Located in downtown Kyoto near the intersection of two major subway lines, the 244-room, mid-range Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is well situated for both tourists and business travelers. Several amenities also make it family-friendly, including an on-site bakery with western-style bread, a small convenience store, and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms, while equipped with soothing minimalist furnishings and flat-screen TVs, are uneven. Some have been renovated while others smell of smoke (even ones deemed "non-smoking"). By comparison, the New Miyako Hotel is close to the Kyoto train station, extensively renovated, and around the same price.
Located in downtown Kyoto near the intersection of two major subway lines, the 244-room, mid-range Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is well situated for both tourists and business travelers. Several amenities also make it family-friendly, including an on-site bakery with western-style bread, a small convenience store, and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms, while equipped with soothing minimalist furnishings and flat-screen TVs, are uneven. Some have been renovated while others smell of smoke (even ones deemed "non-smoking"). By comparison, the New Miyako Hotel is close to the Kyoto train station, extensively renovated, and around the same price.
The 65-room Kyoto Itoya Hotel is a centrally located mid-range option close to public transportation, shops, and eateries. Its modern rooms are small (as is typical here) and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, hot-water kettles, and robes and slippers. A Japanese-style breakfast is served daily for a fee, and guests get a coupon for a free coffee or tea upon check-in. The breakfast space is also a lounge area, with free newspapers, books, magazines, and tourist info. Bikes can be rented on-site, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Self-sufficient travelers interested in rooms with kitchenettes and a little more space could check out the nearby Citadines Karasuma-Gojo Kyoto, which is a bit cheaper.
The 65-room Kyoto Itoya Hotel is a centrally located mid-range option close to public transportation, shops, and eateries. Its modern rooms are small (as is typical here) and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, hot-water kettles, and robes and slippers. A Japanese-style breakfast is served daily for a fee, and guests get a coupon for a free coffee or tea upon check-in. The breakfast space is also a lounge area, with free newspapers, books, magazines, and tourist info. Bikes can be rented on-site, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Self-sufficient travelers interested in rooms with kitchenettes and a little more space could check out the nearby Citadines Karasuma-Gojo Kyoto, which is a bit cheaper.
The 240-room, mid-range Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma (Karasuma) takes its cues from minimalist Japanese design, and delivers clean, modern style. Centrally located along a bustling main road and commercial area in Kyoto, the hotel is within a five-minute walk of two train stations, and a plethora of shops and restaurants. Rooms are simple, modern, and functional but, like most rooms in Kyoto, small. They include free high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms are more luxurious, with deep square sinks, tubs, and showers. An on-site Japanese restaurant serves a breakfast buffet of Japanese and Western fare for an extra charge. While the Daiwa Roynet is well-priced for the area, guests seeking a hotel with more on-site features should check out the nearby Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo, which has Japanese-style baths,
The 240-room, mid-range Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma (Karasuma) takes its cues from minimalist Japanese design, and delivers clean, modern style. Centrally located along a bustling main road and commercial area in Kyoto, the hotel is within a five-minute walk of two train stations, and a plethora of shops and restaurants. Rooms are simple, modern, and functional but, like most rooms in Kyoto, small. They include free high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms are more luxurious, with deep square sinks, tubs, and showers. An on-site Japanese restaurant serves a breakfast buffet of Japanese and Western fare for an extra charge. While the Daiwa Roynet is well-priced for the area, guests seeking a hotel with more on-site features should check out the nearby Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo, which has Japanese-style baths,
This upper-middle-range hotel, part of the worldwide Jal hotel chain, offers upscale accommodations in a central location near Shijo-karasuma subway station. The 216 rooms, which range from Standard to Princess Suites, are spacious, especially for Japan, and are more in the style of a European hotel, though the decor could use some updating. The five on-site restaurants include a teppanyaki grill, where food is cooked at the table, and the Amber Court serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast, but the wait for a table can be long. The similarly priced Kyoto Hotel Okura has more modern decor, and fitness facilities.
This upper-middle-range hotel, part of the worldwide Jal hotel chain, offers upscale accommodations in a central location near Shijo-karasuma subway station. The 216 rooms, which range from Standard to Princess Suites, are spacious, especially for Japan, and are more in the style of a European hotel, though the decor could use some updating. The five on-site restaurants include a teppanyaki grill, where food is cooked at the table, and the Amber Court serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast, but the wait for a table can be long. The similarly priced Kyoto Hotel Okura has more modern decor, and fitness facilities.
It’s all about location at the Kyoto Tower Hotel, an upper-middle-range property located in the heart of the city across from Kyoto Station. The hotel shares a building with a tourist information center, a public bath, and a soaring tower with an observation deck offering panoramic views. There’s no fitness center or pool, but the hotel has a restaurant as well as a bar with impressive views. The property’s 162 rooms are contemporary, but tiny, with little room for anything beyond sleeping. Guests willing to trek a bit farther from Kyoto Station might want to compare rates with Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi, a mid-range property with modern rooms and a tasty breakfast buffet.
It’s all about location at the Kyoto Tower Hotel, an upper-middle-range property located in the heart of the city across from Kyoto Station. The hotel shares a building with a tourist information center, a public bath, and a soaring tower with an observation deck offering panoramic views. There’s no fitness center or pool, but the hotel has a restaurant as well as a bar with impressive views. The property’s 162 rooms are contemporary, but tiny, with little room for anything beyond sleeping. Guests willing to trek a bit farther from Kyoto Station might want to compare rates with Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi, a mid-range property with modern rooms and a tasty breakfast buffet.
