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Our top choices for Kyoto 4-star hotels

A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden slatted ceiling, glass doors, and a tiled floor.
A modern buffet area with multiple food stations, a central display case, and a curved marble countertop.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the city at dusk.

1. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Andreea-Maria
฿4,761
฿5,760 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.
A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.
A modern hotel lobby with white sofas, a long communal table, and a bar area.
A hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

2. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Minami Ward
United States
SUE
฿4,070
฿4,925 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a city view.
The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.
A woman pouring tea into a cup at a wooden table in a room with a window and curtains.

3. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
Canada
Michael
฿5,672
฿6,240 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern building with large glass windows, a landscaped garden with trees and white pebbles, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern interior with large windows, a geometric floor pattern, and several round seating areas.
A modern café with a central counter, wooden cabinets, and a view of greenery through large windows.

4. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Minami Ward
Canada
Andrey
฿8,511
฿9,363 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and a city view.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

5. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Seleste
฿5,629
฿7,121 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
A hot spring area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden outside.
A spa area with a large hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a garden.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone water feature, and wooden ceiling beams.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

6. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Shimogyo Ward
Mexico
JONATHAN IGNACIO
฿7,956
฿8,988 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.
A modern lounge area with a polished floor, wooden paneling, and a sign reading "MUSSE Lounge".
A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a kitchen area in the background, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel room with a large round mirror, a unique sink, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

7. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Josy
฿5,356
฿5,891 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.
A modern lobby with marble flooring, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with shelves.
A corridor with vertical wooden panels and a tiled floor, leading to a room with a visible sign.
A bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.

8. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Jennifer
฿3,760
฿4,757 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.
A bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.
A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

9. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gion
United States
Bruna Maria
฿7,335
฿8,069 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a sign for 'KAMANZA' restaurant, and a clear blue sky.
A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

10. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Nicolas
฿7,555
฿8,311 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."
A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a view of the city.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large columns, and a central seating area.
A grand staircase leading to a lobby with a central floral arrangement, flanked by columns and wooden railings.

11. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Artem
฿6,692
฿8,097 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Okura Kyoto
A modern hotel with a prominent 'R' logo, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall with vertical wooden slats, and a sign for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Premier.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, dark tiled flooring, and a wooden slatted ceiling design.

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Junnel
฿4,809
฿5,290 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern spa room with a wooden bench, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.
A modern interior with a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a brick building.
A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

13. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Leilany
฿12,831
฿14,114 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.
A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.
A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

14. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Dora
฿12,053
฿13,258 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.
A modern restaurant with a long dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows offering city views.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.
A bar area with patrons seated at tables, a bar counter with bottles, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

15. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Justin
฿8,561
฿9,417 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern corridor with a wooden floor, a table, and a refrigerator.
A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with vertical panels.

16. Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
Johanne
฿4,657
฿5,123 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Emion Kyoto
A modern interior with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a rock garden view.
A modern interior with a central rock garden, seating area, and hanging lights.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, stone accents, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, stone walls, and large windows offering views.

17. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
Carlos Francisco
฿4,082
฿4,490 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.
A spacious lobby with a variety of seating options, including sofas, chairs, and a central coffee table. There is a large plant display on the upper level, and the area is well-lit with natural and artificial lighting.

18. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Carlos
฿12,922
฿14,823 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Ace Hotel Kyoto
A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.
A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.
A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.

19. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Brijesh
฿5,584
฿6,142 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
A sign for the Ala Hotel in Kyoto.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the ceiling, a marble wall, and a window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, curtains, and a window view of a tower and buildings.
A modern indoor pool area with a glass barrier, tiled flooring, and large windows with blinds.

20. ALA HOTEL KYOTO

ALA HOTEL KYOTO
Shimogyo Ward
Hong Kong SAR China
Wong
฿5,845
฿6,494 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
ALA HOTEL KYOTO
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place to stay!! Would definitely book again!"
Mei-Li 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent
"The Blossom is kind of like a home away from home for us. Clean, modern with a friendly staff. A nice central location to navigate Kyoto."
Daein 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very well kept and the staff were lovely and very helpful!"
Emma 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Definitely a top notch very modern hotel experience ! The breakfast included not only a selection of various egg dishes but also offers a wonderful selection of freshly baked French bakery items. A wide selection of fresh salads and fruit round out the buffet offers. Room as well as amenities are 4 star level and truly provide their guests with a very modern and comfortable stay. One of the best hotels that I stayed in on my trip."
Claudia 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent
"Great location with nice, but not big room. Breakfast is good , traditional Japanese food. There are options for continental breakfast as well. From this location, everything is walking dustance: Gion district, restaurants, shopping, subway station."
Sladjana 3-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good about our whole one week stay. No issues whatsoever"
Troy 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location in Kyoto. They offer amazing toiletries/guest amenities!!!"
Lidia 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

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Four Star Hotels in Kyoto

Kyoto is a beautiful city that is filled with history and culture. In fact, 20 per cent of the country’s National Treasures are located here, as is Japan’s largest geisha scene. There is so much here to offer overseas visitors, from traditional architecture and culture to a large selection of shopping centres and glass and steel buildings. The city also stretches to the tea plantations and rolling hills of Uji and the popular Lake Biwa.

There are plenty of accommodation options in Kyoto to suit all types of travellers, including those who want to enjoy a few finer touches. Affluent travellers will find nearly 50 four-star hotels in Kyoto, some of which are big name properties like the popular Hyatt Regency Kyoto, and others that are not, like the Kyoto Century Hotel. Regardless, all properties of this class have a wide range of services and facilities that are typical in hotels of this category.

The Hyatt Regency Kyoto is located in Higashiyama, which is a stunning area that is home to the geisha district of Gion and the Philosopher's Path. It is an exceptional property that boasts a tranquil spa and a fitness centre, and even offers yoga classes. Guests can also enjoy wining and dining in one of its seven venues. Rooms at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto are just as impressive as the rest of the property.

The Kyoto Century Hotel sits in the shopping district of Shimogyo-ku close to Kyoto Station. It is a large, 10-level, four-star property that is popular for meetings and special events, and is especially great for holding a wedding. The Kyoto Century Hotel also boasts six wining and dining options where guests can enjoy everything from aged wagyu beef to traditional Kyoto cuisine.

The majority of four-star hotels in Kyoto are in Central Kyoto and Higashiyama where attractions include Nijo Castle, To-Ji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkakuji and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. There are also a few excellent Kyoto 4-star hotels outside of the city centre surrounded by natural scenery, like Ryotei Rangetsu in Ukyo and the Biwako Hotel in Otsu.

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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Kyoto?
Offering a welcoming guest experience and upscale décor, 4-star hotels are a great option for your Kyoto getaway. These types of accommodation generally come with loads of handy amenities that make it a breeze to unpack and unwind — think complimentary bathrobes, gyms and pools. Or live the high life at a 5-star hotel designed to pamper with high-end perks and amenities. On-site health clubs, premium toiletries and world-class dining are typically included at these plush retreats.

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