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Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

Hotel in Kyoto

Attractively set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi is located a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, one mile from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and...

H
Hani
From
Indonesia
We really love the traveltine hotel. Clean modern & comfortable, best location to suits our need, very close to all shops & restaurants. All the staff are friendly & helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,529 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 112,105.66
1 night, 2 adults

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel in Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER features a fitness center, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi.

X
Xinyue
From
Australia
Everything is so good! Very good location! Very good service! Very spacious room (which is not that common in Japan!) staff super super friendly. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,412 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 254,066.14
1 night, 2 adults

谷町君Hotel 京都駅東29

Hotel in Kyoto

In a prime location in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, 谷町君Hotel 京都駅東29 is located a 7-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 0.8 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.2 miles from...

S
S.Api
From
Thailand
The location was great. It is close to the subway and you can transport to any tourism spot
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 85,970.85
1 night, 2 adults

insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Hotel in Kyoto

Attractively located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, insomnia KYOTO OIKE is located a 14-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.9 miles from Nijo Castle and 1.1 miles from...

I
Ivanka
From
Croatia
We loved everything about this hotel, from the superb cleanliness to the friendly staff, the living room-like lobby, the location, the coffee and the snacks. The room was super comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,499 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 111,188.96
1 night, 2 adults

KABIN Taka

Hotel in Kyoto

In a prime location in Kyoto, KABIN Taka provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

C
CHAEHYUN
From
South Korea
1. staff 2. Cleanliness 3. large room 4. location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,115 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 175,784.11
1 night, 2 adults

KABIN Kyoto

Hotel in Kyoto

Conveniently located in Kyoto, KABIN Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

C
Crystal
From
United States
Very modern and clean. Staff was very friendly and attentive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,628 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 219,682.26
1 night, 2 adults

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Hotel in Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and with Kyoto Station reachable within a 11-minute walk, Dusit Thani Kyoto provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

W
Wenyi
From
United Kingdom
Everything is just perfectly setup. Staff are very helpful and kind. The hotel is English speakers friendly as well. I enjoyed the stay very much, will definitely book it again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,654 reviews
Fri, Jun 5 – Sat, Jun 6
Price from
AR$ 550,858.20
1 night, 2 adults

ASAI Kyoto Shijo

Hotel in Kyoto

In a prime location in the center of Kyoto, ASAI Kyoto Shijo provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

J
Juanita
From
Colombia
It was clean, nice location and beautiful. Nice breakfast and delicious food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,390 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 129,657.89
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Elite Terrace

Hotel in Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Elite Terrace provides accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
AEK2
From
United Kingdom
Great staff who gave good restaurant reccomendatiins. Would reccomend pre booking restaurants in kyoto. Taxi to the train station cost 1900 yen which would recommend over taking the bus if you have luggage as can get busy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,505 reviews
Fri, Jun 26 – Sat, Jun 27
Price from
AR$ 322,390.67
1 night, 2 adults

THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi

Hotel in Kyoto

Attractively set in Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi has a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

B
Bianca
From
Spain
I’m so glad we found this hotel, it was the perfect place for us to stay in Kyoto. We slept super well and the room was very spacious. It felt cozy and homely and we liked the lounge and free snacks a lot too! The staff spoke great English and were very friendly. We were sad to leave!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,141 reviews
Fri, Jun 5 – Sat, Jun 6
Price from
AR$ 119,696.89
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,278 reviews

Attractively located in Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,817 reviews

Ideally set in the center of Kyoto, ALA HOTEL KYOTO has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,279 reviews

Well set in the center of Kyoto, Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho is within 1.1 miles of Kyoto Station and 1.1 miles of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,560 reviews

Featuring a fitness center, a restaurant as well as a bar, THE BLOSSOM KYOTO is located in the center of Kyoto, a 14-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews

Attractively located in Kyoto, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto has air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,704 reviews

Conveniently set in the center of Kyoto, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,807 reviews

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Shijo is ideally located in the center of Kyoto, and has a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,065 reviews

Conveniently located in the center of Kyoto, HOTEL RINGS KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews

Well located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, Tabist kiki HOTEL KYOTO Sanjo Takakura is located a 16-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 0.9 miles from Gion Shijo Station and a 16-minute walk...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,332 reviews

Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Wander Kyoto Nanajo is located a 9-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.1 miles from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,360 reviews

Attractively set in the center of Kyoto, Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji has buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,581 reviews

