In recent years, with the craze for cherry blossom viewing and maple viewing and traditional urban characteristics, Kyoto has seen a large increase in newly opened accommodations. Originally, the difficulty in finding a room during the peak tourist season can be somewhat alleviated. However, reservations during the peak tourist season in Kyoto must be made in advance. You must double check before departure. During the peak season when it is difficult to find a room, if you have a limited budget or fewer choices, it is recommended to try chain business hotels such as APA.
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Capella Kyoto
Kyoto Hilton Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
≡ STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
HANARE by Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sanjo
Hiwa STAY Kyoto Kamogawa
Apartment Hotel Mandy Kyoto Gojo
Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station North
Heinna Hotel Kyoto Gojo Karasuma Premium
2026｜A summary of newly opened hotels in Kyoto
What kind of hotel would you like to stay at? Various newly opened accommodation types in Kyoto
Starting from October 2018, 10, Kyoto followed Tokyo and Osaka to levy an accommodation tax. Hotels, inns or B&Bs must be levied according to the room price, up to a maximum of 1 yen per night. Kyoto has also ushered in an explosion of new hotels opening for many years. During this period, not only international luxury hotel brands entered Kyoto in a large scale, but also many emerging chains of affordable hotels and serviced apartments in Japan, with a large number and diverse choices.
- Luxury Hotels: Kyoto is the first choice for many international luxury hotel brands to enter Kansai. The latest opening options includeImperial Hotel Kyoto(2026),Capella Kyoto(2026),Kyoto Hilton Hotel(2024),Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto(2024),Six Senses Kyoto(2024),Hotel Dusitanli Kyoto(2023) etc.｜Five-star hotel reservation guide
- International chains: Mid-range star-rated hotel brands under international hotel groups have also entered Kyoto one after another, with the latest opening being the Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station (2026).Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2025),DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kyoto Station(2024),KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle(2023),DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama(2023) and other choices.
- Boutique design: Kyoto boutique hotels are able to showcase the traditional characteristics of Kyoto. The latest opening options includeKiori Selected Shinmachi Street(2025),Kiori Hotel Takakura(2025),Xizhi Hotel Higashitoin-dori(2025),YUGEN Kyoto Shijo(2025),Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier(2024),Hotel Kyoto Shijo Honju(2024),Kyoto Sanjo Hotel Kyoto(2024),Hotel Kyoto Arashiyama Koju(2024),Kyoto Okura Hotel Okazaki Residence(2023),Hotel Rouge Kyoto Nijo(2023), THE GENERAL Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi (2023), THE GENERAL Kyoto Foguangji Shinmachi (2023), etc.
- Service apartments: Kyoto has many characteristic machiya houses and chain brand service apartments. The latest opening options includeHANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo(2025),Apartment Hotel Mandy Kyoto Gojo(2025),≡ STITCH HOTEL KYOTO(2025),Minn Gion Kamogawa(2025),Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station North(2025),KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle(2024),Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station Kamogawa(2024),Minn Shijo Omiya(2024),Hiwa STAY Kyoto Kamogawa(2024) etc.｜Service Apartment Reservation Guide
- Business hotels: There are many chain business hotels along the Kyoto subway. The latest opening options areKiori Light Travel Muromachi Street(2025),Five pieces of light travel clothing(2025),Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2025),Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo(2025),R&B Hotel Washington Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit(2025),Heinna Hotel Kyoto Gojo Karasuma Premium(2024),The OneFive Kyoto Shijo(2024),Four Points by Sheraton Express Kyoto Oike(2024),Rothschild Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo(2024),Rothschild Hotel Kyoto Toji(2023),insomnia Hotel Kyoto Oike(2023),ASAI Hotel Kyoto Shijo(2023),RIHGA Plaza Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2023),Hilton Garden Inn Shijo Karasuma(2022), Sotetsu FRESA INN Kyoto Shimizu Gojo (2022), etc.｜Business chain reservation strategy
- Youth hostels: the latest openings includeLifeMax Hostel in front of Kyoto Station(2025),Smart Place Inn Shijo Omiya Higashi(2025),Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Horikawa(2025),Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijo Castle Horikawa(2025),Smart Place Inn Shijo-Omiya Station(2024),Smart Place Inn Nijojo-mae Station(2024),Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya(2024) etc.｜Youth hostel and capsule hotel booking guide
- Kyoto Machiya: The newest ones areNazuna, Nishi Honganji Temple, Kyoto(2025) etc.
