When choosing accommodation in Kyoto, you can first confirm the transportation to and from the airport or Osaka. Those taking JR West will give priority to hotels around Kyoto Station; those taking private railways such as Hankyu and Keihan can choose Shijo Omiya, Karasuma, Kawaramachi, etc. If you take the Limousine Bus, you can choose to go near a station along the Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line. The next step is to further select suitable accommodation types based on your budget and preferences!
➡️Which type do you want to choose? How to choose the type of accommodation in Kyoto
Kyoto is Japan's most famous ancient cultural capital and a popular spot for cherry blossom and maple viewing. Most hotels are infused with the design elements of the ancient capital. Coupled with Kyoto's strict building regulations and appearance regulations, Kyoto's accommodations are full of richness from the inside out. Ancient capital style.
- Five-star hotels: Kyoto has the largest number of international luxury hotel brands in Japan, combining long history, culture and architectural style. Most of them adopt low-key and calm designs, but they are absolutely luxurious |㊙️Five-star hotel booking guide
- Serviced apartments: Kyomachiya provides a home accommodation experience, but the sound insulation is not good and most of them have single bathrooms. Chain brand serviced apartments provide a choice with good comfort and convenience｜㊙️ Service Apartment Reservation Guide
- Business chains: The largest number of business hotels are gathered in front of Kyoto Station, followed by the Shijo Karasuma Station area where the Kyoto Subway and Hankyu Kyoto Line intersect, providing a large number of choices with stable quality |㊙️Business chain hotel booking guide
- Youth hostels: There are many uniquely designed youth hostels in Kyoto. They use wooden building materials and unique space planning to provide cheap and stylish design accommodation with Kyoto style |㊙️Cheap Youth Hostel Booking Guide
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▲ The most accommodation options are gathered along the Kyoto Railway Station, especially at Kyoto Station, Shijo Omiya, Shijo Kawaramachi and other stations.
✅Five-star hotels: Kyoto’s latest luxury accommodation
There are about 40 five-star accommodation hotels in Kyoto. On average, only 1-2 five-star hotels are opened each year. Except for high-end services and facilities, the location is not won by convenient transportation, but the demand is the landscape and living environment, with nearby well-known attractions. The advantages.
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Dusit Thani Hotel Kyoto. Dusit Thani Kyoto
Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Opening on September 2023, 9, Thailand’s Dusit International Group continues toKyoto Shijo ASAIThe second location was designed by PIA Interior in Thailand.
- There are a total of 147 rooms and suites. The rooms are unified into a space of 40 square meters and adopt a modern Japanese design style integrating Thai elements.
- The atrium is designed as a classic Japanese garden, with a Thai restaurant, Japanese teahouse and snack bar, a 24-hour gym and an indoor heated swimming pool.
- The design integrates the cultural elements of the ancient capitals of Thailand and Japan, and many Thai characteristic elements are also introduced in catering, spa, and services.
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Banyan Tree Hotel Kyoto Nijo City Banyan Tree. Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto Banyan Tree Group
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 5 stars
- Total number of rooms: 25
- Opening year: 2022
Hotel Willows Kyoto Nijo City officially opened for business on June 2022, 6, becoming the world's first base of the Yuelius Hotel brand under Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. The newly built 17-storey building provides 4 guest rooms and 24 palace suite, with a four-season garden and a superb view overlooking Nijo Castle.
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Okura Hotel Kyoto Okazaki Residence. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 5 stars
- Total number of rooms: 60
- Opening year: 2022
Kyoto Okura Hotel Okazaki Bettei opened for business on January 2022, 1, and is positioned to open in 20Kyoto Hotel OkuraThe annex is located near the Jinjie Guangming Temple in Kyoto. It is a 4-storey building built in Xinxin. It provides 52 rooms and 8 suites. The hotel does not allow children under the age of 12 to stay. There are restaurants, lounges, social rooms and gyms in the museum. French cuisine with a fusion of Kyoto features.
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Fauchon Hotel Kyoto
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 5 stars
- Total number of rooms: 59
- Opening year: 2021
FAUCHON L'Hôtel Kyoto officially opened on March 2021, 3. The FAUCHON dessert brand from Paris, France, became the first overseas base after the founding hotel in Paris. It is close to the busy Shijo Kawaramachi business district. , Facing the beautiful Kamogawa waterfront scenery.
