Best hotels in Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto sits right on the Takase River in the thick of downtown, a five minute walk from the action on Gion's doorstep and close to some of the city's best restaurants and late night bars. The design throughout channels traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a playful modern edge, and the concierge team runs one of the better local experience programmes we've seen, connecting guests with Kyoto's artisan workshops and hidden neighbourhood gems.

An exclusive luxury hotel surrounded by nature with only 25 rooms, offering a peaceful and intimate stay in Kyoto. Extraordinary dining and luxurious stays await you at the new Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto hotel, where scenic UNESCO World Heritage Site attractions are within your reach. Travel back in time to the period between the end of the Samurai and the dawn of a new era.

Nestled on the banks of the crystal clear Kamo River and within walking distance of major city attractions, Genji Kyoto enjoys the best of both worlds - tranquil neighborhood and central location. All rooms have river, city or tsubo garden views that soothe the mind and pamper the senses, and 9 of the riverside rooms have balconies with breathtaking panorama. Gion, Pontocho, Nishiki Market, Shijo, Kyoto Station shopping and the scenic Kiyomizu area are just 20 minutes walk away.