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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 multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional entrance.

1. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Steven
￥30,771
￥34,326 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 with a large number of rooms, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden slatted ceiling, glass doors, and a tiled floor.
A modern buffet area with multiple food stations, a central display case, and a curved marble countertop.

2. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United States
David
￥27,998
￥33,878 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern café with a central counter, wooden cabinets, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A modern interior with large windows, a geometric floor pattern, and several round seating areas.
A modern building with large glass windows, a landscaped garden with trees and white pebbles, and outdoor seating areas.

3. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Minami Ward
Canada
Andrey
￥28,716
￥32,653 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.
A reception area with a honeycomb-patterned wall, a wooden reception desk, and two standing lamps.
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.

4. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
Australia
Arti
￥18,696
￥20,976 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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
United States
Philip
￥15,505
￥19,476 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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
United States
Victoria Marie
￥25,183
￥27,701 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large columns, and a central seating area.
A modern dining area with round tables, grey chairs, and a central floral arrangement.
A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a view of the city.

7. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Artem
￥33,403
￥38,003 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Okura Kyoto
The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.
A modern hotel room with a large round mirror, a unique sink, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.
A modern lounge area with a polished floor, wooden paneling, and a sign reading "MUSSE Lounge".
A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a kitchen area in the background, and modern lighting fixtures.

8. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Aryel
￥26,141
￥28,755 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 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.
A modern hotel bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and a city view.

9. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Seleste
￥28,911
￥37,819 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.
A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.
A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

10. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gion
United States
Bruna Maria
￥35,530
￥39,083 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 corridor with vertical wooden panels and a tiled floor, leading to a room with a visible sign.

11. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Jennifer
￥20,705
￥26,696 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A buffet table with various dishes and bowls.
A modern waiting area with a sofa, a small round table, and a colorful ottoman.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

12. Almont Hotel Kyoto

Almont Hotel Kyoto
Minami Ward
United States
Richard
￥16,301
￥18,957 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Almont Hotel Kyoto
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.
A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

13. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Gary
￥37,296
￥41,736 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.
A spa pool with a view of a rocky landscape and greenery.
A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a sign for 'KAMANZA' restaurant, and a clear blue sky.

14. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Tom
￥42,610
￥47,488 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.
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.
A spacious lobby with a variety of seating options, including sofas, chairs, and a central coffee table. There is a large plant display on the upper level, and the area is well-lit with natural and artificial lighting.

15. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Carlos
￥55,709
￥61,608 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 modern interior with a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a brick building.
A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

16. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Downtown Kyoto
Hong Kong SAR China
Angela
￥59,596
￥65,556 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.
A spacious lobby with a wet floor, a large wall mural, and traditional decor elements.
A chef preparing sushi in a modern kitchen with a hexagonal tile backsplash and a hanging light fixture.
A modern building with a sign for Mitsui Garden Hotel in Japanese.

17. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Alexandra
￥42,281
￥46,509 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
A modern hotel with a prominent 'R' logo, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall with vertical wooden slats, and a sign for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Premier.
A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

18. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Junnel
￥18,618
￥20,480 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 bar area with a long counter, seating with round tables, and a view of the city through large windows.
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
United States
Chau
￥29,363
￥32,299 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Mercure Kyoto Station
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.
A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a shelf with bottles.
A modern interior with a glass partition, a minimalist design, and a small outdoor area with a tree and gravel path.
A modern interior with a dining area, bookshelves, and a large window.

20. Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Gion
United States
Tracy
￥48,810
￥54,108 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

8/10 Good
"great breakfast"
alan 5-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

8/10 Good
"Small clean room near Kyoto Station. Room was quiet"
Elisia 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"The Nohga Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our 21 day trip to Japan. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying in Kyoto. Great location and hats off to everyone working there. What a delight."
Edward 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room, good breakfast."
Peggy 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent
"It was a beautiful hotel. We enjoyed the night we stayed. It was close to the Kyoto station. 10/10"
karen 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is good"
Imer 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Price trends for properties with 4 Stars in Kyoto

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￥46,516
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January
￥27,158
February
￥25,802
March
￥35,885
April
￥46,982
May
￥42,747
June
￥21,571
July
￥23,386
August
￥22,797
September
￥26,287
October
￥40,601
November
￥46,516
December
￥30,758
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed properties with 4 stars in Kyoto.

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