This modern hostel is set in a green, natural area in Northwest Kyoto, a bit far from downtown but close to temples and natural features, including the Arashiyama bamboo forest. Accommodations range from Six-Bed Rooms with dormitory-style layouts and shared bathrooms to Twin Ensuite Rooms with private baths to Japanese-Style Rooms with mats. Extra beds can be added to rooms, which can make the hostel a handy choice for groups and families, although prices are slightly higher here than at other hostels. Shared rooms come with personal lockers and bunk beds with curtains, although Triple Rooms have single beds. Facilities include a clean communal kitchen and a beautiful bath house. Meals, including breakfast, are extra, as are the daily organized cultural events. Travelers who want to be closer to downtown Kyoto could check out the modern Piece Hostel near Kyoto station, which has lower rates.
This modern hostel is set in a green, natural area in Northwest Kyoto, a bit far from downtown but close to temples and natural features, including the Arashiyama bamboo forest. Accommodations range from Six-Bed Rooms with dormitory-style layouts and shared bathrooms to Twin Ensuite Rooms with private baths to Japanese-Style Rooms with mats. Extra beds can be added to rooms, which can make the hostel a handy choice for groups and families, although prices are slightly higher here than at other hostels. Shared rooms come with personal lockers and bunk beds with curtains, although Triple Rooms have single beds. Facilities include a clean communal kitchen and a beautiful bath house. Meals, including breakfast, are extra, as are the daily organized cultural events. Travelers who want to be closer to downtown Kyoto could check out the modern Piece Hostel near Kyoto station, which has lower rates.
Located in a residential area of Kyoto, the four-pearl Kyoto Brighton Hotel is stylish and spotless, with 182 guest rooms. The four on-site restaurants feature a variety of cuisines: Western, Japanese, Teppanyaki, and Chinese, and the huge lobby includes an attractive lounge bar. Though the location is a bit out of the way -- it's about a six-minute walk to the Kyoto Imperial Palace -- the hotel offers shuttle service to the nearest subway station. For another upscale option closer to the city center, travelers might want to consider Kyoto Hotel Okura, which has a pool (Kyoto Brighton's pool has closed) and an on-site fitness center, at similar rates.
Located in a residential area of Kyoto, the four-pearl Kyoto Brighton Hotel is stylish and spotless, with 182 guest rooms. The four on-site restaurants feature a variety of cuisines: Western, Japanese, Teppanyaki, and Chinese, and the huge lobby includes an attractive lounge bar. Though the location is a bit out of the way -- it's about a six-minute walk to the Kyoto Imperial Palace -- the hotel offers shuttle service to the nearest subway station. For another upscale option closer to the city center, travelers might want to consider Kyoto Hotel Okura, which has a pool (Kyoto Brighton's pool has closed) and an on-site fitness center, at similar rates.
The 27-room, three-and-a-half-pearl Matsui Honkan Ryokan is surrounded by the buzz of Kyoto's city center, and a 15-minute walk from Gion. With attractive interiors and a good range of Western and Japanese rooms, this hotel has broad appeal. Rooms are decorated in a modernized traditional Japanese style. Clever additions like outdoor gardens in premium rooms and separate lounge areas in others set the hotel apart from its competition. Attracting couples and families on sightseeing holidays, this hotel has a good selection of facilities including a souvenir shop and an onsen, offering a relaxing alternative to city sightseeing. While there is no on-site restaurant, daytime meals can be ordered via room service. Travelers looking for a four-pearl hotel with varied dining options might try the Kyoto Hotel Okura.
The 27-room, three-and-a-half-pearl Matsui Honkan Ryokan is surrounded by the buzz of Kyoto's city center, and a 15-minute walk from Gion. With attractive interiors and a good range of Western and Japanese rooms, this hotel has broad appeal. Rooms are decorated in a modernized traditional Japanese style. Clever additions like outdoor gardens in premium rooms and separate lounge areas in others set the hotel apart from its competition. Attracting couples and families on sightseeing holidays, this hotel has a good selection of facilities including a souvenir shop and an onsen, offering a relaxing alternative to city sightseeing. While there is no on-site restaurant, daytime meals can be ordered via room service. Travelers looking for a four-pearl hotel with varied dining options might try the Kyoto Hotel Okura.