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Luxury Hotel: A high-end hotel that showcases Japanese style
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
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Looking for the ultimate in unparalleled luxury in Kyoto? The Imperial Hotel Kyoto, opening on March 5, 2026, is the perfect choice! Located in the heart of Gion, the hotel is a renovated version of the Yasaka Kaikan, a cultural property built in 1936. With only 55 guest rooms, it is the first hotel in the brand to incorporate tatami design, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with impeccable service. Adjacent to Yasaka Shrine, guests can easily experience the charm of the ancient capital on a short walk. It is ideal for luxury travelers seeking ultimate privacy and a deep immersion in Gion's culture.
- Imperial Hotel makes its debut in Kyoto, revitalizing cultural properties and restoring the splendor of Gion:The Imperial Hotel, a top-tier brand, makes its debut in Kyoto, transforming the historic Yasaka Kaikan into a luxury hotel. The building retains its solemn 1936 facade and blends into the historical landscape of Gion, emphasizing an extraordinary sense of prestige and home-like comfort.
- For the first time, tatami rooms have been introduced, and three flagship suites exude an elegant style:The hotel has a total of 55 guest rooms spread across three buildings, with the smallest room starting from 50 square meters. The guest rooms in the north building incorporate tatami elements for the first time, and there are also three signature suites. Some room types even retain the original pillars and window frames from the Misaka Hall period.
- Xinyao cuisine and Banqian French food, with a rooftop bar offering stunning views of Dongshan:Dining options include a pioneering French restaurant with a traditional front counter, and the Yasaka restaurant with its own wood kiln, where you can enjoy signature burgers and traditional pancakes. The Old Imperial Bar on the seventh floor serves Kyoto-exclusive cocktails, and there's also a rooftop bar exclusively for guests with stunning views of Higashiyama.
- Located in the heart of Gion, just five minutes from the city's famous landmarks:Located next to the Gion Kobe Kabu Dance Hall, and a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Kennin-ji Temple, the location offers easy access to Miyako dance performances in April. Visitors can also stroll through the charming alleys of Gion at any time to explore nearby teahouses, Michelin-starred restaurants, and art galleries.
Capella Kyoto Hotel. Capella Kyoto
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Want to stay in a top luxury hotel in Kyoto that integrates local culture? Capella Kyoto, which will open in the fourth quarter of 2025, is the first Capella brand hotel in Japan. It is located on the site of the century-old Shindo Elementary School. It is a new building with 4 underground floors and 2 above-ground floors. It adopts a Zen-style design that pays tribute to traditional Japanese architecture and weaving techniques. When you stay at the hotel, you can feel the long-standing city memory of Kyoto and easily explore Kyoto's most famous attractions and culture on foot.
- Kengo Kuma designed a luxurious space that integrates local culture:The original site of the hotel is the century-old Kyoto Shindo Elementary School. The new building was designed by Kengo Kuma and the interior design was done by Singapore’s Brewin Design, who worked together to create a luxurious space that combines traditional Kyoto weaving techniques with modern Zen style.
- The first Capella hotel in Japan, offering 92 rooms and suites:The hotel is the first Capella brand hotel opened in Japan, offering 92 rooms and suites. The hotel was developed together with the Miyagawa-cho Kabuki Theater, aiming to inherit the local history and culture and create value for the coexistence and prosperity of the hotel and the community.
