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8.6
Great45 reviews
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2.4 km from City Centre1000 m from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
At the comfortable 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, located in the mountain district of Kyoto, guests can relax at the sushi bar.
From£ 1 345 /nightSelect
8.0
Great67 reviews
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400 m from City Centre600 m from Sanjo Station
The Ritz-Carlton is located 54 minutes' drive from Itami airport and offers an indoor swimming pool as well as a fitness centre.
From£ 965 /nightSelect
8.0
Great80 reviews
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800 m from City Centre700 m from Nishiki Market
There are rooms facing city and the 5-star Ace Hotel Kyoto is set within 10 minutes' stroll of Nishiki Market Shopping District.
From£ 211 /nightSelect
8.0
Great5 reviews
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1.8 km from City Centre700 m from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Set in the shopping district of Kyoto, the luxury Park Hyatt features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
From£ 1 053 /nightSelect
8.4
Great329 reviews
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3.0 km from City Centre300 m from Kyoto Station
Located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, the Granvia offers 537 rooms along with a swimming pool.
From£ 94 /nightSelect
8.4
Great53 reviews
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1.4 km from City Centre700 m from Gion Shijo Station
The surrounding area includes Kodai-ji, nearly 6 minutes' walk away, and Higashiyama tube station merely a 10-minute walk from the comfortable 5-star Luxury Hotel Sowaka Kyoto.
From£ 363 /nightSelect
8.4
Great132 reviews
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2.6 km from City Centre1.3 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
The Hyatt Regency Kyoto in a historic area boasts 187 rooms together with a hot tub and sauna facilities onsite.
From£ 178 /nightSelect
8.2
Great147 reviews
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2.9 km from City Centre400 m from Kyoto Station
The Thousand Kyoto is just 1.9 km from To-ji Shingon Buddhist Temple and features fitness classes, facials and entertainment activities, along with a lounge bar on-site.
From£ 230 /nightSelect
8.4
Great107 reviews
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1.0 km from City Centre400 m from Gion Shijo Station
Set within a 5-minute drive of Nanzen-ji, the Good Nature Hotel Kyoto lies in the Gion district of Kyoto.
From£ 207 /nightSelect
8.2
Great175 reviews
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3.1 km from City Centre500 m from Kyoto Station
Situated 15 minutes by car from Kinkaku-ji, the 5-star Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto offers an indoor heated pool within a stroll of a tube station.
From£ 121 /nightSelect
8.4
Great243 reviews
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1.8 km from City Centre600 m from Imperial Palace
Featuring an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool, the non-smoking Brighton is located in the Kamigyo Ward district near an underground station.
From£ 223 /nightSelect
8.2
Great155 reviews
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1.5 km from City Centre600 m from Gion Shijo Station
Sitting 10 minutes by car from the flatland Nijo Castle, the 5-star Celestine Kyoto Gion is located in the historical district of Kyoto.
From£ 170 /nightSelect
8.4
Great209 reviews
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200 m from City Centre400 m from Sanjo Station
Offering a central location within a 5-minute stroll of Honno-ji Temple, the 5-star Okura Kyoto holds a total of 321 rooms and boasts fitness classes and massage therapy.
From£ 97 /nightSelect
8.0
Great138 reviews
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2.4 km from City Centre1.2 km from Kyoto Station
Around a 10-minute walk from Gojo underground station, the 5-star Tokyu is set in a shopping area of Kyoto, a mere 5 minutes' walk from Retro Building In Monzenmachi.
From£ 61 /nightSelect
8.2
Great59 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre500 m from Gion Shijo Station
The positioning of the Yuzuya Ryokan in the heart of Kyoto ensures fast access to Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, which is a 6-minute walk away.
From£ 434 /nightSelect
8.4
Great74 reviews
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700 m from City Centre300 m from Sanjo Station
The Grand Nanzen-ji Buddhist Temple is also set a 5-minute ride from the Alza Kyoto.
From£ 221 /nightSelect
8.2
Great93 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre1000 m from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Located at a 3.2 km distance from Nanzen-ji, the 4-star Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto features 204 rooms, fitness classes and entertainment activities.
