Kyoto is one of the largest cities in Japan and one with an unfathomable historic value, where people go to be mesmerized and stare open-mouthed at its immense beauty. It is one of the most wonderful cities in the world and if you’re visiting it, you might as well do it right. Visit all the temples and shrines, and walk through its incredible gardens and forests, but also make sure you stay somewhere that doesn’t contrast with everything you’ve seen in the city all day. You can also fill yourself up at the best bakeries you’ll ever find. Stay somewhere remarkable, charming, and luxurious. After all, why shouldn’t you? Some of the best hotels in Japan aren’t as expensive as the ones in European cities so if you want to treat yourself, treat yourself by staying in one of these luxury hotels in Kyoto.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on June 28, 2025.
1. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto (from USD 1782)
Breakfast highlights include croissants and eggs, but some issues with table placement and food poisoning.
Reasonable pricing for a luxury hotel in the heart of Kyoto.
Unbeatable location with easy access to major attractions by foot or taxi.
Fantastic gym, spa, and well-equipped bar and restaurants.
The Ritz-Carlton is one of the most expensive hotels in Kyoto. This hotel may not be suitable for everyone’s budget but it surely offers a high standard of services and some of the best rooms in the whole city. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool where you can relax after a long day of exploring, a spa centre so you can get pampered, and a fitness centre that you can use if you can’t really take a break from your daily workouts.
The rooms are sophisticated and include a flat-screen TV with a Blu-ray player and a Nespresso coffee maker. There’s a bathtub with a mini TV and a rain shower in the en-suite bathroom so even your showers are special in this hotel. How can you resist?
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
1.17 km (0.8 mi) from Nishiki Market
2. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto (from USD 1880)
Four Seasons is one of the best hotels in Kyoto to stay at. It opened in 2016 and has a great reputation for its quality services. It features a sushi bar, a beautiful tea house overlooking a pond, and a Western-style restaurant. The views from the rooms are lovely and each one is equipped with modern amenities.
The hotel has a spa centre, an indoor swimming pool, saunas, and whirlpools so you can try a different kind of pampering every day. This hotel has everything you could ask for and more.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
1.75 km (1.1 mi) from Nishiki Market
3. Suiran Kyoto (from USD 1142)
Delicious dining experiences, but limited Western choices and overpriced meals.
Luxurious, but expensive with overpriced meals and services.
Beautiful riverside location, close to Arashiyama bamboo forest and train station.
Zen gardens, private onsen, spacious rooms, and complimentary champagne hour.
Suiran Kyoto is a beautiful hotel set on the margins of the Katsura River with a stunning Japanese garden. It offers upscale accommodation, with rooms that include every modern comfort and amenity to make your stay a relaxing, hassle-free one.
The hotel features a spa, a private open-air bath, a gift shop, and a restaurant serving a fusion of Japanese and French food. This is an amazing option for those who want a peaceful stay in a quiet hotel that is still close to the main attractions of the city.
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
8.37 km (5.2 mi) from Nishiki Market
4. Kyoto Hotel Okura (from USD 249)
Fantastic breakfast buffet, multiple dining options, and in-room dining available.
Reasonably priced luxury hotel with spacious rooms and exceptional service.
Centrally located with easy access to tourist attractions, restaurants, and shops.
Direct subway access, large lobby, and convenient location for exploring Kyoto.
Back to the Western-style hotels! This one has elegant rooms with amazing views of Kyoto and the Higashiyama Mountains. It offers beauty treatments and babysitting services if you are travelling with children. The hotel provides luxurious rooms that each have its own private bathroom as well as a swimming pool where guests can unwind after a long day of sightseeing in the area. This is yet another excellent choice for a luxury hotel in Kyoto that is priced more affordably.
Hotel Okura Kyoto
828 meters (0.6 ft) from Nishiki Market
5. Kyoto Brighton Hotel (from USD 141)
Kyoto Brighton Hotel is a fusion of elements from both Kyoto and the United Kingdom. The rooms are spacious and furnished with comfortable items, and each comes with an attached bathroom that has both a deep bathtub and a rain shower.
This hotel is ideal for gourmands who are interested in sampling all of the regional specialties and dishes because it features four restaurants that have won various awards. The most discerning of travelers will find this to be an excellent option.
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Nishiki Market
6. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion (from USD 371)
The Celestine Kyoto Gion is a very new hotel that offers high-quality, modern, and functional accommodations. Every room is decorated in a minimal style and includes modern amenities and an en-suite bathroom with everything you could possibly need. There’s a restaurant on-site where you can try Japanese food and then go for a walk through the city.
The main attractions are all close by so you’ll be within easy reach of the hotel as well as the most popular areas of Kyoto. The price-for-value ratio is great so there’s no excuse to stay at a mediocre hotel!
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
1.09 km (0.7 mi) from Nishiki Market
7. Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto (from USD 94)
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto is a couple of minutes walk from a metro station and is perfect for the ones who want to explore the city to its fullest in the quickest way. The hotel has 5 award-winning restaurants, a beauty salon with a spa, and a souvenir shop in case you forget to buy your grandma’s gift. The rooms are spacious with a classy European style and feature a mini-fridge, an electric kettle, and nightwear.
Try 70 different breakfast items at the morning buffet and then head to the heart of the city right away. How does that sound at the start of the day?
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
639 meters (0.4 ft) from Nishiki Market
8. Hotel Granvia Kyoto (from USD 438)
Stay in the heart of Kyoto at Hotel Granvia and relax in an indoor swimming pool after a day of excursions. In addition, there is a fitness centre, as well as nine restaurants where you can replenish the calories that you just burned off during your workout. This hotel features spacious rooms that have contemporary furnishings and amenities.
The hotel is filled with hundreds of different pieces of art, which will make fans of the visual arts extremely happy. Sounds like something you’d like, doesn’t it?
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
2.13 km (1.4 mi) from Nishiki Market
9. Kyoto-Style Inn Sakanoue (from USD 291)
Kyoto-Style Inn Sakanoue offers you a true Japanese experience in rooms with traditional futon bedding and an en-suite bathroom with a wooden bathtub. It is one of the few luxury hotels which actually allows you to live as the Japanese tradition dictates and a place where you can truly relax and have an unforgettable stay.
You can choose to eat local dishes in your room and then enjoy the sunset in the garden. Stay here if you want to get to know the customs of the Japanese in a personal way.
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
1.36 km (0.9 mi) from Nishiki Market
Kyoto: where your next luxurious stay awaits
Kyoto is special for many reasons and is a city where time seems to have simultaneously stopped and continued without looking back. Speaking of looking back: look back at all your other stays in different cities in the world because Kyoto is about to show you what luxurious hotels look like. This list has presented you with several choices for a luxurious stay and we hope we’ve helped you decide which of these hotels is the right one for you and your budget. Now go and book one!
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