4-Star Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

We had a wonderful stay at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo. The location couldn’t be more convenient — just across from Kyoto Station, close to AEON Mall, and only a short walk from our car rental shop, which made our trip planning super easy. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They kindly stored our luggage while we traveled for a few nights before returning, which was a huge help. When we checked in, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a room upgrade, and the room itself was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Overall, excellent service and perfect location for exploring Kyoto. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort and convenience near Kyoto Station!

I've been to Kyoto many times and always opted for hotels near Kyoto Station. This time, I found a hotel with excellent value for money. Although it's a bit of a walk from Kyoto Station, it's still quite convenient. The Haruka express from Osaka Airport takes just over an hour to reach Kyoto Station. From the Central Exit (towards Kyoto Tower), cross the bus terminal and a major north-south road. Walk north for about 100 meters, and you'll see Yodobashi Camera. Then, cross the road to the east into a small lane (there's a very popular ramen shop in the middle) for about 100 meters, and at the end of that lane, across another main road, is the hotel. The hotel staff were very friendly, and I even encountered a receptionist who spoke Chinese, which was a pleasant surprise. Check-in was very smooth. A standard 21-square-meter room in Japan is considered quite spacious; we were able to open both of our 26-inch suitcases. The room design in Japanese hotels is always very sensible, clean, and has a separate wet and dry area. The hotel also has a laundry room and a large public bath (onsen) on the 10th floor. There were quite a few Westerners doing their laundry there. The onsen is spacious and has specific opening hours in the morning and evening. There's a large lounge area at the entrance where you can watch TV. After a day of sightseeing, soaking in the onsen is incredibly relaxing. There are many restaurants of various types in the vicinity, and there's a 7-Eleven right across from the hotel, which is super convenient. It looks like this will be my go-to hotel for future trips to Kyoto.

Super good place. Dont miss the breakfast line of this place. It's very delicious and have many type of food to choose. The onsen are good and clean. You can check the massive of people in onsen and the breakfast room from your room. The room is clean.

The hotel's location isn't ideal; its primary convenience is its proximity to public transport. You'll need to take a bus to reach most places, including Kyoto Station, despite a nearby bus stop. Breakfast was abundant but lacked flavor. Upon check-in, we were assigned an older room on the second floor and had to request a room change due to the extremely noisy bathroom exhaust fan. The gym charges a fee for each use, and the public bath, though clean, is quite small. Housekeeping could be more flexible; for our four-night stay, the room was only cleaned on the fourth day. Cleaning on the third day would have been much more practical. Furthermore, breakfast required selecting a fixed time slot with a voucher.

The stay was wonderful. Location right infront of Kyoto station & local bus interchange. If you came late from Kansai airport by limousine. the limousine will stop at Kyoto Avanti 3-5min away from this hotel. If you join day tour, the pick up point is same at Limousine drop of point. Many 7/11 & restaurants around. The hotel look very new, room & bed was very comfortable and toilet was very clean. Hotel's staff front deck & housekeeping very polite. The coffee house open for free hot & cool beverages for guests from afternoon till 10pm. Will sure book this hotel if we visit Kyoto again.

The hotel is just one stop away from Kyoto JR Station; you step right out into it. There's also a bus stop right outside the entrance. It's very convenient for visiting attractions in Kyoto city. The whole place feels very new and modern. You're required to take off your shoes upon entering the hotel, and walking barefoot throughout the entire premises takes a bit of getting used to. They offer complimentary late-night noodles starting at 9:30 PM daily. In the mornings, there's unlimited Yakult, and in the evenings, free-flow ice pops. Both indoor and outdoor onsen (hot springs) are available. However, since Kyoto likely doesn't have volcanoes, the overall quality of the hot springs can't quite compare to similar hotels in areas like Hakone. P.S. This hotel belongs to the same management group as Mizunone, where I stayed in Hakone last year.

The room was nice, so many electrical sockets. Location is not far from station and has convenient store nearby.

The hotel is brand new, and both its facilities and the surrounding area are great. The room features a separate toilet and bathroom, with the shower and bathtub also thoughtfully partitioned. There's also a spacious public bath on-site, though I didn't get around to using it. You'll find various dining options and convenience stores close by. JR Sagano Line's Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is incredibly convenient (with trains roughly every ten minutes, just one stop from Kyoto Station), and both the Kyoto Railway Museum and a community park are within 200 meters. Despite this central location, it's surprisingly quiet. (Photo 4, taken from the Kyoto Railway Museum's top floor, offers a good glimpse of the hotel's neighborhood). During our visit, we were also lucky enough to experience the local community's Tanabata Summer Festival (Photo 5). This hotel is truly ideal for a tourist stay. It was, without a doubt, the best hotel experience I had during my entire trip to Japan.

The location is excellent, just a 5-minute walk to the Shijo bus stop and 10 minutes to the subway station. With a FamilyMart conveniently located downstairs, all our breakfast and late-night snack needs were covered. This hotel offers great value for money. The room was quite spacious, featuring a king-size bed that comfortably accommodated two people. It also came with a small sofa and a table. I was particularly pleased with the ample hangers provided. A delightful surprise was the onsen (hot spring) bath; it was wonderfully relaxing to soak in it every evening after exploring. My only minor point of confusion was that while the room was tidied daily, the bed itself wasn't made. It would have been nice if they could at least straighten out the sheets a bit.

The room was quite spacious, about 20 square meters, so there was plenty of space to lay out luggage without any worries. The bathroom was also a good size with a separate wet and dry area. However, I didn't use the shower there as I went to the large public bath on the 9th floor instead. Soaking in it was a great way to relieve the fatigue of a day of travel. The hotel is conveniently located right next to a bus stop, offering easy access to places like the National Museum, Ichiran Ramen (Shijo branch), and Shinshindo Bakery (Shijo branch).