We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in Kyoto, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated March 2024.
Newly opened, April 2024. Superb guest reviews. Well set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Saju Kyoto 茶住 京都 is located 600 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.6 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is 1.4 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Saju Kyoto 茶住 京都 every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Saju Kyoto 茶住 京都.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Luxury Hotel. Ideally set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, HOTEL Tomiya with M's is situated 400 metres from Kyoto Station, 1.2 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.7 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is 2.3 km from the city centre and 200 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Gion Shijo Station is 2.5 km from HOTEL Tomiya with M's, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, September 2023. Set in the centre of Kyoto, 800 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, hotel Bell・Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is around 2.3 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 2.5 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Kyoto Station. At the hotel, every room has a desk. The units in hotel Bell・Kyoto are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from hotel Bell・Kyoto.Show full description
Newly opened, August 2023. Superb guest reviews. Attractively set in Kyoto, insomnia KYOTO OIKE features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At insomnia KYOTO OIKE the rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Nijo Castle and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from insomnia KYOTO OIKE.Show full description
Newly opened, August 2023. Well situated in the centre of Kyoto, KABIN Taka offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station. The units at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchenette. At KABIN Taka rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from KABIN Taka.Show full description
Opened July 2023. Conveniently situated in the centre of Kyoto, KABIN Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Japanese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Popular points of interest near KABIN Kyoto include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Sanjusangen-do Temple and TKP Garden City Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened July 2023. Luxury Hotel. Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, Dusit Thani Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast is available daily at the property. Popular points of interest near Dusit Thani Kyoto include Kyoto Station, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Conveniently situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, KABIN Koji is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.9 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, and within 1.5 km of the city centre. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At KABIN Koji each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from KABIN Koji.Show full description
Opened April 2023. Well situated in Kyoto, ASAI Kyoto Shijo offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is set 1.5 km from Gion Shijo Station, 1.7 km from Kyoto Station and 2.2 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. The units at the hotel come with a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All guest rooms feature a desk. ASAI Kyoto Shijo offers an American or Asian breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum and TKP Garden City Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from ASAI Kyoto Shijo.Show full description
Opened April 2023. Amazing guest reviews. Ideally set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Miru Kyoto Gion is located 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station, 1.2 km from Shoren-in Temple and 1.9 km from Heian Shrine. The property is around 2.3 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.7 km from the hotel, while Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Miru Kyoto Gion.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Superb guest reviews. Located in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Elite Terrace provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms at Gion Elite Terrace are equipped with a seating area. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Gion Elite Terrace provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Gion Elite Terrace.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Superb guest reviews. THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kyoto International Manga Museum is less than 1 km from THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi, while Gion Shijo Station is a 18-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Amazing guest reviews. Attractively set in Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Amazing guest reviews. In a prime location in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, Giappo Franca Kyoto is situated less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple, a 14-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 1.2 km from Gion Shijo Station. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Giappo Franca Kyoto every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Giappo Franca Kyoto.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Luxury Hotel. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is 1.1 km from the city centre and 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER each room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Gion Shijo Station and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Luxury Hotel. Situated in Kyoto and with Sanjusangen-do Temple reachable within 600 metres, Six Senses Kyoto features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation offers a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Six Senses Kyoto provides some units that have a balcony, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Six Senses Kyoto. The hotel offers a children's playground. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Six Senses Kyoto include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Set in Kyoto, 500 metres from Shoren-in Temple, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel features views of the city. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Heian Shrine and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Ideally set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, KABIN Minamiza is located less than 1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, a 16-minute walk from Shoren-in Temple and 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Gion Shijo Station. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. At KABIN Minamiza the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Heian Shrine is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from KABIN Minamiza.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, KABIN Machi is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 19-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.7 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 800 metres from Gion Shijo Station, and within 1.5 km of the city centre. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At KABIN Machi each room has bed linen and towels. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Shoren-in Temple is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from KABIN Machi.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Amazing guest reviews. Well set in Kyoto, HIDEOUT provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Kyoto Station. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At HIDEOUT all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from HIDEOUT.Show full description
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