The Westin Miyako Kyoto opened in 1890 at the base of Higashiyama in the ancient capital city of Kyoto, Japan. For more than 130 years, our Higashiyama, Kyoto, hotel has responded to the changing times while respecting its traditions. Now, we open a new chapter in our hotel's history. Expect memorable moments filled with understated elegance, luxury, and approachable service when you visit us in Kyoto, Japan. Explore nearby museums, music halls, zoos, and many historical temples and shrines, including the Heian Shrine, Nanzenji, Eikando, and Ginkakuji. Sample delicious, locally inspired dishes and expertly crafted cocktails in one of our many hotel restaurants. At the end of your day in Kyoto, settle into a well-appointed hotel room or suite with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and 24-hour room service. Experience all Kyoto, Japan, has to offer with your family at The Westin Miyako Kyoto.
GGuest User2024.12.14
My mother and I absolutely loved staying at Westin Miyako for our celebratory Kyoto trip. The renovated room was spacious and beautiful with excellent bedding and well appointed amenities. We enjoyed using the spa and dining at the buffet. The hotel is a bit away from sites but we didn’t mind because we preferred quiet stay. The area is peaceful and walking to nanzenji area was great. Most of all, we thank all the staff who were so kind and so helpful to us, making our stay wonderful!
Hotel near Higashiyama,Kyoto4.9% of visitors choose this area
With a stay at Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
At Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars (stocked with some free items). Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
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KKa Yan Sandy2024.06.30
Great location, clean room, beautiful space. Helper & friendly staffs. Great service.
The onsen facilities are outstanding👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 It’s perfect for relaxing after a long day of exploring Kyoto. Best breakfast buffet!
I would stay here again.
Hotel near Higashiyama,Kyoto4.9% of visitors choose this area
Centrally located in Kyoto, Dhawa Yura Kyoto is within a 15-minute walk of Chion-in Temple and Nishiki Market. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Heian Shrine and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at GRILL 54TH, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 138 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 55-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
SSha Senza2025.02.03
Nice modern room literally next to the sancho station lift. Huge bed ever they even provide pyjamas.
Can rent a bike 200 yen per hour to ride around the historical place. Very reasonable.
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9.4/10
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125 square meters, air conditioning and floor heating, city center, luxury kitchen, Japanese courtyard. There are buses, subways, shopping malls, drugstores, convenience stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and cake shops in the surrounding area. Attractions: Mibuji Temple 0.5 km, Nishi Honganji Temple 1.5 km, Nijo Castle 1.8 km, Gion 3.4 km, Sanjusangendo Temple 3.4 km, Kiyomizu Temple 4.3 km, Kinkakuji Temple 4.4 km, Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge 5.7 km. 2.5 km from Kyoto Station.
The platform payment fee is all the fees, and no other fees (such as cleaning fees, accommodation taxes, etc.) will be charged additionally.
GGuest User2025.02.08
I brought my family to Japan for the Spring Festival and stayed there for 5 consecutive days. The room was very comfortable and clean, and transportation, shopping and travel were very convenient. The landlord was very enthusiastic and contacted us in advance about the check-in. He also gave us travel guides and exquisite gifts. It was a very pleasant accommodation experience.
Hotels in Shimogyo Ward,Kyoto15.3% of visitors choose this area
With a stay at Good Nature Hotel Kyoto in Kyoto (Central Kyoto), you'll be steps from Kawaramachi Street and 6 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. This 4-star hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shijo Street.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a living plant wall and bike parking.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 141 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
AAnonymous User2025.02.18
If I had to point out a slightly unsatisfactory aspect, it would be the inefficiency of the front desk service. When I asked for a recommendation for the nearest laundry service, they didn’t provide any suggestions at all and were quite perfunctory.
Due to being in a hurry, I asked the front desk to call a taxi to the bus station for me. Instead of taking action, they kept saying that the roads were closed today and that taxis might be delayed, along with a lot of unhelpful comments. This wasted a few minutes. It would have been much better if they had simply gone downstairs to call a taxi and helped solve the problem.
Overall, I felt their service lacked enthusiasm, which was something I was very dissatisfied with. As for location wise, this hotel’s location is UNBEATABLE. I would stay again for the location and nothing else
Hotels in Nakagyo Ward,Kyoto15.3% of visitors choose this area
The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto. The property is located 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 1.6 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.1 km from Shoren-in Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A breakfast in the set menu is available daily at The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic. The accommodation offers a terrace. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.4 km from The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the hotel.