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ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 5 stars
- Total number of rooms: 114
- Opening year: 2021
Luxe Kyoto officially opened for business on September 2021, 9, becoming the first base of the LXR hotel and resort brand in Asia and the first base of Hilton Hotels Group in Kyoto.Luxor Kyoto is located in the Yingfeng and Ziye areas in the north district of Kyoto. The neighbor next door is the famous Aman Kyoto.
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✅Design Hotel: Boutique hotel with unique style
TOU Hotel Kyoto Nishitoin・hotel tou nishinotoin kyoto by withceed
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 4 stars
- Total number of rooms: 121
- Opening year: 2021
The TOU Hotel Kyoto Nishidongin opened on April 2021, 4. It is located between the Higashi Honganji Temple and the Nishi Honganji Temple in front of Kyoto Station. The interior layout integrates elements such as round tables, strange rocks, and tree planting. Cafe & bar oku is set up in the reception hall on the first floor, which combines cafes, bars, restaurants and libraries. The basement floor is a Japanese-style large bath space, equipped with laundry room and smoking room.
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Ace Hotel Kyoto. Ace Hotel Kyoto
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 4 stars
- Total number of rooms: 213
- Opening year: 2020
Ace Hotel Kyoto opened for business on June 2020, 6. The American Ace Hotel brand is the first brand base in Asia. Kengo Kuma designed the architectural exterior design. It is located near Karasuma Oike subway station, combining the old Kyoto Central Telephone Office and the 11th floor The new building is high-rise, and the rooms are in a Japanese minimalist style. There is a green garden between the old and new buildings. There are many restaurants and retail stores on the first floor. Non-resident guests can also come here to browse and enjoy coffee or meals. .
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Kyoto Bannister Hotel. Hotel Banister Kyoto
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 5 stars
- Total number of rooms: 10
- Opening year: 2018
✅Serviced apartments: the best accommodation brand for families with children
In the downtown area of Kyoto, there are two emerging chain serviced apartment brands, Mimaru and MONday Apart, both of which provide Japanese-style apartments with at least four people, and apartment accommodation with living room and dining space. Equipped with a washing and drying integrated machine, it provides the convenience of home space and equipment, which is very suitable for the long-term accommodation needs of parent-child families.
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Serviced apartment brand: MIMARU·Happy Home
- MIMARU SUITES Kyoto:Kyoto Shijo(2021)｜Kyoto Central(2023)
- MIMARU Kyoto:Nijo Castle, Kyoto(2018)｜Shinmachi Sanjo(2018)｜Nishitoin Takatsuji(2019)｜Kyoto Station(2019)｜Karasuma Oike North(2019)｜Kawaramachi Gojo(2019)
MIMARU took the lead in setting up a base in Tokyo in 2018, and expanded its base to Kyoto and Osaka in the same year. In 2021, MIMARU Suites sub-brand will be launched. MIMARU's "MI" is derived from the Japanese word for "everyone", and "MARU" means "accommodation" in Japanese. The brand logo is inspired by the word "XNUMX" in the origin of the word "world", so that guests and friends and family from all over the world can be welcomed. Co-living is the brand concept.
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Service apartment brand: Minn your second home・明your second home
- Minn Kyoto:Nijo Castle(2023)｜Gion(2023)｜Sanjo(2023)｜Shimizu Gojo(2023)
SQUEEZE Inc. was founded in September 2014. With the concept of "stay tuned" welcome back, SQUEEZE Inc. launched three series of brands: Minn, Theater and KARIO, which respectively include service apartments suitable for families, theater rooms equipped with projectors, and multi-room apartments. Temporary shelter and other design concepts.Among them, Minn your second home focuses on the apartment hotel type suitable for families and groups. The rooms are equipped with washing machines, kitchenettes, kitchenware and other equipment to provide clothing cleaning and cooking needs for long-term stays.
Service apartment brand: MONday Apart・Mandi Apartment
- MONday Apart:Kyoto Shichijohorikawa(2021)
Mandi Apartment is a brand new serviced apartment hotel brand founded in 2020. It is affiliated to JHAT Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo. MONday originates from the Japanese meaning of "MON | door", and seeks to experience the first door in Japan. It adopts Japanese-style space design to create a comfortable accommodation atmosphere with Japanese flavor.
Service apartment brand: TOKYU STAY・Tokyu Stay
- Tokyu Stay Kyoto:Kyoto Sakaiza(2018)｜Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma(2017)
TOKYU STAY is a hotel with the concept of "home plus hotel function". It belongs to the brand of Tokyu Resorts & Stays. The biggest feature is that the rooms are equipped with mini kitchens and washing machines. The accommodation options are suitable for medium and long-term residence, and the locations are all located around the stations with convenient transportation.