- Top-notch dining and spa facilities reflect the spirit of Japanese hospitality:The hotel is equipped with restaurants, banquet halls, spa and other facilities. It adopts warm and comfortable colors and simple design style, and is decorated with Japanese handicrafts, showing Capella's unique lifestyle and fashion style, and providing a luxurious experience combined with local culture.
- Close to Gion-Shijo Station, you can explore Kyoto's classic attractions on foot:The hotel is located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto, close to the famous tourist attraction Kenninji Temple. It is about 400 meters away from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. It is easy to walk to Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Kamogawa and other attractions, as well as the bustling Gion business district.
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Kyoto Hilton Hotel・Hilton Kyoto・ヒルトンKyoto
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The Hilton Kyoto opened on September 12, 2024. The site was formerly the Kyoto Royal Spa Hotel. It is the first Hilton brand location in Kyoto and is positioned as a full-service star hotel. It has 313 guest rooms, most of which are standard rooms of 40 square meters. The hotel has multiple restaurants and bars, an executive lounge, a spa, a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, a banquet hall and meeting rooms. It is located next to Kyoto City Hall Station of Kyoto Subway and 400 meters away from Sanjo Station of Keihan Main Line.
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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
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The Banyan Tree Kyoto Higashiyama opened on August 20, 2024, marking the first entry of the Banyan Tree brand under the Banyan Tree Group into Japan. Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the hotel is a luxurious and elegant Japanese-style hot spring inn with only 52 guest rooms. Each room features a large wooden bathtub and a complimentary mini-bar replenished daily. There are also 8 rooms with private hot spring baths. The hotel also features a Noh stage, a first for Kyoto hotels, nestled in the mountains between Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji temples.
Six Senses Kyoto・Six Senses Kyoto・シックスセンシズKyoto
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The Six Senses Kyoto opened on April 23, 2024. As the first Six Senses hotel in Japan, it offers 81 spacious rooms and suites, all equipped with Six Senses’ signature organic mattresses, sheets and pillows. There are also Japanese-style suites with private gardens. The hotel focuses on the concepts of health and wellness, spa and gourmet food. It has two restaurants, three bars, as well as a spa, gym and swimming pool. It is located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto’s famous scenic spot, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple.
International Boutique: Star-rated hotels of international hotel groups
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kyoto Station． DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station opened on March 29, 2024. Its predecessor was...Grand Daiwa Roynet Hotel KyotoOffering 263 guest rooms and 3 suites, all rooms feature Simmons mattresses and Japanese-style wet and dry bathrooms. There are also Japanese-style tatami rooms and an executive floor. The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant, an executive lounge, a coffee shop and a bar, as well as a gym and meeting rooms. It is located near the Hachijo Exit of the south exit of Kyoto Station, and there is a Likizu bus stop nearby.
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle． KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
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The KAYA Hotel Nijo Castle in Kyoto will open on April 2023, 4. It is a select series of BW Signature Collection under the Best Western Hotel Group. KAYA is derived from the name of the Emperor's residence "Koyo-in". It is based on the concept of an adult retreat. Positioned as a small luxury hotel away from the hustle and bustle, KAYA has four themed room types with strong Kyoto colors: pink cherry blossom, green bamboo, brown wood, and red leaves, showing KAYA's royal and aristocratic connotation originating from the Emperor's Residence.
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Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma. Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
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Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma will open for business on November 2022, 11, becoming the first Hilton Garden Inn brand base in Japan. It is positioned as a mid-level hotel with select services. It is a newly built 16-story building with 9 double rooms. /Twin rooms and family rooms, the first floor is equipped with a reception hall and Together&Co. all-day restaurant, equipped with a 250-hour gym, a self-service store and a laundry room.
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Kyoto Yuluo Hotel. Dhawa Yura Kyoto by Banyan Tree Group
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Yolo Hotel Kyoto will open on June 2022, 6. It is the first base in Japan of the Hyatt Hotel brand under the Banyan Tree Hotel Group. Its predecessor was M Gallery, which opened on April 17, 2019. The newly built 4-story building adopts the romantic layout style of the Taisho era. The 26nd to 5th floors provide 2 guest rooms and suites. It has a convenient transportation location close to the Kyoto subway, private railways and limousine buses.
