4-Star Hotels in Kyoto

We had a wonderful stay at Ala Hotel Kyoto! Our room was spacious, especially compared with the hotels we stayed at in Tokyo. The service was exceptional—the staff went above and beyond to help us and make us feel welcome. Breakfast was excellent, with delicious food that we thoroughly enjoyed every morning. Of all the hotels we stayed at in Japan, this was our best experience, especially for the room, service, and breakfast. We were extremely happy with our stay. Highly recommended!

This hotel is super convenient, located just a short walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo West Exit. You exit the station, turn right, take the elevator down, cross the street, and it's right there on your front-right. It's really close to Kyoto Station, and there's an Aeon mall and all sorts of great food options nearby. Plus, you'll pass a 551 HORAI bun shop near the Hachijo West Exit – there's always a line, but it's totally worth it, genuinely delicious! **Check-in:** Although check-in is officially after 3 PM, we arrived at 2:30 PM and were able to check in early. You use an automatic check-in machine, but the front desk staff were very enthusiastic and helped me with the process. **Price:** A standard triple room for two nights, including breakfast for three, cost 1897 RMB in total, which works out to 316 RMB per person per night. We stayed from Saturday to Monday, so it might be even cheaper if you stay on weekdays. **Room:** It was a standard triple room, 20 square meters, with two 1.1-meter single beds and one 1-meter sofa bed. The room size was a little on the small side, but still manageable. It had a window, but it couldn't be opened. Since it opened in 2020, the facilities are still quite new. The faucet in the bathroom provides potable water, which is drinkable directly. Note that disposable items like toothbrushes aren't included in the room; you need to pick them up from the lobby downstairs. There's a kettle in the room, which was great for my parents to make tea. They also provide pajamas, so you can pack fewer clothes. The control panel by the window can be set to Chinese, making it more user-friendly. The soundproofing in the room is excellent; even though it's near Kyoto Station, you can't hear any outside noise, making it very quiet. **Breakfast:** Served from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. If your room includes breakfast, you'll receive breakfast coupons upon check-in. If you buy it separately, it's 2200 yen per person. The variety is decent, and the taste is quite good. They even have self-serve cold udon with a good selection of condiments, tasting just like what you'd get outside. **Luggage Storage:** Since we had another itinerary early on our third day and needed to store our luggage, there's a dedicated room downstairs for free self-service luggage storage. You can secure each piece of luggage with a combination lock, making it very safe.

We decided to book Nogha whilst we were in Kyoto so we could relax a little more than in previous locations. We opted for a bigger room to have some space and it didn't disappoint. The bed was huge, the room for two was a really good size. It was clean and well decorated. The bakery downstairs was a great addition, we had breakfast there on our consecutive mornings. I would thoroughly recommend it if you're looking for a nice four star hotel and something a little quiet. Staff were also lovely and our luggage had been taken to our room when we checked in.

This hotel is quite good; we stay here every time we visit Kyoto. The washing machine is an absolute must-have in summer. Although the hotel isn't new, it's very well-maintained. Every time we come back, we're pleasantly surprised by updates – the washing machine and TV have been upgraded, and the room even has a new desk. They've also installed new foot bath tubs in the lobby, which were being renovated during the New Year and are now ready for use.

Miyako City Kintetsu Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a lovely stay at Miyako City Kintetsu Hotel! The location is extremely convenient, making it easy to get around. There’s even a Uniqlo right in front of the hotel, which is great for some shopping. The staff are super friendly, welcoming and always happy to help. The room is surprisingly spacious, including the toilet, which is a huge plus compared to many other hotels in Japan. Everything was super clean and well maintained. Overall, a very comfortable stay with excellent service and a fantastic location. Would definitely come back again on my next visit!

Excellent location in Sanjo. In-between Teramachi and Nishiki markets. Close to metro/train stations and bus stops. The room was on the bigger side.

