Hotels near Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Discover the best hotels close to Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto! Enjoy highly-rated stays only a short walk or drive from Kinkaku-ji.
Just a Short Stroll Away: Hotels within 1km of Kinkaku-ji
Sakura Komachi
• Situated only 0.39KM from Kinkaku-ji, the hotel is a short walk away.
• Including Garden, Fire Extinguisher, and Fax/Copying Service.
• Rated 8.8/10 based on 8 reviews.
• Cost range: £24–£90.
Kyowara Tenjin
• Situated only 0.62KM from Kinkaku-ji, the hotel is a short walk away.
• Rated 6/10 based on 3 reviews.
• Rates between £37 and £69.
Guest House Kyorakuya Kinkakuji
• Situated only 0.56KM from Kinkaku-ji, the hotel is a short walk away.
• The hotel offers Garden, Fire Extinguisher, and Wi-Fi in Public Areas.
• Rated 7.6/10 according to 5 reviews.
• Price from £67 to £172.
Hananobou Kinkakuji-Michi
• Only 0.77KM away from Kinkaku-ji, the hotel can be reached on foot.
• Offers great amenities like Garden, Dry Cleaning, and Fire Extinguisher.
• Scored 9.9/10 from 6 reviews.
• Rates between £160 and £183.
Extended Selection: Hotels Within 1-3km of Kinkaku-ji
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
• Only 1.04KM away from Kinkaku-ji.
• Children can enjoy the lively amenities, giving you a chance to relax.
Aman Kyoto
• Positioned merely 1.25KM from Kinkaku-ji.
• Keep the little ones happy with fun-filled children’s amenities so you can sit back and relax.
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Great1483 reviews3.41km from Kinkaku-ji
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Great153 reviews2.49km from Kinkaku-ji
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Wi-Fi in Public AreasFrom £23
8.9/10
Very Good427 reviews3.9km from Kinkaku-ji
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8.7/10
Very Good58 reviews2.9km from Kinkaku-ji
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Premium Hotels in Kyoto
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1
9.4/10
22 reviewsHiiragiya Ryokan
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great service"
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No.
2
9.6/10
71 reviewsMUNI KYOTO
Hotel near Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao, Kyoto
"Great rooms""Great location"
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No.
3
9.6/10
73 reviewsThe Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)
Hotel near Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
"Great service""Great rooms"
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No.
4
8.7/10
49 reviewsTHE HIRAMATSU KYOTO
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great service""Great rooms"
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5
9.5/10
75 reviewsMarufukuro
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto
"Great service""Great rooms"
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6
9.1/10
100 reviewsGarrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
Hotel near Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma, Kyoto
"Great service""Classy environment"
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7
9.6/10
299 reviewsSora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Relaxing hot springs""Great rooms"
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8
9.3/10
138 reviewsDusit Thani Kyoto
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto
"Friendly host""Delicious breakfast"
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9
9.3/10
113 reviewsHyatt Regency Kyoto
Hotel near Higashiyama, Kyoto
"Great location""Great service"
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10
9.5/10
1310 reviewsThe Westin Miyako Kyoto
Hotel near Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
"Relaxing hot springs""Delicious breakfast"
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11
9.4/10
258 reviewsFauchon Hotel Kyoto
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great location""Great food"
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12
9.3/10
344 reviewsHilton Kyoto
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Large rooms""Convenient for shopping"
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13
9.3/10
289 reviewsAce Hotel Kyoto
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great design""Easy to get around"
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14
9.5/10
805 reviewsThe Thousand Kyoto
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto
"Great design""Large rooms"
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15
9.2/10
221 reviewsHotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Hotel near Okazaki, Kyoto
"Quiet & comfortable""Large rooms"
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16
9.6/10
8 reviewsSTITCH HOTEL KYOTO
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Good Location"
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17
9.7/10
2 reviewsKOHAKU Apartment Hotel Kyoto
Hotel near Kyoto Station, Kyoto
"Good Location"
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No.1
8.8/10
411 reviewsLa'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma, Kyoto | 2.87KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Delicious breakfast""Relaxing hot springs"
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8.4/10
269 reviewsCapsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma, Kyoto | 2.93KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great stay!""Great service"
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8.9/10
411 reviewsUrban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma, Kyoto | 2.94KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Easy to get around""Delicious breakfast"
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8.7/10
223 reviewsHotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma, Kyoto | 2.35KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Easy to get around""Convenient location"
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9.4/10
65 reviewsROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Ohara/Kibune/Kurama, Kyoto | 1.04KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great service""Great stay!"