From£ 238 /nightSelect
8.2
Great55 reviews
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700 m from City Centre200 m from Sanjo Station
Located 5 minutes' walk from Kamo River in the Gion district of Kyoto, the 5-star Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Tree Group features 144 rooms along with spa therapy, various recreational opportunities and barbeque grills.
From£ 126 /nightSelect
8.6
Great29 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre400 m from Gion Shijo Station
Located only a 6-minute walk from Kennin-ji and merely 10 minutes' walk from Shijo tube station, the smoke-free Aoi Hotel Kyoto features entertainment activities and various recreational opportunities.
From£ 308 /nightSelect
8.2
Great127 reviews
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5.8 km from City Centre300 m from Kyoto International Conference Center
1.1 km from Kyoto International Conference Center, the 5-star Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection offers a lounge bar and a Chinese restaurant.
From£ 93 /nightSelect
8.2
Great15 reviews
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8.6 km from City Centre300 m from Tenryu-ji Temple
Located 5 minutes by car from Umenomiya-taisha Shrine, the 5-star Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, features 39 rooms, massage therapy and entertainment activities.
From£ 715 /nightSelect
8.4
Great46 reviews
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600 m from City Centre1000 m from Nishiki Market
Perfectly located near a tube station, the 5-star Tomoya Residence Hotel is also only 0.6 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum.
From£ 225 /nightSelect
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8.2
Great30 reviews
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1.3 km from City Centre800 m from Nijo Castle
The Mogana Kyoto is situated in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 52 minutes' drive from Itami airport.
From£ 155 /nightSelect
8.0
Great87 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre800 m from Miyakomesse
Featuring spa therapy, recreational facilities and entertainment activities, the 5-star Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Kyoto is situated a 5-minute walk from Konchi-in Temple and around 5 minutes' walk from Keage tube station.
From£ 364 /nightSelect
8.4
Great103 reviews
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1.8 km from City Centre800 m from Miyakomesse
Guests of the 5-star Westin Miyako within 9 minutes' stroll of Shoren-in can go for a swim in a swimming pool or enjoy fitness classes, spa therapy and entertainment activities.
From£ 151 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good7 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre400 m from Gion Shijo Station
Located around a 7-minute walk from Kyoto cherry blossoms and at 300 metres of Yasaka Koshin-do, the Kizashi The Suite features spa therapy, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
From£ 204 /nightSelect
8.0
Great11 reviews
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9.3 km from City Centre400 m from Torokko Arashiyama Station
The luxury Hoshinoya Kyoto is set a 15-minute ride from Kinkaku-ji and 5 minutes' walk from Okochi Sanso Garden.
From£ 705 /nightSelect
8.4
Great121 reviews
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700 m from City Centre300 m from Gion Shijo Station
Located approximately a 9-minute walk from Honno-ji Temple, the comfortable 5-star Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa By Hulic features 159 rooms together with an à la carte restaurant.
From£ 1 032 /nightSelect
8.2
Great161 reviews
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2.7 km from City Centre1.1 km from Nijo Castle
While staying at the 5-star Suzakukan Suzaku Crossing Kyoto you are invited to discover Myoshin-ji Head Temple, set around 10 minutes away by car, or Kinkaku-ji, which is approximately 5 minutes' drive away.
From£ 53 /nightSelect
8.2
Great79 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre400 m from Nishiki Market
The 5-star Shijo Takakura Hotel Grandereverie is set 1 km from The Museum of Kyoto and within 13 minutes' stroll of Nishiki Market.
From£ 379 /nightSelect
8.4
Great41 reviews
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700 m from City Centre800 m from Nishiki Market
While staying at the Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto you are invited to discover Kinkaku-ji, set a 10-minute drive away, or Nineizaka, which is a 5-minute ride away.
From£ 158 /nightSelect
8.2
Great47 reviews
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1.6 km from City Centre1.0 km from Nishiki Market
Set at 250 metres from Honno-ji Temple and in the Nakagyo Ward district, the 5-star Nagi Kyoto Shijo has 12 rooms.
From£ 252 /nightSelect
8.2
Great43 reviews
