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Set just 2.5 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Zen Kyoto Apartment Hotel features accommodation in Kyoto with access to a terrace, a bar, as well as a concierge service. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation offers a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

The property is really really close to train station, 2-3 minute walk. It is bigger than all other Japan accommodation I’ve been to, newly built so all amenities, equipment and appliances are new. There’s also a comprehensive English version on how to use all equipment so everything was so easy to use. Big bed, lounge, walk in dresser, fridge, microwave, stove and laundry all works well. They even have a documented staff recos on restaurants, etc. Toiletries/towels/detergent are available near lobby if you need more. Everything about this hotel was well thought of and I truly appreciated every detail. 100% highly recommended!

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9
Wonderful
1,381 reviews
Price from
$81
per night

Located 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with Blu-ray player. The accommodation features a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

Location, quiet on river with cafes near by. Only 15min walk to main shopping areas. Traditional Japanese style yet all modern conveniences.

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9.4
Wonderful
2,458 reviews
Price from
$200
per night

Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property.

I loved the care and kindness of the staff. The owner (I think) perfectly speaks English - very rare in Japan even in hospitality - and is extremely helpful. The rooms are clean and spacious. All amenities provided, delicious breakfast

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9.4
Wonderful
1,088 reviews
Price from
$130
per night

Well set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Minn Sanjo is set less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple, a 11-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 1.4 km from Heian Shrine. It is located a few steps from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and offers a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides spa facilities, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The overall experience from Check in to check out was seamless. You can do it without even speaking to anyone, less the initial check in call. The facilities are new and up to date. The room size is very generous and the quality of finishing were modern. The only thing to note is the relatively small size walk ways and the direction of door opening which would restrict your path. Other than that, it was an Amazing stay, quiet yet convenient location to the hustle bustle of gion

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9
Wonderful
201 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

Located in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Nijo Castle and 1.7 km from the centre, Rinn Shiki Juraku provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. This 4-star holiday home offers full-day security and luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy quiet street views.

Absolutely loved the character and charm of the hotel, the facilities, the lounge area for breakfast/evening drinks, ease of use of the washer/dryer that was there. The hotel was in a quiet residential section of Kyoto, yet access to Nijo Castle, the Imperial Palace and downtown Kyoto was very easy and within a 15 minute walk. Access to the train stations and Uber/Taxi's were equally easy. Amazing local restaurants within walking distance of the Hotel - highly recommend Daigan around the corner for an amazing sushi with an engaging/entertaining/welcoming chef.

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9.5
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
$350
per night

The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The property was spacious and had all the amenities we needed as a family. It was clean and tidy and secure. The staff cleaning and looking after the property were friendly and very helpful. We had a problem with the AC and they sorted it out immediately.

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9
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$316
per night

六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house features accommodation located less than 1 km from the centre of Kyoto and offers a garden and a terrace. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

A very cozy place overall. Kayoko's hospitality was exceptional, both professional and genuine. We want to revisit if we go back to Kyoto.

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9.9
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
$181
per night

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 祇園の宿 杏花 is located in Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms.

Everything was perfect about this hotel. Our room was large but very cute with a nice garden and in a great location. And staff was very helpful. We also got some cool amenities.

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9.3
Wonderful
145 reviews
Price from
$163
per night

Offering quiet street views and free WiFi, Design Hotel Kyoto Fuyacho offers accommodation conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, within a short distance of Gion Shijo Station, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto International Manga Museum. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides a lift and a shared kitchen for guests.

Modern design, very clean & spacious. Walking distance frm main road & shopping area,convenient store just one foot away.

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9.2
Wonderful
130 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

In the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, Kyoto Villa Kotone has a garden, free WiFi and a washing machine. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony. The property is 1.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, and within 2.8 km of the city centre.

Great place to stay: the house is very nice and comfortable. The location very closed to the station is very convenient to get to different places. We definitely recommend it. We are a group of 7 travellers with 3 teenagers from France

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9
Wonderful
106 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

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Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto!

  • Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,457 reviews

    Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei features accommodations in the center of Kyoto, a 12-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 0.6 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

    The staff were lovely, our room was very nice and clean.

  • Luck You Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,088 reviews

    Luck You Kyoto offers accommodations in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

    Lovely people and cocooning place. Unforgettable esperience

  • Rinn Shiki Juraku
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 114 reviews

    Providing quiet street views, Rinn Shiki Juraku in Kyoto provides accommodations, a bar, and a shared lounge.

    quaint, traditional, peaceful. beautiful aesthetics

  • 祇園の宿 杏花
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 145 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 700 yards from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 祇園の宿 杏花 features accommodations in Kyoto, with a garden.

    Staff, cleanliness, room space and location 10/10

  • KYOTO SHIMA
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 153 reviews

    KYOTO SHIMA is an apartment featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kyoto.

    離車站、公車站約5分鐘交通很方便,房間大小剛好適合2人,老闆很親切又樂於分享私房景點推薦好吃平價的餐廳

  • Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 259 reviews

    1.2 miles from Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodations with access to a hot tub and open-air bath.

    Everyone is so hospitable and facilities are clean

  • Ishibekoji Muan
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 182 reviews

    A 11-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station in Kyoto, Ishibekoji Muan provides accommodations with access to a hot tub.

    We extended our stay & booked 2 more nights here in Kyoto

  • Gion Oyado Kikutani
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 404 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star accommodations in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto.

    Staff was so helpful and kind. Enjoyed the showers and gardens.

These vacation rentals in Kyoto have options with FREE cancellation

  • Zen Kyoto Apartment Hotel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,381 reviews

    Zen Kyoto Apartment Hotel enjoys a location in Kyoto, 1.6 miles from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and 2.1 miles from Tofuku-ji Temple.

    Very large apartment for Japan. New and comfortable!

  • Minn Sanjo
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 201 reviews

    Minn Sanjo offers accommodations in Kyoto, 1.7 miles from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.7 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple.

    Very good location, modern and well stocked kitchen

  • 谷町君・星屋旅館・神泉ノ宿 二条城
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 155 reviews

    谷町君・星屋旅館・神泉ノ宿 二条城 in Kyoto features accommodations with free Wifi, a 15-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.4 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, and 1.8 miles from...

    Les matelas et couettes très confortables, la propreté..

  • Design Hotel Kyoto Fuyacho
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 130 reviews

    Design Hotel Kyoto Fuyacho is a condo hotel featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kyoto.

    Lovely, clean, stylish apartments, very centrally located.

  • Rinn Shirakawa South
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 239 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Shirakawa South features 3-star accommodations in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto.

    felt very warm and comfortable. small but has everything.

  • Kyohotel Kishotei Goshominami
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 268 reviews

    Kyohotel Kishotei Goshominami is an apartment featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kyoto. This 4-star apartment offers an elevator and full-day security.

    The location is excelent and the staff is very kind.

  • HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 356 reviews

    Well located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi is set 656 feet from Shoren-in Temple, 2297 feet from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 0.7 mi from Heian Shrine.

    Amazing location. Beautiful hotel and rooms. Fantastic staff.

  • Kyo-Anthu Inn
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 131 reviews

    Providing quiet street views, Kyo-Anthu Inn in Kyoto offers accommodations and a garden. This guest house provides full-day security and free Wifi.

    Everything was perfect- owners, room, breafast, location.

Highly-rated vacation rentals in Kyoto

  • Family Inn Kei 慶
    8.0+ review score
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 286 reviews

    Family Inn Kei 慶 features accommodations within 2 miles of the center of Kyoto, with free Wifi and a kitchenette with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster.

    Łóżka z możliwością regulacji materaca, pralka w pokoju

  • Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only)
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 282 reviews

    Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only) offers accommodations in Kyoto, 1.2 miles from Shoren-in Temple and 1.8 miles from Nijo Castle.

    Very kind staff, very well located. Good quality price .

  • Komatsu Residences
    8.0+ review score
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 182 reviews

    Set in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Sanjusangen-do Temple, Komatsu Residences has a garden. Free WiFi is provided.

