Kyoto SPA hotels near Old Rissei Elementary School

I don’t normally write reviews. However I had to — for this fabulous hotel. I simply cannot fathom the bad reviews. I booked, was then apprehensive when I read some negative reviews.

The highlight of 2.5 weeks in Japan. From start to finish, very welcoming staff. Room 209 was spacious and just modern enough. Highlight was the bathroom with shower and soaking tub.

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.

We had a wonderful stay here and couldn’t recommend it more. The staff were truly exceptional — so kind, attentive, and thoughtful throughout our visit.

The hotel gives a very authentic and rooted Japanese experience while being luxurious. The service and attention to detail is immaculate.

Our stay at the Park Hyatt Kyoto was, quite simply, the pinnacle of hospitality.

Our stay at Park Hyatt Kyoto was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the service was flawless, thoughtful, and truly world-class.

Stayed here on our recent trip to Kyoto and took the suite with the private sauna and large soaking tub. It was wonderful, private, quiet, and spacious.

This is my second time staying at Gion Elite Terrace. First time with a group of friends and, recently, my mother.

We stayed here in 2023 and my husband and I still find ourselves reminiscing about it. It was such a beautiful hotel and an unforgettable experience.

Having access to the Executive Lounge both before check-in and after check-out truly elevated the overall stay.

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.

What a wonderful stay and experience. I've stayed in Kyoto many times, but this was the first time we decided to stay at Watazen Ryokan for a different experience from a typical hotel.

This property was wonderful and enabled me to be relaxed during my stay. Solo travel or in a group. The facility is very well located.

Pros:
Very comfortable bed and a lovely bathroom. The location is convenient, and coffee and tea are available at all times.

Dhawa Yura Kyoto offers a well-composed and consistently positive stay. The hotel combines a modern, understated design with a calm atmosphere that feels appropriate for Kyoto.

Highly recommend staying at this hotel if you want a higher end experience. The rooms were very generously sized for Japan travel and the amenities were top-notch!

We had a beautiful stay at The Celestine Kyoto Gion.

We couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay for the middle part of our 2 week trip to Japan.

A calm oasis in a busy city. Amazing rooms and wonderful breakfast. Staff are lovely and make you feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

This was our favourite hotel in Japan.
The location is very central to Kyoto, but did not feel too crowded and overwhelming.

My partner and I stayed at sequence for 3 nights in October 2025 in a twin room.
We initially chose it for the amenities and value for money. The room was spacious, modern and stylish.

Absolutely amazing hotel. We have just enjoyed 14 fabulous nights in one of their spacious, beautifully appointed suites on the top floor, where they even provide you with fresh pyjamas each night.

This hotel was such a great find. Excellent location & room was perfect for family of four (from Australia) with two teenagers without having to book two hotel rooms.

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel for 3 nights. Its room was clean and well organized with modern furniture and equipment. It offers many washers and dryers as well as ice machine and microwave oven.

Excellent location a short walk to the longest street of shops and restaurants. The room.
Is very small but clean and all the facilities you need are provided.

Have been staying many 5-star hotel in Kyoto. This is one of the best hotels.
10/5 for room. UX and layout in the room is just Perfect!
5/5 for Location.
5/5 for Services.

Fauchon Hotel Kyoto was the moment our trip truly slowed down in the best way.
After the nonstop energy of Tokyo, arriving here felt like a reset.

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.

Spacious for 4. Huge beds but they’re the traditional Japanese style so they’re more firm than my American self is used to. Convenient location to the bus station and a 20 minute walk to most other

We stayed at Hotel Amanek Kyoto and had a very good experience. The staff were super friendly, and the rooms were very clean.

Great service and lovely staff, has its own sento which was always quiet. They also gave free juice/tea. It was easy to walk to the centre and there were frequent buses right out the front.

It was my first experience in a capsule room in Japan but everything was great. The room is always clean even the shared accommodation.

Really solid capsule hotel. The capsules are quite nice, very comfortable and have everything you need. Locker is a decent size, bigger than some other capsule hotels.

This hotel was located a 20 minute walk from the main Kyoto station…. Temples and viewing tower. Approximately 10 minutes to the main town — Gion region and old town (beautiful).

Room was comfortable, clean and inviting. The view of the skyline was enjoyable. Walkable everywhere we wanted to go and very close to the local train station.

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.

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The staff were unbelievably hospitable, and I would definitely stay here if I were to visit Kyoto again.

We had an amazing stay! Beautiful hotel; amazing sauna; the food looked great but we didn’t eat here; the staff was very nice, and the room was super clean.

I really enjoyed my stay!

Great rooms for a great price. Modern, comfortable and stylish. Bathrooms have a soaking tub and shower. Comfortable dining area to spread out if you are in Kyoto for a couple of days.

+ 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.

Very Very nice Hotel.
+ friendly Staff.
+ very clean.
+ nice beds.
+ amazing Spa and Sauna Area.
+ great service.
By far the best Hotel I had in Japan.
100% recommendation.

We had a really nice stay at this hotel. The rooms were comfortable and well maintained, and the amenities were great. The staff was very attentive and helpful throughout our stay.

Absolutely beautiful hotel with huge rooms, tatami floors, whirlpool bathtubs, unrestricted tv's, and a gorgeous private onsen that you can book. Fantastic location in the heart of ancient Kyoto.

They’re so nice and the room was quiet, cozy, and comfortable. The onsen on the 2nd floor is small but tattoos are okay. Traditional breakfast in a private room was perfect.

We had such a wonderful experience at Kagihei. We wish we stayed longer. What a lovely surprise to find such peace and tranquility so close to the busy Nishiki market.