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3.7 km from City Centre1.1 km from Fushimi Inari Station
While staying at the smoke-free Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites you are invited to discover Nishiki Market Shopping District, set nearly 10 minutes away by car, or Reigenin, which is about 7 minutes' walk away.
From£ 68 /nightSelect
8.0
Great36 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre600 m from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Chishaku-in is nearly 15 minutes' walk from the comfortable 5-star Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu, while Maruyama Park is only 10 minutes' walk away.
From£ 430 /nightSelect
8.2
Great35 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre400 m from Miyakomesse
Offering 20 rooms with views of the city, the 5-star Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa Kyoto is set in the Gion district of Kyoto, a 10-minute drive from Temple of the Silver Pavilion.
From£ 148 /nightSelect
8.2
Great29 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre900 m from Nishiki Market
The boutique Villa Sanjo Muromachi features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities, boasting a location near a tube station.
From£ 150 /nightSelect
8.0
Great26 reviews
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2.5 km from City Centre800 m from Kyoto Station
Mibudera is within 25 minutes' walk of the 5-star Dusit Thani.
From£ 339 /nightSelect
8.4
Great26 reviews
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3.5 km from City Centre1000 m from To-ji Temple
Located in the Shimogyo Ward district, a 10-minute ride from Sanjusangendo Temple, the 5-star Umekoij Kadensho Kyoto offers access to a hot spring public bath and sauna facilities.
From£ 159 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good26 reviews
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10.0 km from City Centre300 m from Jingo-ji Temple
Nestled in the Takao district of Kyoto, the 5-star Momijiya Annex Kyoto is within a 10-minute drive of Nonomiya Shrine.
From£ 192 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good13 reviews
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8.3 km from City Centre200 m from Keifuku Arashiyama Station
Situated in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, the Muni Kyoto By Onko Chishin offers quick access to Itami airport within 53 minutes' drive.
From£ 712 /nightSelect
8.6
Great19 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre600 m from Heian Shrine
Overlooking the garden, the 5-star Genhouin is located in a touristic area of Kyoto and within 0.6 km of Heian Shrine.
From£ 351 /nightSelect
8.6
Great10 reviews
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1.6 km from City Centre800 m from Gion Shijo Station
The 3-star Ishibekoji Muan Kyoto is situated in the Gion district, 52 minutes' drive from Itami airport.
From£ 334 /nightSelect
8.2
Great10 reviews
Situated in the heart of Kyoto and 5 minutes by car from Chishaku-in, the perfect Ryokan Sakanoue offers 12 rooms.
From£ 309 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good15 reviews
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1.4 km from City Centre600 m from Nijo Castle
Located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto near a tube station, the Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa Kyoto features Japanese dishes available.
From£ 1 164 /nightSelect
8.6
Great21 reviews
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2.1 km from City Centre700 m from Kyoto University
While staying at the 5-star Ryokan Inn Yoshida-Sanso you are invited to discover Kennin-ji, set about 2.6 km away, or ROHM Theatre Kyoto, which is around 5 minutes away by car.
From£ 1 233 /nightSelect
8.4
Great17 reviews
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2.3 km from City Centre1000 m from Imperial Palace
The surrounding area includes Seimei Shrine, merely 100 metres away, and Imadegawa tube station 10 minutes' walk from the 5-star Villa Front Kyoto Seimei.
From£ 67 /nightSelect
8.0
Great6 reviews
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7.9 km from City Centre100 m from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
Located in the Fushimi Ward district of Kyoto and a 15-minute ride from Kinkaku-ji, as well as near a train station, the Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort offers massage therapy and entertainment activities.
From£ 197 /nightSelect
8.0
Great13 reviews
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1.4 km from City Centre500 m from Miyakomesse
The Hotel Higashiyama By Kyoto Tokyu, located merely 10 minutes' walk from Yasaka Shrine, is also at a proximity to Samurai Kembu Theater.
From£ 162 /nightSelect
8.8
Great8 reviews
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1.5 km from City Centre800 m from Gion Shijo Station
Near a train station, the Fauchon Hotel is within 1.4 km of Yasaka Shrine, offering 59 rooms and selected views of mountain.