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Mukixi Hotel Nijo Kyoto. Moxy Kyoto Nijo
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Mukixi Kyoto Nijo opened on July 2021, 7, following theKinshicho, Tokyo,Osaka Honmachi,Shin Umeda, OsakaThe fourth MOXY location is located next to JR Nijo Station, near the famous Nijo Castle. It provides 158 standard rooms, red leaf selected rooms and cherry blossom premium rooms. The selected and premium room types are specially equipped with red leaf/sakura projections that show Kyoto's characteristics. Atmosphere lighting, the lobby on the first floor is designed as a Lobby Bar serving three meals a day, and there is also a rooftop yoga space, a 24-hour gym, and a table tennis room that doubles as a conference room.
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Star-rated hotels: mid-range hotels of Japanese local brands
Rothschild Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo. LOISIR HOTEL Classic Garden Kyoto Sanjo・ロワジールホテルクラシックガーデンKyoto Sanjo
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The Kyoto Sanjo Rothschild Classic Garden Hotel, formerly known as the Kyoto Sanjo Mitsui Garden Hotel, opened on November 1, 2024. It has 169 guest rooms, mainly king and twin rooms, as well as family rooms with three single beds. The hotel features a Japanese-style garden landscape, a restaurant, and a large public bath, all with relaxing garden views. The hotel is about 200 meters from Exit 6 of Karasuma Oike Station and 600 meters from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER・Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER. Mitsui ガーデンホテル Kyoto Sanjo プレミア
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The Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Pumir will open on July 31, 2024. This marks the first time that Mitsui Fudosan's high-end hotel brand has entered Kyoto. The hotel has 185 rooms, including four-person rooms with sofa beds and extended rooms with washing machines. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, large public bath, and gym. In order to meet the privacy needs of foreign tourists, it also has private Japanese bath rooms. It is 250 meters away from Exit 5 of Karasuma Oike Station.
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THE ROYAL PARK HOTEL ICONIC KYOTO・The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto
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THE Royal Garden Hotel ICONIC Kyoto grandly opened on April 1, 2022. It belongs to the upscale ICONIC brand of Royal Garden Hotels & Resorts and offers 125 rooms and suites. All rooms are equipped with Simmons mattresses and separate bathrooms and toilets. The superior rooms also have separate bathtubs and projectors. The hotel has a restaurant, coffee bar, meditation area, and dessert workshop. There are also facilities such as a large public bath and laundry room. It is 100 meters away from Exit 1 of Karasuma Oike Station of Kyoto Metro.
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Kyoto Nijo Rouge Hotel. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
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Kyoto Nijo Rouge Hotel will open for business on February 2023, 2. The La'gent hotel brand has entered Kyoto's first stronghold. It focuses on business hotels that combine Japanese poetry and historical and cultural connotations. It is located near Nijo Castle. It is equipped with a large bathhouse, restaurant and basic business hotel equipment. The guest rooms show the diverse style design of the times and show the business hotel accommodation with unique historical feelings.
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Kyoto Tokyu Hotel Higashiyama・THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
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The Kyoto Tokyu Higashiyama Hotel opened its doors on July 2022, 7. It is located near the Kyoto Subway Higashiyama Station. It is a newly built 7-story building with 5 guest rooms and suites. The design is inspired by Gion Shirakawa. The rooms surround the central garden. The building will open a spa, Nananoichi French restaurant, Sarei tea house and bar, and plan an integrated leisure center combining gym, laundry room and reading room.
Kiyomizu Noga Hotel Kyoto. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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Hotel Noga Kyoto Kiyomizu will open on April 2022, 4.Tokyo Ueno,Tokyo AkihabaraThe third brand base is located in Dongshan District, where temples and cherry blossom viewing spots gather. It is a 6-storey building built in Xinxing, providing 207 guest rooms and suites. The hall is decorated with a lot of green plants. The first floor opens next to the reception hall. The CICON restaurant, which combines a coffee shop and a bakery, is also equipped with a high-altitude bar, a meditation room, a gym, and a self-service laundry room.
