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Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. The people working are very helpful and kind , they elevate the experience of staying here.

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9.4
Superb
2,391 reviews
Price from
£179
per night

Luck You Kyoto 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property. I liked everything, the staff is lovely and provide us with many useful tips. There are snacks available all the time and the breakfast was very good. Also the onsen in front can be used by the guests for free and they accept people with tattoos. The room is as described and I really enjoyed sleeping on a traditional bed

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9.4
Superb
1,054 reviews
Price from
£148
per night

海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海

Ine

Located in Ine, 16 km from Manai Shrine and 16 km from Motoise Kono Shrine, 海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 17 km from Daijyouji Temple. The ryokan offers parking on-site, a hot tub and full-day security. Very serene, comfortable setting. Accommodation and hospitality of host were excellent.

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9.7
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

祇園の宿 杏花

Gion, 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. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms. The place is beautiful and very central to visit Kyoto, the staff is very friendly and always attentive if we needed anything, a wonderful experience, we will return if possible.

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9.3
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
£244
per night

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. 4 stars

Nakagyo 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. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features a hot tub and luggage storage space. Fantastic service from start to finish. From the check in process, to the check out, the staff always made sure you were comfortable and had what you needed. The location is easy to get to and the rooms themselves are stunning. A big selling point of course was the private bath, but a pleasant surprise was their restaurant. My booking included breakfast and a Wagyu course dinner and both were delicious and very satisfying. For a one night splurge, I highly recommend this hotel.

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9.2
Superb
257 reviews
Price from
£827
per night

Ishibekoji Muan 5 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Ishibekoji Muan features a hot tub and air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, a 15-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The 5-star ryokan has garden views and is 1.1 km from Shoren-in Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.9 km from the ryokan and Heian Shrine is 2.3 km away. A fantastic experience, ultra modern but very traditional. The staff were excellent

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9.6
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
£364
per night

Gion Oyado Kikutani 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star accommodation in Kyoto and features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. Exceptional good host, good English and was kind to recommend and help us book some excellent restaurants in the city

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9.4
Superb
391 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

明和荘Mei Wa Inn

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Heian Shrine, 明和荘Mei Wa Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The ryokan has family rooms. The staff are very hospitable and accommodating with our request. The facility is comfortable and the location was great.

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9.6
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Auberge AZABU 4 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The owners are super lovely and very accommodating! We were greeted on entry with green tea and green cake which was delicious!

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9.5
Exceptional
276 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Ryokan Inakatei 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ryokan Inakatei offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden. It is situated 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and features a housekeeping service. Heian Shrine is 2.2 km from the ryokan and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.6 km away. Very clean and traditional place that is preserved. The host is also very helpful and friendly! Highly recommend to book. Great value!

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9.4
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

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