From£ 481 /nightSelect
8.2
Great5 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre600 m from Heian Shrine
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is a 15-minute ride from the 5-star Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei -Age Requirement 12 Over-, while ROHM Theatre Kyoto is 1.1 km away.
From£ 339 /nightSelect
7.2
Very good1 review
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1.0 km from City Centre300 m from Gion Shijo Station
Located in the centre of Kyoto, the Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei offers fast access to Sanjusangendo Temple, about a 5-minute ride away.
From£ 542 /nightSelect
MarufukuroHotel
8.0
Great6 reviews
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2.2 km from City Centre1.1 km from Kyoto Station
The positioning of the Marufukuro right in the centre of Kyoto ensures fast access to Hoko-ji, which is a mere 7 minutes' walk away.
From£ 617 /nightSelect
8.4
Great27 reviews
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8.5 km from City Centre300 m from Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Offering 12 rooms with views of the river, the comfortable 5-star Arashiyama Benkei is set in the shopping district of Kyoto, approximately a 25-minute walk from Daikaku-ji Temple.
From£ 893 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good13 reviews
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1.5 km from City Centre800 m from Nishiki Market
The surrounding area includes Nishiki Market, only 750 metres away, and Shijo tube station a 5-minute stroll from the 5-star Enzo Kyoto Gojo E.
From£ 9 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good2 reviews
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5.0 km from City Centre300 m from Shozan Resort Kyoto
Nestled around a 10-minute walk from Imamiya Shrine, the Roku Kyoto, Lxr Hotels & Resorts features an outdoor pool and 110 rooms.
From£ 1 176 /nightSelect
8.0
Great10 reviews
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1.6 km from City Centre700 m from Nijo Castle
The Traveling Bridge Nijojo Kyoto is located 50 km from Itami airport and around 5 minutes' walk from Horikawa Marutamachi bus stop.
From£ 85 /nightSelect
8.6
Great4 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre500 m from Miyakomesse
The Higashiyama Shikikaboku is a good starting point to Kyoto's sights including Kyoto cherry blossoms, which is just a 10-minute walk away.
From£ 402 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good9 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre900 m from Nishiki Market
Located only 10 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market Shopping District, the 5-star Hiramatsu Kyoto is within a 10-minute drive of Kinkaku-ji.
From£ 445 /nightSelect
8.6
Great5 reviews
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1.7 km from City Centre400 m from Nijo Castle
Mikane Shrine is a mere 500 metres from the Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto - Banyan Tree Group and Kennin-ji is 2.4 km away.
From£ 643 /nightSelect
BijuuHotel
8.4
Great8 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre200 m from Gion Shijo Station
The Bijuu, located at 450 metres of Kennin-ji, is also at a proximity to Shijo Bridge.
From£ 351 /nightSelect
9.0
Perfect2 reviews
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900 m from City Centre400 m from Gion Shijo Station
Kyoto International Manga Museum is also set merely 1.5 km from the 温泉の宿 祇園舞扇 別邸 By 宿ルkyoto Hanare.
From£ 230 /nightSelect
7.2
Very good1 review
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1.4 km from City Centre800 m from Gion Shijo Station
Set within 10 minutes' drive of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, the rooms in the 5-star Hoter Agayue 館 京都 祇園 have views of garden.
From£ 1 350 /nightSelect
京町家一棟貸しkyoto Machiya Stay EnHotel
7.4
Very good1 review
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4.6 km from City Centre200 m from Kinkaku-ji Temple
Koto-in is just 1.3 km from the 5-star 京町家一棟貸しkyoto Machiya Stay En and Senbon Shakado is a 15-minute walk away.
From£ 203 /nightSelect
Aman KyotoHotel
7.4
Very good1 review
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5.8 km from City Centre700 m from Shozan Resort Kyoto
Set approximately 15 minutes on foot from Koto-in, the Aman Kyoto lies in the Kita Ward district of Kyoto.
From£ 2 679 /nightSelect
Kamo Residences By ReflectionsHotel
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2.0 km from City Centre1000 m from Imperial Palace
Featuring 6 rooms with views of the garden, the 5-star Kamo Residences By Reflections is set 10 minutes by car from Nijo Castle.
From£ 689 /nightSelect
Aoi Suites At Nanzenji Modern & Traditional Japanese StyleHotel
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2.6 km from City Centre1.2 km from Heian Shrine
There are rooms facing garden and the hotel is set close to Choraku-ji Temple.
From£ 935 /nightSelect

