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A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

1. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
5.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay all around. New, extremely well appointed, suite, and great staff, who were gracious and responsive. Highly recommend!"
United States
Marc
The price is ￥138,322
￥152,154 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Kamo Residences by Reflections
A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

2. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
4.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (257 reviews)
"Hotel Okura is a beautiful hotel away from the crowded areas of Kyoto. Splurge on a garden room and you'll get a gorgeous view of temples and shrines. Everything is very lovely: staff, amenities, complimentary happy hour, breakfast service, the gym..."
United States
eumi
The price is ￥33,865
￥42,840 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
4.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,018 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, staff, room…"
United States
Jairo
The price is ￥33,345
￥37,134 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with chairs, and a view through a window with blinds.

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Gion
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Absolutely one of the best hotel!"
Canada
felix .fei
The price is ￥122,730
￥135,127 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

5. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,515 reviews)
"Clean hotel in a great location."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ￥22,659
￥25,389 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

6. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Second time staying here - perfect location and impeccably clean."
Canada
Amanda
The price is ￥19,004
￥20,904 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

7. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (183 reviews)
"Words can’t explain how beautiful this hotel is and in the perfect location! The hotel is absolutely amazing and the views are unmatched. I’ve stayed at many great hotels but nothing compares to this one! Breakfast is fantastic and staff is so incredibly kind! Worth staying here when you come to Kyoto!!! Amazing!!!"
United States
Natalie
The price is ￥104,058
￥114,464 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

8. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
5.0 star property
Gion
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"A truly exceptional and unique hotel experience in the heart of Higashiyama. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a special place to stay while in Kyoto. A worthwhile destination in its own right, and absolutely wonderful hospitality and service. "
United States
Philip
The price is ￥223,636
￥246,000 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hotel Chourakukan
Bathroom

9. Shikikaboku

Shikikaboku
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"The staff here is outstanding! The room was cozy and romantic and the location was perfect!"
United States
Gabriel
The price is ￥75,893
￥83,482 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Shikikaboku
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

10. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,586 reviews)
"Amazing place! Would stay there again. Great location and beautiful hotel."
Canada
Meg
The price is ￥13,438
￥17,251 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

11. Rinn Niomon

Rinn Niomon
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great stay. Would definitely stay again in Kyoto. Location was excellent for walking "
Canada
Dwayne
The price is ￥20,864
￥22,950 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Rinn Niomon
A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

12. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Location!"
United States
Alexander h
The price is ￥87,648
￥96,778 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

13. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (958 reviews)
"Great location and room. Would stay here again."
United States
Nasreen
The price is ￥28,563
￥32,004 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

14. SOWAKA

SOWAKA
4.5 star property
Gion
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Great location with kind and helpful staff. Enjoyed the whiskey tasting at the bar!"
United States
Sophie
The price is ￥156,629
￥172,292 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
SOWAKA
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large window.

15. Kyoto Garden Palace

Kyoto Garden Palace
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Customer service was excellent."
Canada
Shrikant
The price is ￥8,931
￥10,991 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Kyoto Garden Palace
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

16. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Gion
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"We loved staying here and would definitely stay again if we visited Kyoto. Very friendly and helpful staff, amenities available to us were really useful and our room was perfect for what we needed. We also loved the convenient location to local temples, shopping, restaurants and multiple local train stations which made getting around very easy even with our baby. Very glad we chose to stay at this hotel and would recommend to anyone."
Australia
Adam
The price is ￥27,276
￥30,805 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

17. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura
3.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful garden patio view. The staff was so very friendly and helpful."
Canada
Patrick
The price is ￥34,621
￥38,083 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a minimalist design.

18. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Moriyama
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (337 reviews)
"neat and clean, a hotel with full of hospitality."
Japan
EUGENE
The price is ￥15,380
￥19,117 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
A bamboo grove with lanterns in a courtyard.

19. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (814 reviews)
"Very well located hotel."
United Kingdom
Elaine
The price is ￥23,310
￥28,974 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Reception

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki
2.0 star property
Gion
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"I would highly recommend to book the room with own bath. It was awesome! Delicious dessert everyday."
Norway
Sam
The price is ￥26,001
￥28,601 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect on my historical trip to Otsu?
A visit to the significant historical sites in Otsu is probably number one on your sightseeing itinerary. You can check out the lakeside and hot springs during your visit.
How many historical hotels are there in Otsu?
Otsu is home to 66 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the most important historical places and other sights in Otsu?
Otsu is notable for landmarks like Enryakuji Temple, Ishiyamadera Temple, and Former Chikurin-in Temple. Cultural venues include Mount Hiei, Biwako Hall, and Otsu City Science Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Ogoto Onsen and Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji.
What is a historic hotel like in Otsu?
When you choose a historic hotel, you'll spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Otsu, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what's most significant. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Otsu have modern facilities?
Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Otsu, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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