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Our top choices for Kyoto historic hotels

A hanging spherical decoration with a wooden hanger, a potted plant with green foliage, and multiple hanging light fixtures with the text "SUPER HOTEL" in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with cultural decorations.
A bar area with various bottles of beverages and a black table with handwritten notes.
The entrance to a hotel with a prominent sign reading "SUPERHOTEL".

1. Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi

Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi
Downtown Kyoto
France
Bastien
AED 560
AED 626 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi
A narrow hallway with a traditional Japanese sliding door, a ceiling light, and a refrigerator.
A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window, and a traditional Japanese shoji screen.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bookshelf with various books and decorative items.
A row of bicycles parked outside a building with a wooden facade and a sign with Japanese characters.

2. Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion

Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion
Gion
United States
Jason N.
AED 614
AED 701 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion
A modern two-story residential building with large sliding glass doors, a flat roof, and a visible satellite dish.
A dining table set with white plates, silverware, and a brown placemat.
A compact hotel room with a dining area, a bed with patterned bedding, and wall art.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and wall-mounted artwork.

3. ~ Momo Lee Sakura Umekoji 1 MAX 5PPL near KYOTO STATION ~

~ Momo Lee Sakura Umekoji 1 MAX 5PPL near KYOTO STATION ~
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Francesca C.
AED 278
AED 583 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
~ Momo Lee Sakura Umekoji 1 MAX 5PPL near KYOTO STATION ~
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a hanging lamp.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a hanging light fixture.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden sliding door and a blue awning with white text.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a hanging lamp.

4. (Guest House) Kiyomori no Baika

(Guest House) Kiyomori no Baika
Shimogyo Ward
Canada
Helen W.
AED 302
AED 646 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
(Guest House) Kiyomori no Baika
A tatami mat room with a low wooden table, cushions, and sliding doors leading to a traditional Japanese room.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding, a small table, and a mirror.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door with vertical slats, and a small sign above the door.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden dining table with chairs, a sliding door, and a small potted plant.

5. Stay in a traditional machiya in a local arcade!

Stay in a traditional machiya in a local arcade!
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Neil S.
AED 1,208
AED 1,378 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay in a traditional machiya in a local arcade!
A modern two-story residential building with large sliding glass doors, a flat roof, and a visible satellite dish.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small shelf with decorative items.
A room with wooden beams on the ceiling, framed artwork on the walls, and a white door.
A chrome faucet with a lever handle attached to a wall.

6. ~ Tomori Sakura Umekoji 2 MAX5PPL FREE WIFI near KYOTO STATION ~

~ Tomori Sakura Umekoji 2 MAX5PPL FREE WIFI near KYOTO STATION ~
Shimogyo Ward
United States
Adrianne H.
~ Tomori Sakura Umekoji 2 MAX5PPL FREE WIFI near KYOTO STATION ~
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and various decorative items including a blue and white ceramic plate, a statue, and a hanging scroll.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a sliding door with a landscape painting.
A traditional Japanese house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.

7. Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto

Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto
Ukyo Ward
United States
Sydney M.
AED 697
AED 929 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a low table with a tea set.
A tatami mat room with traditional Japanese decor, including shoji screens and calligraphy.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

8. Private Farmhouse stay outside Kyoto

Private Farmhouse stay outside Kyoto
Ukyo Ward
Canada
Laura
AED 581
AED 792 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Private Farmhouse stay outside Kyoto
A spacious indoor area with a wet floor, suggesting recent rain.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies and a covered outdoor area with a cherry blossom tree.
A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a large window with a view of trees.

9. Hyoe Koyokaku

Hyoe Koyokaku
Arimacho
United Kingdom
Viktor
AED 1,112
AED 1,240 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hyoe Koyokaku
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent
"If you’re staying in Kyoto and planning on doing a lot of day trips I would really recommend this hotel. It’s right next to the train station. They also have luggage forwarding and the staff was very helpful."
Monyca 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

10/10 Excellent
"The room itself was a good size and clean, the staff were very helpful with any enquiry always cheerful, only downsides were the size of the bathroom, could hardly move around in there, and also the pillows were very firm."
Adam 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"This is a lovely hotel, very well maintained. The room was big and met all our needs. I would recommend this hotel to anyone."
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location in train station but very elegant and quiet"
Ann 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good
"Good property. Excellent breakfast. Good shopping and easy access to public transport."
Lynda 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Frequently asked questions

What can a history buff expect from a stay in Kyoto?
The historical relevance of Kyoto is well regarded so make time to visit the prominent temples, especially if you love history. While you're visiting, you may want to admire the picturesque gardens.
How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Kyoto?
In Kyoto, you'll find 2549 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.
What are the most important historical sites and other places in Kyoto?
Kyoto is notable for its temples and monuments, and landmarks include Kiyamachi Street, Teramachi Street, and Nishiki Market. Cultural venues include Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Museum of Kyoto, and Samurai and Ninja Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Pontocho Alley and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street.
What is a historic hotel like in Kyoto?
Historic hotels give guests the opportunity to stay in a place officially recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Kyoto typically preserve original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
They are quite similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S., while you'll often hear "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasize the building and architecture itself. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Kyoto have modern facilities?
Yes. Every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Guests should expect the popular amenities from a contemporary hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. In Kyoto, booking a historic hotel doesn't mean you will stay in a place that's rundown.

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