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Our top choices for Kyoto 5-star hotels

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.
A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

1. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Sonya
€339
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Kyoto
A couple standing on a bridge over a pond with lush greenery and buildings in the background.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck overlooking a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows offering views of a forested area, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck extending over a pond, featuring tatami mats and wooden furniture.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
ALVIN
€1,330
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.
A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

3. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Christopher
€473
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

4. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Japan
SHINICHI
€443
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Dusit Thani Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.
A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

5. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Central Kyoto
United States
Mary
€1,571
16 Nov - 17 Nov
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.
Property amenity
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.
A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.

6. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Akeem
€1,540
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a garden. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.
A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading up to a traditional pagoda.

7. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Thomas
€342
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, trees, and a stone pathway.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large dining table, and a view of the garden through glass doors.

8. Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Mads
€1,039
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Six Senses Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
A reception area with a wooden panel and a logo, a polished floor, and a view of the sea.
A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.
A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

9. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Gion
United States
Enkeleda
€1,130
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a garden and outdoor seating area.
Property amenity
A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.

10. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Darren
€1,335
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
A traditional building with a curved roof, a water feature in front, and a view of the interior through a large window.
A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, and sliding shoji screens.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a bathtub, and a marble wall.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, sliding shoji doors, and a central tatami mat bed.

11. Capella Kyoto

Capella Kyoto
Gion
€1,999
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Capella Kyoto
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a bed.
A modern interior with large glass windows, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a traditional pagoda.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a cityscape including a pagoda.

12. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
Taiwan
yushuo
€1,469
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Park Hyatt Kyoto
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with gravel paths and a small pond.
A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and a pagoda-style building.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a lantern, and a bamboo fence.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of a lake with boats.

13. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Arashiyama
United States
Helen
€815
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.
A traditional building with a reflective water feature in front, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a hill in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested hillside. The room includes a sofa with cushions, a dining table with breakfast items, and a bedside table with a lamp.

14. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Kita Ward
Australia
BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD
€762
27 Oct - 28 Oct
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.
A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.
A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.
A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

15. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
Gion
United States
Philip
€1,090
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel Chourakukan
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

16. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
Central Kyoto
United States
Marc
€717
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Kamo Residences by Reflections
A traditional Japanese house with a wooden door, a small window with vertical bars, and a mailbox.
A bedroom with two beds, wooden beams on the ceiling, a window, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a large window with paper patterns.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

17. Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly

Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
Nakagyo Ward
United States
Robert
Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in Kyoto?
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa and Park Hyatt Kyoto are some of the top 5-star hotels in Kyoto, based on our customer reviews. These swanky hotels rate highly for things such as their location, amenities and service standards. Choose your favourite and experience all the luxury trimmings.
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