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Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. The hotel was located at the most beautiful place. I could gladly live in that neighborhood.

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9.4
Superb
2,692 reviews
Price from
€ 178
per night

Luck You Kyoto 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property. Easy to reach by public transport, quiet neighbourhood. The Ryokan itself is really nice and traditional, with a lovely small garden, the staff war very kind. The japanese and western style breakfast buffet was also great. Can absolutely recommend!

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9.4
Superb
1,218 reviews
Price from
€ 129
per night

Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set within less than 1 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto, Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. Guests staying at this ryokan have access to a balcony. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Very nice, clean room and spacious bath tub, which is nice to have after exploring Kyoto all day. The owners are friendly and prepare a delicious and filling breakfast, during which you may be greeted by the cats that also live there.

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9.7
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
€ 73
per night

海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海

Ine

Located in Ine, 16 km from Manai Shrine and 16 km from Motoise Kono Shrine, 海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 17 km from Daijyouji Temple. The ryokan offers parking on-site, a hot tub and full-day security. Absolutely amazing ryokan in the most beautiful village. Our best and most amazing stay in Japan. The dinner and breakfast were superb. The confort was out of this world and the host was so nice and attentive. Absolutely recommend!

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9.7
Exceptional
116 reviews
Price from
€ 120
per night

祇園の宿 杏花

Gion, Kyoto

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 祇園の宿 杏花 is located in Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms. The staff at the hotel were extremely helpful and friendly, the design of the place was impeccable and cultural with a modern twist

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9.4
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
€ 201
per night

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. 4 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodation located 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and offers an open-air bath and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features a hot tub and luggage storage space. The staff at the property was super helpful.

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9.1
Superb
266 reviews
Price from
€ 725
per night

Ishibekoji Muan 5 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Located within less than 1 km of Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ishibekoji Muan provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The 5-star ryokan features garden views and is 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Shoren-in Temple is 1.1 km from the ryokan and Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.9 km away. Staff efficient and very friendly. Every request was catered for with a smile. The room and its facilities, especially the wet room, were outstanding.

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9.6
Exceptional
215 reviews
Price from
€ 210
per night

Gion Oyado Kikutani 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star accommodation in Kyoto and features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. Rooms are very comfortable, in the bath you have a bathtub that is really joyful. Staff was very nice as well. I enjoyed the hotels japenese style breakfast first day but on the second day me and my gf are kinda bored of eating fish on the breakfast so they gave us a coupon that covered our breakfast at the coffe 100 m away from the hotel. I can recommend. Location is also 8-10 minutes away from GION district.

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9.4
Superb
457 reviews
Price from
€ 125
per night

明和荘Mei Wa Inn

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

In the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Heian Shrine, 明和荘Mei Wa Inn features a garden and a washing machine. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. The host was absolutely helpful in planning my itinerary for the short stay. I loved everything about the Inn. It's a little far from the main Kyoto station, but bus rides are very easily available. Good value for money with all the amenities provided.

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9.5
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
€ 73
per night

Auberge AZABU 4 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The lovely owners and staff have a personal approach which was exceptionally pleasant. You can feel that every detail has been carefully thought of. The rooms are very clean, designed in traditional and modern way at the same time, in quiet location.The dinner prepared by the chef in front of us as well as the breakfast were absolutely outstanding. It has been an ultimate japanese experience. Thank you so much. Hope we will meet again.

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9.5
Exceptional
326 reviews
Price from
€ 221
per night

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