The 14 Coolest Hotels in Kyoto

Offering a spaceship-like atmosphere of clean lines and calm spaces, 9 Hours Kyoto provides unique capsule beds just a 2-minute walk from Kawaramachi Train Station. Completely non-smoking, the hotel has separate floors for men and women.

The custom-designed capsules at 9 Hours Kyoto Teramachi include a light-based alarm clock, specialised pillow and high-grade linens. Room wear and slippers are provided. Showers and toilets are shared, and the hotel offers its own Japan-made bathing amenities. Guests can stay in beds next to one another by reserving a two capsule room.

A convenience store is right next to the hotel, which is a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto Train Station. Yasaka Shrine is a 15-minute walk and Kodai-ji Temple is a 20-minute walk away.

The lobby has free Wi-Fi and a free-use internet station. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage.

Situated in Kyoto, 1.3 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, RAKURO 京都 by THE SHARE HOTELS features air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Heian Shrine is 2.4 km away and Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.7 km from the hotel.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at RAKURO 京都 by THE SHARE HOTELS can enjoy a à la carte or an Asian breakfast.

The accommodation offers a sun terrace.

Nijo Castle is 1.6 km from RAKURO 京都 by THE SHARE HOTELS, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 49 km from the hotel.

Set within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.8 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, TSUGU 京都三条 by THE SHARE HOTELS offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Attractions in the area include Shoren-in Temple, 2.6 km away, or TKP Garden City Kyoto, situated 2.8 km from the property.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Continental and à la carte breakfast options are available every morning at TSUGU 京都三条 by THE SHARE HOTELS.

Nijo Castle is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Heian Shrine is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from TSUGU 京都三条 by THE SHARE HOTELS.

THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Tominokoji features a restaurant, free bikes, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a garden.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Tominok every room is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.

Popular points of interest near THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Tominokoji include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the hotel.

Providing free WiFi and a garden in a renovated 50-year old building with mountain views from the property, Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka offers accommodation in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is a 16-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Views include Hokanji Temple from the property.

At the inn, all rooms have a desk. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Heian Shrine is 2 km from RC HOTEL KYOTO YASAKA, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.3 km from the property. Osaka Itami Airport is 39 km away.

22 PIECES offers rooms with free WiFi in Kyoto, in a prime location 1.8 km from Tofuku-ji Temple and 2.9 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.2 km away and Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 3.5 km from the hotel.

At the hotel each room includes a terrace with a view of garden or city. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and free toiletries, and certain rooms include a balcony. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Nijo Castle is 3.6 km from 22 PIECES. Osaka Itami Airport is 36 km away.

Situated just a 2-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Subway Station, Kyoto Granbell Hotel features modern architecture with hints of traditional Japanese design. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and there is a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage at this hotel. Hotel offers a maiko show twice a week for an additional charge for guests to experience the local culture.

The rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, sofa and refrigerator. Each room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, hairdryer and free toiletries. Slippers are included for a comfortable stay.

The public bath, Komorebi, is available to staying guests and looks out into an inner Japanese garden. The lounge on site comes with large sofas, wooden tables and free coffee for guests. For a convenient stay for both business and leisure travellers, there is a 24-hour currency exchange machine located within Kyoto Granbell Hotel.

Guests can enjoy a Japanese and Western-style buffet breakfast at the restaurant and bar, Takedokoro, at this hotel for an additional fee. For those that prefer, Bar Konjiki provides guests with a place to relax with a drink at the bar counter that features gold-leaf decor and traditional wooden designs.

Bicycles are available for rent for an extra charge at the property on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests can take an 8-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in the district of Gion. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 12-minute drive from Kyoto Granbell Hotel, while Heian Jingu Shrine is 20 minutes by bus and on foot from the property. A popular attraction for families, Kyoto Aquarium is a 30-minute bus ride away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km or about 70-minutes away via train from Kyoto Granbell Hotel.

Set in Kyoto and with TKP Garden City Kyoto reachable within 2.1 km, YADORU KYOTO Matcha No Yado offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a bar, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. The property is located 3.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 3.6 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 3.7 km from Nijo Castle. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, ticket service and luggage storage for guests.

The units come with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the ryokan all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Guests at YADORU KYOTO Matcha No Yado can enjoy an Asian breakfast.

Kyoto International Manga Museum is 4.2 km from the accommodation, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from YADORU KYOTO Matcha No Yado.

Ideally set in Kyoto, BnA Alter Museum offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi. The property is situated 2.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.4 km from Shoren-in Temple. The accommodation features nightclub and a 24-hour front desk.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hot tub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at BnA Alter Museum can enjoy an Italian breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from BnA Alter Museum.

Just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station, Hotel Kanra Kyoto is an entirely non-smoking hotel, offering spacious rooms and a mix of traditional Japanese, modern and Western decor. All guest rooms feature free WiFi access and Japanese tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

Rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area and traditional Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics. There is a wash basin, and the en suite bathroom comes with a wooden bathtub and free toiletries.

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services and free luggage storage. There is a drinks vending machine on site and bicycles can be rented for an additional fee.

The hotel offers Teppanyaki and Italian cuisine, and a cafe featuring local seasonal ingredients. Japanese-style and Western set menus are offered for breakfast.

Nishiki Market is 14-minutes away via train and walk, while the Gion area, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Temple are all within a 15-minute drive. Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine is 7-minutes from Kyoto Station via train and walk. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away from the property.

Ace Hotel Kyoto features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto. With a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.

All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. At Ace Hotel Kyoto every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.

Ace Hotel Kyoto offers a terrace.

Kyoto International Manga Museum is 500 metres from the hotel, while Nijo Castle is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from Ace Hotel Kyoto.

Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building.

At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.

Featuring free WiFi, Nazuna Kyoto Gosho is set in Kyoto. The property is around 650 m from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.2 km from Nijo Castle and 1.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. The ryokan provides a shared lounge.

At the ryokan, every room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The shared bathroom is equipped with a hot tub and free toiletries. All units are fitted with a seating area.

When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice.

Heian Shrine is 2.5 km from Nazuna Kyoto Gosho. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.

BenTen Residences offer a Japanese machiya accommodation in the heart of Higashiyama, Kyoto. Yasaka Shrine is 7 minutes on foot, while Kiyomizu Temple is a 14-minute stroll. BenTen Residences was featured as 1 of the Top 10 vacation homes in 2017 by Dwell. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the entire property.

Coming with heated flooring, the accommodation features a Western bedroom and two Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. There are also a living area and kitchenette. Guests will also find a bath with a view of little garden and 2 toilets.

The concierge service is available to create bespoke itineraries and assist guests with arranging cultural experiences, restaurant reservations and airport shuttle. Car and bicycle rental can also be arranged.

Gion District is a 7-minute walk from BenTen Residences, while Heian Shrine is an 8-minute drive away. JR Kyoto Station is 20 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38.6 km from BenTen Residences and Kansai International Airport is 80 km.