4-Star Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

This hotel is conveniently located near Kyoto Station, making it super easy to get to from Kansai Airport – it's right outside the station! The soundproofing is excellent; once you close the window, you can barely hear any noise. There are plenty of convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants inside the station, so dining is a breeze. The room itself is quite spacious for Japanese standards. Check-in and check-out are self-service, which is convenient. It's perfect if you're planning to take the JR or Kintetsu lines to explore nearby cities. However, if you're mainly looking to explore Kyoto city, it might not be as convenient as you'll have a bit of a walk to catch a bus.

This hotel is in a great location nearly next to Nishiki Market. Around the hotel is very quiet. The room we received was facing the graveyard, I’m not sure why there are so many negatives reviews about it but we had no problems with it. No ****** visited us😋😅 The bed was very spacious but a little hard. The pillows were also quite hard so we woke up sore a few times… overall the room was very clean and amenities were available downstairs if needed like toothbrush or qtips. The staff were very kind and brought our luggage to our room before we arrived through luggage forwarding. After check out, they also allowed us to store it in the back for a few hours.

Kyotology is located a bit away from the centre but in a good neighbourhood near two main metro stations (just 15 min walk to Kyoto station). The double room is very spacious, the hotel is quite calm and they replace your towels and empty trash bins each day. A place I’ll return to when back to Kyoto.

This Mitsui Garden hotel consistently maintains its high standards. The Kyoto Shijo branch has an excellent location; it's just a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of the Karasuma Subway Line. The staff were very welcoming. When I checked in, there was a Japanese lady at the front desk who spoke Chinese, which was a pleasant surprise as it's the first time I've encountered Chinese-speaking staff at a Mitsui Garden hotel – highly recommended! The hotel's decor has a strong Kyoto vibe, the rooms are spacious, and the soundproofing is good. From my room, I could even see Kyoto Tower. The hotel also has a public bath, open from 3 PM to 9 AM the next day, which is perfect for someone like me who enjoys a morning soak. If I get the chance to visit Kyoto with friends again, I'll definitely consider staying at this Mitsui Garden Shijo location again.

The hotel room is quite spacious, and the transportation is also convenient. The bathroom only has a shower and no bathtub, which is more in line with the bathing habits of Chinese people. The hotel as a whole is very clean and the service is excellent. I would consider staying here again next time.

The hotel is just one subway stop away from Kyoto Station. There's a shuttle bus that runs between the hotel and Kyoto Station, and you can get discount coupons at the hotel lobby. It's 100 yen per ride for both adults and children. On the second floor, there's a restaurant, and on the first floor, there are shops and experience centers for flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and pottery. The hotel also provides discount coupons for dining on the second floor, with no restrictions on use. Each coupon is worth 1000 yen, and we received and used all four of them. Behind the hotel is the Central Fish Market. I recommend visiting between 4-5 AM to witness the wholesale auction. We arrived at 5:45 AM and it was almost over. If waking up that early is too difficult, exploring all the exhibitions in the corridor on the second floor will also provide a lot of interesting insights. Next to the hotel are Umekoji Park, an aquarium, and a railway museum, making it very suitable for families with children. The hotel rooms are spacious, and the hot spring on the third floor is very comfortable. There's also a rooftop on the ninth floor where you can enjoy the night view.

This time, I'm only visiting Kyoto. The hotel was so comfortable that I could easily spend more time here, experiencing Kyoto's spring cherry blossoms, summer greenery, autumn foliage, and even winter snow (though I'm not sure if it snows much 😂). It's a place with beautiful natural scenery, rich historical stories, modern commercial areas, and authentic, delicious local food.

We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel. The rooms were larger than the usual mid range hotels in . They were clean and the usual amenities were provided. Another plus was the provision of complimentary beverages, biscuits and dashi in the afternoon until 1100pm. The hotel was rather far from Kyoto station - it was a 20 minute walk though there are a couple of smaller stations nearby. If you are up to walking a bit of a distance then this would be a good hotel choice Kyoto. We were very happy with this hotel and would consider coming back again.

The location of the hotel is in the centre of everything. Could access best restaurant nearby and also the convenient store. The room is small but super clean. The staff also is very helpful and friendly.