Find Guest Houses in Kyoto, Japan

Before arriving in Kyoto I hemmed and hawed over whether to stay at a hotel on the Kamogawa River or at the Granvia. We ultimately chose the Granvia because we were able to secure a "Family Room" (NOT advertised on any of the booking sites!! You have to email them to inquire about the availability) which was HUGE by any standards (62 sq m) and had 4 "twin" beds. I put "twin" in quotes because they were each wider than your standard American twin and longer. My 2 children, husband and I all had some of the best sleep of our lives in this hotel. The beds were incredibly comfortable with wonderful linens. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful. I disagree with some of the reviewers that this is more of a 4-star hotel than a 5 star. It absolutely deserves its 5 stars. The breakfast was OUTSTANDING. Best hotel breakfast I've ever had. We absolutely LOVED this hotel and would stay here again.

Very conveniently located as a base to explore Kyoto. Walking distance to Nishiki Market and Arashiyama, Kinkakuji-ji and Nijo-jo are a short journey away. Only 2 stops to Kyoto Station that we used to travel to and from Tokyo and Hiroshima. The breakfast was one of the best of the hotels we stayed in during our trip to Tokyo and the croissants possibly the best I’ve ever had. I would recommend paying the extra for the premium rooms as these were much larger than you normally find in Japan and had a few extras like a daily drink coupon, better in room complimentary drinks and snack. It was also useful to have the toilet and sink/shower in separate rooms.

Beautiful hotel room with tatami floor and japanese architecture. Nice decoration in all areas of the hotel. These is also an onsen provided for hotel guests, with view to a small garden. Everything is very clean! They provide good quality amenities, similar to five-star hotels. Location is good, quite near a metro station and many bus stations. You can walk easily to go to Nishiki market and other shopping areas in the center of Kyoto. Very quiet neighbourhood. The breakfast was of two types, western and japanese, both where fresh and very tasty. It has excellent value for money! I am going to prefer this hotel for sure for my next stay to Kyoto.

Our stay at the Green Rich was very pleasant. I rated the food 3 but I wish there was an option such as "not applicable" since we did not eat there at all. Breakfast started to be served at 7 am and usually we were out at 6:30 since there were so many thing to do and see in Kyoto! I wish the hotel had an option of not having bed sheets and towels changed every day other than leaving the do not disturb sign at the door. We really do not need clean sheets and towels every day, but because the trash cans were small we needed the garbage to be emptied every day, since we ate breakfast in the room every morning before going out. About 10-15 minutes walk from Kyoto Station depending on how fast you walk, but we had our day passes and we always got the bus back to the hotel after a long day walking in the city. There is a but stop half block away from the hotel, and to go to Kyoto Station, just get the bus across the street. (Purchase day pass when in Kyoto if you are visiting several attraction on the same day. The pass is ¥500 with unlimited travel on the day, but you can easily spend ¥1000 if you go to 4 different places) I would definitely stay there again. BTW it was the best business hotel we stayed from the other 2 we stayed in Japan during this trip.

this was the best hotel i came across in my tour of japan. not just it was conveniently located across the kyoto train and bus station (which is a must if you have to go to all the kyoto sightseeing spots), but the staff was very polite, welcoming and helped me with directions and other helpful advice. the hotel also has other helpful features like sightseeing tour advice, a print out of nearby after hour eating places, umbrellas to use etc. i know this is very basic but not all hotels have such helpful and much needed things. the room was standard, a bit big for japan standards and never had complaints about the room service. also was the only hotel which had an ecology option, where they do not wash your bedding everyday, which i think is a superb idea. the cafe downstairs has very good coffee.

This hotel was by far the best hotel we stayed in during our trip to Japan. The location is fantastic - you can walk to Gion and the Nishiki markets, and there are many great restaurants surrounding the hotel. Subway is close by and whilst this is not on the JR line, we found it more convenient because the line takes you to the many nearby attractions without the need to change trains. The rooms were spacious, especially considering how small rooms in Japan had been! We had two king singles pushed together as a king bed which was perfect. The bathroom had a separate wet room with a half bath which was deep for soaking, and the hotel even provides bath salts! We were given late check out for no extra fee and the staff were always smiling and helpful, and spoke English very well. Definitely will stay again on our next trip to Kyoto!

