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Guesthouse Soi

From US$ 64 9.6 (1022 reviews)

Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

From US$ 156 9.4 (574 reviews)

Tanaka-Ya Hotel

From US$ 74 9.3 (185 reviews)

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Hotel

From US$ 163 9.3 (471 reviews)

Hotel Sugicho

From US$ 51 9.1 (189 reviews)

Ryokan Shimizu Hotel

From US$ 121 9.4 (624 reviews)

Ryokan Uemura Hotel

From US$ 52 9.2 (160 reviews)

The Millennials Kyoto Hotel

From US$ 40 9.0 (2386 reviews)

Best Rated Kyoto Properties by Type

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Kyoto Brighton Hotel

From US$ 181 9.1 (1299 reviews)

Hotel Plaza Osaka

From US$ 92 8.0 (2097 reviews)

Kobe Portopia Hotel

From US$ 70 8.6 (6583 reviews)

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

From US$ 238 8.9 (3712 reviews)

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

From US$ 109 8.2 (3767 reviews)

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

From US$ 129 8.6 (1874 reviews)

Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel

From US$ 72 8.7 (6820 reviews)

Hotel Okura Kyoto

From US$ 132 9.0 (1400 reviews)

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

From US$ 83 8.4 (1165 reviews)

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

From US$ 22 8.5 (916 reviews)

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi Hostel

From US$ 23 8.4 (1219 reviews)

Piece Hostel Sanjo

From US$ 29 9.0 (5876 reviews)

Piece Hostel Kyoto

From US$ 24 9.1 (2856 reviews)

R Star Hostel Kyoto

From US$ 44 8.3 (2048 reviews)

Haruya Umekoji Hostel

From US$ 16 7.6 (1289 reviews)

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

From US$ 23 7.2 (693 reviews)

Ryokan Hostel Gion

From US$ 30 8.8 (1573 reviews)

Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

From US$ 32 8.1 (97 reviews)

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What are the top hotels next to Chubu Centrair International airport?

More than 517 positive reviews from hotels-in-kyoto.org guests about the best properties not far from Chubu Centrair International airport are available. Hotels-in-kyoto.org recommends Centrair Hotel with rating 8.2/10 and prices from 57US$ per night as the best Kyoto option. Featuring cots, a business centre and 24-hour front desk, it is set 0.5 km from the airport.

Which hotels in Kyoto have a central location?

There are 37 hotels and other accommodations in Kyoto city centre to choose from. We recommend Tokyu Stay Sanjo-Karasuma as the best hotel with concierge service, turndown service and a business centre, set 0.9 km from the city centre. Miru Nishiki with rating 7.8/10 and The B Sanjo rated 8.0/10 are other favourite hotels in the area.

Which hotels in Kyoto district are the best?

There are more than 20 places to stay in Kyoto district. The Root2 Hotel (rating: 8.4/10) is the highest ranked property in Kyoto district. This 4-star hotel offers 24 hour front desk assistance and room services on site, as well as Banister Cafe Kyoto restaurant nearby. It’s located 450 meters from Higashi-Hongan-ji. Another top accommodation is Hotel M'S Est Station South at the cost of 108US$ per night, which can offer concierge service, 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities on site. Green Rich Hotel Station South is a hotel with rating 8.2/10 at the cost of 65US$ per one night.

What are the top cheap hotels in Kyoto?

There are more than 138 top budget properties in Kyoto. Rhino Hotel with rating 8.0/10 is great for your stay, as it offers an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and 24-hour front desk along with 24 hour front desk assistance, laundry facilities and dry cleaning on site. Another option is Urban Hotel Nijo Premium rated 7.6/10 for 49US$ per night. Other popular budget hotels are Itoya Hotel, Hotel Excellence Station Nishi and Citadines Karasuma-Gojo.

Which 5-star hotels in Kyoto would you recommend?

Hotels-in-kyoto.org recommends you more than 11 luxury options to stay in Kyoto. One of the finest luxury Kyoto hotels is The Prince Takaragaike, Autograph Collection rated 8.0/10 — it has more than 313 positive reviews from our guests. Offering free shuttle bus service, concierge service and cots on site, it costs 196US$ per night. These 5-star hotels in Kyoto are also highly rated by our guests: Suzakukan Suzaku Crossing and Yuzuya Ryokan.

What are the best boutique hotels in Kyoto?

For guests searching for a modern hotel in Kyoto, hotels-in-kyoto.org has more than 9 boutique options. Offering housekeeping and bike loans, Hotel Rubino Horikawa rated 8.0/10 is a modern Kyoto hotel with prices from 61US$ per night. It is located 2 km from Rokkaku-do. Another popular 3-star stylish accommodation is Hotel Binario Saga Arashiyama rated 7.0/10 with children's menu, a photocopy machine and restaurant on site. Hotel Heian No Mori with rating 7.2/10: a 4-star property for 61US$ per night.

What are the top Kyoto hotels for couples?

According to hotels-in-kyoto.org travel data, there are 222 deals for couples. Other top options are Musubi Hotel Shijo Omiya, Daiichi Hotel and Traditional Inn Serving Cuisine Izyasu - Former Ryokan Izuyasui.

What are the top family-friendly Kyoto properties?

According to 2694 guests' reviews, there are 31 family deals to consider. Hokkaikan Ohanabo, Hotel New Hankyu and Hotel Keihan Grande all received 2694 reviews from families travelling in Kyoto.

What are the most popular Kyoto properties not far from Nijo Castle?

To be not far from Nijo Castle, stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Shinmachi Bettei (rating: 8.2/10), which is only a 10-minute walk from the attraction and offers newspaper service, cots and a Jacuzzi. Guests can enjoy Japanese meals at Kyo Taisanboku restaurant nearby. You may also book Hotel M'S Plus Shijo Omiya with a rating 8.0/10 for about 109US$ per night. It's set 0.7 km from the attraction and offers 24 hour front desk assistance and housekeeping service.

What are the best properties not far from the metro station?

According to hotels-in-kyoto.org travel data, Kokusai rated 8.2/10 is the most favoured Kyoto option 400 metres from Nijojo-mae station. For about 201US$ per night, guests can enjoy porter service, shopping service and 24-hour front desk assistance. First Cabin Karasuma (rating: 7.8/10) is also a good 4-star choice, set a 5-minute walk from the tube station.

What are the top hotels to stay in Kyoto with outdoor pools?

According to 1053 reviews, there are 11 hotels featuring outdoor pools in Kyoto. Consider booking Hotel Granvia with rating 8.4/10. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and concierge service, this property also provides fitness, a gym area and fitness room on site and is set a 20-minute walk from To-ji. You may also like The Westin Miyako rated 7.4/10. This property will cost you 392US$ per night. Other top properties are The Ritz-Carlton, Hotel & Resorts-Miyazu and One More Heart At Nijojo 1.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels in Kyoto?

According to hotels-in-kyoto.org travel data, there are 7 hotels that welcome pets. Another recommended Kyoto hotel that allows dogs is Takigawa Ryokan (rating: 7.2/10) with 24-hour front desk assistance, laundry and dry cleaning. It costs 231US$ per night. Other suitable options include Auberge Azabu and Riverside Arashiyama.

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