The Best Luxury Hotels
near Kyoto Imperial Palace

Luxury Hotel. Great views. Comfortable beds. Nestled in a quiet residential area, Kyoto Brighton Hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace. All guest rooms are non-smoking and soundproofed. An air-purifier/humidifier and a matcha tea set are provided in each room for guests' comfort. The bathroom comes with a deep bathtub where guests can relax after a long day. The hotel boasts 5 dining options where guests can enjoy carefully prepared meals with Japanese traditional techniques. A concierge service is provided, and free shuttle services are offered to/from Karasumaoike Subway Station every 20 minutes. Kyoto Brighton Hotel has been awarded the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2012, as well as TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2013 and 2018. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Situated in Kyoto and with Kyoto Imperial Palace reachable within 1.8 km, Kamo Residences by Reflections features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and barbecue facilities. The property is located 2.5 km from Heian Shrine, 3 km from Gion Shijo Station and 3.2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Kamo Residences by Reflections provides some units with river views, and rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Languages spoken at the reception include Mandarin, German, English and Indonesian. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.3 km from Kamo Residences by Reflections, while Shoren-in Temple is 3.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from the hotel. Show full description

Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Marutamachi Subway Station, Noku Kyoto features a 24-hour concierge service, a café and free WiFi access throughout the property. JR Kyoto Station can be reached with a 7-minute ride on the Karasuma Line. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle and a minibar is provided in every room. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and heating facilities. Featuring a bathtub, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer, free toiletries and slippers. Free services offered at the 24-hour front desk include luggage storage. Dining options are available within a walking distance. Popular sightseeing attractions including the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle can be reached within a 10-minute walk from Noku Kyoto. Kansai International Airport is a 100-minute drive away from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great value. Popular among women. Set in Nishijin, Villa Front Kyoto Seimei ヴィラフロント京都晴明 offers accommodation with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. A microwave and kettle are also featured. Kyoto Station is 22 minutes away by train from the apartment, while Osaka is 43 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 39 km from the property. Show full description

Opened May 2022. Hyatt Place Kyoto features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto. Featuring a garden, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 350 metres from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 900 metres from Nijo Castle. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.1 km from the hotel, while Heian Shrine is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Hyatt Place Kyoto. This property is directly connected to Kyoto Municipal Subway "Marutamachi Station". It takes about 7 minutes from this property to Kyoto Station. Show full description

Delightful property. Hip. Lovely interior design. 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

Opened November 2021. Featuring a fitness centre, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western is located in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Nijo Castle. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.6 km from the hotel and Heian Shrine is 2.7 km away. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western. Show full description

Stylish. Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Boasting luxurious guest rooms with each unique design, The Screen is a boutique hotel located just a 3-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Jingu Marutabashi Train Station is a 7-minute walk away. Free WiFi is provided in the rooms. While staying at the hotel, guests can receive rejuvenating massages at an additional charge. Concierge services are available at the 24-hour front desk. Bicycle rentals are also provided. Fitted with sophisticated décor and unique furnishings, each room comes with facilities like a 42-inch flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and BOSE speakers. A coffee machine and a fridge are also included. The hotel is a 5-minute walk to Kamo River, and JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Bron Ronnery restaurant offers creative fusion dishes featuring local ingredients. Lounge Sunsun serves café dishes and drinks. Sorayuka Shoki offers dinner meals at the open-air terrace from May to October. Show full description

Elegant. Great location. Comfortable beds. 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

Apartment hotel. Set in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Nijo Castle and 1.1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Akari Nijo-jo offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is situated 2.5 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and offers a lift. This 4-star aparthotel offers private entrance. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with garden or quiet street views. At the aparthotel, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.7 km from the aparthotel, while Heian Shrine is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Akari Nijo-jo. Show full description

Opened June 2021. Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. The rooms in The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel are fitted with a TV and free toiletries. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Show full description

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

Trendy. Nice style. Good breakfast. Featuring a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto is located in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Heian Shrine is 2.1 km away and Shoren-in Temple is 2.3 km from the hotel. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. Popular points of interest near Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Charming. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Kyoto Kamanza Hotel features rooms with free WiFi in Kyoto, conveniently set 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Well set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the property is located 800 metres from Nijo Castle and 1.4 km from Imperial Palace. The accommodation provides a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. All rooms features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a hair dryer. The hotel provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.8 km from Kyoto Kamanza Hotel, while Heian Shrine is 2.4 km away. Itami Airport is 38 km from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Popular among couples. Opened December 2021. Attractively situated in the centre of 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. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Rooms have a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The hotel offers an à la carte or Italian breakfast. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Japanese. Popular points of interest near The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Nijo Castle. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Elegant. Great views. Great location. Hotel Okura's elegant rooms boast spectacular views of Kyoto against the backdrop of the Higashiyama Mountains. In the heart of the city, the hotel treats its guests to a shopping avenue, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and concierge services. Luxurious rooms feature neutral colours, extra long beds, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Beauty treatments and baby-sitting services are available. Connected to the Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, Hotel Okura Kyoto is a 5-minute walk from Honno-ji Temple, and a 10-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The Takashimaya department store in the shopping district of Shijo Kawaramachi is a 12-minute stroll away. Guests can browse a variety of boutiques at Shopping Avenue Comfort, which includes a hairdresser and a jewellery shop. Okura Hotel offers a charged indoor swimming pool and free parking. A free shuttle and charged luggage delivery is provided to/from its Welcome Lounge at JR Kyoto Station. Guests can lounge in their yukata robe or bathrobe, with drinks from the minibar. Free high-speed wired internet is provided. Boasting panoramic mountain and city views, Sky Restaurant Pittoresque serves French cuisine and wines from its own wine cellar. Hotel Okura Kyoto houses a bakery and a variety of restaurants, including a top-floor buffet restaurant and Kyoto cuisine. Show full description

Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. 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

Historic property. Great value. Attractively situated in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, HOTEL CANATA KYOTO is situated less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, a 12-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.6 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. At HOTEL CANATA KYOTO rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. HOTEL CANATA KYOTO offers a terrace. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 3.4 km from the hotel, while Shoren-in Temple is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from HOTEL CANATA KYOTO. Show full description

Opened July 2021. Well situated in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central is set 1.5 km from Nijo Castle, 1.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.8 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central every room includes bed linen and towels. Gion Shijo Station is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Shoren-in Temple is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central. Show full description

Charming. Lovely property. 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. All units at the hotel come 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 every room comes with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Ace Hotel Kyoto. Show full description