Tucked away on Shinmachi-dori, the very street that hosts the Gion Festival each July, Hotel Vista Premio is a rare blend of contemporary convenience and traditional Japanese hospitality. With 84 rooms designed around warm wooden accents and thoughtful bathroom layouts (yes, your bath, loo and washbasin each get their own space), it's a practical base with a fantastic location - Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market are within strolling distance and for anything further afield, you're a seven-minute walk from the subway. And when you return, the the lobby's beautiful tsuboniwa garden is the perfect spot for some R&R.




Rooms are western in style, with Japanese shoji screens and warm wooden furnishings. They are all on the compact side, but the clever layout maximises every centimetre - and if you need a little more space, opt for a Superior Room. The standout feature is the three-way bathroom configuration separating bathtub, toilet and washbasin – a real luxury when sharing. The soundproofed windows block out city noise and there's also a flat-screen TV, small fridge and kettle, and WiFi.
Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto Nagomitei can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Japan trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Japan trips featuring Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto Nagomitei or get advice and suggestions from one of our Japan specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto Nagomitei start from around $60, or US$60, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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