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The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
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京都梅小路皇家花園酒店於2021年3月12日開幕營業，緊鄰著京都梅小路公園與京都水族館及鐵道博物館，2-6樓提供246間客房(23-37㎡)與套房(67㎡)，客房提供雙人與三人房型，套房為具備獨立客廳空間的四人房型，一樓接待大廳設置24小時全家便利超商、餐廳、大浴場、大型宴會廳與會議室。
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Kyoto Nijo Royal Garden CANVAS Hotel. The Royal Park Canvas – Kyoto Nijo
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The Royal Park Canvas Hotel opened on June 2021, 6. It is located in the area in front of the JR and Kyoto Subway Nijo Station. It provides 6 general rooms and corner rooms, all of which are double or twin bed configurations, and some room types are equipped with sofas The bed, the reception hall on the first floor is combined with a breakfast restaurant, coffee shop and bar, and there are other facilities such as table tennis tables, gymnasium, large bath, and a small meeting room for 180 people.
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Serviced apartments: fully equipped home accommodation atmosphere
HANARE by Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sanjo. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo
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HANARE by Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sanjo is a spin-off brand of Tokyu STAY. In addition to maintaining the room features equipped with washer and dryer, microwave and mini kitchen, it has broken away from the original heavy business hotel style and added the provision of complimentary alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and a local lounge, as well as a digital tea room experience to learn about Kyoto's tea ceremony culture. It is located a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station of Kyoto Subway.
Premium Apart Kyoto Gojo
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Mandy Luxury Condominium Hotel Kyoto Gojo will grandly open on May 20, 2025. The hotel offers 36 spacious guest rooms, each capable of accommodating 5-6 people. Each room is equipped with a full kitchen and washer and dryer. Some city view rooms even overlook the Kyoto Tower. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service. It is a 6-minute walk from Gojo Station and Kiyomizu Gojo Station, and there is a bus stop right outside, making it convenient to travel around Kyoto or to and from Osaka.
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STITCH HOTEL KYOTO． STITCH HOTEL Kyoto
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STITCH HOTEL opened on June 2025, 6. The old business hotel has been transformed into a large boutique apartment. It is close to the Shijo Kawaramachi business district and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, and there is a FamilyMart convenience store downstairs. There are only 30 apartments in the whole building, each of which has a space of more than 16 square meters and is uniformly equipped with 50 double beds, which can accommodate 3 people. The room is equipped with a kitchenette, microwave oven, washing machine and other equipment.
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Minn Gion Kamogawa River. Minn Gion Kamogawa
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Minn Gion Kamogawa opened grandly on April 2025, 4. Formerly Kyoto Hana Hotel, it has been completely renovated and became Minn's seventh Kyoto location, located near Sanjo Keihan Station. There are 4 guest rooms in the hotel, equipped with sofa beds and Japanese-style mattresses, providing space for 7-27 people. The suites and Japanese garden rooms are also equipped with washing machines/dryers.
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Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station North. Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station North
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Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station North opened on March 2025, 3. It is a newly built 28-story building located near Kyoto Metro Gojo Station and Shoseien Garden, and is a 3-kilometer walk from Kyoto Station. There are 1 rooms in the hotel, all of which are equipped with kitchens, washing machines and Japanese-style dry and wet separated bathrooms. Western-style beds are paired with sofa beds or Japanese-style mattresses, and can accommodate 32-3 people.
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KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle． KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle opened on December 2024, 12. Polaris Company stepped out of Tokyo for the first time and opened the first KOKO series apartment in Kyoto, close to Kyoto Metro Karasuma Oike Station. There are 19 large apartments in the hotel, equipped with a kitchenette, microwave and dining table. They can be flexibly matched with bunk beds, sofa beds and Japanese mattresses, providing space for up to 1 people.
