Hotels in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Don't know why but I fell in love with this hotel. Modern, clean, always with good music and smell, well furnished with wood, concrete, and plants, with a lovely bakery at the entrance, and a fantastic restaurant serving a delicious and abundant breakfast. The room was very well modernly furnished. They offer you many experiences, and even an electric bike to visit Kyoto (that I really enjoyed). The staff was very friendly, even if sometimes it was struggling to talk due to poor English knowledge. It is very close to Higashiyama and Gion, which you can reach by walking 15-20'. The rooftop bar serves excellent cocktails. Additionally, the price is low for the service and the quality offered! FANTASTIC!

The room has a substantial size, bigger than the usual Japanese hotel, the design is great. The hotel opened in 2022 so everything is new, it has shuttle bus service to and from Kyoto Station 京都駅 every hour which came in quite handy as we spent some time shopping there. You can check the timetable on the hotel’s website. The location is a bit far from the central Kyoto area but there is a lot of enjoyable historic sites surrounding the hotel and the area is quite calm and tranquil. The view from our room looks towards the inner garden of the hotel which is quite nice. There is a mountain at the background as well to add to the natural vibe. Staffs had the usual Japanese mentality, very welcoming and pleasant. There is a subway station near the hotel, about 3-5 minutes walk, but we never got to use it as the convenience of taxi got us every time. Overall a very pleasant stay.

It is very close to Shimizu Gojo Station and is convenient. However, since it is a station that requires transfer from Kyoto Station, it may feel inconvenient. It was a new hotel and the lobby was very nice with a Kyoto atmosphere. The welcome drink was very good! After that, I looked up the relevant sake brewing. There were not too many guests, and during my stay there was no problem with elevator congestion or breakfast venue. The room was a room without a bath, but it was necessary and sufficient because it was not a type of person who stored hot water in the bathtub. The room was also clean and nice. For dinner, I walked to Pontocho for a long time for a walk in the Kamo River (just a long distance). It was a good time to take a walk and enjoy the Kyoto atmosphere without sweating in the pleasant season of the wind. For breakfast, small bowls were carefully arranged and it was very delicious and looked good. There were many choices. I ate a delicious hotel breakfast for the first time in a long time. Depending on access, if you have the opportunity to stay in Kyoto, this is a hotel you would like to stay again.

A suite was set, and two rooms were connected together. The room was clean, with bathtub, shower, kettle, pot, bowl, wontons, cups, and we even cooked shin ramen in the room! It is within a 20-minute walk from Huajian Road and Kiyomizu Temple. The location is good. There are two bottles of drinking water in the room, and they are not given after drinking.

Happy we found this hidden gem! The location was excellent as it was close to everything. The room was small but a little bigger than others. The staff was very nice and helpful, from front desk staff to housekeeping. Takanori and other staff recommended excellent restaurants close by for dinner: a ramen restaurant and yakatori restaurant. For breakfast, due to many early morning starts we were only able to enjoy one morning of breakfast in the restaurant area located on the first floor. Breakfast consisted of a bread roll, scrambled eggs, sausages, small amount of salad and fruit. Tea and coffee were offered as well.

Great brand new hotel with amazing location. The underground train to literally everywhere is just outside . The historical places are all within walking distance from the Property . The hotel is really brand new with amazing Design and Service . The rooms are big enough even for 3 people . Breakfast is awesome , food quality excellent . The Public bath is amazing . Kudos to all the team for exceptional service , especially to the Italian man at the reception and the girl by the name Niseko. Verdict : we will be back and recommend it to all our friends

Beautiful design hotel in the Gion area. Peaceful at night. Clean and Wider room with amenities provided. Ensuite bathroom in each room. Public bath also available. Helpful and friendly staffs. They are good in English as well. Great service. The location is good. Many many attractions are in walking distance from the hotel. Parcel shipping like yamato is able to do so. Luggage scale also provided at the lobby. Hotel parking just opposite to the hotel building and recommend to note with the hotel in advance. Nice stay in Kyoto!

We stayed here for two nights from October 5-7 and have no complaints about the service and care we received. This is renovated primary school, but you wouldn't know it from how it has been remodeled. Though we did like the wide stairways with wooden bannisters that retained a little of the ”school” feel. The overall atmosphere of the hotel and its grounds is very calming; a nice oasis from the bustle of the city. The room was a good size with very good amenities that made the stay convenient and comfortable. The in-room bar was complimentary and restocked daily. We also had access to the lounge which had free flowing snacks and beverages throughout the day. It was nice to sit next to the window with a warm beverage or a glass of wine after a long day of trekking across the city. We ate in the city, but also made a point to try all of the places to eat in the hotel. We had breakfast on the outside terrace of the main restaurant. The ”well-being” breakfast was healthy and hearty; very filling. We liked that the breakfast was ”by order” rather than buffet. Buffets can be tiring when you just want to sit comfortably on a terrace, enjoying the morning with a cup of coffee. We had one dinner at Benoit, the French restaurant. We tried three mains as part of two set meals we ordered: Sea Bass, Lobster, and Pork Loin. All were done very well. For a late supper, we had a steak on the Rooftop Lounge. The chef himself, strongly suggested I order a different wine with the steak as he felt it complimented it better. It was actually a cheaper wine than I had ordered, so I appreciated that it was a true recommendation. We followed dinner with cocktails in the bar, where the bartender apparently is rather well-known in Kyoto. He certainly had admirers watching him as he made the drinks. The hotel general staff and concierge were all very helpful, helping us reserve cars and check to make sure that our destinations were convenient for our purposes. They also follow-up with us to see if what they had suggested worked out. The only suggestion is to make sure that you leave plenty of time for arriving and leaving. The hotel is right in the middle of a major tourist area. There are many temples in the area, and the streets are lined with tea houses, places to eat or buy souvenirs, and places just to discover or wander about. So depending on the time of day, the traffic can be very congested. That said, from the hotel it's only a 20-minute walk to Nishiki market and the areas around it. Overall, an excellent stay. We would definitely consider the hotel again for any future trip we might have to Kyoto.

The location is very good, you can go to Kiyomizu Temple in the morning. I didn't watch the Gion Festival in summer but I saw the selection of the Gion Festival. The front desk India was very good with the staff. Breakfast is eaten in time and the flow of people is very good. There is a happy hour for dinner, a small cup of optional wine. No experience in the soup.

Located in Kyoto (Gion), Minn Kiyomizu Gojo is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Gion Corner and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sanjusangen-do Temple.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.