Service apartment brand: Stay SAKURA・Sakura Stay Hotel
- Stay SAKURA:Higashiyama Shirakawa|Nijo Four Seasons|Gion North|Kiyomizu Temple Gojo|Kyoto Festival|Nijoli Palace|Higashi Honganji Temple 1|Kyoto Station South Building 1|Kyoto Gyoen East|Shijo Karasuma|Suzaku Boulevard|raspberry
Stay JAPAN Co., Ltd. was founded in April 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It currently operates Stay SAKURA branded apartments and hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as various small villas and hotels on Miyako Island.
Service apartment brand: RESI STAY·Resi Stay Hotel
- RESI STAY:Hongan Residence|Fuya Town|Dongshan Sanjo Gold House|Nishijin|gojozaka|Nishiki|Lantern|Bunkakucho|cotorune|The KYOTO
RESI STAY Co., Ltd. specializes in serviced apartments in the Kyoto area, and launched the RESI STAY brand series of apartments. Each room is equipped with a complete kitchen and cooking utensils, each building has laundry facilities, a welcome counter, luggage storage and projector rental services. , You can check in in front of Kyoto Station, and use the self-checkout system when you check out. You can leave the key at the accommodation without going to the counter.
Service apartment brand: Citadines・Citadines Service Apartment
- Citadines:Kyoto Karasuma Gojo(2010)
The Citadines hotel brand is affiliated to Ascott, a subsidiary of CapitaLand Group in Singapore, which focuses on serviced apartment accommodation. Citadines and other serviced apartment brands, Citadines serviced apartments mainly focus on the dynamic and fashionable tourist class, providing a variety of city apartment accommodation options.
✅Chain business hotel: high number of rooms and stable quality
There are quite a lot of chain business brands stationed in Kyoto City, but each brand has not many strongholds. If you plan to go to the peak season for cherry blossom viewing and maple viewing, a chain business hotel with a large number of rooms is a good choice. It is recommended to choose the vicinity of Kyoto Station. Getting to and from Kansai International Airport is fast, and it's easy to get to the attractions with the Kyoto City Bus.
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Chain business hotel brand: APA Hotel・APA Hotel
- APA Villa:In front of Kyoto Station(2019)
- APA Hotel:Kyoto Station East(2019)｜Kyoto Station Horikawa Street(2019)｜In front of Kyoto Station(2019)｜Kyoto Station North(2017)
- APA Hotel Excellent:Kyoto Gion(2013)
APA Hotel is the largest chain business hotel brand in Japan. The number of hotel bases is the largest in Japan. Most of them are close to the elite areas around the station. It is easier to book a room during the tourist season. It provides star-rated hotel decoration and affordable accommodation prices, but the room space is small and The number of sockets is small and it is not suitable for carrying large suitcases.
Chain business hotel brand: Toyoko Inn・Toyoko Inn
- Toyoko Inn:Kyoto Nijo Castle South(2023)｜Gojo Omiya|Gojo Karasuma|Shijo Karasuma|Shijo Omiya
Toyoko Inn focuses on consistent room design, equipment and services, providing guests with a familiar and comfortable accommodation atmosphere. The base selects convenient transportation locations around the station and the airport. Some bases even provide free shuttle service and free breakfast when booking. It also makes the guests feel at ease.
Chain business hotel brand: UNIZO HOTEL·Unizo Hotel
- UNIZO HOTEL:Kyoto Karasuma Oike(2020)
- UNIZO INN: Kawaramachi Shijo (2017-2023)
UNIZO owns brands such as UNIZO HOTEL, UNIZO INN, UNIZO INN Express, etc. The public space adopts bright white tones, and the rooms have a warm beige atmosphere, emphasizing the security facilities of room card induction, and some bases have exclusive floors for women, which are very suitable for single women on business trips Check in with the tour.
Chain business hotel brand: Prince Smart Inn・Prince Smart Hotel
- Prince Smart Inn:Kyoto Sanjo(2022)｜Shijo Omiya, Kyoto(2021)
Prince Smart Inn is a brand new brand launched by Prince Hotel in 2020. With the design concept of "Simple & Stylish", it combines smartphone keys, face recognition, smart speakers, smart mirrors, service robots, electronic signboards, self-service Various smart devices, such as check-in and luggage storage machines, focus on the new generation of unmanned smart hotel services.