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Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station Kamogawa. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station KAMOGAWA
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The MANDI Premium Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station Kamogawa will open grandly in November 2024. It is located between Kyoto Shoseien Garden and Kamogawa, and is very close to Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. The hotel offers 11 suites, each of which is equipped with 22 double beds and a sofa bed, and can accommodate up to 2 people.
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HIYORI Stay Kyoto Kamogawa・HIYORI Stay Kyoto Kamogawa・HIYORI Stay Kyoto Kamogawa
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Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa will grandly open on September 2024, 9. It is the first location of Japan's new serviced apartment brand. The top floor has a balcony overlooking the Kamogawa River and Kiyomizu Temple. There are 14 guest rooms in the hotel, which are equipped with bunk beds and can accommodate 38-3 adults. Each room has a kitchenette, washing machine and separate dry and wet bathroom. It is located on the banks of the Kamogawa River in Higashiyama, Kyoto, between Kiyomizu-Gojo Station and Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. It is a 5-meter walk to Exit 250 of Shichijo Station.
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International Business Hotel: an international chain of mid-level business hotels
Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
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The Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel will open on November 1, 2025. It offers 95 single rooms and 8 double rooms, providing small and spacious rooms suitable for solo travelers. The hotel features a 24-hour shopping area, a self-service laundry room, a microwave oven, and other facilities. There is also a Komida Café next door. The hotel is located between Shijo Station and Gojo Station on the Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line.
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Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo. Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo, an IHG Hotel・ホリデイ・インKyoto Gojo
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Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo opened grandly on January 2025, 1. It is a mid-range brand of InterContinental Hotels Group and has restaurants, cafes, banquet halls, large public baths, gyms, parking lots and other facilities. There are 29 rooms in the hotel. Two children under 183 years old can stay and eat for free. There is a Family Mart opposite and it is a 12-meter walk to Gojo Station Exit 2.
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Affordable Hotels: Affordable Hotels with High Cost-Effectiveness in Japan
Washington R&B Hotel Kyoto Eki Hachijoguchi. Tonton R&B Toru Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi
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R&B Hotel Washington Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit opened on April 2001, 4, and reopened on April 5, 2025 after full renovation. It serves buffet breakfast and is located in front of Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. A FamilyMart convenience store is located on the first floor. There are 4 rooms in the hotel, all of which are equipped with Airweave mattresses and provide a variety of pillows. Single rooms have added spacious desks, and double beds and connecting rooms for multiple people have been added.
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Loisir Hotel Kyoto Toji
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The Loisir Hotel Kyoto Toji will open for business on October 2023, 10. It is the first brand location of the Loisir hotel brand in Kansai, Japan. It is located near the famous Toji Temple in Kyoto. It has a view of the five-story Toji Pagoda and is rich in Kyoto tradition. The stylish layout and atmosphere, the hotel is diagonally opposite the AEON MALL, and it is conveniently located near Toji Station and Kyoto Station, providing affordable accommodation options.
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Rihga Plaza Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma. RIHGA Place Kyoto Shojo Karasuma
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The RIHGA Plaza Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma will open for business on April 2023, 4, and the RIHGA Place brand will continue to open for business.Osaka HigobashiThe second base is located in the Shijo Karasuma area of Kyoto with convenient transportation. It provides affordable small-space rooms, combining Japanese and Western-style accommodation atmosphere. It specializes in an exquisite buffet breakfast with a variety of rice dishes, and provides a refined and cheap breakfast. Accommodation options.
Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku
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The Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku was grandly opened on June 2021, 6. It adopts a fusion of old and new architecture that combines the century-old Kyoto Machiya. It consists of three buildings: the Kyoto Machiya reception space, the Western-style guest room building and the public bath building. Guests can experience the traditional cultural atmosphere of the Kyoto Machiya in public spaces such as the restaurant, bar, and reading room, and enjoy modern and novel facilities when they return to their rooms and the large bath.
