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.
【2025】General review 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 includeCapella Kyoto(2025),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-level star hotel brands under international hotel groups have also entered Kyoto one after another. The latest openings includeDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kyoto Station(2024),KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle(2023), DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama (2023), and other options.
- Service apartments: Kyoto has many characteristic machiya houses and chain brand service apartments. The latest opening options include≡ 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
- Boutique design: Kyoto boutique hotels are able to showcase the traditional characteristics of Kyoto. The latest opening options includeMitsui 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.
- Business hotels: There are many chain business hotels along the Kyoto subway. The latest opening options areHoliday Inn Kyoto Gojo(2025),R&B Hotel Washington Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit(2025),Heinna Hotel Kyoto Gojo Karasuma Premium(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 includeSmart 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
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Luxury Hotel: A high-end hotel that showcases Japanese style
Capella Kyoto Hotel. Capella Kyoto
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- The grand opening will be held in the fourth quarter of 2025. The design and construction of the Miyagawa-cho dance studio will be carried out simultaneously. The design is entrusted to Kengo Kuma and Associates and is located next to the Higashiyama Kenninji Temple.
- There are 92 rooms and suites in total, with a Zen-style design that pays tribute to traditional Japanese architecture and weaving techniques. The hotel also has restaurants, banquet halls, spas and other facilities.
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Kyoto Hilton Hotel・Hilton Kyoto・ヒルトンKyoto
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- 2024年9月12日開業，原址為京都皇家SPA飯店，經拆除後興建為地上9層、地下2層的全新酒店建築
- The first Hilton brand base in Kyoto, focusing on the positioning of a full-service star hotel, with a total of 1 rooms, most of which are standard rooms of 313 square meters.
- There are many restaurants and bars in the hotel, as well as executive lounges, spas, fitness centers, indoor swimming pools, banquet halls and conference rooms.
- Located next to Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Subway, it is a 400-meter walk to Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. The rooftop bar overlooks the Kamogawa River.
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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
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- Opening on August 2024, 8, the Banyan Tree brand under the Banyan Tree Group will enter Japan for the first time.Nijo Castle Etsuryanagi,Yuluo YueyuanThe second base after
- Architect Kengo Kuma was invited to design, integrating Japanese tradition and modern style to create a luxurious and elegant Japanese hot spring hotel.
- There are only 52 rooms in the hotel. The rooms are equipped with large wooden bathtubs and free mini bars that are replenished daily. There are also 8 rooms with hot spring baths.
- The museum has built the first Noh stage in Kyoto hotels. It is located in the mountains and forests between Kiyomizudera Temple and Kodaiji Temple, with a view of Kyoto city.
Six Senses Kyoto・Six Senses Kyoto・シックスセンシズKyoto
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- Opening on April 2024, 4, the luxury brand of InterContinental Hotels Group will become the first Six Senses hotel in Japan and a rare urban hotel among Six Senses.
- Focusing on the concepts of health and wellness, spa and food, the hotel has 2 restaurants, 3 bars, as well as facilities such as spa, gym, swimming pool and so on.
- It provides 81 large-space guest rooms and suites, all equipped with Six Senses’ signature organic mattresses, sheets and pillows, as well as Japanese-style suites with exclusive private gardens.
- Located in Higashiyama District, where famous historical sites and temples gather in Kyoto, it is surrounded by landmark attractions such as Kiyomizudera Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, and the Kyoto National Museum.
International Boutique: Star-rated hotels of international hotel groups
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kyoto Station． DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
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- Opening on March 2024, 3,DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dongshan(2023), the second brand location afterGrand Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto
- It provides 263 guest rooms and 3 suites. All rooms are equipped with Simmons mattresses and Japanese-style wet and dry bathrooms. There are also Japanese-style tatami rooms and executive floors.
- Focusing on full-service star hotel services, the hotel offers all-day dining restaurants, executive lounges, coffee shops and bars, as well as gyms, conference rooms and other facilities.