The mid-range Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo is compact and conservatively furnished in modern, streamlined decor. Clean and pleasantly decorated, the 169 rooms tend to be on the small side, and they can feel dark. But amenities like free Wi-Fi, electric kettles with green tea, and slippers, help them feel comfortable. For many, the hotel's proximity to mass transit and local restaurants is its top feature, but there's also a traditional communal bath on-site that guests can access for free. And it's multiple meeting rooms attract business travelers. By comparison, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei is much newer and rooms are brighter, though it's not as near mass transit, and rates are a little more expensive.
The mid-range Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo is compact and conservatively furnished in modern, streamlined decor. Clean and pleasantly decorated, the 169 rooms tend to be on the small side, and they can feel dark. But amenities like free Wi-Fi, electric kettles with green tea, and slippers, help them feel comfortable. For many, the hotel's proximity to mass transit and local restaurants is its top feature, but there's also a traditional communal bath on-site that guests can access for free. And it's multiple meeting rooms attract business travelers. By comparison, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei is much newer and rooms are brighter, though it's not as near mass transit, and rates are a little more expensive.
The charming, mid-range Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura presents itself as a classic Japanese inn. And its 20 rooms are divided: Eight Western-style guest rooms have standard beds, tables, and chairs, while 12 Japanese-style rooms have traditional tatami straw mat floors and futon-type mattresses. Some rooms have double doors opening to small Japanese rock gardens, and others have kitchenettes. Located in a residential area between the Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganshi temple complexes, the hotel is within an 11-minute walk of the subway. Travelers might want to also consider the nearby Karaku, another Japanese-style inn with an “onsen" -- a traditional communal bath -- which has similar rates.
The charming, mid-range Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura presents itself as a classic Japanese inn. And its 20 rooms are divided: Eight Western-style guest rooms have standard beds, tables, and chairs, while 12 Japanese-style rooms have traditional tatami straw mat floors and futon-type mattresses. Some rooms have double doors opening to small Japanese rock gardens, and others have kitchenettes. Located in a residential area between the Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganshi temple complexes, the hotel is within an 11-minute walk of the subway. Travelers might want to also consider the nearby Karaku, another Japanese-style inn with an “onsen" -- a traditional communal bath -- which has similar rates.
This 222-room hotel has a modern look and an excellent location just across from Kyoto Station. It’s close to trains and busses and is surrounded by restaurants; it also has a few of its own, including a teppanyaki grill and a patisserie that sells colorful desserts. Many of the rooms have been updated with stylish, modern decor, though some others still have a dated look with worn carpeting. The several banquet rooms and small chapel make this hotel popular for events and weddings, but it’s also a nice base for sightseeing.
This 222-room hotel has a modern look and an excellent location just across from Kyoto Station. It’s close to trains and busses and is surrounded by restaurants; it also has a few of its own, including a teppanyaki grill and a patisserie that sells colorful desserts. Many of the rooms have been updated with stylish, modern decor, though some others still have a dated look with worn carpeting. The several banquet rooms and small chapel make this hotel popular for events and weddings, but it’s also a nice base for sightseeing.
The 12-room, mid-range Ohanabo is a lovely, historic ryokan (inn) that provides a warm and traditional Japanese experience. Rooms are simple, spacious, and immaculate, and give guests a snapshot of Japanese life. Tatami mats are spread on floors and there are no traditional beds. Instead, guests spread futon-style mattresses for sleeping. Situated across from the popular Higashi Honganji temple and close to Kyoto's main rail hub, the hotel serves a communal breakfast and an excellent kaiseki-style dinner in guest rooms. Travelers looking for more on-site amenities could check out the Hotel Kyoto Eminence, which has a hot spring spa and a bowling alley, but lacks the charm of the Ohanabo.
The 12-room, mid-range Ohanabo is a lovely, historic ryokan (inn) that provides a warm and traditional Japanese experience. Rooms are simple, spacious, and immaculate, and give guests a snapshot of Japanese life. Tatami mats are spread on floors and there are no traditional beds. Instead, guests spread futon-style mattresses for sleeping. Situated across from the popular Higashi Honganji temple and close to Kyoto's main rail hub, the hotel serves a communal breakfast and an excellent kaiseki-style dinner in guest rooms. Travelers looking for more on-site amenities could check out the Hotel Kyoto Eminence, which has a hot spring spa and a bowling alley, but lacks the charm of the Ohanabo.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto gains its four-pearl status from its sheer size with 596 rooms and 11 restaurants and bars. It’s not truly luxurious, but it generally features a modern design. Rooms feature mini-fridges and espresso makers, and the bathrooms are quite spacious. Though leisure activities like an indoor pool and gym are attractive, they’re associated with a fee, as are most other amenities here such as a hot and cold breakfast. A location inside the JR Kyoto Station still draws mostly couples who like to be connected to the metro, shopping mall, and museum in the station. For slightly higher rates, it’s worth comparing the Kyoto Tokyu Hotel which doesn’t bother guests with pesky fees for their gym and has a spa on-site.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto gains its four-pearl status from its sheer size with 596 rooms and 11 restaurants and bars. It’s not truly luxurious, but it generally features a modern design. Rooms feature mini-fridges and espresso makers, and the bathrooms are quite spacious. Though leisure activities like an indoor pool and gym are attractive, they’re associated with a fee, as are most other amenities here such as a hot and cold breakfast. A location inside the JR Kyoto Station still draws mostly couples who like to be connected to the metro, shopping mall, and museum in the station. For slightly higher rates, it’s worth comparing the Kyoto Tokyu Hotel which doesn’t bother guests with pesky fees for their gym and has a spa on-site.