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9.8/10
63 reviewsAman Kyoto
Ohara/Kibune/Kurama, Kyoto | 1.25KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great stay!""Great service"
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8.7/10
48 reviewsIna House Kyoto Nijojo
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma, Kyoto | 2.44KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great rooms""Clean and tidy"
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8.5/10
430 reviewsHOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojonishi
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma, Kyoto | 2.84KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great value for money""Easy to get around"
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8.6/10
103 reviewsKyoto Garden Palace
Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya, Kyoto | 3.24KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great location""Great rooms"
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9.2/10
1291 reviewsHearton Hotel Kyoto
Kawaramachi, Kyoto | 4.21KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Easy to get around""Close to metro"
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9.6/10
Amazing
GGuest UserStayed 4 nights at Celestine with my mom in a Twin Room. We chose this hotel due to it's location in Gion - and after walking around Kyoto and seeing other areas, we are happy to have chosen Gion. The early morning walks and after-sunset walks are magical in this area and we did them every day. Hotel staff are great - always willing to help. They assisted us with checking availability of tea ceremonies and restaurants. Public bath is great - I used it nightly. Very warm, very peaceful and discrete. A highlight. Breakfast was another reason we chose Celestine - great reviews online. Most places in Kyoto open 10/11am, some even at midday. Finding breakfast is difficult, unless you're happy to eat 7-eleven. Breakfast was varied and delicious. The tempura was fantastic. Salmon, miso, salads, yoghurt, honey, fruits, pumpkin, broccoli, eggs, pastries, sausages, bacon, mini toasts with toppings, coffee, mixed juices. Worth it to have the convenience of breakfast included, especially with early mornings, the breakfast starts at 6.30am. Only downside was the harsh lighting overhead - directly in eyes and over faces. Lighting needs to be indirect/redirected for it to be enjoyable and calming. If you're a morning matcha-needing person, Kafe Coffee is a 7 minute walk away - they open at 7am with amazing matcha. From the hotel, we walked mornings and evenings. and proximity to Kiyomizu-dera was a few minute walk away. Seeing the temples and winding streets almost exclusively before and after crowds was highly valued. Concierge services and taxi assistance is needed in Kyoto - easy to get assistance with at Celestine. Aesthetically, the hotel tends to be quite dark. It's a 'hushed' tone more than a peaceful one. Skews more towards business hotel than holiday retreat - materials, lighting, furniture. Personal insight. Hotel beds were comfortable enough and pillows typical Japanese small pillows - oh what we would pay for oversized soft pillows for a good sleep :) The shower bath area would be the primary drawback - dark black plastic is more masculine than peaceful. Room TV was tiny - didn't expect to comment on the TV as we don't typically watch it but after 25,000 steps during the day, you want to put a movie on and zone out. For an overwhelmingly foreign clientele, all electronic fixtures like remote, AC are in Japanese. TV has an English menu when you can navigate to it, however there are only local channels with one CNN channel. Movie channel, like other hotels, would be most welcome. Celestine is recommended for location in Gion. The upside is proximity to Kiyomizu Dera and gion streets. Very clean. Great breakfast. Wonderful staff. Public bath a highlight.
9.4/10
Amazing
GGuest UserEverything was just great. Quiet place in a good neighbourhood. Probably some towel hooks beside common washbasins would be helpful. As well as some instruction to sorting the waste. Good luck to the staff!
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserEverything was superb with the one exception, for an onsen hotel that have one of the selling point, in room onsen bath, the water was just regular hot water, why would I need to stay at an onsen hotel with in room onsen bath if any bathtub with hot water would do? Trip.com site did not specify that it wasn’t hot spring water. But luckily there was a better room with actual hot spring water supplied to the room available for upgrade, so I spent the extra to make my stay absolutely perfectly memorable.
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserThe hotel is one of my favourite places to stay. Nice workers and easy to get there. The breakfasts are also good. Rooms are not cleaned often but you can ask for changing towels. Also the reception area is full of amenities.
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserIt’s my first time traveling to Japan and also my first time visiting Kyoto. The place was very clean inside, and I had a comfortable and pleasant stay. Thank you.
9.1/10
Great
GGuest UserGreat hotel with stylish rooms, perfect cleanliness, and delicious breakfast. Friendly staff always ready to help. Excellent location with everything nearby.