- Located near the Hachijo Exit of the south entrance of Kyoto Station, there is a Limousine bus stop nearby. It is very convenient to take JR or Limousine buses to and from the airport.
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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- Grand opening on November 2024, 11, formerly known as Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo, reopened after renovation and name change
- There are 169 rooms in total, with double rooms and twin rooms as the main room types, and there are also family rooms with three single beds.
- Set up a Japanese-style garden landscape, with restaurants and large baths in the museum, all of which can have a leisurely and relaxing garden landscape.
- The hotel is about 6 meters away from Exit 200 of Karasuma-Oike Station. It is a 600-meter walk from the hotel to Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
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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- Grand opening on July 2024, 7, Japan's Mitsui Fudosan's mid-to-high-end star hotel brand will set up a base in Kyoto for the first time
- There are 185 rooms in total, including rooms equipped with sofa beds, which can accommodate 4 people, and rooms equipped with washing machines, which meet the needs of long-term stays.
- There are restaurants, bars, large baths, and gyms in the hotel. Especially to meet the privacy needs of foreign tourists, a private box-type Japanese bath is equipped.
- Located on Sanjo-dori Street in Kyoto, walk 250 meters to Karasuma Oike Station Exit 5. The location is close to Kyoto Nishiki Market and there is a FamilyMart convenience store nearby.
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THE ROYAL PARK HOTEL ICONIC KYOTO・The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto
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- Opening for business on April 2022, 4, the high-end ICONIC brand belonging to the "THE Series" of Royal Garden Hotels and Resorts will enter Kyoto for the first time
- It provides 125 guest rooms and suites. All room types are equipped with Simmons mattresses and independent bathrooms and toilets. High-end rooms have independent bathtubs and projectors.
- An accommodation-purpose hotel that appeals to the five senses, with restaurants, coffee bars, meditation areas, dessert workshops, large baths, laundry rooms and other facilities
- Located next to Kyoto Subway Karasuma-Oike Station, you can walk 100 meters to the entrance No. 1. Diagonally opposite the hotel is the Limousine Bus Karasuma-Oike stop sign.
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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
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO． STITCH HOTEL Kyoto
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- Opening on June 2025, 6, the old business hotel has been transformed into a large boutique apartment, close to the Shijo Kawaramachi business district and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, with Family Mart downstairs
- There are only 16 apartments, each with a space of more than 50 square meters, uniformly equipped with 3 double beds, accommodating 6 people, equipped with a kitchenette, microwave, washing machine, etc.
Minn Gion Kamogawa River. Minn Gion Kamogawa
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- Grand opening on April 2025, 4. Formerly Kyoto Hana Hotel, it has been completely renovated and became Minn's 4th Kyoto location, located near Sanjo Keihan Station
- There are 27 rooms in total, equipped with sofa beds and Japanese-style mattresses, providing accommodation for 2-6 people. Suites and Japanese-style 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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- Opening on March 2025, 3, the newly constructed 28-story building is located near Kyoto Metro Gojo Station and Shoseien Garden, and is a 3 km walk from Kyoto Station.
- There are 32 rooms in total, all equipped with kitchen, washing machine and Japanese-style dry and wet separated bathroom, Western-style beds with sofa bed or Japanese-style mattress, can accommodate 3-6 people
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle． KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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- Opening on December 2024, 12, Polaris will open its first KOKO series apartment outside of Tokyo in Kyoto, close to Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Metro.
- There are 36 large apartments with kitchenettes, microwaves and dining tables. They can accommodate up to 8 people with bunk beds, sofa beds and futons.
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Mandy Apartment Hotel Kyoto Station Kamogawa. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station KAMOGAWA
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- It will be grandly opened in November 2024. It is located between Shoseien and Kamogawa in Kyoto, quite close to Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line.
