top notch here. One thing is the the air conditioning system needs to be cleaned."
Jonghyun 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Royal Park Hotel 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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