[21 Recommended Places to Stay in Kyoto by Area] Find the Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans!

This hotel is located inside the Kyoto Tower Building, directly beneath Nidec Kyoto Tower, which rises in front of JR Kyoto Station, the gateway to Kyoto, and welcomes visitors to the city.
Not only is it directly connected to Kyoto Station via the underground shopping area, but the bus terminal is also just a short walk away.
With Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Nishi Hongan-ji Temple within walking distance, it is an ideal base for sightseeing in Kyoto.

Kyoto Century Hotel boasts an excellent location just a 2-minute walk from JR and subway Kyoto Station.
While it is ideally located for both sightseeing and business, once you step inside, a modern classic space awaits that makes you forget the bustle of the city.
Founded in 1928, the hotel has over 90 years of history. It welcomes guests with services that meet modern needs while carrying on the spirit of hospitality cultivated over many years.

This hot spring ryokan enjoys a great location just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station’s west exit, while also offering a rare natural hot spring in the city center using its own private source.
The natural hot spring, drawn from 910 meters underground at the hotel, comes from geological layers dating back 150 million years and is known as a mineral-rich “beauty bath.”
The property has 102 guest rooms in total, mainly Japanese-Western style rooms, allowing guests to choose according to the purpose of their trip.

A soothing inn built around the concept of a “sky hot spring,” offering sweeping views of the Kamo River and the Higashiyama mountains from above.
All 32 guest rooms come with open-air baths fed by the property’s own hot spring source.
In a modern Japanese-style space, guests can unwind and enjoy a sense of tranquility and exclusivity that feels hard to imagine in the middle of the city.
Rooms except those on the 1st and 2nd floors offer views of the Higashiyama mountain range, creating an open and refreshing stay.

Just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, this hotel enjoys a location worthy of serving as a base for sightseeing in Kyoto.
With the concept of “enjoying a new lifestyle that feels good for the mind and body and is also kind to the global environment,” thoughtful ideas can be found throughout the property.
To begin with, the building itself meets global standards for environmental and health considerations, and the guest rooms provide clean and safe spaces with antibacterial and antiviral treatments.
In addition, the lobby features a “large green wall” recreating Kyoto’s natural vegetation, creating a relaxing atmosphere from the moment you step inside.

This hotel stands along Ryoma-dori, one street back from Kawaramachi Sanjo. With “casual luxury” as its concept, it offers comfortable service and is conveniently located within walking distance of sightseeing and shopping areas such as Kawaramachi and Gion, as well as train stations, making it a great choice for a trip to Kyoto.
The guest rooms, available in four types from standard to suite, all come with separate bathrooms, toilets, and wash spaces.
Materials that evoke a Japanese feel, such as wood and washi paper, are used throughout, creating a functional yet warm and calming atmosphere.

A luxury hotel created by the Thai high-end hotel brand Dusit International, marking its first property in Japan.
The hotel offers services that blend Japan’s delicate traditional culture with Thailand’s graceful hospitality.
Its architectural design combines Kyoto’s traditional machiya townhouse style with the beauty of buildings from Thailand’s Ayutthaya Kingdom, using the curves of the chedi and five-story pagoda as motifs to create a distinctive multicultural space.

A long-established luxury hotel set on the hillside of Kyoto’s Higashiyama area. In April 2021, the year it marked its 130th anniversary, a large-scale renovation based on the concept of “THE QUEEN OF ELEGANCE” was completed, giving the hotel an even more luxurious new look.
The number of guest rooms was reduced to about half of the pre-renovation total, while the average room size was expanded from Approx. 35 sq m to Approx. 50 sq m. The design is inspired by the nature of Higashiyama, with seasonal scenery spreading out beyond the windows.

A renovated Kyoto machiya townhouse over 100 years old that had been used since the Meiji era as a sales office for the sake brewer Kinshi Masamune.
The Kinshi Masamune sign still remains, preserving such charm that at first glance you might not even realize it is a hotel.
The newly built accommodation wing also includes tsuboniwa courtyard gardens, creating the atmosphere of a traditional Kyoto machiya.
All 48 guest rooms are equipped with hiba wood baths, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxing bath time surrounded by the fragrance of wood.

A luxury hotel standing on the banks of the Oi River in Arashiyama, one of Kyoto’s most scenic areas, offering an “overwhelming sense of escape from everyday life.”
With the concept of “a private waterfront residence in Arashiyama, where Heian aristocrats once found enjoyment,” all 25 guest rooms offer views of the Oi River and rich natural surroundings.
Guests first check in at HOSHINOYA Kyoto Boat Waiting Room by Togetsukyo Bridge, then head to the hotel by private boat. Surrounded by the songs of water birds and the beauty of the gorge, you are already in an extraordinary world.