Nestled along the Kamo River's Sanjo area, this modern hotel beautifully blends contemporary design with traditional Japanese aesthetics. I highly recommend the Kamo River rooms! The riverside rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offer direct views of the flowing river, and the sunrise and sunset scenery is truly therapeutic. Inside, there's a public hot spring bath with all the toiletries you need, including skincare samples. The guest rooms feature separate wet and dry areas, and the bathroom fittings are thoughtfully chosen, making for an incredibly comfortable stay. The location is fantastic. It's just a two-minute walk to Sanjo subway station, making it incredibly convenient to get to Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market. The self-service breakfast offers a good mix of Japanese set meals and Western dishes. After exploring Kyoto's streets, it's wonderful to return to the hotel for a relaxing soak in the hot spring. This is an outstanding choice for a hotel in the city center, offering excellent overall quality. I'll definitely be back on my next trip to Kyoto. It was a truly delightful four-day stay!

Great location and souvenir/shops are in a couple of minutes so if you're not picky and don't mind the smell, it can be okay option. Maybe for a couple of days you won't even notice. We stayed for 5 nights, towels and trash was cleaned everyday. We slept good. Overall clean (good housekeeping work, but shower needs renovation). We booked a 24-26m room for about 100$ a night which was lowest price in all central Kyoto because we didn't bother to book something good in advance. We went for it even though we read the reviews and hoped for the best. For example, while I was in Kanazawa I paid about 30-40$ for a hotel which was old in a good way. Room was spacious has a mirror with light for makeup and enough room for 4 open suitcases (you can add extra bed). The hotel is old, I guess the pipes make it smell awful. Every time you walk into a room the smell is there. Air conditioning is loud so you can't sleep but you can open a window if it's not too hot outside. Bed is comfortable and everything was clean. Pillow ....not so comfortable so the neck hurt. Free tickets to Kyoto tower was a nice option but when we got into a tower it wasn't interesting because the windows weren't clear and the light was dim in a bad way and also that smell... (we visited Fukuoka tower before and it was amazing compared to that). Also what really shocked me that there were trays for drip coffee with ”used drip coffee” sign, but the hotel doesn't provide drip coffee and only does instant coffee. And you need to go for all amenities like tea to the hotel lobby. Of course after a long day if you didn't stack your tea in advance, you can forget about it. Also an example of hotel's greed: 600 yen for washing clothes, 200 yen for water. Really? Not even a bottle of free water and I was afraid to drink from the smelly pipe. There was mold in the shower (but only if you look clother) and the toilet was the oldest one, even older than I saw in public restroom in some parks. But clean nevertheless. The lighting was dim, hard to see anything. I guess the hotel must retire soon or do something about the pipes. There were sometimes loud people in the corridor but I guess it's just luck.

The hotel was in a very good, central location, just 3 minutes from the bus stop and 14 minutes bus ride from Kyoto station. I booked a 20m twin room with large single beds. However, the room was 12m at the most. I asked the head receptionist about this. I was then offered a larger room at extra cost which I declined. The room was fairly clean with fresh towels provided every day. It was well equipped with a kettle and a small fridge. There was no wardrobe, just 4 hangers to hang clothes on a hook. There was no storage. The soundproofing was good as I could not hear the other guests. There was a washing machine available for 500 yen which was very useful. For breakfast, there was a wide selection of tasty food which I recommend. The spa was nice and free of charge, however there was 1000 yen charge for the gym.

Room was clean and spacious enough for two people. There was also a table with two chairs in the room, which was very convenient for me to work at during the evenings. The staff were very kind and helpful. Complimentary amenities were available in the common area, and guests could request pajamas from the reception desk. I forgot to bring a plug adapter and asked to borrow one from the receptionist. Fortunately, they had one available and lent it to me free of charge. The location is convenient, about a 7–8 minute walk from Sanjo Station and the Kamo River. It is also close to a bus stop, about a 5-minute walk away, making it easy to get to Gion. The breakfast offered a good variety of options. There were both Japanese and international dishes, and the quality was good and well-prepared. I enjoyed staying and just realised I didnt take any photos of the room but nutto during breakfast…🤣