Discover the Best Places to Stay in Kyoto
Kyoto offers a diverse range of neighborhoods with accommodation to suit all budgets. Whether you're traveling with family or as a couple, you'll need to decide between staying in a traditional Japanese guesthouse with shared bathrooms and futon mats, or opting for a Western-style hotel.
The most convenient place to stay is downtown Kyoto, which is within walking distance to numerous restaurants, shops, and public transportation. A top luxury hotel in this area is the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto, ideal for first-time visitors.
Other good areas to consider are Southern and Northern Higashiyama, Kyoto Station, and Central Kyoto, which offer a variety of budget and mid-range accommodations.
Learn more with our list of the best places to stay in Kyoto.
1. Arashiyama Benkai
![Arashiyama Benkai](/media/japan-kyoto-places-to-stay-arashiyama-benkai-kyoto.jpg)
Arashiyama Benkai is a top luxury hotel in the city, offering family-friendly rooms with traditional Japanese style, including tatami floors and futon mats. Some rooms have shared baths, while others have en suite facilities, and there's an on-site restaurant.
2. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
![The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto](/media/japan-kyoto-places-to-stay-the-ritz-carlton-kyoto.jpg)
Located downtown, the Ritz-Carlton combines modern and traditional Japanese design, with spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy high-end amenities, two restaurants, a pool, and an ESPA spa.
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3. Hotel Kanra Kyoto
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This luxury boutique hotel features a unique modern style with Japanese elements. Rooms vary from loft style to those with wood floors and soaking tubs. The hotel is centrally located and offers electric-assist bicycle rentals.
4. Hiiragiya
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Hiiragiya, established in 1818, is a traditional Japanese inn in Central Kyoto. It offers quintessential Japanese rooms and includes two Kyoto-style Kaiseki meals.
5. Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto
![Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto](/media/japan-kyoto-places-to-stay-villa-sanjo-muromachi-kyoto.jpg)
Located centrally, Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto is a mid-range Western-style guesthouse with modern amenities. It's ideal for couples, especially the two-floor suite with a spiral staircase.
6. Hokkaikan Ohanabo
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Close to Kyoto Station, Hokkaikan Ohanabo is a mid-range traditional inn with tidy ryokan rooms and options for communal breakfast and Kaiseki-style dinners.
7. Motonago
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Motonago offers an authentic Japanese inn experience in central Kyoto, with traditional rooms and included breakfast and Kaiseki-style dinner.
8. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa
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This mid-range hotel near Kyoto Station offers family-friendly rooms and suites, a breakfast buffet, and traditional Japanese bathhouses.
9. Luck You Kyoto
![Luck You Kyoto](/media/japan-kyoto-places-to-stay-luck-you-kyoto.jpg)
Luck You Kyoto is a mid-range guesthouse with traditional rooms, included breakfast, an indoor garden, and bike rentals.
10. Ryokan Yamazaki
![Ryokan Yamazaki](/media/japan-kyoto-places-to-stay-ryokan-yamazaki.jpg)
Located near temples, Ryokan Yamazaki is a traditional inn with rooms featuring tatami floors and futon beds, with optional breakfast and Kaiseki dinners.
11. Fujitaya Bnb
![Fujitaya Bnb](/media/japan-kyoto-places-to-stay-fujitaya.bnb_.jpg)
Fujitaya Bnb is a budget-friendly guesthouse in a quiet area, offering traditional rooms with shared bathrooms and a communal kitchen.
12. Piece Hostel Sanjo
![Piece Hostel Sanjo](/media/japan-kyoto-places-to-stay-piece-hostel-sanjo.jpg)
For budget travelers, Piece Hostel Sanjo provides dorm beds or private rooms, free Wi-Fi, a guest kitchen, and bike rentals.
13. Miru Kyoto Nishiki
![Photo Source: Miru Kyoto Nishiki](/media/japan-kyoto-top-places-to-stay-miru-kyoto-nishiki.jpg)
Miru Kyoto Nishiki is a lifestyle hotel with a local design influence and Western-style rooms, featuring amenities like a hot tub and 24-hour front desk.
14. BnA Alter Museum
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BnA Alter Museum offers a unique stay near Kyoto's cultural hub, with amenities like a hot tub, evening entertainment, and free Wi-Fi.