A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.

4 Star Hotels in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on Kyoto 4 Star Hotels

Tonight
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Tomorrow
12 Sept - 13 Sept
This weekend
11 Sept - 13 Sept
Next weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept

Our top choices for Kyoto 4-star hotels

A hot spring area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden outside.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone water feature, and wooden ceiling beams.
A spa area with a large hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a garden.
A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional entrance.

1. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Steven
€103
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern building with large glass windows, a landscaped garden with trees and white pebbles, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern café with a central counter, wooden cabinets, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A modern interior with large windows, a geometric floor pattern, and several round seating areas.

2. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Minami Ward
United States
Christopher
€110
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.
A modern hotel with a large number of rooms, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the city at dusk.
A modern buffet area with multiple food stations, a central display case, and a curved marble countertop.

3. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United Kingdom
Andreea-Maria
€69
24 Sept - 25 Sept
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.
A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.

4. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
chatty
€87
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a city view.
The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.
A reception area with a honeycomb-patterned wall, a wooden reception desk, and two standing lamps.

5. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
Australia
Joseph
€78
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.
A modern hotel lobby with white sofas, a long communal table, and a bar area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.

6. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Minami Ward
Australia
Shannele
€74
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.
A long, rectangular indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a corridor with recessed lighting and a tiled ceiling.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

7. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Hiral
€171
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.
A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.
A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.

8. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gion
United States
Joshua
€121
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.
A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a kitchen area in the background, and modern lighting fixtures.
The exterior of Hotel MUSE with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling and a patterned glass facade.
A modern hotel room with a large round mirror, a unique sink, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

9. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Alison
€47
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
A modern interior with a glass staircase, a display of glassware, and a unique ceiling design.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a city view, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern restaurant interior with a marble wall, a central bar area, and seating arrangements.
A building with large windows and a tiled exterior. There are potted plants outside.

10. Mercure Kyoto Station

Mercure Kyoto Station
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Dana-Ann Roshanne
€100
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mercure Kyoto Station
A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a TV.
A modern building with a sign for Mitsui Garden Hotel in Japanese.
A chef preparing sushi in a modern kitchen with a hexagonal tile backsplash and a hanging light fixture.

11. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Colette
€92
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.
A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

12. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Central Kyoto
United States
Manish
€107
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A modern waiting area with a sofa, a small round table, and a colorful ottoman.
A buffet table with various dishes and bowls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

13. Almont Hotel Kyoto

Almont Hotel Kyoto
Minami Ward
United States
Alvaro
€46
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Almont Hotel Kyoto
A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern interior with a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a brick building.
A modern spa room with a wooden bench, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.
A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

14. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Aramis
€146
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.
A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

15. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Tuan
€126
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.
A corridor with vertical wooden panels and a tiled floor, leading to a room with a visible sign.
A modern lobby with marble flooring, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with shelves.
A bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.

16. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Zakariya
€69
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.
A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.
A spacious lobby with a variety of seating options, including sofas, chairs, and a central coffee table. There is a large plant display on the upper level, and the area is well-lit with natural and artificial lighting.

17. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Robert
€234
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Ace Hotel Kyoto
A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.
A spa pool with a view of a rocky landscape and greenery.
A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

18. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Ben
€107
14 Sept - 15 Sept
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.
A brick building entrance with a dark door labeled "LIBRARY".
A hotel entrance with a modern interior, a prominent chandelier, and a sign for the Hotel Monterrey Kyoto.
A lobby with a black and white marble floor, a reception desk, and a brick wall.

19. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
Canada
Alina
€58
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a long sofa, multiple chairs, and tables, providing a view of greenery outside.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a large table.
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with trees and a gravel path.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mat flooring, a low table with four chairs, and large sliding doors with a view of bamboo outside.

20. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Gion
United States
Juan Pablo
€275
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Explore similar 5-star hotels

Many 5-star hotels have the same amenities as 4-star hotels. See all 5-star hotels in Kyoto.
Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

416 Shimomaruyacho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
€220
13 Sept - 14 Sept
9.6/10 Exceptional! (575 reviews)
Hilton Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho Kyoto Kyoto
€995
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto

466 Nishinotoin-cho Kyoto
€319
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Dusit Thani Kyoto
Still don't see what you're looking for?
See all properties in Kyoto.
You can also use these popular filters to refine your search.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Kyoto and related destinations

Ancient temples and peaceful gardens create a city where tradition thrives alongside modern life. Visit Fushimi Inari's orange gates at dawn, then explore Arashiyama's bamboo forest when local joggers have it mostly to themselves.

See all hotels in Kyoto
A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.

Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"
Armando 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel, can't recommend highly enough. Check in and breakfast staff so helpful"
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente"
DANIEL ELIAS 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel"
Nicole 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

10/10 Excellent
"Best choice I made"
Maria Elena 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in Kyoto?
Hotel Okura Kyoto is a 4-star hotel in Kyoto that rates highly among Expedia travellers. Limousine services and premium bedding are just a couple of its amenities. Travellers also love The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo. From massage services to concierge services, it features conveniences that cater to all aspects of your entertainment and relaxation.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in Kyoto?
With Expedia's handy search filters, bagging a superb deal on a 4-star hotel in Kyoto just got simpler. Start by keying in your chosen arrival date and length of your holiday. Then sort the results by price and choose a hotel that best suits your budget and style.
  • Search for the lowest price from €220
What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Kyoto?
Treat yourself to luxury living during your Kyoto getaway by choosing a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket surroundings, these retreats are usually filled with amenities such as large beds, complimentary bathrobes and plenty more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your stay an even more lavish and unforgettable one. Concierge assistance, elegant décor and gourmet dining are a few of the superior services and conveniences you'll likely get access to.