8.8/10
Very Good
GGuest UserComfortable and nice room we are very satisfied staying here.. highly recommended
8.6/10
Very Good
DDr.p3pp3rI stayed here in a double room and overall had a pretty good experience. The room was clean and comfortable, and both the air conditioning and heater worked very well. One thing that really stood out was the bathroom — the bathtub was much larger than what you usually get in Japan. I’m a tall person, and I could actually sit down and lie back comfortably, which is rare. Most hotel baths feel very small, but this one felt closer to around 1.4m in length, which made having a bath genuinely enjoyable. The bed was comfortable, and housekeeping did a great job — the bed was made every day with fresh sheets. Wi-Fi was also very fast, which was a big plus. Amenities were decent, and you can pick up extra items if you need them. Check-in is a bit late at 3pm, which I didn’t love, but that’s balanced out by an 11am checkout. Having that extra time in the morning made it feel worth it overall. I did have a couple of negatives. The strangest one was finding an old sock behind the TV when I arrived. It was very obvious and not hidden, so I’m not sure how it was missed during cleaning. It was a bit gross, but I just left it. Another downside was the mini fridge — it’s more like a cooler than a real fridge. It keeps drinks from getting warm, but they don’t get properly cold. In summer, this really wouldn’t be good enough. Replacing it with a proper mini fridge would be a big upgrade. The other major issue was the lift. It is painfully slow, and there’s only one lift for the upper floors. On checkout day, I left my room about 10 minutes before checkout time, and I almost didn’t make it downstairs in time because of how slow it was. That part was honestly pretty ridiculous. Location-wise, this hotel is excellent. It’s very easy to get to from Kyoto Station — just head south and you’re there in about 4–5 minutes. It’s also very convenient when leaving Kyoto by train. A tip for using the subway: instead of going back to Kyoto Station, walk right from the hotel to Shijō Station. It’s on the same subway line, you’ll get on before Kyoto Station, and the train is empty — so you’re almost guaranteed a seat and can ride comfortably to your destinations. For food and shopping, there’s a shopping mall just across the road toward the station with a Don Quijote, McDonald’s, and other options. The hotel is also right next to a Coco Ichibanya curry house, which is fantastic and open late. Overall, despite a few odd issues, this was a solid stay with a great location, good comfort, and very easy access to transport. I’d happily consider staying here again.
8.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserI read a few bad reviews and almost missed out on this hotel! Honestly idk what the ppl who left nasty negative comments are talking about because this hotel is heaven!! There’s soothing piano jazz light Xmas music in the background (shows how much tot went into this hotel! Japanese staff are all so polite and understanding even with abit of language barrier(you can use translator app). Room is cozy! Washer for 300yen and dryer 100 yen! Sauna room and bathhouse with shampoo and hair dryer! And breakfast and dinner is provided? Idk what else I can ask for.!!
7.8/10
Good
LLone WalkerGood room for stay, commute also convinience.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best hotels near Kinkaku-ji?
If you are worried about choosing a hotel, you can consider staying at
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from £28),Capsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita (from £9) and Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium (from £21)
. These hotels are highly rated, so you should book early.
What are the most popular hotels near Kinkaku-ji?
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from £28),Capsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita (from £9) and Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium (from £21)
are the most popular hotels.
Which hotels near Kinkaku-ji are good for families?
RESI STAY Nishijin (from £35),PLAY!! RESI STAY (from £49) and Mulan Stay Matsuo Taisha (from £154)
are popular family-friendly hotels.
What hotels near Kinkaku-ji are good for couples?
Higashiyama Shikikaboku (from £272)
is a popular hotel for couples.
What hotels near Kinkaku-ji have parking?
If you plan to travel by car to Kyoto Kinkaku-ji, you may wish to stay
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts (from £435),Aman Kyoto (from £2,031) and Hotel Ninja Black (from £24)
. These are popular hotels with parking lots.
What hotels near Kinkaku-ji offer breakfast?
A perfect breakfast gives you energy for the day. If you want to stay at a hotel near Kyoto Kinkaku-ji with a high-quality breakfast, you can consider staying
The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo (from £38),La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from £28) and The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books (from £18)
.These hotels are very popular, so book early.
What's the best luxury hotels near Kinkaku-ji?
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts (from £435),Kyoto Brighton Hotel (from £66) and The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto (from £89)
are the most popular luxury hotels.
What hotels near Kinkaku-ji have swimming pools?
When summer arrives, there’s nothing like a family trip to Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto to make the most of sunny days. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts (from £435),Rhino Hotel Kyoto (from £34) and Hilton Kyoto (from £158) are popular hotels with pools where you can relax and enjoy the summer vibe.
Which hotels near Kinkaku-ji have gyms?
In recent years, public awareness for body health has increased, so many hotels have fitness rooms.
The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo (from £38),Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium (from £26) and THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC (from £68) are popular hotels with a fitness room.
What's the average price of hotels near Kinkaku-ji per night?
According to Trip.com, the average price for 1 night hotel in Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto is £238. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.
What's the average price of hotels near Kinkaku-ji this weekend?
According to Trip.com, the average weekend price for 1 night stay in Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto is £272. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.
Which hotels near Kinkaku-ji have free Wi-Fi?
Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, Wi-Fi is an essential.
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from £28), Capsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita (from £9) and The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo (from £38)
are all popular hotels that have free Wi-Fi.
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Kyoto Hotels near Kinkaku-ji Information
| Number of reviews | 148,821 |
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| Total properties | 1460 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | £199 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | £220 |
| Trending hotel | La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo |
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