We only booked for one night to see the top 5 attractions of Kyoto. New miyako was superbly located, just in front of the massive train station and bus transits which can lead u to ALL major attractions in Kyoto. You can take the bus 100 and get a day pass for ride all u can, you can see major temples such as Silver pavilion and a nearby one with a UNESCO heritage badge. Also can get dropped off nearby Gion town with possible Geisha sightings. I was able to go Fushima inari shrine, Gion and a main temple in half a day. Second half day was able to see silver and gold pavilion, also arashiyama. Meaning location excellent. Food not a problem with restaurants in hotel and nearby groceries and huge food court in train station. We got higher end rooms than standard ones which had a nice dark vibe in the corridors. A nice four star feel. Rooms a bit larger for Japanese standard that is also why i got it. 2 single beds (a bit hard but also a Japanese norm) and a sitting area with a table. Cable tv no English channel. I will probably stay here again if I visit Kyoto again due to proximity of hotel to Train station.

This is definitely one of my favourite hotels in my trip to Japan. The price was really good and I loved all the amenities they provided. Very beautiful lobby and the staff welcomed us very professionally. The room is spacious, bed is super comfortable, and everything is well thought out including a defogger/heater behind the bathroom mirror to prevent the steam from blocking your view! The best part is the free Communal Open Bath (just like the hotsprings) which really helped relax our achy muscles during the trip. AND at breakfast and evening time they provide free drinks/yogurt/snacks/traditional Japanese rice with seaweed and other side dishes at their dining room every day! This is a must stay!

Frontdesk team was really fantastics. Speak English & Mandarin. Very personalised and willing to help at all times. Loved the gestures during breakfast. "Please clear your tray after finish." And every guest do their part. Yummy breakfast that caters to every needs. Must try the handmade tofu and seasame sauce. Great location -- I stayed in modern and tradition ryokan and I was able to walk to ryokan after checkout. BUS transport is just outside or opposide. Very convenient to travel to kyoto station and attractions. Room, onsen and yukata --- Enjoyed 3 nights there. Thank you.

Very well located, Yes Hotel it is a little gem about a 5-10 minute walk from Kyoto station depending what side of the station you arrive at. The rooms are spacious by Japan standards, clean, offer really good in room espresso, coffee, tea, bottled water daily and has A/C . I know this sounds weird... I LOVED the bathroom. Technology at its finest. The hotel is modern and the service friendly. They were all very, very attentive. They have a wonderful concierge staff to help with dining reservations, local knowledge of the train system, sightseeing ...etc. The breakfast buffet has a good variety and if you don't want the buffet, you can order Ala Carte. This hotel delivers big on all fronts. We will definitely stay here again the next time we're in Kyoto!

The Kyoto Brighton Hotel is an outstanding hotel, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood near the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The triple room we were given was spacious, and the extra bed was sufficiently comfortable. We decided to walk to the hotel from the Karasuma Imadegawa subway station, and the location was slightly difficult to find. If you don't have a gps device with you and/or are a first time traveler to Japan, going on the shuttle bus is recommended. The hotel includes several restaurants, although as to be expected, they are quite pricey. Be forewarned that western-style breakfast will be difficult to find outside of the hotel, however. Overall, a great place to stay in Kyoto. Highly recommended.

