The Best Five
Star Hotels in Kyoto

Luxury Hotel. Opened September 2020. 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 a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa features certain units with city views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. Guests at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa can enjoy an American breakfast. The property is less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, and within 900 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Opened April 2022. Situated in Kyoto, 300 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. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.8 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at moksa also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a river view. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at moksa can enjoy an American or an Asian breakfast. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Sanzen-in Temple is 7.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 55 km from moksa. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Hip. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Charming. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Ace Hotel Kyoto features free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Ace Hotel Kyoto the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Continental and American breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Ace Hotel Kyoto include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Boasting a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 400 metres from Gion Shijo Station. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO rooms come with a seating area. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great value. Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto provides free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. The property is set 2.2 km from Heian Shrine, 1.6 km from Nijo Castle and 2.6 km from Shoren-in Temple. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a terrace and others also offer city views. At Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto each room has bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Set in Kyoto, 1.2 km from Gion Shijo Station, Park Hyatt Kyoto offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Park Hyatt Kyoto include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened February 2022. Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei rooms come with bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. At Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub and a hot spring bath. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Great views. Open from 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto boasts a sushi bar and a tea house by a pond in Shakusuien Japanese garden as well as a Western-style restaurant and a lounge. Kyoto Station is a 7-minute drive away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel. Rooms at Kyoto Four Seasons Hotel feature a view, an iPad to access hotel services and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and video on demand. A coffee maker and tea sets are provided in each room. The hotel offers spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool, 2 whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and 7 spa treatment rooms. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre with a variety of equipment and machines. While overlooking the pond garden, guests can enjoy dishes prepared using Kyoto's local ingredients at The Emba Kyoto Chophouse. The Lounge serves pastries, coffees and teas. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2 km from Tofuku-ji Temple. Kansai International Airport is a 75-minute train ride away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Romantic. Popular among couples. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Each room is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have garden views. At the hotel all rooms include bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. Popular points of interest near The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion Shijo Station and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Cosy rooms. 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. Some rooms feature the views of Kamo River and the kawadoko, an outdoor deck over the river for guests to enjoy seasonal views. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and desk. A private bathroom includes a spa bath, shower, bathroom TV, hairdryer and high-tech toilet. Free toiletries including toothbrush are provided. Guests can find convenience stores within a 2-minute walk from the hotel. Hotel Alza Kyoto is within 1.4 km of Kyoto International Manga Museum and Heian Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.7 km away from the property, while Nijo Castle is 2.4 km away. Kawaramachi Station is a 9-minute walk away, while Nishiki Market is a 13-minute stroll away from the hotel. Kansai International Airport is 130 minutes away by airport limousine bus from Hotel Alza Kyoto. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Stylish. Nice interior design. The Thousand Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 200 metres from The Thousand Kyoto, while Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Open from December 2018, MOGANA is situated in Kyoto and features a garden and free WiFi. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the hotel is within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nijojo-Mae Station is a 5-minute walk, Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk and Kyoto Station is a 14-minute train ride away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, certain units at MOGANA also feature a terrace. The units have a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Nijo Castle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Luxurious. Great location. Popular among women. Situated in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within 200 metres, Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Group features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Gion Shijo Station, 1.2 km from Shoren-in Temple and 1.7 km from Heian Shrine. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Group the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.7 km from Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Group, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. 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. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a hot tub, a hairdryer and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet and free toiletries. All units at the hotel come with a seating area. A à la carte breakfast is available daily at THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO. Kyoto is 1.8 km from THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO, while Nara is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened December 2021. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei -Age Requirement 12 over- has a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.9 km from the hotel and Gion Shijo Station is 3 km away. The units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei -Age Requirement 12 over- have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. An American breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei -Age Requirement 12 over- include Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Heian Shrine and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Trendy. Great views. Popular among couples. Opened in February 2014, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts high-standard services and guestrooms that are among the most spacious in Kyoto. Guests may enjoy complimentary use of the indoor swimming pool and the fitness centre during their stay. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is situated right along the Kamogawa River, offering iconic Kyoto views. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station is just a 3-minute walk away, while JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute subway ride. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, is a 3-minute subway ride from the hotel. Featuring traditional Kyoto aesthetics and sophisticated elegance, each room is fitted with a large flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player and a Nespresso coffee maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a rain shower, a bath tub and a mini LED TV. While staying at the hotel, guests can feel rejuvenated with massage treatments at the spa or enjoy workouts at the 24-hour gym. A 24-hour front desk and concierge services are offered. The business centre is also available 24 hours. La Locanda restaurant serves colourful Italian dishes featuring select ingredients from all over the world. Delicately prepared Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals and sushi can be savoured at Mizuki restaurant. Pierre Hermé Paris offers delicious French sweets including macaroons. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic. Great value. 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. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Rooms have large windows and are fitted with an LCD TV, extra-long beds and a bathroom. A minibar and an electric kettle are provided. Guests at the Kyoto Granvia can relax in the steam room or the hot tub. The hotel features over 1000 art works. It is close to Kyoto Station’s shopping mall and museum. Extra charges apply to use the swimming pool and fitness centre. Cafe Restaurant Le Temps serves light dishes and a range of restaurants offer Japanese specialities. Granvia Hotel features a bar and provides in-room dining until midnight. Hotel Granvia Kyoto is just a 3-minute walk to Kyoto Tower. Popular Arashiyama area and Fushimi Inari Shrine with hundreds of red gates are both within a 15-minute train ride from the Kyoto Station. Iconic Kiyomizu Temple is a 20-minute bus or taxi ride away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened September 2022. Marufukuro features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kyoto Station and 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station. The property is 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, and within 2.1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a microwave. At Marufukuro each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes American, Asian and vegetarian options. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from Marufukuro. Show full description

Resort. Opened April 2021. Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the property also features a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Guests at the resort can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.3 km from ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, while Nijo Castle is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from the resort. Show full description