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Yuno Yado Shoei

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring an on-site public hot spring bath and Japanese restaurant, Yuno Yado Shoei is located an 8-minute walk away from JR Tambaguchi Station.

P
Puni
From
Australia
Wish I stayed here longer. The staff is really lovely and very helpful, they can also speak English. They helped us send our luggage off to our next hotel too. Room was large, clean, and the futon was a dream to sleep on. The onsen here has been my favourite and is well looked after.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviews
Price from
US$125.26
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

S
Sara
From
Slovenia
Very nice staff. Traditional japanese room and kimonos were really nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3,347 reviews
Price from
US$184.07
1 night, 2 adults

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated a 10-minute walk from lively Kawaramachi area, Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei offers Japanese-style accommodation with modern facilities and traditional design.

F
Frejd
From
Sweden
Friendly multilingual staff who didn’t care about tattoos. Clean, cost and great place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,883 reviews
Price from
US$100.33
1 night, 2 adults

Seikoro Ryokan - Established in 1831

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Seikoro Ryokan is located in Kyoto, a 7-minute drive from JR Kyoto Station. Featuring traditional Japanese-style accommodation, it offers a public bath and massage services.

B
Barbara
From
Guatemala
This was my favorite hotel. Unfortunately, when I arrived, I was sick from food poisoning and could not enjoy it to the max, but the staff was extremely good to me. I cannot thank them enough. The futon beds were extremely comfortable, all the structure really took me back to almost 200 years ago. I really wanted to get the traditional breakfast, but I was too sick so I got the western one that was delicious. Cant wait to be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,328 reviews
Price from
US$425.27
1 night, 2 adults

Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Well set in Kyoto, Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji provides an Asian breakfast and free WiFi. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The ryokan features family rooms.

A
Anita
From
New Zealand
Excellent ryokan experience and Japanese dining experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$836.17
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Situated 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station, Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki in Kyoto features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. This 5-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security.

H
Hannah
From
United Kingdom
The authentic Japanese charm of the hotel, the breakfast, the hospitality, the beauty and relaxed feeling
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$279.65
1 night, 2 adults

祇園の宿 杏花

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

L
Livia
From
Albania
The location of the property was amazing and of course it was a very special and interesting place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Price from
US$626.31
1 night, 2 adults

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodation located 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and offers an open-air bath and a shared lounge.

N
Nikkidu
From
Philippines
Quiet location, easy bus to train station and to Gion, private outdoor bath, all the provided comforts (pajamas, toiletries, free drinks and snacks in the lounge, egg sandwiches for late night snack), amazing breakfast, large comfy bed, smiling and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews
Price from
US$1,134.11
1 night, 2 adults

Ishibekoji Muan

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set within 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.1 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Ishibekoji Muan provides accommodation with seating area.

A
Andrei
From
Sweden
Such a tranquil place, you really feel that you are traveling back in time a 500 years but still with the same high end tech you are used in 5 star hotels. You stay in the middle of the most beautiful area, so unique!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
Price from
US$457.49
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Oyado Kikutani

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set in the Higashiyama Ward district in Kyoto, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi.

c
cccontreras
From
Vietnam
Great base to explore Gion area. It's in a very quiet alley but walking distance to cafes, restaurants and convenience stores.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
US$202.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,883 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Ideally set right in the centre of Kyoto, Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei is a recently renovated ryokan, offering free WiFi and private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

Located 1.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyokoyado Muromachi Yutone provides accommodation with free WiFi in Kyoto.

From US$451.05 per night

Ryokan Ryokufuso

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 967 reviews

Offering free Wi-Fi and a spacious public bath, Ryokan Ryokufuso is located a 15-minute walk away from JR Kyoto Train Station.

Auberge AZABU

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews

Attractively situated in Kyoto, Auberge AZABU features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

From US$257.74 per night

Toshiharu Ryokan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Built in the Meiji era and registered as a cultural asset, Toshiharu Ryokan offers traditional accommodation just a 3-minute walk from Gojo Station and 1 subway stop from JR Kyoto Train Station.

From US$449.09 per night

Nagomi-Ryokan Yuu

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 757 reviews

Offering non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation with futon beds, Nagomi Ryokan Yuu is a 5-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station's exit 8.

Roman Kan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews

Roman Kan is situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 12-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.2 km from Sanjusangen-do...

Ryokan Nakajimaya

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

Situated within 1.1 km of Gion Shijo Station and 1.4 km of Kyoto International Manga Museum in Kyoto, Ryokan Nakajimaya offers accommodation with seating area.

Highly rated ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

Ryokan Shimizu

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews

About a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station and a 3-minute walk to Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, Ryokan Shimizu is a non-smoking property that provides air-conditioned Japanese rooms with free Wi-Fi...

Wajimaya Ryokan

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews

Offering quiet street views, Wajimaya Ryokan is an accommodation set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and a 19-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

Inn Kawashima

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews

Offering simple Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi, in-room meals and shared bathrooms, Inn Kawashima is 350 metres from Shijo Subway Station. A family bath and luggage storage are available.

