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6 Best Hotels in Kyoto, The Cultural Capital of Japan

As we know, Kyoto is considered as the cultural capital of Japan and is a major tourist destination. In particular, Kyoto is renowned for its luxurious hotels, fine restaurants, and a level of personal service through its ryokan, teahouses, and geisha shows.

This city is home to many Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, palaces and parks. In fact, some of them have been collectively designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. You can stroll the pleasant cobblestone streets of Philosophers Street in the Higashiyama district past the canals and past the hundreds of cherry trees in Gion.

Kyoto is a fantastic city to walk around. It is very dense and flat, making it one of the most comfortable cities to walk in Japan. Kyoto is also a very safe city. It is safe to walk around at night, even as a solo traveler. The crime rate is low, and if you lose something, it will almost certainly be returned to you.

Don't worry when you're there. The city of Kyoto has a well-developed public transportation system, with subway and city buses available, as well as JR trains, and privately operated rail and bus lines. There are many taxis operating in the city, and they can be used without a reservation.

Best Hotel in Kyoto

Kyoto has a big range of hotels, guesthouses and ryokan or traditional Japanese inns to suit all prices. If you want to stay in Kyoto for a while, here are the best hotel recommendations in Kyoto.

1. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Location: 644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0941

Price/room/night starts from RM 1,900.77

Hyatt Regency Kyoto combines traditional Japanese culture by presenting a bamboo grove that looks like a painting. Rooms at this hotel feature wooden Japanese bathtubs, paper lanterns, kimono rug walls, and unique sliding screen doors.

The Hyatt Regency offers spacious rooms. The elegant rooms are decorated in bright natural colors and completed with a 32-inch plasma TV, DVD player, and safety deposit box. Sleepwear, minibar, and slippers provided.

The hotel also offers a 24-hour concierge, babysitting services, bicycle rental, fitness center, and spa services. Guests can treat themselves to shiatsu, acupuncture, and aromatherapy at Riraku Spa, and see a maiko (apprentice geisha) perform a traditional dance for guests every evening. 

The hotel's location is on the edge of Higashiyama. So, you can walk to the main tourist spots. Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station and less than a 5-minute walk from Kyoto National Museum and Sanjusangen-do Temple.

2. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Location: JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Shimogyo, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8216

Price/room/night starts from RM 1,087.87

Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located above the main train station in the city. So, you can directly check in to your room as soon as you get off the shinkansen (bullet train). This hotel building offers rooms with direct views of Kyoto Tower, while others allow you to watch the trains come and go.

The hotel lobby is decorated with dark mood lighting and features beautiful glass. Each of the 537 rooms is also unique in size, layout, and design. With bedrooms and bathrooms large by Japanese standards, the beds are very comfortable to ensure a decent night's sleep.

The hotel has over 14 restaurants with modern and elegant décor. You can eat Halal food at the hotel's restaurants, Le Temps and Ukihashi. Look for a universal room designed for wheelchair users and guests with disabilities. This hotel also provides it.

3. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Location: Nakagyo-ku Kiyamachi-dori Sanjyo Agaru, Kamiosaka-cho 509, Nakagyo, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8001

Price/room/night starts from RM 497.46

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier, on the banks of the Kamogawa River, offers decent amenities with touches of top-quality Japanese design. To get here, you need a 15-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station, a two-minute walk from Sanjo Station, and a minute's walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier provides 200 rooms with plush beds and cozy couches, a dining area with plenty of natural light, wooden furnishings, and a lush vertical garden. 

Relax in the modern bathhouse before or after a day of sightseeing at some of the nearby tourist attractions. There are inside and outside baths with a peaceful garden view.

4. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Location: 245-2 Aneyakojidori, Higashinotoin-nishiiru Kurumayacho, Nakagyo, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8185

Price/room/night starts from RM 1,034.91

Ace Hotel Kyoto is a 4-star hotel that offers stunning city views with a terrace in each unit. Guests will enjoy access to shared lounges and gardens, free bicycles, a fitness center, and bars in Kyoto.

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, room service, restaurant, and currency exchange. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a hot tub, bathrobes, and slippers.

Guests at Ace Hotel Kyoto can enjoy a continental breakfast before heading out to enjoy the extraordinary attractions near the hotel. For example, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, and Gion Shijo Station.

5. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Location: 284 Nijoaburanokojicho, Aburanokoji St., Nijo-Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Nakagyo, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan, 604 0051

Price/room/night starts from RM 4,030.04

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa is located on the grounds of the centuries-old former residence of the Mitsui family, one of Japan’s most powerful clans who founded a raft of corporations. Encased in white walls with glimpses of bamboo rising into the sky, make the hotel look so amazing.

The hotel is contemporary in design and rooted in Kyoto's heritage. You can find a small modern tea room off the Lobby, where the staff performs the tea ceremonies, known as Chakyo.

For true bathing lovers, in the basement, there are also two deluxe Onsen Suites for overnight stays, complete with serene layouts and private outdoor onsen baths. Besides that, this hotel is the only luxury hotel in downtown Kyoto with its hot spring.

6. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Location: 360 Kodaiji Masuya Cho, Higashiyama, Gion, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Japan

Price/room/night starts from RM 6,970.04

Park Hyatt Kyoto brings a touch of contemporary luxury to the historical district of Higashiyama. With the hillside buildings, minimal stretches of light wood, modern ikebana displays, and centuries-old teahouses, this hotel offers stunning views of the Kyoto skyline.

You can enjoy a wide selection of world-famous sites. Apart from being next to Kodai-Ji temple and Yasaka Pagoda, You can also go to many other places.

However, one downside of this prime location is that the streets are tied up. Especially when the cherry blossoms bloom and autumn leaves begin to arrive, be prepared for a crowd of regular tourists at the hotel's doorstep.

That’s all about hotel recommendations in Kyoto. Ready to have a wonderful time in Kyoto? Don’t forget to plan your vacation with Traveloka, now!