RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto welcomes families to its central location with an indoor pool and fitness center. Attentive staff make guests feel at home. Enjoy six restaurants, in-room WiFi, and relax at the hotel bar after exploring the city.
Near a metro station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is in Shimogyo Ward, a walkable area in Kyoto with good shopping. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kyoto Aquarium. Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a vending machine
Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Concierge services, a porter/bellboy and a ballroom
Guest reviews speak highly of the family-friendly amenities, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 489 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
LCD TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in JEA Eco Mark Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 4,301 per person
6 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
All Day Dining KAZA
Gourmand Tachibana
Royal Ryuho
Tankuma Kitamise
Top of Kyoto
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
24-hour business centre
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs on site
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1 building
14 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1969
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 1 2026 to June 4 2026 (dates subject to change):
Fitness facilities
Swimming pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 1650.0 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 4301 per person
Self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1650.0 per night
Facilities fee: JPY 3300 per person and includes use of: swimming pool
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Hotel Rihga Royal
Hotel Rihga Royal Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel Rihga Royal
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Kyoto Rihga Royal Hotel
Rihga Royal
Rihga Royal Hotel
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions
Is RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto on 4 Apr 2026 start from €1,498, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?
Self-parking is available for JPY 2000 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 15 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 16 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Very friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay. I liked how it was close to everything including the train station. Their buffet has great variety. Would stay again!
We ended up getting the the corner room and the view was beautiful and there breakfast in the morning 10/10 room was really clean it’s by far the best hotel I have ever stayed in
Yes staff was very curtioidr.
The breakfast buffet was priivu for the availability the pancakes and other items that are expected to be warm were out on plated no shaders or warming plates
Room was clean and fairly wide, staff was very fast and attentive, i got lounge coupons but didnt see any amenities that stood out. Shuttle was pretty useful but to walk around or to the station was inconveniently located.
Very flash hotel for the price we paid, so many amenities and got our room upgraded for free which was a bonus. Friendly staff, and very clean hotel. Perfect location 5 min walk to Kyoto Station, they offer a shuttle to the station every 20 mins as well. To save on rubbish they provide a self serve water and ice machine on every floor and provide a bottle and an ice bucket which I thought was very cool
The room was nice and clean. The location was perfect and close to Kyoto Station which had access to every other line in Kyoto. Staff were pleasant to work with. The only issue I had was the fact I had to pay to use the fitness room each day I wanted to go in. The fitness room was very small/limited and the price was not cheap in the least bit. Other than this, everything was great!
Lovely hotel room in a great location right by the main station. Shuttle is a bonus and staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Only downside is pool access as this costs in addition to the stay. Considering how much is already being spent on rooms, feels as though this should be included in your stay.
Great size room after our Tokyo stay! Theres a laundry 5min walk down the road and a 7-Eleven or family mart can't remember. One hotel side is next to railways but the soundproofing is amazing didn't hear a thing.
Excellent hotel. Great breakfast buffet. I would have given it all 5 stars if not for the fac that there is a daily charge just tonuse the fitness center. I have never heard of a hotel charging its guests to use the fitness center. The hotel is in a safe and convenient location, about 7 minutes from Kyoto station.