FAQs about 5-star hotels in Kyoto

Read these 8 answers in our FAQ to choose the best 5-star hotel in Kyoto.

What are the best five star hotels in Kyoto?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, there are more than 9 deals to choose from. Arashiyama Benkei may be as well suitable with a tennis court, free shuttle bus service and complimentary parking. It costs 833£ per night. Find out other cool options such as Grand Prince Hotel, The Thousand and Sakanoue.

What are the top five star hotels in Kyoto not far from Nijo Castle?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, there are 6 places not far from Nijo Castle to choose from. You may book Hiiragiya Ryokan rated 9.4/10 for 655£ per night. This upscale venue is 15 minutes' walk from Nijo Castle. Alternatively, find out Sumiya Ryokan rated 8.0/10 for 724£ per night. It provides steam baths, room service and 24-hour front desk.

What are the best five star hotels in Higashiyama Ward district?

We recommend The Westin Miyako rated 7.4/10 with a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and free shuttle service on site. This highly-rated place provides rooms with a dining area, free Wi-Fi and a sofa.

What are the best luxury 5-star hotels in Kyoto?

If you're searching for a luxury stay, there are 15 exceptional hotels to choose from. Alternatively, you may book Ryokan Inn Yoshida-Sanso (rating: 7.4/10) for 1149£ per night. This perfect accommodation provides newspaper service, children's menu and a Jacuzzi on site.

What are the top 5 star hotels in Kyoto city centre?

To stay around Kyoto's centre, find out 10 accommodation deals on HotelMix.co.uk. You may find out Villa Sanjomuromachi rated 7.4/10 with concierge service, cots and children's menu. It costs 194£ per night. Also you may reserve Hotel Alza rated 7.8/10, a perfect venue located not far from a palace, a castle and a temple. It costs 110£ per night and offers laundry, 24 hour front desk assistance and dry cleaning on site.

What are the top 5-star hotels in Kyoto featuring a swimming pool?

To relax around a pool, HotelMix.co.uk offers 8 accommodations to choose from. We recommend Hotel Granvia rated 8.4/10, located 2 km from Nijo Castle. You may also like Four Seasons Hotel rated 7.8/10 with an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and newspaper service. This 5-star property will cost you 541£ per night.

What are the best 5-star boutique luxury hotels in Kyoto?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, there are 4 deals to choose from. We recommend Hotel Granvia (rating: 8.4/10) as the best 5-star hotel located 2.4 km from the landmark. It provides concierge service, 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning service, as well as fitness classes, a gym and fitness room on site. One more 5-star boutique option is Grand Prince Hotel rated 8.0/10 for 137£ per one night.

What are the most popular pet-friendly 5-star hotels in Kyoto?

We recommend Four Seasons Hotel (rating: 7.8/10) with an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and cots on site. This 5-star hotel provides comfortable and air-conditioned rooms for 541£ per night.

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