IMU HOTEL KYOTO is located in Kyoto, 5-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma Metro Station and Hankyu Karasuma Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, KIORI Exec Muromachi is located a 18-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 0.9 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.1 miles...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews

Well situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu is located a 11-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 0.7 miles from Gion Shijo Station and a 18-minute walk from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews

Located within a 11-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 miles of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Terrace Kiyomizu Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Ideally located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, ITOSHI Kyoto Inn 二条城 is located a 16-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 0.9 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews

Comfortable Accommodations: Kyoto ITOYA Hotel Mon in Kyoto offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi and a work desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,735 reviews

In a prime location in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi is located a 3-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 0.7 miles from Shoren-in Temple and a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

Located in Kyoto, within a 10-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.8 miles of Gion Shijo Station, Kyoto Kiyomizu Machiya NAGOMI has a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 728 reviews

Located in the Shimogyo Ward district in Kyoto, WAYFARER Shin offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

Ideally located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, KABIN Gion - formerly KABIN Minamiza is located a 2-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, 0.6 miles from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and a 16-minute...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews

Gion Misen provides rooms in Kyoto near Heian Shrine and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a concierge service and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Conveniently set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa is located a 4-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, 0.7 miles from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and a 19-minute walk from...

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From AR$ 346,749.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
We enjoyed the private onsen in our room, it was very relaxing to soak while watching Biwa Lake and the city. The futons were very comfortable, I find they are better than western style mattress and beds. I failed to realise the hotel has a free shuttle bus you can summon so on our first night we trekked all the way from Ogoto-onsen station to the hotel uphill with our luggages. It's good cardio but I'd rather not do that again with luggages. The staff were very surprised we made it all the way on foot. Another bonus thing I liked, apart from how friendly and helpful the staff are, they are the only hotel so far to bring our luggage up to our room. Also the staff who drives the shuttle bus was waiting for us at the station at night without us calling, because he asked in the morning what time we will be back. The breakfast was very fresh, unfortunately I don't think really traditional Japanese food is our cup of tea. We thought the same at a different hotel as well so keep in mind if you are eating at this hotel and traditional Japanese food is not your palate. They have a small souvenir store that will come in handy. Unfortunately we did not get to try out the public baths. We would gladly visit this place again if we are in the area. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Guest review byOlivea
Australia
From AR$ 213,250.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
The hotel was super easy to find and is located in a beautiful area right by the lake. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was good with everything required for a wonderful start to the day. It is a short walk to the old part of the town which is worth visiting. We were very happy with the size of our room and it was very quiet and clean. We would definitely stay there again.
Guest review bySharon
Japan
From AR$ 346,749.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
An amazing property with Michelin level meals, outstanding customer service from the staff, wonderful facilities and views. We will definitely be back here again in the future. This is an authentic onsen. The baths are amazing and the hotel also has pop ups that support local vendors.
Guest review byRoy
United States
From AR$ 104,900.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
- I could get all requests from hotel that I asked before. - View from the room is stunning. - Breakfast is good. - Hotel's beach is excellent, nice view, could walk along the beach. - Very peaceful hotel.
Guest review byNarakaew
Thailand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
The location was right across from the castle and close to the station, the staff were very friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast was phenomenal! I’ll be thinking about that breakfast for a while
Guest review byKelsey
United States
From AR$ 273,196.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews
Fantastic place n beautiful view facing to Biwa lake. The view is stunning! Staff is vry polite, helpful n friendly . Especially Miss Hoang Thi Minh Chau, Thanks for your fantastic customer service ❣️
Guest review byVanille bear
Singapore
From AR$ 366,012.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews
Wow! Such an amazing stay! Great experience with a private onsen in front of the lake. The room was very beautiful Japanese styled, and super clean. The breakfast was one of the best we had!
Guest review byYonatan
Israel
From AR$ 100,697.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews
Staff are exceptional. Helpful, Great Service Mind, Room is good. Also has a supermarket that has everything you need only 1 min. walk.
Guest review byRompruek
Thailand
From AR$ 96,494.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Although it was built in the 1990s, this hotel is actually really value-for-money. Good for a short getaway.
Guest review byEu Shawn
Singapore
From AR$ 288,957.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
The view was amazing, we rode the ferry ride nearby as well it was just a very good experience overall
Guest review byJonathan
Indonesia
From AR$ 124,339.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,380 reviews
The lake view from our room on 32/F is spectacular. The room is big and comfortable.
Guest review byJennifer
Canada
From AR$ 92,816.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
The staff was very helpful! Breakfast was great!
Guest review byHiromi
United States

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

The street the hotel is in is beautiful.

