Kyoto Hotels near Higashiyama

I was on the female’s floor and the only negative thing I experienced was the people waking up early (around 6am) and not being very quiet whether it was with their suitcases or their friends.

Perfect cheap stay for people who want the better hostel experience.
Pods are roomy enough and beds are comfy as heck. Central location makes it easy to go to most places within a short time.

We stayed here for our 4 nights in Kyoto on our three week tour of Japan.

Where to begin, they're part of the Banyan group so you expect a level of service and luxury and Dhawa Yura did not disappoint.
A beatutiful hotel and space in general.

Beautiful hotel with a perfect location. Room was clean and spacious. Only thing to be aware of is the bathroom. There are glass windows into the room.

We had a wonderful stay at Good Nature Hotel Kyoto, and it was a big part of why we enjoyed the city so much.

I can’t help but thinking this is the best hotel in Kyoto!

I stayed at the Tassel hotel 6 nights in September 2025.
I really liked the hotel: it’s comfortable, clean, nice and modern, with a great location to visit Kyoto and helpful staff.

Love our stay here! While we did rely on buses and the subway to get around Kyoto, we actually enjoyed staying in this area.

Beautiful hotel. We had a big, bright room for an amazing price right in the heart of the city. Several subway stops nearby, and several bus routes. Many sites within a 15 or 20 minute walk.

Our stay at The Celestine Kyoto was a wonderful experience and one that I'd happily recommend to anyone visiting the city.

Probably the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed at, not because it’s the most expensive or necessarily the fanciest, but every detail made my stay. Absolutely incredible.

Stayed here back in February for one night and it was a phenomenal stay.

Beautiful hotel with a great service.
Every morning you can go to see the Buddhist ceremony which I recommend to do at least once.

Tldr, I'd stay here again.
Great location, facility, staff. Just 1 block from Hanamikoji street, Kenninji Temple. And 10 minutes tov the shopping district.

I’ve been to Kyoto numerous times and this is by far the best hotel I’ve stayed in. The location is perfect, as it is on a quiet street but still close to all the action.

We had a really nice stay at the Park Hyatt Kyoto. Despite being literally next door to the entrance of one of the busiest tourist areas in the world, the property itself is extremely tranquil.

Park Hyatt Kyoto is nothing short of Japanese perfection. We traveled as a family with two children, and this was one of the most memorable hotel stays we’ve ever had.
The service is extraordinary.

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Higashiyama in Kyoto for several days and really enjoyed our stay. Our room layout was nice, and although not very large, the layout made it feel big and not cramped.

Only stayed one night in this hotel and it was appreciated by my partner and I.
First, the GHA Platinum membership was recognized through the room upgrade.

We recently stayed at Sowaka for four nights and had an excellent experience.
Our room, 209, was spacious, comfortable, and cozy. It provided a peaceful retreat after a full day of exploring Kyoto.

“Authentic luxury” Although the bedrooms are Western style, the feel is pure Kyoto. Beautifully presented breakfast.

Wonderful hotel and staff rooms are great but the hotel is a bit dated.

My wife and I had a great stay at Hotel Alza Kyoto. The room was surprisingly spacious and very quiet, even though the hotel is close to the main areas of Kyoto.

Our room is very spacious suits us perfectly as a family of 5. Clean, centrally located, close to transport, walking distance to lots of good food options.

Pleasant stay at very convenient location. It is clean and easy to check in/check out via app. We are glad to choose this hotel for our 3-night visit to kyoto:)

Location is great! It’s an easy walk to many restaurants and all the hidden gems that Kyoto has to offer.

I stayed in 4 different hotels on my trip to Japan, and this one was my absolute favorite. The decor, the rooms, staff, and location was all 10/10! They were very helpful and friendly too.

A excellent hotel!
The building itself beautifully reflects the historic character of the area from the outside, while the interior is nothing short of stunning.

Stayed for 4 days in June 2026. This hotel very conveniently located. It’s easy to reach from the subway Station and this made us getting around the city simple.

I can't imagine a better place to stay in Kyoto.

This is an Amazing Hotel with an Amazing staff And service. Ils difficult to describe the ultimate level of services provided. This is the best place I stay so far.

A gem of a hotel in Kyoto. The area is absolutely beautiful, with a shallow tiny river where we were greeted by a grey heron each day. The walk to subway and bus is short.

A wonderful hotel. The room was perfect, everything we needed and a lovely view over the neighbouring stream.

Location to the river and restaurants and bars. Staff were very helpful and diligent in their tasks. Breakfast was amazing, it catered for all people’s tastes and was very healthy food.

What a pleasant stay! Nice rooms, all well managed. Breakfast could be better, I mean they are ok, but could be more rich. Otherwise, I definitely would stay again.

Two adults, one teenager from Texas, USA stayed here for 3 nights in May. Best hotel room of our entire 2 week stay in Japan by far!

We had an absolutely amazing stay at STITCH Hotel in Kyoto and I’m so grateful I booked it based on other people’s reviews ~ every single positive comment turned out to be true!

Perfect location right in the heart of Gion. Great place to base yourself in Kyoto. Staff were lovely and welcoming. Rooms are clean and quiet but on the smaller side.

We are from NYC. This was our first visit to Japan. We spent all our time outside the hotel exploring and eating our way thru Kyoto, Nara & Osaka. We enjoyed 5 nights at Rinn Gion Kenninji.

Totally worth it. Spacious room for a budget-friendly hotel in Japan, beautiful neighborhood, friendly and helpful staff. Bus stop is less than 5 minutes away.

Nice hotel. Own spacy shower room. Has everything you need. Some towels seems dirty, but you can easily get new ones. Nice room size.

Jean-Georges at Shinmonzen is truly one of Kyoto’s finest dining experiences.

It’s extremely hard for accommodations at this price point to achieve proper value, but The Shinmonzen gets remarkably closer than most. Yes, the rooms are spacious and quiet and laid out really well.

Based on customer service alone they deserve 5 stars. I accidentally booked the wrong day, so when I showed up I actually didn’t have a room booked!

Overall a great experience, the staff was just so nice and after travelling in japan for some time its great to have a crew who speaks fluent english!

The hotel is in a super convenient location, really close to Sanjo Station.

Large unit with a separate bedroom that had 2 full-sized beds. Bathroom is nicely segmented with a room with large with a tub and a side area for shower. Shower has nice pressure.

I stayed here for almost a week and I really enjoyed my stay. It’s a family run ryokan and the family is very hospitable and friendly. They made me feel very welcome.

Coming back to Gion Sano feels like coming home, they have four big friendly dogs which slowly walk around in the day and are very calm.