From US$154.64 per night

Matsubaya Ryokan

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,043 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travellers since 1884. A cosy Japanese garden is located on site.

From US$415.61 per night

Ohanabo

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews

A 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the completely non-smoking Ohanabo provides traditional Japanese-style accommodation with “Kaiseki” multi-course in-room dinners, massages and a hot public bath.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 769 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 600 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.9 km from the centre, ダース旅館&カフェ(Dozen-Ryokan&Cafe) features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$165.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews

Renovated in November 2013, Ryokan Izuyasu was built in 1839 and features traditional Kyoto charm.

From US$479.40 per night

Daiya Ryokan

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviews

Daiya Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station and the Higashi Hongan-ji Temple. It offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with a public bath and a laundrette.

From US$115.98 per night

These ryokans in Kyoto and nearby have non-smoking options

MOKU Kyoto

Nishinotōindōri
Non-smoking options available

Set in Nishinotōindōri, 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 800 metres from the centre, MOKU Kyoto offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an open-air bath.

From US$879.70 per night

Kyoto Ryokan Hirashin

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

Only a 3-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station, Ryokan Hirashin offers Japanese-style rooms with soft tatami floors and private bathrooms. It also has traditional public baths and offers free Wi-Fi.

Ryokan Kohro

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Ryokan Kohro offers accommodation with free WiFi, a hot tub and a public bath.

Fujiya Ryokan

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 200 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Fujiya Ryokan features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Yadoya Kikokuso

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.1 km from the centre, Yadoya Kikokuso features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$198.46 per night

Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Offering rooms with a private open-air bath, Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo - is located a 6-minute walk from Nijojomae Station and a 10-minute walk from Marutamachi Station.

From US$1,341.86 per night

HOTEL Clam Chowder

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, HOTEL Clam Chowder provides chic guest rooms in a historic Japanese townhouse. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

From US$154.64 per night

Shizuru 鴨川 ""旧SGR鴨川""

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Situated within 400 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Shizuru 鴨川 ""旧SGR鴨川"" features accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchenette.

From US$380.04 per night

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Ryokans that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$115.98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviews
Best location! Staff spoke little english but with translate it all worked out - very friendly There's a family markt next door The room was Very Spacious There were 2 showers and even 1 hot bath (onsen style) Very affordable way to stay in a Ryokan and sleep on a futon Cute that you get pyjama's
Guest review by
Niels
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$156.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,883 reviews
Hi, once i left my comment but disapeared :/ Ok trying once more :D Very nice hote and had tradicinal ryokan, they also provide yukata for everyone, polite staff, they do nice traditional breakfast, also they can organize traditional tea ceremony with renting the kimono. We had very nice stay.
Guest review by
Sandy
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
The hotel was a classic ryokan style with tatami mats, futon service, public bath (which could be booked privately) and traditional breakfasts every morning. The view of the pagoda from the room is spectacular. Our stay was made special by the lovely staff who made our stay perfect!
Guest review by
AMELIA
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,328 reviews
Simply stunning. Lovely to stay in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. Our lady was exceptional, giving first class treatment in talking us through many dishes she served, constantly topping our water, cleaning our teapot. V filling so be warned and you get to try things you wouldn’t get these days or in chain hotels. The onsen was a relief from the long journey. The futons v comfy. It was so unique to switch off, enjoy tranquility.
Guest review by
Erika
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$189.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews
The hosts were extremely gracious, and I love that it’s family-owned, in the building they live in! There is lovely tatami in the rooms and pretty comfy futons, with beautiful, minimalist decoration. Yukata and tea were provided for a full, relaxing ryokan stay.
Guest review by
Syed
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews
An authentic ryokan, in a building that's probably well over 100 years old. The rooms have tatami mats and futons and the onsen is beautiful. It's like staying in someone's home! This is not a super-swish modern hotel, so if that's what you want go elsewhere, but if you want a place with real character, staffed by people who treat you as long-lost friends, then this is the place for you. We will certainly return next time we're in Kyoto.
Guest review by
Brendan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$307.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,795 reviews
This Ryokan is located near several bus stops, perfect to sightsee Kyoto. The JR station is 10 min bus far away. The staff was very kind and warm as a real example of Japanese hospitality. This stay offers also several services like bike rental and onsen free tickets. The location was very relaxfull and quiet. Our room was equipped with tatami floor and futon beds. The room has several amenties, shower and bath tub. It has been a real japanese experience. We loved it!
Guest review by
Freddy1609
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
If you want to spend a few nights in a real ryokan (not the edulcorated-for-tourist replicas), this might be the real deal. Wooden and paper panels, tatami, futons, internal garden, traditional shower, in-room tea-set, yukatas, and many other details. My kids (14 and 11 y.o) said this was the best hotel in our 3-weeks-trip throughout Japan. The staff is very kind and eager to make your stay great.
Guest review by
Diego
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$307.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,795 reviews
traditional tatami room with futon, welcome tea with sweets, Japanese Yukata, small Japanese courtyard, free onsen, happy-hour tea and snacks, and friendly staffs
Guest review by
QI
Family with young children