Kyoto 11 Best Boutique Hotels (2024)

Discover the best boutique hotels in Kyoto, including a serene hotel in the Gion district, a sleek design hotel in Shibuya and a five-star hotel set along the peaceful Hozu River.

Explore some of the best boutique hotels in Kyoto with our top picks.

This is arguably Kyoto’s coolest hotel, featuring Ace Hotel’s trademark retro style and creative artworks and sculptures throughout. There are 213 rooms, a 24-hour gym, garden courtyards, three restaurants, and the first Stumptown Coffee shop in Japan, all under one roof.

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Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion is a sleek design hotel offering spacious rooms in the heart of the Gion district. There's a serene Onsen Spa to relax after a busy day exploring the surroundings, and the generous breakfast includes both Western or Japanese fare.

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Beautiful hotel offering chic modern rooms with a Japanese vibe, in the heart of Kyoto’s Downtown district. The hotel has a stylish restaurant & bar, and the onsen-style bath makes it perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.

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Six Senses Kyoto is a luxurious wellness hotel situated in the heart of Kyoto, featuring 81 rooms and suites. The hotel's design draws from traditional Japanese aesthetics, featuring serene Zen gardens, koi ponds, and bamboo groves that echo Kyoto’s historic temples and teahouses.

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Part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection hotels, the Suiran is a tranquil luxury hotel in a magical location, right along the gentle streams of the Hozu River, near a world-famous bamboo forest. 17 rooms out of the 39 offer "Onsen" hot spring bathtubs in the room. Guests can enjoy fine dining fusion cuisine at the restaurant with lush views of the river.

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SOWAKA Kyoto

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SOWAKA Kyoto is a serene five-star hotel that blends ancient Japanese traditions and modern comforts in the heart of Kyoto's Gion district.

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Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a five-star hotel that brings together the best of Japanese design and western comfort, boasting stylish and spacious rooms, decorated in light natural tones. Facilities include three restaurants onsite, a spa and wellness centre, a gym, and rental bicycles.

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Hotel Kanra Kyoto is a boutique hotel in central Kyoto, inspired by the essence of the city's beauty, wisdom, and hospitality through its modern rendition of the traditional "Machiya Style", incorporating materials like wood, stone, and iron.

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Experience Kyoto in true Japanese style at this authentic ryokan, offering traditional Japanese breakfast, and a welcome tea ceremony. The rooms feature private gardens and an inviting open-air bathtub.

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A rykoan-inspired superb five-star hotel in Kyoto, providing all the luxury expected from The Ritz family. The hotel boasts stunning river views, elegant rooms with all modern commodities, and a fabulous spa and gym. Located near everything, yet you will feel miles away (in a good way).

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