- It provides 22 suites, each with two double beds and a sofa bed, which 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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- Grand opening on September 2024, 9, the first location of Japan's new serviced apartment brand, with a landscape balcony overlooking the Kamogawa River and Kiyomizu Temple on the top floor.
- There are 38 rooms in total, including bunk beds and can accommodate 3-5 adults. Each room has a kitchenette, washing machine and separate wet and dry bathrooms.
- 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 250-meter walk to Shichijo Station Exit 6
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International Business Hotel: an international chain of mid-level business hotels
Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo. Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo, an IHG Hotel・ホリデイ・インKyoto Gojo
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- Grand opening on January 2025, 1, InterContinental Hotels Group's mid-level brand, opening restaurants, cafes, banquet halls, large baths, gyms, parking lots and other facilities
- There are 183 rooms in total. Two children under 12 years old can stay and dine for free. There is a FamilyMart opposite and you can walk 2 meters to Gojo Station Exit 200.
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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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- Opened on April 2001, 4, the entire building will be renovated and reopened on April 5, 2025. It serves buffet breakfast and is located in front of the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station. A Family Mart convenience store is located on the first floor.
- There are 194 rooms in total, all equipped with Airweave mattresses, a variety of pillows to choose from, single rooms with a spacious desk, double beds and connecting rooms for multiple people
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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.
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.
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Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku
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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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- Opening in 2024, it was formerly known as the Kyoto Karasuma Oike UNIZO Hotel. It is a 400-meter walk from the hotel to Kyoto City Hall-mae Station on the Kyoto Subway Tozai Line.
- It provides 317 single rooms, twin rooms and double rooms. The hotel is equipped with Kyoto-style Japanese garden landscaping, equipped with a self-service laundry room and the chain Matsuya restaurant.
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Heinna Premium Kyoto Gojo Karasuma Hotel. Henn na Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
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- Opening on December 2024, 12, formerly known as Watermark Hotel, it is Heinna’s first upgraded brand location. It is a 12-meter walk to Gojo Station Exit 150
- There are 122 rooms in total, and 5 top-level suites are added, equipped with Kyoto local supplies and free mini bars, Japanese restaurants, express check-in, and self-service luggage rooms.
ASAI Hotel Kyoto Shijo. ASAI Kyoto Shijo
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- Opening on June 2023, 6, Thailand's Dusit Group has entered Japan's first location, focusing on young and energetic affordable brands and providing affordable accommodation options.
- It provides small space and high-function guest room design, a shared space that appeals to local experience and communication, and provides snacks and delicacies full of Japanese and Thai culture.
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insomnia Hotel Kyoto Oike． insomnia KYOTO OIKE
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- Opening on September 2023, 9, formerly known as Kyoto Oike Select Hotel Gran Bach, it will open after new renovations and rebranding, becoming a new hotel brand
- It provides 86 rooms and 2 suites, offering Japanese-style business hotel-style small-space rooms with affordable prices and convenient transportation.
- The reception hall is equipped with a multi-functional space such as a rest room and a library. It features 24-hour free lounge service and unlimited supply of various drinks, bread and snacks.
- Located near Karasuma-Oike Station where the Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line and Tozai Line intersect, you can walk 150 meters to Karasuma-Oike Station Exit 2
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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)
- The hotel brand launched in 2024, Nine Hours takes over the Meldia Stay series, and has been completely redesigned and rebranded to provide affordable accommodation options
- The brand series bases are concentrated in the Shijo Omiya and Nijo Castle areas, not far from the subway station. The halls are equipped with basic self-service laundry rooms, 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)
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:Hotel Kyoto Shijo Honju(2024)｜THE GENERAL Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi(2023)｜THE GENERAL Kyoto Bukkoji Shinmachi(2023)
- Serviced Apartments:≡ STITCH HOTEL KYOTO(2025),Minn Shijo Omiya(2024)｜MIMARU SUITE Kyoto Shijo(2021)｜Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza(2018)
- Business hotel:Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo(2025)｜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: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)