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Business chain: a chain of business hotels with stable quality
Four Points by Sheraton Express Kyoto Oike． Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike
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Four Points by Sheraton Express Kyoto Oike opened in 2024. Formerly known as UNIZO Kyoto Karasuma Oike Hotel, the hotel is a 400-meter walk from Kyoto City Hall-mae Station on the Kyoto Metro Tozai Line. The hotel offers 317 single rooms, twin rooms and double rooms. It has a Kyoto-style Japanese garden landscape, a self-service laundry room and the Matsuya chain restaurant.
Heinna Premium Kyoto Gojo Karasuma Hotel. Henn na Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
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Henn na Premium Hotel Kyoto Gojo Karasuma opened on December 2024, 12. Formerly known as Watermark Hotel, it is Henn na's first upgraded brand location, a 12-meter walk from Exit 150 of Gojo Station. The hotel has a total of 4 rooms, including 122 top-level suites, equipped with Kyoto local supplies and a free mini bar, a Japanese restaurant, express check-in, a self-service luggage room and other facilities.
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ASAI Hotel Kyoto Shijo. ASAI Kyoto Shijo
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ASAI Hotel Kyoto Shijo opened on June 2023, 6. It is the first location of Thailand's Dusit Group in Japan. It focuses on young and vibrant affordable brands and provides affordable accommodation options. The hotel offers small-space and high-functional guest rooms, a shared space that encourages local experience and communication, and serves snacks and delicacies that are filled with the cultural influence of Japan and Thailand.
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insomnia Hotel Kyoto Oike． insomnia KYOTO OIKE
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The insomnia Hotel Kyoto Oike opened on September 29, 2023. Formerly known as the Kyoto Oike Grand Baja Hotel, it offers 86 guest rooms and 2 suites, providing small, Japanese-style business hotel-style rooms. The lobby features a multi-functional space with a lounge and library. It boasts a 24-hour complimentary lounge service with unlimited drinks, bread, and snacks. It is just a 150-meter walk from Exit 2 of Karasuma Oike Station.
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Youth hostel: a cost-effective and affordable accommodation option
Smart Place Inn
Brand stronghold:Shijo Omiya Higashi(2025)｜Shijohorikawa(2025)｜Nijo Castle Horikawa(2025)｜Shijo Omiya Station(2024)｜Nijojomae Station(2024)
Smart Place Inn is a new hotel brand launched in 2024. It is a successor to the Meldia Stay series by Nine Hours. After a new design and rebranding, it provides affordable accommodation options. The brand series outlets are concentrated in the Shijo Omiya and Nijo Castle areas, not far from subway stations. The venues are equipped with basic self-service laundries, microwave ovens and other equipment.
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Which location do you want to live in? Newly opened accommodation options across Kyoto
Kyoto Station: Super convenient accommodation to and from surrounding attractions
- Star Hotels:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kyoto Station(2024)｜Hotel Dusitanli Kyoto(2023)
- Serviced Apartments:Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station North(2025)｜Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station Kamogawa(2024)｜Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station(2021)｜MIMARU Kyoto Station(2019)
- Boutique Design:OMO3 Kyoto Toji Temple(2021)｜Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji(2021)｜REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi Vessel Hotel(2021)｜Mercure Kyoto Station(2020)
- Business hotel:Rothschild Hotel Kyoto Toji(2023)｜Kyoto Ara Hotel(2022)｜Anju Mushi Hotel Kyoto Shichijo(2021)｜Lotte Stay Hotel Kyoto Station(2021)｜Comfort Hotel Kyoto Toji Temple(2021)｜Rihga Grand Hotel Kyoto(2020)
