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Five-Star Hotels in Kyoto

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The best five-star hotels in Kyoto

Check out our pick of great five-star hotels in Kyoto

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When the accommodation is just as important as the destination, a five-star stay should give that extra ‘wow’ factor as you enter the lobby. As well as offering the kind of service to make you feel like royalty, you’ll usually find highly rated on-site spas, gourmet restaurants and top-of-the-line beds you won’t want to get out of.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these five-star hotels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 646 reviews

    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.

    From US$421.17 per night
  • Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,888 reviews

    Just 5 minutes from Kyoto Station on the free shuttle, Kyoto Tokyu Hotel features 3 restaurants, a bar and a fitness gym. The modern rooms have Tempur comfort pillows and a satellite LCD TV.

    From US$306.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

    Featuring a private open-air bath and garden view, YADORU KYOTO HANARE Mizunoe No Yado is located in the centre of Kyoto.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Set only 1.5 km from Nijo Castle, YADORU KYOTO HANARE Kanade No Yado is a 5-star property well situated in the centre of Kyoto.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    Set only 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 季楽 京都 凛葩 Kiraku Kyoto Rinpa is a 5-star property in a prime location in the centre of Kyoto.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

    Less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho provides accommodation with free WiFi and access to a hot tub and open-air bath.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum,Kyoto Machiya Fukune is an accommodation with a garden. The accommodation has a hot tub.

    From US$1,053.55 per night
  • Kuraya Nanseicho

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Kyoto, just 1.1 km from Nijo Castle and 1.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kuraya Nanseicho provides accommodation with garden views and free WiFi.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Kiraku Kyoto Aneyakoji is situated in Kyoto in the Kyoto Region, 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

  • MOGANA

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, MOGANA provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 5-star hotel offers a bar.

    From US$712.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

    Featuring 5-star accommodation, Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto is situated in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall.

    From US$1,122.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,344 reviews

    Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants.

    From US$455.48 per night
  • Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews

    Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Fauchon Hotel Kyoto is set in the centre of Kyoto, 800 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

    From US$648.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

    Located only 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa is a 5-star property well located in the centre of Kyoto.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

    From US$1,237.84 per night

Travelling by car? These five-star hotels in Kyoto and nearby offer free parking

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Right in the heart of Kyoto, situated within a short distance of Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Maru Izumiyacho offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities...

    From US$1,030.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,497 reviews

    Hotel Okura's elegant rooms boast spectacular views of Kyoto against the backdrop of the Higashiyama Mountains.

    From US$298.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

    Nestled in Kyoto, this private holiday home is about a 2-minute walk from the renowned Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on-site.

    From US$705.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Aoi Suites at Nanzenji Modern & Traditional Japanese Style is an entirely non-smoking villa located in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, 200 metres from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji.

    From US$1,729.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, 3.5 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Hotel Utano Kyoto Besho provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    From US$387.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

    Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts by Hilton offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    From US$883.38 per night
  • moksa

    Kyoto
    Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 200 metres from Ruriko-in Temple, moksa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

    From US$474.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 500 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yuenshe Kiyomizu Villa offers accommodation with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$569.66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,406 reviews
    We don’t often stay in ‘nice hotels’ so this was such a treat. The service is truly 5 stars. The hotel itself feels very luxurious through every touch. It was nice to have the swimming pool as being Summer and Aussies, we had missed being able to have a splash. Tattoos needed to be covered up, but it was open all day without reservations which was great compared to other hotels. Our view overlooked a Temple, the Kyoto Tower and some mountains. Room was spacious. Location good, close enough walk to Kyoto station. We didn’t dine onsite.
    Guest review by
    Courtney
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$674.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,169 reviews
    Nothing. FAKE 5 stars hotel.
    Guest review by
    CLARA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,379.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
    This hotel was a treat to ourselves on our long trip and it certainly lived up to expectations. I didn’t give 5 stars for comfort as we chose the futon bed for the incredible suite with the wooden soaking tub, so not the most comfy bed but that was my fault!
    Guest review by
    Amanda
    Young couple