This hotel is Kyoto's hidden gem. It is centrally located, near the river and San journey Kawaramachi areas where transportation is easy and restaurants abound. You will never go hungry in this area. Convenience stores and bakeries are also a stones throw away. Our room was beautiful and with very well-thought of interiors. Separate bathrooms were spacious and well-lit with enough storage space. Had a really cool bathroom enclave we've never encountered elsewhere. The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of sockets and USB ports on either side to charge our gadgets with. Lighting can be changed from moody and romantic to bright and functional. We loved the tea set by the sofa, which we used daily for our green tea fix. Relaxing tea time by the window is great after a long day of exploring Kyoto. Staff were knowledgeable and accommodating to queries and requests. Housekeeping kept our rooms tidy all week. Thumbs up to all these hard-working people! Nice touches such as free ready umbrellas by the door when it's raining outside and an autumn leaves chart enumerating autumn spots to check out and whether the leaves there are at their peak or not. Taxis are easy to hail from outside the lobby and the Airport Limousine Bus stops nearby (Kyoto City Hall). There's also a subway entrance a few steps away. Solaria Nishitetsu Kyoto Premier is definitely our favourite hotel now in Kyoto and we will surely return. Thanks for making our 19th year wedding anniversary trip memorable!

We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights in April 2017 for the cherry blossom season. This was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our 22-day trip in Japan. This was one of the more expensive hotels that we booked. The best thing about this hotel is the location. The hotel was very conveniently located on a quiet, inner street within walking distance to Kawaramachi station, Gion station, the geisha districts, Nishiki Market, restaurants, shops, and Maruyama Park with beautiful views of the river, mountains and buildings while walking to/from Gion. It was easy to remember how to get to the hotel. Also important, it was quiet inside the hotel (no noisy guests). The room we had was probably the largest hotel room we stayed at in Japan (it had space for a long sofa). The bathroom was small like at the other hotels we stayed at. The breakfast had a good variety of choices (very fresh pastries). Complimentary powder green tea was provided in the room, along with kettle and fridge like with other hotels. An onsen is included but we didn't use it. We were able to store our luggage at the hotel before check in and after check out. I wanted to book this hotel for an extra 2 nights when I made a last-minute change to our itinerary a week before we left for Japan (about 3 weeks from the booking dates), but the hotel was full. We ended up booking another hotel about a 10-minute walk from this hotel near Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae station and that hotel was next to a busy street, had noisy guests and did not include breakfast at a slightly higher price. I would choose this hotel again if staying in Kyoto.

Wonderful customer service! Can’t thank them enough. After checking out & arriving at our next hotel, my husband realized he left his Bose headphones in our room. I emailed the hotel asking if they could send them to our final hotel while traveling in Japan. They responded within a half hour & mailed them right away at no cost. The hotel is well maintained & clean. The onsan was great with lovely toiletries. The location is perfect for touring Kyoto. Not far from the bus & train station. Great area to walk around & check out temples, shrines & shopping area in Gion. My husband thought the room was a bit on the small side & wished it had drawers to put clothes in, but I thought the size was fine. My only complaint was that we found out breakfast was not included upon check in. Breakfast was quite expensive. We were traveling with 3 kids, so having breakfast at the hotel would’ve cost us about $150 per day. We opted to get breakfast out since we were there 5 nights. Would stay again!

The room is relatively big compared to others in Japan. I had a friend accompanying me this time using twin bed room, and it was quite comfortable to have seperated compartments in what you would have for a normal lavatory. You have your bidet at one small room, bath area, and others for brushing your teeth. Not to mention the good laundry room downstairs with ice pickup corner, irons and other amenities, I would say this hotel provides all the conveniences you would expect from a 5 star hotel. For breakfast, there is one downstairs with about 70 % of Japanese food. Of the 70%, 40% is Japanese style with Kyoto vegetables and other seafood from Japan, 30% are contemporary with a western touch, and about 20~30 % are western such as cereals, salads, eggs, bacon and sausages. You will have all the food necessary.