Chain business hotel brand: Richmond Hotel・Richmond Hotel
- Richmond Hotel Premier:Kyoto Shijo(2021)｜In front of Kyoto Station(2019)
Richmond Hotel has a stable and high-quality service level and is well received by guests. It uses local ingredients to serve breakfast. The breakfast has a variety of dishes and provides free welcome drinks. It will also provide differentiated services for local characteristics.
Chain business hotel brand: Hotel Wing International・WING International Hotel
- Hotel Wing International Premium WING International Premium Hotel:Kyoto Sanjo(2021)
- Hotel Wing International WING International Hotel:Kyoto Shijo Torimaru
Minacia (Minacia Co., Ltd.) was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It is mainly engaged in hotel and restaurant management. Its hotel brands are Tenza and Wing series. The Wing series is divided into Wing International Premium, Wing International Select, and Wing International. The three series, focusing on three levels: high-end, design and standard, feature nutritious breakfast with local ingredients, temporary work space, coin-operated washing machines and other features.
Chain business hotel brand: Sotetsu Fresa Inn・Sotetsu FRESA INN
- Sotetsu Fresa Inn：Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo(2022)｜Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo(2021)｜Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2017)｜Kyoto Hachijoguchi(2017)
- THE POCKET HOTEL：Kyoto Karasuma Gojo(2020)｜Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2018)
Sotetsu Hotels is the hotel business of Sotetsu Group. It is headquartered in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It started from the railway transportation business and has developed into logistics, real estate, hotels and other business fields. It owns Sotetsu FRESA INN, Sotetsu GRAND FRESA, Sotetsu FRESA INN is a affordable Japanese-style business hotel chain with a series of brand hotels such as Sotetsu Hotel, Xipleji, THE POCKET HOTEL, and Sunroute Hotel.
Chain business hotel brand: Hotel Route Inn・Luying Hotel
- Hotel Route Inn:In front of Kyoto Kameoka Station(2023)
Route Inn Group was founded in 1977. It owns Route Inn, Route Inn Grantia, ARK, Grandvrio and other brand series. Route Inn focuses on positioning itself as an affordable chain business hotel. It is equipped with large baths and gyms in many data points. , providing a variety of room types suitable for single persons and families, most of which are located in the transportation centers of various cities.
Chain business hotel brand: Comfort HOTEL·Comfort Hotel
- Comfort Hotel：Kyoto Toji Temple(2021)｜Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2021)｜Kyoto Horikawa Gojo(2021)
Comfort HOTEL is affiliated to Choice Hotels International. It has established bases in major tourist cities in Japan. It adopts a non-smoking policy throughout the building, and also provides free breakfast and luggage storage services before and after check-in.
Chain business hotel brand: M's Hotel
- M's Hotel Grand：京都(2014)
- M's Hotel：京都(2021)｜Nijo Castle Oike(2020)｜Sanjo Omiya(2019)｜Three Kingdoms|Five long knife cuts(2019)｜Gojo Odawara|京都|Kyoto Station Kitsuya(2019)｜Kyoto Station Kasuga(2019)｜Kyoto Station Taruya
- M's EST Hotel：seven(2021)｜Kyoto Station South(2018)｜Shijo Karasuma
- M's PLUS Hotel：Shijo Omiya(2017)
- M's Inn:Higashiyama(2016)
- other:Pagon(2021)｜Kyoto Shichijo
Hotel M's Co. was established in May 2014. It specializes in operating affordable hotels of Kyoto chain brands and provides hotel accommodation options at youth hostel prices.
✅Cheap capsule hotel: plenty of rooms and cheap prices
Capsule hotels that were originally designed for workers who missed the last bus, are geared toward increasing space and diversifying room types. With the gradual improvement of public spaces and facilities, they can be included as accommodation options when backpacking in Kyoto. Capsule hotels offer large-scale delivery. Luggage space.During the cherry blossom viewing season, large luggage can also be stored in hotels in Osaka that provide luggage storage, or even directly in the station lockers. It is a good practice to carry a backpack to visit the scenic spots in Kyoto and spend the night.