99kyk2025.04.14
Big thank you to Sayako - perfect check in customer service - friendly and warm.
Also thank you to the hotel and team for making it a memorable trip for myself and my parents. They remembered it was my mum’s birthday and prepared swan towels and during lunch prepared a happy birthday message on the dessert (do not have photo on this phone). Really appreciate the thoughtfulness.
And thank you for upgrading my room to better view.
Good:
- Service was exceptional for my stay.
- Location as others have mentioned is one of the best hotels in Kyoto - near the station you get off from Osaka - outside cherry blossom canal - near shopping - brought my suit for friends wedding day before just 5 mins away
- Room size is good and clean - chair was stained but they replaced it when I mentioned it.
- Espresso machine - under appreciated by other hotels but big hit with my dad - very nice touch
- TV had screen casting from phone
Nothing bad to really say just below points for travellers.
- Paid over 10k HKD for 3 nights - to be expected at cherry blossom peak season
- Have to ensure you are above 6F for a good view
- Foot steps above for my particular room (end room 3 beds) was noticeably bad - hotel really needs to fix this
- The shower bath door need to install feature to turn it opaque - 3 beds is usually family and showering is awkward with glass window
- No spa or pool. The amenities in the hotel are lacking.
Located in Kyoto (Nakagyo Ward), this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nijō Castle. This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated vacation home, which features heated floors and a flat-screen TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a deep soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead.
Vvio _OO2019.09.16
The Western breakfast is cooked by the chef on-site and tastes good. The overall apartment is very good, the garden scenery is great, the surrounding is very convenient, the alley is opposite the roast meat store, three minutes walk to the two convenience stores at the intersection, and a super fragrant live-made Bendang store, walk to two cities is 15 to 20 minutes. The room is slightly ventilated, especially the bathroom, which is not ventilated for a long time, causing the wooden home to have a certain taste. The cushion is slightly damp.
Hotel near Kyoto Station,Kyoto32.1% of visitors choose this area
With a stay at this vacation home in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street. This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Lake Biwa.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated vacation home, which features heated floors and an LCD TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
JJuice2023.04.29
Lovely house in central Kyoto, easy and convenient to get around to other parts of the city by bus or train. Very clean and atmospheric, floor heating, ACs, water temperature control. Mind you this is a traditional house so taller people beware, you are going to have to practice some ducking. The nearby environment was very lovely and quiet with some caffès, food places and shops all within 10-20 mins walking distance. Definitely recommend this place and other properties under the same name if you prefer this kind of stay to a traditional hotel.
With a stay at this vacation home in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street. This vacation home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Lake Biwa.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated vacation home, which features heated floors and an LCD TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a safe and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Hotel near Higashiyama,Kyoto4.9% of visitors choose this area
Located in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), this vacation home is a 3-minute walk from Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum and 5 minutes by foot from Kyoto National Museum. This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kodai-ji Temple.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Treat yourself to a stay in this individually decorated vacation home, which features heated floors and an LCD TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a deep soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead.
GGrekhnat2024.01.13
A magnificent house in classic Japanese style, 5 minutes walk from the Clean Water Temple. Spacious rooms, 2 toilets, kitchen, cozy living room, its small onsen and even a tiny own interior courtyard. Very simple and convenient check-in/checkout. Excellent wifi. Near 2 supermarket. Unfortunately there is no laundry machine, but there is a laundry next door. The house is very clean and warm. The whole family liked the house very much. The kids said it reminded them of the house from the cartoon ”My neighbor Totoro.”
Very recommended!
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8 reviews
8.9/10
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9.7/10
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GGuest UserMy wife and I booked the Classic Room for 3 nights in April 2025. We thought this was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our trip.
From the moment you enter the hotel, you are welcomed by the hotel staff. You leave your bags with them and you walk up to a separate reception area where you are seated and offered tea and macarons. Check in is conducted while you sip your tea. After you get your keys, you go up to your room and your luggage bags are already there. We were very impressed by the reception.
The room itself is fairly sizeable and offers a cabinet of Fauchon snacks. We had a good view of the alley behind the hotel that was lined with Sakura trees. We could also see the mountains in the distance.
