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Our top choices for Arashiyama LGBT-friendly hotels

A hotel sign reading "The GrandWest Arashiyama" with a well-lit entrance and surrounding greenery.

1. The GrandWest Arashiyama

The GrandWest Arashiyama
3.5 star property
Arashiyama
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Super clean and spacious rooms, extremely friendly and helpful staff! Great location!"
United States
Melanie
The price is €142
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The GrandWest Arashiyama
A modern interior with glass walls, a seating area with cushions, and a small garden path.

2. LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (992 reviews)
"Place was beautiful and great location."
Canada
Tanya
The price is €39
15 Dec - 16 Dec
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo

hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
3.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Canada
Keith Andrew
The price is €39
15 Dec - 16 Dec
hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
A modern building with large glass windows, a seating area with chairs, and a garden with plants and gravel pathways.

4. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
3.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay! Everything was clean and staff was great"
United States
Dzenefa
The price is €64
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

5. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,518 reviews)
"Clean hotel in a great location."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is €168
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

6. Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen
3.5 star property
Gion
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (559 reviews)
"Great location! Small hotel, amazing traditional Japanese breakfast, easy walking to all cool spots."
United States
Yulia
The price is €135
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Hotel Gion Misen
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.

7. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
4.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,842 reviews)
"The hotel, staffs, and location were wonderful!"
United States
Ratchanee
The price is €162
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

8. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
4.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,055 reviews)
"Loved the location great place to stay"
United States
SUE
The price is €93
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Prezio".

9. Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo

Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (659 reviews)
"Helpful staff. Great location. Large room."
United States
Caitlin
The price is €41
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

10. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,139 reviews)
"Shops and restaurants all near by. Great place to stay."
Canada
Michael
The price is €64
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel sign reading "The GrandWest Arashiyama" with a well-lit entrance and surrounding greenery.
The GrandWest Arashiyama
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
175 reviews
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A modern interior with glass walls, a seating area with cushions, and a small garden path.
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
992 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.
hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
A modern building with large glass windows, a seating area with chairs, and a garden with plants and gravel pathways.
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
View
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
2,518 reviews
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Top Arashiyama Hotel Reviews

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location and plenty of to do. If your on lower floors windows will be frosted for privacy but would be great to have an option to see out of
Ireland
Coree
Reviewed December 16, 2025
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for gay-friendly accommodation in Arashiyama?

Book a place where you can be yourself! You'll find LGBTQ-friendly hotels in Arashiyama on Expedia. Visitors are sure to enjoy all Arashiyama has to offer including its riverfront.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Arashiyama?

The GrandWest Arashiyama is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free Wi-Fi and private balconies. Arashiyama Benkei is another good option for your stay.

How many LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options will I find in Arashiyama?

There are currently 2 LGBTQ-friendly lodging options in Arashiyama.

What is there to see in Arashiyama?

During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Arashiyama has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum, Bamboo Forest Street and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Arashiyama Onsen, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and Sagano Romantic Train.

What is an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Arashiyama?

LGBTQ-friendly hotels are places where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers are proudly welcomed. We have worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of gay-friendly hotels worldwide. In Arashiyama, hotels affiliated with IGLTA operate in a spirit of inclusiveness, prioritising a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.

What can I expect from LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Arashiyama?

Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Arashiyama, and get a warm welcome from a community you belong to. Many of our LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options offer community-specific packages, exclusive tours and opportunities for social interaction.

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