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Our top choices for Kyoto 5-star hotels

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United Kingdom
John
฿8,990
฿11,597 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hilton Kyoto
A couple standing on a bridge over a pond with lush greenery and buildings in the background.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows offering views of a forested area, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck extending over a pond, featuring tatami mats and wooden furniture.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck overlooking a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Eduardo
฿46,385
฿58,677 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.
A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

3. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United Kingdom
Liron Ben
฿9,678
฿12,305 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.
A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.

4. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Japan
SHINICHI
฿12,737
฿16,112 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dusit Thani Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.
A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.
A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

5. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Central Kyoto
United States
Stephen or Michele
฿42,455
฿53,770 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.
A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a view of a garden and mountains, and a traditional Japanese-style interior.

6. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Akeem
฿40,060
฿50,675 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.
A buffet with various food items and dishes displayed on shelves and counters.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a garden. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

7. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Thomas
฿12,650
฿15,724 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, rocks, and a person holding a red fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large dining table, and a view of the garden through glass doors.

8. Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Shirley
฿41,375
฿45,512 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Six Senses Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
A reception area with a wooden panel and a logo, a polished floor, and a view of the sea.
A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.
A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

9. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Gion
United States
Enkeleda
฿27,208
฿29,929 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a garden and outdoor seating area.

10. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Raul
฿32,002
฿35,265 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
A traditional building with a curved roof, a water feature in front, and a view of the interior through a large window.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, sliding shoji doors, and a central tatami mat bed.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a bathtub, and a marble wall.
A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, and sliding shoji screens.

11. Capella Kyoto

Capella Kyoto
Gion
฿55,192
฿69,882 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Capella Kyoto
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a cityscape including a pagoda.
A modern interior with large glass windows, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a traditional pagoda.
A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a bed.

12. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
Taiwan
yushuo
฿46,385
฿58,677 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Park Hyatt Kyoto
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with gravel paths and a small pond.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a lantern, and a bamboo fence.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of a lake with boats.
A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and a pagoda-style building.

13. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Arashiyama
United States
Helen
฿17,921
฿22,734 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.
A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.

14. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Kita Ward
Australia
BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD
฿21,219
฿29,092 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.
A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.
A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.
A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

15. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
Gion
United States
Philip
฿30,838
฿33,922 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Chourakukan
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

16. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
Central Kyoto
United States
Marc
฿25,744
฿28,318 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Kamo Residences by Reflections
A traditional Japanese house with a wooden door, a small window with vertical bars, and a mailbox.
A hallway with a wooden door and a wall-mounted panel.
A bedroom with two beds, wooden beams on the ceiling, a window, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

17. Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly

Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
Nakagyo Ward
United States
Robert
฿12,075
฿13,283 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
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Hilton Kyoto

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