A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Kyoto, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Offering rooms with a private open-air bath, Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo - is located a 6-minute walk from Nijojomae Station and a 10-minute walk from Marutamachi Station. The property features free WiFi throughout the property and an on-site restaurant. All units feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 700 metres from Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo , while Imperial Palace is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most relaxing, unique and authentic ryokans in Kyoto! WOW!
Ryokan.Romantic. Beautiful. Great views. Located just 1.1 km from Shoren-in Temple, Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI features accommodation in Kyoto with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.2 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. At the ryokan, the modern restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves French cuisine. The ryokan provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. Heian Shrine is 1.3 km from Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most ROMANTIC ryokans in Kyoto.
Ryokan.Romantic. Beautiful. Great views. Located just 1.1 km from Shoren-in Temple, Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI features accommodation in Kyoto with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.2 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. At the ryokan, the modern restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves French cuisine. The ryokan provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. Heian Shrine is 1.3 km from Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most AND ROMANTIC ryokans in Kyoto.
Ryokan.Romantic. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi, Nazuna Kyoto Gosho is set in Kyoto. The property is around 650 m from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.2 km from Nijo Castle and 1.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. The ryokan provides a shared lounge. At the ryokan, every room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The shared bathroom is equipped with a hot tub and free toiletries. All units are fitted with a seating area. When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice. Heian Shrine is 2.5 km from Nazuna Kyoto Gosho. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Comfortable beds. In a prime location in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie is located 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.8 km from Nijo Castle and 2.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 3.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 3.5 km from Shoren-in Temple. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.5 km from Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Yado Kiramachi offers accommodation set 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and provides a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The ryokan features family rooms. Certain units in the ryokan have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the ryokan also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. A bar can be found on-site. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.3 km from the ryokan, while Gion Shijo Station is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Yado Kiramachi.Show full description
Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Kyoto.
Inn / Guest House.Charming. Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kyono Mori Yurinsha is set in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. The property is 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station, and within 1.7 km of the city centre. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the inn also have a city view. At Kyono Mori Yurinsha all rooms have bed linen and towels. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Popular points of interest near Kyono Mori Yurinsha include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the inn.Show full description
Delightful property. Lively. Great bar.Opened September 2021. In a prime location in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO is located 1.2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.3 km from Gion Shijo Station. Featuring a fitness centre, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy European and Grill Bbq dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast is available daily at the property. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO.Show full description
The most LIVELY boutique hotel in Kyoto. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Great breakfast. Popular among women. Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, eph KYOTO features continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Certain rooms come with a kitchenette with a stovetop. At eph KYOTO rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Station, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Tofuku-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from eph KYOTO.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Hip. Historic. Great views. Popular among women. Providing free WiFi and a garden in a renovated 50-year old building with mountain views from the property, Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka offers accommodation in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is a 16-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Views include Hokanji Temple from the property. At the inn, all rooms have a desk. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Heian Shrine is 2 km from RC HOTEL KYOTO YASAKA, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.3 km from the property. Osaka Itami Airport is 39 km away.Show full description
This is likely the coolest boutique hotel in Kyoto. It also has outstanding views.
Comfortable beds. Great location. Situated in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within 200 metres, Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Group features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Gion Shijo Station, 1.2 km from Shoren-in Temple and 1.7 km from Heian Shrine. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Group the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.7 km from Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Group, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from the hotel.Show full description
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds and a great location in Kyoto!
Great location. Popular among couples. Boasting luxurious guest rooms with each unique design, The Screen is a boutique hotel located just a 3-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Jingu Marutabashi Train Station is a 7-minute walk away. Bron Ronnery restaurant offers creative fusion dishes featuring local ingredients. Free WiFi is provided in the rooms. While staying at the hotel, guests can receive rejuvenating massages at an additional charge. Concierge services are available at the 24-hour front desk. Bicycle rentals are also provided. Fitted with sophisticated décor and unique furnishings, each room comes with facilities like a 42-inch flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and BOSE speakers. A coffee machine and a fridge are also included. The hotel is a 5-minute walk to Kamo River, and JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Lounge Sunsun serves café dishes and drinks. Sorayuka Shoki offers dinner meals at the open-air terrace from May to October.Show full description
This boutique hotel is popular among couples travelling to Kyoto.
Charming. Trendy. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Situated in the centre of Kyoto, BnA Alter Museum is set 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 1.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features nightclub and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Every room comes with a safety deposit box and some rooms also boast river views. At BnA Alter Museum the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from BnA Alter Museum.Show full description
Romantic. Unique. Great interior design. Open from December 2018, MOGANA is situated in Kyoto and features a garden and free WiFi. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the hotel is within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nijojo-Mae Station is a 5-minute walk, Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk and Kyoto Station is a 14-minute train ride away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, certain units at MOGANA also feature a terrace. The units have a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Nijo Castle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Opening in July 2016 and located within a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Subway Station on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line, Villa Sanjomuromachi KYOTO offers guests a relaxing accommodation and free WiFi throughout the property. Carpeted rooms at Villa Sanjomuromachi KYOTO feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning/heating and an electric kettle. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are also available in all rooms. Laundry services are available at a surcharge. The property is run by a city guide publisher and concierge services are available. Western-style breakfast is served upon request at the guest rooms or at the lounge seats located on the ground floor. Nishiki Market located in downtown Kyoto is a 10-minute walk from the property, while Nijo Castle is a 10-minute walk away. Kyoto International Comic Museum is a mere 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group is 1.4 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms include a balcony. At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. At Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Nijo Castle is 1.8 km from Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group, while TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from the hotel.Show full description
Very stylish. Cool. Superb interior design. Attractively located in Kyoto, node hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is allergy-free and is situated 800 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while some rooms include a kitchenette. At node hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Gion Shijo Station and Nijo Castle. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from node hotel.Show full description
This might be the most well designed and stylish boutique hotel in Kyoto. It also has great affordability.
Great views. Opened in February 2014, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts high-standard services and guestrooms that are among the most spacious in Kyoto. Guests may enjoy complimentary use of the indoor swimming pool and the fitness centre during their stay. La Locanda restaurant serves colourful Italian dishes featuring select ingredients from all over the world. Delicately prepared Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals and sushi can be savoured at Mizuki restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is situated right along the Kamogawa River, offering iconic Kyoto views. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station is just a 3-minute walk away, while JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute subway ride. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, is a 3-minute subway ride from the hotel. Featuring traditional Kyoto aesthetics and sophisticated elegance, each room is fitted with a large flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player and a Nespresso coffee maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a rain shower, a bath tub and a mini LED TV. While staying at the hotel, guests can feel rejuvenated with massage treatments at the spa or enjoy workouts at the 24-hour gym. A 24-hour front desk and concierge services are offered. The business centre is also available 24 hours. Pierre Hermé Paris offers delicious French sweets including macaroons.Show full description
Lovely property. Charming. Cosy rooms. Attractively located in the centre of Kyoto, HOTEL SHIKISAI KYOTO features free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At HOTEL SHIKISAI KYOTO rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Nijo Castle and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from HOTEL SHIKISAI KYOTO.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Cosy rooms. Well situated in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, Homm Stay Nagi Arashiyama Kyoto By Banyan Group is located 2.8 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 6.3 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 6.3 km from Katsura Imperial Villa. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Homm Stay Nagi Arashiyama Kyoto By Banyan Group offers certain units with city views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Kinkaku-ji Temple is 6.3 km from Homm Stay Nagi Arashiyama Kyoto By Banyan Group, while Nijo Castle is 6.4 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from the hotel.Show full description
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