First of all, I definitely would not rate this as a 4-star hotel. However, as a 3-star (like most other hotel websites do), I can defintiely give a 5-star rating. I only stayed here for one night when I took a day trip to Kyoto from Tokyo. The room is small (which is fairly standard in Japan) but I felt that they have put a lot of thought into the layout. Not an inch of space is wasted and everything is within reach. Even the TV gives you a lot of useful information such as whether it's crowded at the natural hotspring on rooftop or whether the restaurant is open. The staff is helpful but the command of English defintely varies. Some of them don't speak English at all but they will happily direct you to someone who does. They were all very helpful with my day trip planning and gave me some very honest advice about my very time-aggressive itinerary (and yes they turned out to be right). For the price I paid I think it's excellent value for the money with all the amenities they provide such as the hot spring and the amazing breakfast spread. Its close proximity to the Kyoto station makes this an excellent jump off point for all the sightseeing needs for Kyoto. I'll definitely stay here again next time I go to Kyoto.

Room is very small. Suitable for solo person. A couple would be very very tight as there is no space for luggage. Bathroom also very small. However western breakfast is excellent. Croissants, pastries and bread rolls freshly baked and very delicious. Even the packet jams provided were great. Best pastries tasted so far in any Japanese hotel. Hotel located at exit 8 of Gojo subway station, one station away from Kyoto. Bus stop 80 close by to visit KiyomizuDera Temple. Surrounded by 7 Eleven and Family Mart convenience stores. Hearby is Coco Curry House where you get fantastic salads and delicious pork cutlet curry rice.

Our 2nd time in Kyoto. Glad to have found this hotel. "Living Lobby", a perfect place for a cup of coffee and creative work. Near to 2 different train stations, three 7-11 outlets with postcard printing machine, 4 different bus stops and countless bars, cafes and restaurants. Walking distance to 祇園 Gion and next to 先斗町 Ponto-chō. Baggage storage meanwhile waiting for the check-in and also check-out. The amazing team of staffs are friendly and very helpful. Our little boy has been feeling under the weather on the 4th day, the staff recommended a clinic nearby. Also during check-out, a taxi has been reserved a day earlier by the reception staff and was informed it would cost around ¥1500 to Kyoto Station. Taxi arrived on-time. Really hassle free, saved us a lot of time too and the cost exactly as been told earlier. For visitors, do consider to grab a taxi from/to Kyoto Station. We would surely return again.

I wish I could take that bathroom home with me. I loved every single detail about it. It is very well thought out, maximizes use of the limited space, and was immaculately clean. The biggest selling point of this hotel is that it is brand new. It looks, smells, and feels brand new. I can't rave enough about how far your money goes here. They have extra amenities like an in-house onsen and self-service washer/dryer (in addition to full-service laundry and dry cleaning). And you can even check the availability of these amenities from your room using the TV. I also loved that there was an air purifier/humidifier in the room. We were a little under the weather, and this helped us to get the rest we needed to be able to go out and about. The room is pretty small by international standards, but it's about what I expected for Japan. In terms of location, we were also extremely happy. There are 2 bus stops and a subway station a stone's throw away. Don't even think twice. Book this hotel!

We loved every thing about this quaint Japanese-style hotel! Very convenient location just minutes away from Kyoto station, room was spacious (for Japan standards), clean and comfortable. The staff were also very professional and friendly, with a good command of English. We also loved the many amenities - there is a business lounge in the basement with free coffee/tea, even a laptop and printer for use. Overall fantastic hotel to serve as a base for exploring Kyoto.

When I arrived at Kyoto Station from Tokyo. The first thing was to visit Tourists' information center at the station. They provided me with the City map as well as the Bus route to the Hotel. Went to Bus stop A3 on the north side of station and catched Bus 206. It costs 200 Yen. Got off at the bus stop close to the Hotel. It's only few minutes walk. Room was not big but adequate with twin beds. The hotel is not the pick-up point for local tour. Have to go to nearby Hotel for pick-up. Hotel is central to few points of interest, such as Nijo Castle,Kyoto Imperial,Tenryuji Temple,Kikakuji temple(Golden Pavillion). They can be reached by either Bus or train. The 1-day Kyoto tour costs 11,600(including lunch) yen per person. If you want to save money, travel by bus or train yourself will still get you to the place you want.