- Ryokan:Kyoto Silver Pavilion(2023)｜TOU Hotel Kyoto Nishidongin(2021)
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Shijo Karasuma: The Intersection of Subway and Private Railway
- Star Hotels:Hilton Garden Inn Shijo Karasuma(2022)｜Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Hexagon(2021)
- Boutique Design:Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2025)｜Hotel Kyoto Shijo Honju(2024)｜THE GENERAL Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi(2023)｜THE GENERAL Kyoto Bukkoji Shinmachi(2023)
- Serviced Apartments:Apartment Hotel Mandy Kyoto Gojo(2025)｜≡ STITCH HOTEL KYOTO(2025),Minn Shijo Omiya(2024)｜MIMARU SUITE Kyoto Shijo(2021)｜Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza(2018)
- Business hotel:Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2025)｜Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo(2025)｜The OneFive Kyoto Shijo(2024)｜ASAI Kyoto Shijo(2023)｜RIHGA Plaza Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma(2023)｜Kyoto Shijo Omiya Prince Smart Hotel(2021)｜Richmond Premier Hotel Kyoto Shijo(2021)
- Youth Hostel:Smart Place Inn Shijo Omiya Higashi(2025)｜Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Horikawa(2025)｜Smart Place Inn Shijo-Omiya Station(2024)
Karasuma Oike: Kyoto Subway Cross Transfer Center
- Luxury Hotels:Kyoto Hilton Hotel(2024)
- Star Hotels:Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier(2024)｜THE ROYAL PARK HOTEL ICONIC KYOTO(2022)｜Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Hexagon(2021)｜Park Hotel Kyoto(2021)｜Hyatt Place Kyoto(2021)｜Ace Hotel Kyoto(2020)
- Serviced Apartments:KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle(2024)｜Happy Home Suite Kyoto Central(2023)｜Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma(2017)
- Boutique Design:Kyoto Sanjo Hotel Kyoto(2024)｜OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo(2021)
- Business hotel:Rothschild Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo(2024)｜insomnia Hotel Kyoto Oike(2023)｜Kyoto Sanjo Prince Smart Hotel(2022)｜WING International Premium Hotel Kyoto Sanjo(2021)
Higashiyama District, Kyoto: The Famous Place for Cherry Blossom Viewing and Maple Viewing
- Luxury Hotels:Imperial Hotel Kyoto(2026)｜Kyoto Yolo Hotel(2022)｜Kyoto Okura Hotel Okazaki Residence(2022)｜Kyoto Fortune Hotel(2021)｜Fufu Kyoto(2021)
- Star Hotels:DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama(2023)｜Gion Elite Terrace Hotel(2023)｜Kyoto Tokyu Higashiyama Hotel(2022)
- Serviced Apartments:Minn Gion Kamogawa(2025)｜Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa(2024)｜Minn Gion(2023)
- Business hotel:Noga Hotel Kyoto Shimizu(2022)｜TAVINOS HOTEL KYOTO(2021)｜WING International Premium Hotel Kyoto Sanjo(2021)
Kyoto Nijo Castle: Kyoto’s representative world heritage site
- Luxury Hotels:Banyan Tree Hotel Nijojo Castle Kyoto(2022)｜Mitsui, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, Kyoto(2020)
- Star Hotels:KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle(2023)｜Hotel Rouge Kyoto Nijo(2023)｜CANVAS Hotel Kyoto Nijo Royal Garden(2021)｜Hotel Mukixi Kyoto Nijo(2021)
- Serviced Apartments:Minn Nijo Castle(2023)｜Beautiful Home Apartment Kyoto Nijo Castle(2018)
- Business hotel:La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo(2023)｜M's Nijo Castle Oike Hotel(2020)
- Youth Hostel:Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijo Castle Horikawa(2025)｜Smart Place Inn Nijojo-mae Station(2024)
A complete list of Kyoto's newest accommodation options
Kyoto accommodation options overview and quick search list
Map of newly opened and renovated accommodation in Kyoto
Kyoto Accommodation Recommendations and Frequently Asked Questions
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Capella Kyoto
Kyoto Hilton Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
≡ STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
HANARE by Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sanjo
Hiwa STAY Kyoto Kamogawa
Apartment Hotel Mandy Kyoto Gojo
Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station North