The street the hotel is in is beautiful. There's lots to see and do nearby. You can go to the lake. There's a couple of really amazing cafés and restaurants nearby. The locals really want you to try and spend time in their town competing with Kyoto can't be easy, but it's well worth spending a day exploring Otsu.
Guest review byStephanie
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Hikone is mostly a student town with the castle, and close...

Hikone is mostly a student town with the castle, and close to the largest lake - Lake Biwa. The sports complex is pretty nice and cool too. I recommend coming here during Sakura for the castle or even snow fall. 1-2 days is enough for a stop for sure.
Guest review byTanya
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Beautiful town, loved the shops, quiet places.

Beautiful town, loved the shops, quiet places. Had dinner at a wonderful little place with great noodles in soup, gracious chef. There were no places for early breakfast, so ultimately went to the train station which was out of our way and found a place that opened at 9am.
Guest review bySusan
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We were cycling around Lake Biwa and I was deciding between...

We were cycling around Lake Biwa and I was deciding between to stop overnight in Makino or Takashima. The area is very windy and somehow there was a lot of cars passing this street where the accommodation is located. There is no convenient store, 2 restaurants nearby and a local sake brewery. There wasn’t much to walk around for us. The accommodation is fantastic, we couldn’t ask for more.
Guest review byWai Leng
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Moriyama sits on Lake Biwa with great access to both east...

Moriyama sits on Lake Biwa with great access to both east and west side, across the Biwako Ohashi bridge. Though Moriyama itself is very urbanized, there are many traditional villages surrounding the town such as Omihachiman. Overall, the Lake Biwa area is severely underrated and tourists should definitely consider to go!
Guest review byMiguel
Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Maibara is a great 'gateway' location for basecamp if you're...

Maibara is a great 'gateway' location for basecamp if you're exploring Kansai [ie less expensive lodging than staying in Kyoto or Osaka] utilizing the shinkansen. If you're a first-timer in Japan and hoping to hit scenic historic sites, you should especially consider it; access to Nagahama Castle and Hikone Castle is super easy [and both are off-the-beaten path where foreign tourists are concerned [if you're at either mid-week, even in 'high' season (ie cherry blossom or autumn leaf viewing), you'll like encounter few foreign tourists], but quick walks from main local JR stations] *Photos attached are @ Hikone Castle, 1 station south of Maibara station; about a 10 minute walk from Hikone Station]
Guest review byAdam
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

A quiet little town, a great place to visit to avoid the...

A quiet little town, a great place to visit to avoid the crowds of tourists. Make sure to take the rope-way to the top of Mount Hachiman for a breathtaking view of Lake Biwa and the surrounding area. Also a good place to try out the local Omi beef, one of Japan's top quality wagyu beef brands.
Guest review byMatheus
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Enjoy the 1st day in Kyoto.

Enjoy the 1st day in Kyoto. Do the Hop On Hop Off bus (both Blue and Red Lines), which stops at all the major sites. Then train to Otsu for relaxing stay at Lake Biwa. Go on a sightseeing / luncheon cruise or organised trips - example the cable car at Sakamoto. Plenty of places to eat including 36th floor of Lake Biwa Otsu Princess Hotel with great views.
Guest review byGregory Fortuin
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Hikone is a pleasant place, but not one you should plan a...

Hikone is a pleasant place, but not one you should plan a trip around. Possibly best for a day trip. The atmosphere and climate is reminiscent of small cities in New England. The lake is pleasant, but if you're interested in kayaking you should try towns on the western shore of the lake, even though they're more expensive resort towns. Hikone castle is obviously the reason to come here, but there are a few nice local restaurants as well. Other than that, it's mostly auto shops and people revving the engines of their souped-up cars every night.
Guest review byPeter
Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Nagahama is great place for renting a bike and cycling...

Nagahama is great place for renting a bike and cycling around. We got e-bikes from rent place near station. Museums are good - take the Nagahama museum pass for 2 days. Shops, boutiques and restaurants are open around 11-16. No much hope to find any place where to dinner in the evening. Luckily there is a grocery shop in Station, and they have good sushi, onigiri and gyoza selection. For breakfast there is 1 cafe in the station, and very lovely Sheep cafe (opens at 11, fluffy pancakes and cafe to eat in). Anegawa onsen was very good as we were in Nagahama when it was very cold outside.
Guest review byPiret
Estonia