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Kyoto Millennium Capsule Hotel. The Millennials Kyoto
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Total number of rooms: 87
- Opening year: 2017
- Place of stay: Shijo Kawaramachi
Millennial Capsule Hotels in京都,Fukuoka,ShibuyaThere are bases in the three places. The capsules are divided into female-only and male-female mixed types. The interior is equipped with liftable beds to improve space efficiency. There is even a theater room type equipped with an 80-inch projection screen. The museum is equipped with a shared kitchen equipped with various electrical appliances. .andwork co-working space with photocopier, shared telephone and meeting room services.
Anshin no Yado luxury capsule hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasumakan. Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Premier Resort Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Total number of rooms: 240
- Opening year: 2018
- Accommodation: Shijo Karasuma Station
Anxin no Yado luxury capsule hotel currently has bases in Tokyo and Kyoto. Shijo Karasuma is currently the only base in Kyoto. It provides male/female only capsule areas, as well as single-person luxury capsules and female-only four-person dormitory capsules, focusing on luxury Space and complete equipment, provide various rest spaces and entertainment equipment, set up rest spaces such as restaurants, large baths and comic reading areas, and provide various beverages and accessories for free.
➡️Which room type is suitable for you? Quickly understand the classification of hotel room types
Room types in Japanese hotels can be divided into two categories: "bed configuration" and "equipment level." Room types are usually named by combining the two criteria. Knowing the classification of room types in advance can quickly filter out the room type that suits you.
- When selecting the "bed configuration" of the room type, the number of people and relationships are taken into consideration. The Hollywood twin-bed room type is most suitable for a family of three. Connecting rooms are a good choice when you want to take care of your elders or teenagers nearby. If you want to accommodate small children at home, Huanxin, just look for the family room type with bunk beds.
- When screening the "equipped level" of a room type, consider the depth of your pocket. If you are traveling during the day, choosing a regular room is enough; if you spend a lot of time in the hotel and have work needs, the executive room will be your first choice; if you want To enjoy the space and comfort of home, suites and apartments are good choices.
✅Room types are classified according to bed configuration and number of guests
- Single Room: Equipped with a single bed, it is a room type that is provided for one person.
- Semi-Double Room: Usually equipped with a small single bed 120-140 cm wide, allowing two people to stay together, but it is more suitable for one adult, one child, or business people traveling.
- Double Room: Equipped with a double bed, but the double bed has different sizes such as Standard, Queen, King, etc. Please pay special attention when booking a room.
- Twin Room: Equipped with two single beds, it can accommodate two adults. Some room types will be equipped with two semi-double beds, which can even accommodate a family of two adults and two children.
- Hollywood Room Hollywood Twin Room: Two single beds combined, available in both single-bed double rooms and twin-bed double rooms, suitable for a family of three.
- Double/Twin Room with Extra Bed: The room is equipped with an extra sofa bed (Sofa bed), rollaway bed (Rollaway Bed) or push-pull bed (Push-Pull Bed), allowing three adults to stay together.
- Triple Room: Provides three single beds, or a double bed and a single bed, and can accommodate three people.
- Bunk Room Family room: equipped with at least one bunk room with bunk beds, suitable for children who like loft beds. If paired with a double bed, it is suitable for a family of four.
- Connecting Rooms: Two rooms are connected by a door. When the connecting door is closed, it can be used as a general room or suite. When it is opened, it can be used by groups and families.
✅Room type classification according to room equipment and service level
- Standard Room Standard Room: The most basic room type in the entire hotel. It usually has the smallest space and the best equipment.
- Superior Room: An upgraded version of a standard room, usually with slightly larger space and additional facilities or services.
- Deluxe Room: The highest-level room type in the entire hotel, with the largest space and the most complete equipment.
- Executive Room/Club Room: An upgraded version of a deluxe room with access to the executive lounge, usually located on a high floor or on an exclusive executive or club floor.
- Universal Room: Each hotel will be equipped with at least one accessible room with a bathroom space that can be accessed by wheelchairs.
- Studio single-room suite: an upgraded version of a general guest room, usually equipped with a small kitchen and dining table. The large space will also be equipped with sofas, washing machines and other equipment.
- Suite: The bedroom and living room each have separate compartments, usually equipped with a kitchenette, and can also be divided into multiple levels such as standard, superior, luxury, and executive just like the guest room.
- One Bedroom Suite: It is positioned as a service apartment. The bedroom and living room have separate compartments. It is equipped with complete kitchen equipment and dining table, and is usually equipped with a washing machine.
- Presidential Suite: The highest-level room type in the entire hotel, usually with spacious living room and dining room space, and even a small meeting room space.