Best hotel we’ve stayed in here in Japan! Room was perfect, went above and beyond for our expectations of cleanliness! On top of it being already immaculate it was cleaned thoroughly everyday! We had an option if we wanted our room not to be cleaned, simple cleaning (Fresh towels & minimal cleaning & then a clean where you can request to have your sheets changed). We got a bag of razors, ladies set, toothbrush & toothpaste etc refreshed every day & was able to take home! Washing machine & dryer on the basement level (Cheap compared to other hotels) and there was also a restaurant right out the front of the hotel! I can’t recommend nd this hotel enough!!! We loved our stay here so much! If we come back to Japan/Kyoto well 100% stay here again! Thankyou for the amazing service Hotel Resol xxx

demanding and experienced free walk travel ladies required a least of 3 single beds with spacious room. This hotel room can have a very nice scene up till Kyoto Tower, locates very close to shijo kawaramachi (just 7-8min walk easily access) This is a huge room compare to others in Kyoto; a big washroom and good enough for 3 single ladies to manage their baggage open. Breakfast in choices of traditional Japanese or Continental, we would say Japanese is good to experience as its's a very quiet and nice place but Continental breakfast would offer you anything you wish and delicious. Very good service attitude and helpful concierge. Excellent English speaking, hence mostly cater for westerner travelers. Should recommend or re-visit again in next travel plan of Kyoto.

This hotel was absolutely immaculate and the rooms had been designed with every convenience in mind, even down to the heated bathroom mirror. It was by far the largest room we had during our travels in Japan, plenty of storage and a separate seating area even just in a standard double room. We loved the complimentary yukata and nespresso machine and the daily free bottles of water were great in the August heat. The staff were very friendly and exceptionally keen to help although it was possible to tell that they were a little new, the hotel had only been open a few months and in their enthusiasm they'd talk over each other a little bit. The location is great for getting around Kyoto and the wider area, close to lots of bus stops and the huge expanse that is Kyoto station. We avoided breakfast at the hotel (VERY expensive) and grabbed snacks from the 7/11 each night to put in our fridge in the room. Negatives: we felt the restaurant was overpriced and very small portion sizes compared to every other meal we ate in Kyoto. Also as a coeliac (gluten free needed) they didn't understand at all which to be fair was the case across Japan as a whole. May be something they could learn about as they continue to get visitors from around the world I'm sure they will encounter this again. Also avoid getting a massage in the relaxation room. It's an external company that come in to the hotel. During my massage other hotel guests opened the door of the room and came in. When I told front desk about this I was offered an apology but not even a complimentary drink in the bar. I expected them to take it a bit more seriously. Lesson learnt! Overall we would stay here again as a good base for exploring Kyoto.

This hotel is very new but really good. Just a 5 minute walk (at most) from Shijo station on the main Karasuma Subway line in Kyoto, 2 stops to Kyoto station (10mins). Nicely tucked down a side street so not on a busy main road which I appreciated. The style of the hotel was clean and modern and the staff spoke very good English (best I've come across so far with hotel staff and I used to work with the hotels in Japan). The staff were very friendly and helpful, happy to look after my bags after I had checked-out and order taxis for me to get to Kyoto station. I didn't have any food at the hotel so can't comment. There are lots of restaurants and convenience stores around the area for easy access. My only complaint is that the headboard/shelf didn't look like it had been cleaned for a while as there was quite a bit of dust and crumbs and other areas also dusty. Bathroom also had a slight smell but maybe that was the drains? All linen, bathroom and other amenities spotless though.

This is a new hotel and everything is well-appointed. It's located a short walk from a subway station, a convenience store is a minute's walk away and walking distance to a shopping district. The room was Western hotel sized e.g. we had a triple room of three beds (not 2+sofa bed) and still had a room to move. The beds were comfy and aircon easy to control! Bathroom was also good. There is also a coin-operated laundry service, ice and vending machine. We didn't have breakfast option but a nearby cafe does a good breakfast deal. We've had some hits and misses in accomodation in our holiday around Japan and I'd 100% recommend this hotel as the best we stayed in.