    The Nespresso machine was great! And the staff were lovely and welcoming.

  • Auberge AZABU
    8.0+ review score
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 289 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Auberge AZABU is a 14-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

    Lovely small property with delightful and helpful staff!

  • Machiya Hotel YANAGI
    8.0+ review score
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 156 reviews

    Machiya Hotel YANAGI features accommodations within one mile of the center of Kyoto, with free Wifi and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge, and a stovetop.

    清潔感があり接客も丁寧で綺麗でした。ベットも心地よく風呂も綺麗で気持ちよかったです。暖房も沢山あるので快適でした。

  • KYOSTAY Iroha Toji Main
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 198 reviews

    KYOSTAY Iroha Toji Main provides accommodations with a kitchenette, set in Kyoto. Complimentary WiFi is featured.

    Clean Cosy Spacious Drying feature for laundry excellent

  • Kyoto Riverview House Kyoraku
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 666 reviews

    Offering city views, Kyoto Riverview House Kyoraku in Kyoto offers accommodations and a terrace.

    Excellent location, spacious, friendly and helpful staff.

  • Kyoisuke
    8.0+ review score
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 172 reviews

    Kyoisuke offers accommodations within 0.4 miles of the center of Kyoto, with free Wifi and a kitchenette with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave.

    Host was very welcoming. Accommodation was beautiful.

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Vacation Rentals That Guests Love in Kyoto

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 50 reviews
    Nice holiday house for family. The kitchen is big enough and the location is perfect.
    Ying-Ju
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $398.85
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 23 reviews
    The vibe of an authentic Japanese culture was just absolutely stunning. This villa is far greater than a hotel, it really makes you feel comfortable as if you're at home. The owner was very helpful and super friendly.
    Ahmad
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 32 reviews
    Nice vacation house, complete household items, Tatami floor. Good insulation. 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets. 2 min walk to bus stop. Will come again.
    Adriani
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 206 reviews
    We had a great stay at Ryoso Chatani. The beautiful village of Ohara is just an hour by bus from Kyoto. We were immediately warmly welcomed by the owners of the hotel. Everything was really great and very clean. The onsen was lovely too. A very relaxing stay. I would definitely recommend this stay during your trip to Japan. Many thanks to the owners who made us feel completely at home.
    Melanie
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 182 reviews
    Everything about the property was divine! The apartment has everything you could possibly need for a holiday home and all the appliances and fittings are new and great quality. My family stayed in one of the two bedroom apartments and it felt very spacious. The biggest bonus was having two toilets! Such a luxury! We loved the location which is close to Gion with lots of restaurant options and close to bus routes.
    Jenny
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews
    The villa itself is well maintained and large enough for a family of four. It has kitchen, frige, and washer. Very friendly for travelling with kids.
    Yiji
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 80 reviews
    Its a beautiful villa with an amazing traditional Japanese garden. The villa means Communicate from the heart, and Yu-san exemplified that with his kind and generous ways, and attentiveness to our requests and ideas for us. We decided to stay in the 2nd day. It was such a pleasure to enjoy and appreciate the calmness and groundedness of the space. Thank you for the wonderful stay and the experience of this warm and very comfortable villa. You have everything in the villa. Well recommended!!
    Pauline
    Group
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 50 reviews
    Great location. The Villa is also well equipped with home-living essentials and this made our stay there very comfortable. We had to pay to use the washing machine though. It was coin-operated. Upon our first meeting, the host provided us with a lot of useful information regarding sightseeing and the nearby amenities. We really appreciated that. Thank you.
    J
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 125 reviews
    We stayed in “the Villa”. The actual living quarters for what was an old silk trading business. Definitely had the feel of “Old Japan,” but was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable. We loved it!
    Randall
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 69 reviews
    The holiday home was great. Exceptionally clean, great location (nice neighbourhood and easy public transport options), comfortable space for a family of three, easy checkin/checkout, great facilities, etc. Bikes were a bonus!
    Benjamin
    Family with young children

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