SPA Hotels in Kyoto near Ponto-cho

Booked the suite with private sauna, huge soaking tub, and separate living / kitchen / dining area and it was so worth it! We were excited to go back to our room at the end of each day to relax in

We had an amazing stay at Gion Elite Terrace. The room was beautiful and spotless, the location was perfect, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Everything felt luxurious and welcoming.

Park Hyatt is a great gem in the Gion district. Situated in a charming and picturesque area it was a wonderful stay for the last leg of our Japan visit.

My stay at Park Hyatt Kyoto was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I arrived until the day I checked out, every member of the team made me feel genuinely welcomed and cared for.

We had a lovely stay at this ryokan. It felt so warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, and all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

まずは、明美さんと全スタッフの皆様に、皆んなさんの言語で感謝の意を表したいと思います。短い滞在をとても思い出深いものにしてくださり、ありがとうございます。母は非常に感銘を受け、私たちはいつかまた戻ってくることを願っております。
This was my third time visiting kyoto and first time trying a ryokan booking since I

Wonderful experience staying at Watazen Ryokan right from the second we stepped into the place the staff were super welcoming and the breakfast was simply amazing!

Interesting experience in the heart of Kyoto. Incredible location that makes you feel like you can go anywhere and see anything.

Charming hotel, great location (next to Shinjo station, easy walking to restaurants and most central sites) very comfortable and stylish rooms.

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

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.

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.

This is a very unique hotel experience. The hotel is part of a temple. It is so serene and a great way of having a peaceful rest, reflection and contemplation.

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

We stayed here December 2025 for 3 nights.
The highlight of our experience was definitely the room.

I spent 3 nights in March at the Hotel Yuraku Kyoyasak in a suite with the private onsen and it was genuinely one of the best hotel experiences I’ve had.

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.

We are 2 couples in our 50s on a 17 day vacation in Japan. We stayed in 6 different cities & at the end we ranked this our favorite hotel! (We stayed here 4 nights.

An absolute highlight of my trip to Japan. The service was incredible, attentive and kind, with wonderful recommendations for things to do in the area. The rooms were beautiful, spotless and cozy.

Stay here in kyoto if you can. You won't regret it.
Privileged location in one of the most convenient locations possible.

I don't know where to start on how much my husband and I loved Hotel Seiryu. From the moment we turned into the drive we felt in awe. Check-in was very smooth and our room was GORGOUS.

Pros: The rooms are very comfortable and well designed, with a small fridge included. The bathroom and shower are separated, which is really convenient.

Spacious rooms with all the amenities you’ll need — plus a fridge and a microwave! The bath was the highlight for us though! Quiet area and the rooms were nicely decorated.

If not because it's fully booked, I will definitely stay in this hotel throughout my stay in Kyoto.

+ Amazing location.
+ Fantastic price.
+ Great onsen with 3 cold plunges, 3 saunas, two larger warm pools. Open almost 24/7
+ Two big lounges.
+ Rooftop.
+ In-house restaurant and free breakfast.

I was pleasantly surprised with the two bunk bed room in the 4th floor.

Excellent hotel. Amazing staff. Good coffee 24/7 in the lobby.

We LOVE Hotel Gion!

This hotel is truly amazing. The hospitality here is perfect. The staff super friendly, everything was cleaned, the room was perfect, bed was comfortable, hotel location for me was good too.

This is a great location if you want to get away but still be close to the action.

We had a lovely 2 night stay. The location is fantastic, close to restaurants the nishiki markets and all public transport. The rooms are large clean and comfortable.

Yugen Kyoto Shijo is by far my favourite hotel stay to date! Wow. What an amazing hotel that felt like an experience.

This has been our FAVORITE hotel while traveling in Japan! 🤩 The price is reasonable, the service is excellent and the location can’t be matched.

We had a wonderful stay at Fauchon Hotel Kyoto and would gladly return.
The room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable.

Words can’t begin to describe how much my family and I loved staying at Fauchon Kyoto.

I have nothing but praise for this hotel. My friend got very sick right before we had to leave.

Very well managed hotel with gorgeous views from the rooftop bar and complimentary coffee and ice cream at their reception desk.

The Minn Sanjo hotel was a perfect place to stay on our trip to Kyoto.
First, the location is excellent.

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

This hotel/ryokan is a hidden gem. Beautiful decor and amenities. Wonderful staff that make one feel like family; they are exceptionally polite and helpful in every way.

We are just grabbing our taxi to Kyoto station. This was one of the most pleasurable stays I have had by far.

A lovely family run ryokan. Very friendly and accommodating owners, they speak good English and are very attentive.

This is the place to stay. The staff are amazing! The location is perfect. A quick walk to anything you need on your trip. Rooms are cozy and clean.

So happy with the stay, two large double beds for a fantastic price. Quite sizeable as bathroom and bedroom have a joining little hall.

I stayed here, mid November for 6 nights. It was wonderful. Due to jetlag I had to check in a day late. I notified the hotel staff via email and they were very understanding and responsive.

We had a lovely stay at Matsui Honkan in a Japanese style room. There was plenty of space for the family (4 of us) and the Japanese breakfasts served in the room were very good.

We really enjoyed our stay at Matsui Honkan. We stayed in a traditional room, which was very spacious and quiet.