A hot spring ryokan at the foot of Togetsukyo Bridge over the Oi River, making it extremely convenient as a base for sightseeing in Arashiyama and Sagano.
In addition to Arashiyama’s only scenic open-air bath, where you can soak while looking out over seasonal views of Arashiyama and distant Mt. Atago, the ryokan also offers two types of indoor baths, one made entirely of Japanese cypress and one of stone, as well as reservable private open-air baths.
For dinner, guests can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the head chef, while lunch includes yudofu made with tofu from local Arashiyama favorite MoriKa.

A Japanese-style hot spring inn in Kyoto’s popular sightseeing area of Arashiyama. Its 105 guest rooms come in three styles, “Kyomachiya,” “Kyowafu,” and “Kyomodern,” with a total lineup of 10 room variations when floor plan differences are included.
From furnishings such as furniture and bedding to small touches like tea and incense, every detail is thoughtfully arranged to create a relaxing Japanese space filled with the charm of Kyoto.

Approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Uji Station, this ryokan is near the Uji River and offers easy access to the World Heritage sites Ujigami Shrine and Byodo-in Temple, which stand among the rich historical romance of Uji.
All guest rooms are designed to overlook the Uji River, and guests can also enjoy views of Tonoshima Island in the middle of the river.
Another part of its charm is the chance to enjoy atmospheric and dreamlike scenery that changes with the seasons along the Uji River.

A conveniently located hotel just Approx. 3 minutes from the south exit of JR Uji Station.
It is also ideal for exploring Uji’s famous spots, with the World Heritage site Byodo-in Temple Approx. 9 minutes away on foot, and the World Heritage site Ujigami Shrine, The Tale of Genji Museum, and Nintendo Museum all within a 25-minute walk.
The hotel offers single, double, and twin rooms, along with a full range of amenities.

A private rental-style ryokan in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, where you can enjoy a stay that feels like having your own villa.
Limited to one group per day and accommodating up to 4 guests, this inn offers a charming Japanese-Western style space and a bath made of natural Japanese cypress.
The guest space is roomy, consisting of one Japanese-style room and one Western-style room, making it suitable for a variety of needs, including families with children and long stays.
The location is also convenient, Approx. 5 minutes on foot from both JR Uji Station and Keihan Uji Station, with Byodoin Phoenix Hall, Ujigami Shrine, and a shopping street lined with tea shops all within walking distance.

Offering eight different types of rooms, this inn lets guests forget everyday life and relax while enjoying Kyoto’s four seasons.
You can choose the room that suits you best, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with open-air baths, as well as a one-room-only luxury type guest room.
The spacious public bath is another highlight, where guests can enjoy Yunohana Onsen, a natural hot spring known for its excellent water quality. The high ceiling and greenery seen through the windows help create a sense of complete relaxation.

A long-established inn quietly tucked away beyond a thatched gate in Yunohana Onsen in Kameoka, Kyoto.
In addition to a women’s open-air bath made from the trunk of a 1,000-year-old cherry tree and a men’s open-air bath lined with blue stones from Shikoku, guests can also enjoy the inn’s proud hot springs in indoor baths and private open-air baths set among the trees.
The 25 guest rooms offer a cozy space based on Japanese design with modern touches, where guests can relax as if embraced by the mountains outside the windows.

A popular inn in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, known for its seasonal course meals made with carefully selected ingredients such as vegetables grown on its own farm and cooked in a stone oven to lock in the natural flavors.
The large bath area includes a tatami-lined indoor bath and an open-air rock bath. Guests can enjoy Yunohana Onsen, known since ancient times as a hot spring for healing all kinds of ailments and warding off misfortune, with its smooth feel on the skin.

A long-established ryokan in Miyazu, Kyoto, home to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, with a history of over 300 years.
Guests can enjoy a special stay in its sukiya-style building, where artisan design and craftsmanship appear throughout.
The inn’s signature cuisine is Kyoto-style kaiseki made with local Tango ingredients. Seasonal specialties centered on seafood can be enjoyed, including Kyoto-brand Tango ark shell and Matsuba crab, a winter delicacy of Tango.

Monjuso, set along the Amanohashidate Canal in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a resort ryokan with one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, Amanohashidate, right in front of it.
All rooms are designed to borrow the scenery of the pine groves and the Amanohashidate Canal, allowing guests to enjoy the view of Amanohashidate even while staying in their rooms.
The bathing facilities are well equipped, with the large public bath featuring a stone open-air bath, a Finnish sauna where guests can enjoy loyly, and a nano-steam mist sauna, along with special rooms that include scenic open-air baths.

A resort hotel proud of its spectacular views, set on a hill overlooking Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views.
From all 311 guest rooms, guests can enjoy ocean views that change with the seasons.
All rooms are spacious at at least 36 sq m, with a variety of options including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and family rooms for guests traveling with children.
Many of the ocean-view rooms feature large windows, allowing guests to fully enjoy one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views from their room.