The location of the hotel is also great. It is located about a 5-10 minutes walk from downtown Kyoto and about a 5 minutes walk to Kiyomizu-gojo station.
We also had breakfast which included a free flow selection of bread and pastries like French croissant, baguette and brioche. You also get a fruit plate, salad, and omelette. If you stay for more than 1 night, you also get a premium breakfast menu for your 2nd night onwards.
We will definitely return to this hotel the next time we are in Kyoto.
Hotel near Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 15.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$433
9.7/10
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GGuest UserGood location as it is 2-3 minutes walk from nearby railway stations, 2 major department stores and numerous cafe/restaurant. The room is spacious and well decorated. Staff are very nice and helpful. Foot bath on the terrace, in-room open-air bath and the guest lounge are highly enjoyable. All in all, this hotel is highly recommended and worth the money.
Hotel near Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 15.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$271
9.6/10
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GGuest UserGreat location very convenient just beside JR Kyoto station. Very nice design and very clean rooms. Room size is very spacious. Would love to stay in this hotel again.
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto 32.1% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$317
9.6/10
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BBolandiWe had great experience at the hotel.
Great food, we enjoyed both the breakfast and autumn tea time.
The room were modern and the service was great
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto 32.1% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$455
9.6/10
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GGuest UserWe seemed to have walked into a botanica garden on our first day, AKA Mitsui Gardens Kyoto Sanjo Premier. The whole hotel is beautifully designed and well maintained. A simple air well was also turned into an Art piece. We fell in love with their public bath as the citrus scent from that wellness space draws us back every evening for a relaxed bath. They have a team of professional staffs who were warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be going back there again.
Hotel near Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 15.3% of visitors choose this area
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9.4/10
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GGuest UserWe had a lovely stay at Hotel Granvia Kyoto! It's clean, comfortable, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff were genuinely friendly and went out of their way to be helpful, which made us feel right at home. Our room was surprisingly spacious—both the bedroom and the bathroom, which was such a pleasant surprise!
One of the best things about this hotel is its unbeatable location—right at Kyoto Station. It made traveling around, especially hopping on the Shinkansen or taking the Japan Rail to explore local spots, incredibly easy and convenient.
Kyoto Station isn't just a transport hub—it’s a vibrant place full of life! With so many shops and restaurants, we found ourselves happily wandering, eating, and browsing for hours. It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some leisure time between our adventures. There’s something for everyone, and the atmosphere is so lively—it really added to our Kyoto experience
The only downside was that our room was quite a distance from the elevator, which meant a lot of walking back and forth. It wasn’t a deal-breaker, but next time, we’ll definitely request a room closer to the elevator to save our legs.
Overall, we’d happily stay here again when we return to Kyoto!
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto 32.1% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$186
9.1/10
Great
GGuest UserVery polite and helpful staff. The hotel and rooms were very clean. The breakfast was ok and they offered both japanese and continental options. The standard rooms on the 2nd floor had no view as there was a large wall in front of the window so i would definitely not recommend this option. The premium rooms are on higher floors and offer better view, if that is what you are going after. Overall it was a comfortable and clean place to stay for a few nights
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto 32.1% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$110
9.1/10
Great
TTiejiaxiaomaoThe environment is very good. The hotel opened in 2024. There is a hot spring designed by Kengo Kuma. This is my second stay just for these reasons. The disadvantages are that there is a cemetery next to it, so please choose carefully if you are afraid of it. In addition, the flip-flops are a bit useless and can't be worn at all. If you walk to the hot spring area, it will hurt. I have never encountered the problem of flip-flops being difficult to wear in other Japanese hotels. I hope it can be improved.
Hotel near Higashiyama, Kyoto 4.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$1,099
9.0/10
Great
JJohn In HKIt is a Famous hotel in Kyoto, which is under a 90 years history hotel group Rihga.
The location is convenient, 10mins in walking distance from Kyoto Station, or hotel has shuttle bus from/to Kyoto station.
14F Top of Kyoto French Dinning revolving restaurant has nice 360 view. Suggest to have breakfast there.
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto 32.1% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$135
9.0/10
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GGuest UserIt is fantastic for stay at this place when you or your best companion need relax trip for kyoto area, Japan. Clean and traditional, looks old but mix with modern operating system, kind staffs and nice workers, they know what good hotel personnels need to do. It is satisfying and great experience.